Not surprisingly, a byproduct of the emphasis on profits has been lateral hopscotching between Big Law firms.

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Under the ruling, if Ms Taylor, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, must do so within the year if she chooses.

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Even then, the sled has precious little lateral stability, and when it gets crossed up even slightly on a groomed, icy surface, it catches an edge and flips over.

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He notes that the company has mostly been doing lateral hires in the U.S. market, but plans to seek new hires on U.S. campuses in the coming recruitment season.

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"The NFL must open its eyes to the consequences of its actions, " said Kevin Turner, a former running back for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Cells are taken from a patient who already has a disease, like amyloid lateral sclerosis.

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Samsung's bright idea here has been to use the accelerometer to recognize the phone's lateral motion and react to it by moving you through the homescreens.

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In their quest to make small-scale satellites ever more accessible and capable, the company has invested its own time and money in an experiment combining engineering know-how with lateral thinking and an entrepreneurial wiliness to take a chance.

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