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Gibson Dunn, Drinker Biddle, Venable: Business of Law

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP appointed corporate partner Beau Stark as the partner in charge of the firm’s Denver office. He replaces Richard Russo, who retired from the firm.
Pennsylvania Seen Tilting Democratic in Race Crucial for Obama

Pennsylvania, the Democratic political consultant James Carville once famously observed, is “Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with Alabama in between.”
Neo-Cons Exploit Hagel Nomination to Refight Lost Wars

The nomination of former Senator Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary could generate an important debate over national security. That will only happen if critics skip sideshows such as ridiculous accusations that he is anti- Semitic or pro-terrorist and avoid cherry picking his votes.
Here’s a Tax That Can End Pain at Pump: Bradley, Ridge, Walker

The U.S.’s national transportation program is broke. We borrow about $12 billion from the Treasury annually for the Highway Trust Fund. But our real annual transportation deficit is more than $100 billion when you include interest, deferred maintenance and other spending.
History Won’t Help Pick Romney’s Running Mate

The media is rife with speculation about Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan, Chris Christie, Susana Martinez, Bob McDonnell or Rob Portman, as possible running mates for Mitt Romney.
Huntsman’s Moderation Alienates Party’s Mainstream: Albert Hunt

With a vulnerable incumbent president, the profile of a strong Republican general-election opponent includes a consistently conservative record that eschews fringe views, a proven and scandal-free track record as an executive and respectable national-security credentials.
Romney May Signal End of Establishment Republicans’ Rule

Ever since Ronald Reagan, the Republican Party has moved steadily to the right. Yet in Tampa this week, for the seventh consecutive time, Republicans will nominate a mainstream presidential candidate after rejecting movement conservatives.
Cybersecurity Bill Responds to Industry Cost Concerns, Reid Says

Cybersecurity legislation in the U.S. Senate was designed to avoid unmanageable costs to industry and can be altered in coming weeks, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told the nation’s largest business lobbying group.
Penn State Football Kept Ties to Charity After Sandusky Abuse Allegations

Penn State University football coaches and past players attended events sponsored by the foundation for needy children started by former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky for years after head coach Joe Paterno was told of child-abuse allegations against Sandusky, according to the charity’s newsletters and a grand-jury report.
LifeLock CEO in Talks With Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan About IPO

LifeLock Inc., an online provider of identity-theft protection services, is exploring an initial public offering, Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis said.