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Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP has escaped a malpractice suit stemming from an allegedly improperly drafted settlement agreement in an employment dispute, with a California appeals court finding that the agreement did not shield an opposing attorney from an ex-Wood Smith client's defamation claims.
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP, an Austin, Texas-based law firm focused on collecting debts and taxes for public-sector clients, failed to protect its clients' personal information from a data breach, the plaintiff in a proposed class action claimed in Texas federal court Tuesday.
Two judges on a New York state appeals court panel pushed back on arguments by the state's Office of Court Administration that no reports related to investigations of court personnel can be considered final under the state Freedom of Information Law until all proceedings have concluded.
A Dickinson Wright PLLC partner who has more than 30 years of legal experience is launching his own firm near Washington, D.C., focused on representing businesses, executives and employees in a range of matters.
Former partners at intellectual property firm Ohlandt Greeley Ruggiero & Perle LLP failed to adequately support challenges to one another's client origination credits, a Connecticut federal judge has ruled, deciding the last factual issue in a yearslong dispute between two masthead members after two others died.
The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a district court determination striking down as unconstitutional West Virginia's law restricting the publication of the home addresses and phone numbers of law enforcement and judicial officials, saying the district court applied "well-established" First Amendment principles.
The widow of a Miami real estate investor is suing a former president of the Florida Bar for malpractice, claiming his botched representation left her without a claim to her late husband's $350 million estate.
The New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts urged a state court to toss a former municipal judge's retaliation claims, arguing that the office is not the judge's employer and that his suit lacks facts to support the claims.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has added a former U.S. ambassador to Spain under the Biden administration to the global law firm's disputes team, where she will focus on government investigations and congressional inquiries, as well as cross-border disputes.
Several of next week's elections for states' attorneys general have turned out to be surprisingly competitive as state enforcers have become more prominent in taking on the federal government and wading into national policy fights.
New York-based immigration law firm Gendelberg Law PLLC has grown its team with the addition of a former Newark Immigration Court assistant chief immigration judge, the firm announced Tuesday.
A Pennsylvania federal judge has held three senior Trump administration officials in civil contempt after immigration authorities rearrested a man who had been released from detention under a court order, then repeatedly failed to comply with judicial directives seeking information about the arrest.
A real estate attorney agreed to drop his lawsuit alleging that Northwestern Mutual denied him disability benefits after his anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions rendered him unable to work, according to filings in New York federal court.
Connell Foley LLP has appointed an attorney who joined the firm in 2022 to serve as co-chair of its labor and employment law practice and steer litigation strategy as the group continues to grow.
Attorneys for a proposed class that alleged glitches in North Carolina's electronic court system led to scores of individuals being wrongfully arrested or detained asked a federal court on Monday to approve a $1.5 million settlement with the software's developer Tyler Technologies.
The number of court cases around the world involving AI-generated errors fell in both the second and third quarters of 2026, according to new research by a legal scholar who recently warned that the risks of using artificial intelligence in litigation now go beyond so-called hallucinations.
A Pennsylvania lawyer told the Third Circuit on Monday that she deserves a new trial in her suit against three Blank Rome LLP lawyers and an aircraft parts company, arguing that the trial court did not properly view all the evidence.
The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed to take up a former state court judge's appeal challenging the state bar's authority to discipline him for alleged misconduct on the bench, which he said the Tar Heel state's judicial oversight board had already addressed.
Legal tech company Clio has asked a Virginia federal court to declare it doesn't have to re-up the case law data feed it once shared with artificial intelligence research platform Ross Intelligence, saying the deal became inactive after Ross let its $50,000 annual payments fall by the wayside in 2020 shortly before shutting down its platform.
The former co-chief of the Securities and Commodities Task Force at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has joined Milbank LLP as a partner to continue his litigation practice, the firm announced Monday.
A Meland Budwick PA attorney focusing on complex, high-stakes disputes and "risk-sensitive decisions" has brought her practice to Cole Schotz PC in Miami, the firm announced Monday.
