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Kilpatrick Stockton co-managing partner Bill Dorris said the firm’s 11 percent revenue decline, to $245.6 million, was more than double what had been predicted.
Kilpatrick Stockton co-managing partner Bill Dorris said the firm’s 11 percent revenue decline, to $245.6 million, was more than double what had been predicted. (Zachary D. Porter/Daily Report)
Kilpatrick closes
year on up note


IP, commercial litigation stayed flat and revenue dropped, but settlement of 10-year case could recharge firm coffers in 2010.

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Lawyer’s reward was life lessons
Construction attorney went outside his comfort zone with estate work for cancer patient.

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When your fly is down ...
... Don’t panic. Making mistakes gives you an opportunity to bond with your audience, Joey Ahser says.

Trisha Renaud JURY WATCH
Focus your voir dire
Trisha Renaud: Don’t use jury selection to alter jurors’ beliefs; use it to discover what they believe.

The Daily Report looked at SEC filings to publish the public compensation of 244 GCs from companies in 11 Southeastern states. GC South  Compensation Data
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The Daily Report looked at SEC filings to publish the public compensation of 244 GCs from companies in 11 Southeastern states.

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 Daily Report's Business Matters section features Atlanta and national business news.
Monsanto patents may trump antitrust claims

Fiat may be slow to spin off Chrysler

Obama defies critics as economy recovers

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The Daily Report's At Issue section contains guest columns to help lawyers navigate the business of law.

Should we eliminate entitlements?

Why do we accept that it is appropriate for our governments to provide some entitlements and not others?
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Giving is vital when it's most difficult
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get close to $15M award


Jury cleared lawyerless Chrysler and seat designer in car accident case.

Judge tosses Dixie Cup trade dress suit

Judge found it ‘peculiar’ that Dixie didn’t register trade dress until filing the suit.

Obama administration defends Cobell deal

Lawmakers try to wrap heads around possible $100M in attorney fees.

Majority approves of cameras at high court

Poll finds that more than 60 percent of voters think that televising U.S. Supreme Court proceedings would be “good for democracy.”

The latest from our anonymous associate!
You may be a Cog if ...

... no one at Big Law cares if you quit or if you have time to manage your fake café on Facebook.

House impeaches federal judge

Congressmen accused Porteous of decades of corruption, including acceptance of gambling trips and cash from a bail bondsman and lawyers.

Firms slow to fight cybersecurity threats

Hackers delve for client secrets, litigation plans, negotiation strategies and details of pending transactions.

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King & Spalding goes to bat for Houston Astros
Bankruptcy filings up 32 percent last year
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 The Snark, the Daily Report's anonymous associate, dishes dirt on Big Firm life.

Importance: A delicate balancing act

Cogs should try to act more important than they are, but trying too hard comes with consequences.
Southern Lawyers can't handle the snow
Don't get your hopes up ...
Big Law wedding bells!
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Going Rate 2010
Which lawyer charges $900 an hour?
Rates! Rates! Rates! Find out who charges what in our annual issue.
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Play our new online legal crossword puzzle from your desktop computer.

In-House Profiles
In-House Profile Databank
The Daily Report has written more than 70 profiles of in-house counsel in Georgia and the Southeast.
View them here.

New Partners  2010
Times are a-changin'

Experts agree that those tapped for partnership this year had to be 'pretty good,' with classes small relative to 2008 and 2007.
Introducing 2010's new partners
New partners share insights
VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the photo shoot

On the Rise 2009
A Dozen Rising Stars
The Daily Report's annual pick of Georgia lawyers under 40 we think readers should watch.
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Shot down, but no regrets

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