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Amanda Griffin

Legal Practice Areas Burn Out Eventually Before Picking Back Up

Summary: Practice areas in law follow cycles of death and rebirth that can ruin an attorney’s career if they aren’t…

Ireland Proposes a Big Change for Drug Addicts

Summary: The proposed decriminalization of certain drugs like heroin and cocaine in Ireland would give drug addicts a break while…

Porsche and Audi Models Added to VW Emissions Investigation

Summary: The Volkswagen emission scandal has dragged Porsche and Audi models into the investigation by the EPA. The water hasn’t quit…

2016 Law Firm of the Year Winners by Practice Area

Summary: View the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” awards and a brief summary of each law…

New Partner Added to Akerman Roster

Summary: The addition of a new corporate and real estate transactions partner to Akerman’s Miami office continues their strategic growth…

Judge Awards Part of Legal Fees in Gay Marriage Case

Summary: North Dakota pays back the legal fees for two law firms taking on a gay marriage case on behalf…

Harvard’s “Free the Law” Will Change the Legal Field

Summary: With unlimited access to the legal library at Harvard Law School through a special program, the ability to research…

Congress Says It’s Okay So It Must Be Okay

Summary: After Congress allowed the controversial NSA telephone data collection program to continue with a few alterations, a federal appeals…

Defiance and Lack of Respect Cause School Resource Officer to Overreact

Summary: With a growing lack of respect in the youth, it is no surprise that another officer was required to…

Former House Speaker Accused of Sexual Misconduct Awaits Sentencing

Summary: Ex-speaker Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty to the illegal withdrawals from his bank account that were connected to paying off an individual…

Lawyers Resorting to Big TV Ads for Business

Summary: The legal market is forcing law firms to resort to desperate and powerful measures to secure big paydays and…

Honigman Gains New Labor and Employment Partner

Summary: The Detroit office of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn has added a new partner to their ranks from Jackson…