The Florida Bar has pushed back against Morgan & Morgan PA's lawsuit alleging that a rule banning the use of a celebrity's voice or image in lawyer advertising violates the First Amendment, arguing that the personal injury giant lacks standing to bring the case.
Prominent Houston plaintiffs attorney Tony Buzbee has urged a Texas state court to reject what he called the "incredible sum" of roughly $2.5 million in combined attorney fees sought by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP and a Mississippi lawyer after defeating claims that they conspired with rapper Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter to retaliate against Buzbee and two of his former clients.
A former Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP partner and his wife owe the U.S. more than $14.5 million in unpaid taxes, penalties and interest, according to a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court that seeks to enforce federal tax liens against their New York home to settle the debt.
Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate race in Alaska, is seeking dismissal of the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit claiming the presence of Dan J. Sullivan on the ballot will draw votes away from Sen. Dan Sullivan.
As artificial intelligence changes the dynamic between in-house and outside counsel, both internal and external legal teams must thoughtfully reimagine how to mutually leverage AI tools to collaborate and deliver successful outcomes, say Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law and Diane Honda at Redis.
Sirisha Gummaregula at QuisLex offers advice on navigating the challenges that come with taking on an in-house counsel role after leaving law firm life, including learning your company's business goals and leading with empathy and collaboration.
As potential clients with legal questions increasingly rely on summaries generated by artificial intelligence, attorneys must rethink their content strategy to make sure AI chatbots and search overviews cite their thought leadership, say Ioana Good and Adrien Maines at Promova and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing.
Complex corporate litigation now often unfolds under the glare of a parallel trial in the court of public opinion, requiring attorneys to adopt a cohesive strategy for legal filings, leadership communications and narrative control, says Monica Smith at Integer PR.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Tailor Your Personal Style
In an industry where competition for clients is fierce, a thoughtful approach to personal style can give you the confidence to walk into any room and own it, the magnetism to make connections that matter, and the tools to highlight your deeper professional values, says Leslie Berkoff at Moritt Hock.
In today’s competitive legal market, successful attorneys treat the pitch process with general counsel like the beginning of a relationship, not a one-off sale — showing up with curiosity, commercial awareness and the ability to engage in a meaningful way from the start, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
Instead of lurching between year-end strategic planning season and springtime panic mode, firms need a framework that helps them identify what clients and the market need throughout the year, and then actually adjust course, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Company founders, attorneys and other professionals working in the legal tech space share their journeys into the industry, challenges they face when working with law firms and legal departments, and common misconceptions about technology.
As some attorneys seek interim roles amid economic uncertainty, big-picture thinking and a few proactive steps can help to turn those short-term assignments into long-term positions, says Amy Vanderhoof at Major Lindsey.
As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly adept at handling entry-level legal tasks, firms and organizations must consider new ways to train and mentor junior attorneys to prepare them for leadership in an AI-integrated profession, say attorneys at KXT Law.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Embrace LinkedIn
Attorneys who recognize LinkedIn as a powerful professional platform can gain significant competitive advantages in business development via strategic content creation, meaningful industry discussions and consistent visibility within target markets, says Agatha Mouillet at Horvitz & Levy.
As law firms and in-house legal departments grapple with the uncertainty of evolving tariff policies, attorneys at all career stages should consider how to lean into these shifts to best position themselves for long-term opportunities, says Rena Barnett-Matthews at Attorney Career Coach.
Many law firms are familiar with the need for attorney succession plans, but it’s also essential to plan for the succession of administrative professionals — from human resources personnel to finance leaders — to ensure continuity of critical day-to-day operations, say Eryn Carter and Travis Armstrong at the Association of Legal Administrators.
The ever-earlier recruiting of summer associates sets high stakes before new law students may even realize, but 1Ls can better land a good 2L summer fit if they hit their first semester focused on the hiring timeline and ready to ask important questions about their would-be firms, says Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.
In the face of sustained regulatory and economic uncertainty, general counsel can help businesses move from reactive to proactive management by building a clear, cross-functional geopolitical command center that monitors and coordinates responses to a wide spectrum of issues, says Lars Faeste at FTI Consulting.