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Fla. Panel Nixes Challenge To Order Limiting Expert Payments
A Tallahassee public defender may not petition a Florida appellate panel to challenge a circuit court chief judge's administrative order imposing a rate schedule for court-appointed expert compensation that denies payment for sanity evaluations, the panel found, determining that the appeals court lacks jurisdiction over an administrative order.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry began the second half of 2026 with another busy week as BigLaw firms merged and expanded their practice offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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America 250: Five Courthouses Older Than The US
On Saturday, the U.S. will celebrate 250 years since its founding, and along the country's northeastern and mid-Atlantic coasts, it will do so surrounded by legal infrastructure that predates the nation's independence.
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Legal Sector Jobs Spike With Work 'Churning Right Along'
The legal sector added 5,100 jobs in June, the largest increase the industry has seen in more than two years, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday.
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'Do Your Part,' Mass. Judge Chides Read Case Attys Post-Leak
A Massachusetts judge on Wednesday lectured counsel in the high-profile civil case against Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman acquitted of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, to honor their ethical obligations after sensitive information leaked on social media.
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U Of Ky. Appoints Controversial Dean Pick For Law School
U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove of the Eastern District of Kentucky will retire from the bench later this month to become dean of the University of Kentucky's J. David Rosenberg College of Law, a move that sparked controversy in the state.
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Aide To Ex-NYC Mayor Cites 'Glaring Holes' In Bribery Case
An attorney for Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York Mayor Eric Adams, on Wednesday said there are "glaring holes" in the indictment alleging Carone took bribes from a hotel owner in exchange for a multimillion-dollar migrant housing contract.
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Riker Danzig Gains Ex-NY State Prosecutor As Counsel
Riker Danzig LLP's commercial litigation practice has gained a new counsel who brings more than 20 years of litigation experience, including three years as an assistant attorney general for New York.
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Judiciary Dems Seek DOJ Replies Before Blanche Hearing
Ahead of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for the permanent position, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding he provide answers to their outstanding oversight inquiries.
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Mazie Slater Beats Benicar Fees Sanctions Row Discovery Bid
A New Jersey federal judge has blocked the latest bid by former Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman clients to conduct more discovery in order to fight the firm's sanctions bid in their suit over allegedly excessive attorney fees, finding they failed to show exceptional circumstances existed.
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Former NJ Civil Division Deputy Joins Litigation Boutique
A former deputy chief of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey's civil division has moved into private practice at business litigation boutique Stapleton Segal Cochran LLC, the firm announced Wednesday.
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Whistleblower's Ex-Atty Must Pay $111K For Fighting DQ
A New Jersey magistrate judge on Wednesday refused to revisit sanctions against an attorney removed from a business dispute for mishandling privileged documents, ordering him to pay nearly $111,000 in legal fees to a South Korean company for the costs of litigating his disqualification and failed appeal.
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Texas Federal Judge Requires Confirmation Of AI Checks
Attorneys and self-represented parties appearing before U.S. District Judge Ernest Gonzalez of the Western District of Texas are now required to certify that they have independently verified the contents of any filings created or edited using artificial intelligence.
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Justices Skip Pork Case Over Alito, Kavanaugh Objections
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will not review a challenge to a Massachusetts law restricting the sale of pork produced in tightly confined spaces, though Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito were in favor of hearing the case.
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Fla. Judge Sues Gov. To Force Appointment Of Replacement
A recently retired Florida judge sued Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, saying the governor is violating the state constitution by failing to appoint someone to fill the judge's vacated appellate seat.
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Ex-Morgan Lewis Atty Not Restored Over 'Dishonest Conduct'
A former Morgan Lewis attorney suspended for his handling of a tax case and making misrepresentations to disciplinary authorities investigating his conduct failed to prove he was morally qualified to return to the practice of law, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed Tuesday.
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High Court Declines To Review Under-21 Gun Sale Bans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to review the constitutionality of laws banning the sale of firearms to people under 21, once again rejecting calls to consider a question that has sharply divided the lower courts.
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Atlas Data's Daniel's Law Notices Not Spam, Judge Rules
A New Jersey federal court has found that Atlas Data Privacy Corp.'s flurry of thousands of takedown notices do not constitute a "spam attack," dismissing counterclaims brought by database providers alleging that the company was abusing a New Jersey judicial privacy law in violation of state and federal statutes.
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Vice Chancellor Zurn Confirmed For Del.'s Supreme Court
Delaware Vice Chancellor Morgan T. Zurn was confirmed Tuesday by the state's Senate to serve a 12-year term on Delaware's highest court, filling a seat that will be vacated by Justice Karen L. Valihura in July.
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High Court Scraps Caps On Coordinated Campaign Spending
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on political party spending in coordination with individual candidates, agreeing with a Republican-led challenge that the caps violate the First Amendment.
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Justices Strike Down Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday thwarted President Donald Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship to babies born to parents with permanent ties to the United States, finding the 14th Amendment cannot be read that narrowly — a decision dissenting justices fear will jeopardize the country's future.
