Dykema Pro Bono Team Hits Right Note in Death Row Case

Written on June 19, 2013 by Editor - Business News

Dykema Gossett partner Patrick Hickey The first time Dykema Gossett lawyer Patrick Hickey worked on a pro bono death penalty case in Georgia, it was the late 1980s, and he was an associate at the firm. The Georgia Supreme Court … Continue reading →


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The Careerist: Alpha Males Want Mani/Pedis

Written on June 19, 2013 by Editor - Business News

I hate to admit it, but I’m not nearly as evolved as I should be. . . For instance, I’m not reacting well to what’s happening at my neighborhood nail salon. All of a sudden, men are popping up at … Continue reading →


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In Wake of Polsinelli Raid, Husch Unveils Texas Tie-Up

Written on June 19, 2013 by Editor - Business News

It’s been a busy week for Husch Blackwell. The St. Louis–based Am Law 200 firm announced Wednesday that it is merging with Brown McCarroll, a 65-lawyer firm based in Austin that also has offices in Dallas and Houston. The merger, … Continue reading →


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Royal baby’s gender to be ‘surprise’

Written on June 19, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

19 June 2013 Last updated at 13:51 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The royal baby will be delivered in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have “decided … Continue reading →


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Government leads new GM crops push

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19 June 2013 Last updated at 18:52 ET By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News While there are many field trials, only two GM crops have been approved for commercial growing in the EU The government has a duty to … Continue reading →


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NHS ‘cover-up’ unacceptable

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19 June 2013 Last updated at 14:18 ET Joshua Titcombe died nine days after being born at Furness General Hospital A cover-up by England’s NHS regulatory body after a series of baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital is unacceptable, the … Continue reading →


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‘Invisible’ poor children let down

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19 June 2013 Last updated at 18:55 ET By Angela Harrison Education correspondent, BBC News Sir Michael Wilshaw is expected to blame low expectations and problems recruiting good teachers Many of the poor children being left behind in schools now … Continue reading →


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Analysis: Sprint should raise Clearwire bid to avoid Dish tension

Written on June 19, 2013 by Editor - Business News

By Sinead Carew and Liana B. Baker NEW YORK | Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:17pm EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel Corp should consider raising its offer price for Clearwire Corp or risk being saddled with a contentious relationship … Continue reading →


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Sony spin-off plan off agenda but looms over shareholder meet

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By Mari Saito TOKYO | Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:27pm EDT TOKYO (Reuters) – A proposal by Sony Corp’s (6758.T) top investor to partially spin off the Japanese company’s lucrative entertainment business will be the elephant in the room at … Continue reading →


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Ex-Kleiner partner wants day in court in discrimination lawsuit

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By Sarah McBride SAN FRANCISCO | Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:55pm EDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A high profile sex discrimination lawsuit in Silicon Valley should be taken private via arbitration, lawyers for venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers … Continue reading →


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