Legal Commentary

 Glitches Won't Deter Us! In the no-good-deed-goes-unpunished department, we've encountered a few bumps after we decided to waive the fees and extend the deadline for nominations for the 2009 LTN Law Firm and Law Department Awards, and our new "Lifetime Achievement" award.

First, because we have waived the fees, nominators need not be affiliated with the organization or person being nominated. So everyone, including vendors, may nominate candidates for these awards. However, the potential recipient must be affiliated with a law firm or law department.

Second, members of LTN's Editorial Advisory Board (and spouses, [in]significant others, and family members) are eligible for nomination. Only the judges are ineligible (Andy Adkins, Fred Lederer, and David Whelan); but they may be nominated for the Lifetime Achievement award because I choose that winner.

Third, everyone, including vendors, is eligible for the LIfetime Achievement award. However, the potential recipient must be at least age 55 by 12/31/09.

Finally, we're experiencing problems with some completed nomination forms (PDFs) -- some are not opening properly (they open blank). So be sure that you save a hard copy before you e-mail it to us. If we encounter any problems opening the PDF, we will allow you to fax the document to us on Monday.

Here's the downloadable nomination form.  And here's more 411.