A reply from the law firm of Baker & McKenzie to the OFT consultation in regards to questions listed in the OFT's paper of August 2009.
In an effort to bridge the gap between traditional law firm structures and the needs of the newest generation of attorneys, MCCA recently conducted a survey of young attorneys. Here, the results of the survey, including thoughts and insights about the practice of law as seen by this generation of lawyers.
ACC Statement on Business Courts
ACC Amicus in Pacific V. Mayer Brown (PIMCO) filed 9/15/09
Description of the Boeing Corporation's Law Department Compensation and Promotion Process
ACC Amicus Brief, Brinker v. San Diego Superior Court, filed 8/19/09
SEC Amicus brief Pacific v. Mayer (PIMCO v REFCO) filed 8/6/09
Textron II ACC Amicus Brief filed in the First Circuit United States Court of Appeals. This brief argues: the work product doctrine historically protects analysis of litigation risks, as opposed to the facts underlying litigation; dual purpose documents inherently reflecting the anticipation of litigation are protected under Maine and established law; the exception for documents created in the ordinary course of business does not apply to the workpapers; the IRS is wrong to suggest that the substance of the workpapers is irrelevant to an analysis of the work product doctrine; the IRS's desire to simplify its investigations does not trump the work product doctrine. Additionally, an argument is made Textron did not waive work product protection.
Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip's letter to Chairman Leahy and Senator Specter of the Judiciary Committee.