Trickle-down theory not hitting pro bono; roraring economy brings steady stream of public legal work, but not tidal wave expected

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An American Lawyer survey claiming a decline in pro bono work from prior years when the US economy was doing less well is discussed. One explanation may be that the demands on the legal profession in a robust economy leave little time and resources for nonpaying clients. A centralized pro bono program at a firm also affects the amount of non-paying work done.

Pro bono legal services

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Rock 'n' rolling into the new world

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Michael S Simon, the executive vice president of Razorfish Inc, is profiled, and this firm consults on the use of digital media and information systems. The Nasdaq drop in early Sept 2000 reduced market cap from $5.3 bil to less than $2 bil.

Razorfish Inc., RAZF, Simon, Michael S.

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Keeping legal issues academic

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Anne Taylor, vice pres and general counsel of Harvard University, is profiled. Taylor's legal department handles rela property, employment, tax and business transactions, intellectual property and planned-giving issues. Cybersquatting has become a new area where the university has had to deal with trademark concerns.

Harvard University, Taylor, Anne

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