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Law Practice

Dec. 19, 2000

Santa's Helpers

Like Fred in "Miracle On 34th Street," litigators sometimes become too enamored with their own impact, their own theories of the cases and their undying wit and brilliance.

        By Paul O'Brien

        I wonder how many lawyers owe their fortunes to the late Mrs. Samuel B. Goldwyn, wife of the legendary movie mogul. Mrs. Goldwyn, according to Hollywood lore, nearly single-handedly changed the course of Hollywood holiday tradition. It seems she attended a private screening of a modestly budgeted gem that had been planned for second-feature status, ...

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