Most lawyers that are versed in the H1B visa process, are getting busier and busier these days. As we are nearing the April 1, 2010 filing deadline for the H1B visa. Many speculations out there as to when will the Cap be reached this year. The economy is still in recovery mode, and employers are car ...

By Rhett Pardon U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Nguyen signed off this morning on an order discharging claims and vacating further motions in the case that pitted two large adult brands over allegations of leaked confidential documents, poached business secrets and cybersquatting. RedTube.com claim ...

The snowpocalypse is upon us (DC, I know this sucks. But seriously, guys, you have no idea), and I've rounded out my Monday with a steak and a nice bottle of wine.So yes, there are some upsides to law school.Without further ado, here is Law School Roundup #211:Perspective: On upsides, and showers. ( ...

It is probably quite true that only boring people get bored---and one can be bored to death---anyone know the morbidity/mortality rate of retirees withing 6 months of retirement?

The saddest part is it didn't take long for the drug companies to put out a product for this "boredom" I couldn't believe it when I saw the ad. Its funny its so ridiculous: www.youtube.com/watch

It has already been a busy year on the speaking front, even with a busy trial schedule as local counsel in federal court here in Marshall and Tyler - we picked a jury in a patent case which resulted in...

From the University of Washington's Current Index to Legal Periodicals: Bhargava, Nikhil. Recent development. Broker-dealers and investment advisers: the Administration's plans for the future of regulation. 61 Admin. L. Rev. 907-918 (2009). [H]|[L]|[W] duPont, James C. Comment. A second chance...

This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (The Moot.) The Moot takes place annually in the Spring in Vienna, Austria with participants from over 100 law schools hailing from civil and common law countries. The journey is not only a milestone ...

Boingboing pointed to a very interesting YouTube video on "The Evolution of Remix Culture". The video is, in lovely recursive fashion, also something of a mash-up of previous videos. In a short eight minutes, the author identifies a generational change in how remixes are being used. First genera ...

A couple of weeks ago, we reported on the Vinson & Elkins bonus payouts. At the time, we noted that associates in New York were generally pleased with the payout, but associates in V&E's Texas offices -- notably, the firm's Houston office -- were not at all happy with their bonuses. The issue appea ...