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Eric Holder Is Obama's Top Choice for AG

The Associated Press

President-elect Barack Obama's top choice for attorney general is former No. 2 Justice Department official Eric Holder, and Obama's transition team has gone so far as to ask senators whether they would confirm him, an Obama official and people close to the matter have said.

Lessons on Change From Obama's Victory

The American Lawyer

Many lawyers react to predictions of change with skepticism, writes Paul Lippe, a founder and CEO of Legal OnRamp. But change does happen, and we need look no further than Barack Obama's extraordinary run to the White House for some very relevant lessons on how, Lippe says.

Winston Gains 18 Thelen Attorneys

The Recorder

Winston & Strawn has gathered some prized partners from Thelen. Antitrust litigator Robert Pringle, with a book of business between $5 million and $10 million, and bankruptcy partner Richard Lapping, who was Thelen's San Francisco managing partner, headline a group of 18 lawyers joining the firm.

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Study Shows Women Still Lag at Large Firms

The latest National Association of Women Lawyers Survey shows women remain underrepresented in the top ranks at large law firms. Carolyn Elefant wonders how much women care about breaking the Biglaw glass ceiling when female lawyers are finding success in virtually every other area outside of large firms.

-Legal Blog Watch

E-Mail Subject Line of the Day

After getting an e-mail Monday night with the subject line "I GOT A CERT GRANT B/C OF YOUR WEBSITE," Howard Bashman says he’s happy to see that "How Appealing" is helping someone obtain Supreme Court review.

-How Appealing

Bullying in the Air?

Two bloggers wrote about bullying in the workplace last week, both sparked by other articles. Is there a new push behind the movement for bullying legislation, or is it just the general pro-employee boost of the election?

-Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer

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First Steps: Baby Lawyers Set Off on Disparate Professional Paths

Texas Lawyer

As political and financial leaders take extraordinary steps to revitalize the economy, most law school graduates from 2008 have begun their professional lives. Texas Lawyer profiles five graduates with diverse jobs who will provide career updates in the coming years.

Protecting Yourself From and Surviving In-House Cuts

The Legal Intelligencer

Corporate law departments aren't immune from the headcount reductions that have affected law firms. In-house lawyers should be prepared, says consultant Frank Michael D'Amore, who provides suggestions that should offer protection and better prepare you for the future.

A Closer Look at Digital Rights Management

New York Law Journal

Despite the obituary written for digital rights management by some, it remains a continuing part of new media distribution. Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss DRM, its new technologies, such as content identification, and how DRM is being considered by courts and litigants.

Updated Special Report: Crisis on Wall Street

Incisive Media

Fannie, Freddie, Lehman, AIG: As Wall Street's woes continue, Law.com presents ongoing coverage of the financial meltdown from across the globe, with updates on what it means for law firms and lawyers. See if your law firm is on The Layoff List.