Tag Archives: United States

American legal education and non-renewed dog licenses

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Norman Clark

When I earned my J.D. degree 40 years ago this month, I felt that I was fully ready to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. But I did not know the first practical thing about drafting a simple … Continue reading →

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Which Brazilian law firms will miss the future?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Norman Clark

Are Brazilian law firms overlooking strategic opportunities that could strengthen their competitive advantages against foreign firms?   I believe that many of them are. In our firm’s discussions with our clients throughout the world, we have observed that interest in … Continue reading →

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An invasion or an opportunity?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Norman Clark

Sources advise us that the Brazilian Bar Association is expected to make a final decision — perhaps as early as next week — concerning proposed new restrictions on foreign law firms and lawyers that want to operate in Brazil. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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A “must-attend” event for law firms in the Americas

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Norman Clark

Most long-range economic indicators suggest that 2013 and 2014 will continue to be difficult years for many law firms in the Americas — especially small and midsize firms. We remain very guarded about the prospects of a robust recovery in … Continue reading →

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Planning for a difficult future in Europe

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Norman Clark

The bad news continues in Europe The gloomy news currently coming from Europe (Spain, Greece, the euro, economic slowdown in Germany and the U.K.) has recently been reinforced by equally depressing mid-range (12 to 18 months) economic forecasts for the … Continue reading →

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My four cents’ worth

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Norman Clark

Hooray! Walker Clark LLC today received our settlement check as a class-action plaintiff in Hanson v. Google Settlement Fund — for the princely sum of four cents! As a lawyer who has always supported the concept of a class action … Continue reading →

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After a perfect storm

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Norman Clark

Commentators on the unfolding financial crisis at Dewey & LeBeouf have focused on a variety of factors why this firm might (I stress might – see more below) be doomed.  To mention a few that have been cited by others: the … Continue reading →

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The duty to speak up

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Norman Clark

What do airlines and successful law firms have in commong? An article by Alan Levin and Mary Schlangenstein posted today on Bloomberg web site provides one interesting answer: When people think that something is going wrong, they speak up. The article … Continue reading →

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Good news, bad news

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Norman Clark

Good news This morning’s announcement that the U.S. unemployment rate continued to decline in January 2012 is certainly good news. It is a reason for optimism about the continuing, but still somewhat delicate, recovery in the U.S. That optimism is … Continue reading →

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Required viewing: Paddy Ashdown on “The Global Power Shift”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Norman Clark

My colleagues at Walker Clark and I frequently stress the critical importance of informed strategic planning.  Part of that information should include an in-depth understanding of the major trends that are shaping our changing world. Although global in scope, such … Continue reading →

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