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Trump Nominates Just Confirmed La. Judge For 5th Circ.
Judge Anna St. John has been on the federal bench for less than four months, and now she's being put forth for a higher court.
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Justices Allow States To Bar Trans Athletes From Girls' Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for states to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports, ruling that the restrictions do not amount to discrimination on the basis of sex.
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High Court Gives Fed Independence A 'Fragile' Reprieve
The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown its weight behind Federal Reserve independence by rejecting President Donald Trump's bid to immediately oust Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, but experts say the fight over central bank control may not be finished — just moving to a new phase.
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Ore. Top Court Takes PacifiCorp Case As Judge Won't Recuse
The Oregon Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of a decision overturning PacifiCorp's classwide liability for wildfire damages affecting about 2,000 property owners, days after an appeals judge who did work for the utility in private practice declined to recuse herself.
Expert Analysis
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Practicing law through virtual platforms will likely persist even after the pandemic, so law firms and senior lawyers should consider refurbishing their associate mentoring programs to facilitate personal connections, professionalism and effective training in a remote environment, says Carol Goodman at Herrick Feinstein.
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How Law Firms Can Welcome And Celebrate Autistic Lawyers
As the U.S. observes Autism Acceptance Month, autistic attorney Haley Moss describes the societal barriers and stereotypes that keep neurodivergent lawyers from disclosing their disabilities, and how law firms can better accommodate and level the playing field for attorneys whose minds work outside of the prescribed norm.
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Law Firm Tips For Evaluating AI And Machine Learning Tools
Many legal technology vendors now sell artificial intelligence and machine learning tools at a premium price tag, but law firms must take the time to properly evaluate them as not all offerings generate process efficiencies or even use the technologies advertised, says Steven Magnuson at Ballard Spahr.
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A Call For Personal Accountability On Diversity And Inclusion
While chief legal officers are increasingly involved in creating corporate diversity, inclusion and anti-bigotry policies, all lawyers have a responsibility to be discrimination busters and bias interrupters regardless of the title they hold, says Veta T. Richardson at the Association of Corporate Counsel.
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Learning How To Code Can Unleash New Potential In Lawyers
Every lawyer can begin incorporating aspects of software development in their day-to-day practice with little to no changes in their existing tools or workflow, and legal organizations that take steps to encourage this exploration of programming can transform into tech incubators, says George Zalepa at Greenberg Traurig.
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Supporting Associates Amid Pandemic's Mental Health Toll
As junior associates increasingly report burnout, work-life conflict and loneliness during the pandemic, law firms should take tangible actions to reduce the stigma around seeking help, and to model desired well-being behaviors from the top down, say Stacey Whiteley at the New York State Bar Association and Robin Belleau at Kirkland.
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Mentoring a law student who is preparing for the bar exam without attending law school is an arduous process that is not for everyone, but there are also several benefits for law firms hosting apprenticeship programs, says Jessica Jackson, the lawyer guiding Kim Kardashian West's legal education.
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The Importance Of Client Engagement In Law Firm Innovation
As clients increasingly want law firms to serve as innovation platforms, firms must understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach — the key is a nimble innovation function focused on listening and knowledge sharing, says Mark Brennan at Hogan Lovells.
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The Unique Challenges Facing Women-Owned Law Firms
In addition to establishing their brand from scratch, women who start their own law firms must overcome inherent bias against female lawyers and convince prospective clients to put aside big-firm preferences, says Joel Stern at the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms.
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The Pursuit Of Wellness In BigLaw: Lessons From My Journey
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Jane Jeong at Cooley shares how grueling BigLaw schedules and her own perfectionism emotionally bankrupted her, and why attorneys struggling with burnout should consider making small changes to everyday habits.
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Why We Must Recruit And Advance More Black Prosecutors
Black Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of the incarcerated population but are underrepresented among elected prosecutors, so the legal community — from law schools to prosecutor offices — must commit to addressing these disappointing demographics, says Erika Gilliam-Booker at the National Black Prosecutors Association.
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Young lawyers overwhelmed with a crushing workload must tackle the problem on two fronts — learning how to say no, and understanding how to break down projects into manageable parts, says Jay Harrington at Harrington Communications.
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A Scientific Path For Improving Diversity At Law Firms
Law firms could combine industrial organizational psychology and machine learning to study prospective hires' analytical thinking, stress response and similar attributes — which could lead to recruiting from a more diverse candidate pool, say Ali Shahidi and Bess Sully at Sheppard Mullin.
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In the first installment of Law360 Pulse's career advice guest column, Meela Gill at Weil offers insights on how associates can ask for meaningful work opportunities at their firms without sounding like they are begging.
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Legal Sector Regulatory Reform Is Key To Closing Justice Gap
In order to improve access to justice for those who cannot afford a lawyer, states should consider regulatory innovations, such as allowing new forms of law firm ownership and permitting nonlawyers to provide certain legal services, says Patricia Lee Refo, president of the American Bar Association.