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Weber Gallagher Gains Med Mal Atty From Marshall Dennehey
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP has grown in New Jersey with the hire of a new partner from Marshall Dennehey who specializes in complex medical malpractice defense, the firm announced this week.
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Pryor Cashman Adds Simpson Thacher Atty To Litigation Team
Pryor Cashman LLP said Tuesday it has continued growing its litigation group with a longtime Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP lawyer, who has represented "some of the most prominent names in private equity and finance," the firm said.
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LSAC Says Test Prep Co. Flouted Fees, Infringed TMs
The Law School Admission Council, purveyor of the LSAT, has sued a test preparation company in Pennsylvania federal court over alleged unpaid licensing fees and continued unauthorized use of its trademarks in certain digital offerings.
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Longtime Goodwin Procter IP Lawyer Moves To Pillsbury In DC
A career Goodwin Procter LLP lawyer, who spent nearly two decades at that firm working on high-stakes intellectual property disputes, has joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's Washington, D.C., office.
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Judge Says No To Amicus On Attorney Privilege In FTC Case
A defense bar advocacy group will not get a chance to weigh in on the FTC's antitrust case against Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth used attorney-client privilege to hide evidence from discovery after a Washington federal judge declined to hear from the group.
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Kasowitz Sued Over College Antisemitism Settlement Fees
A group of Columbia University students who reached a settlement with the school over alleged antisemitism on campus accused Kasowitz LLP of wrongfully taking over $6 million from the deal and engaging in "self-dealing and misappropriation."
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Paralegal Says NC Law Firm Fired Her Out Of Disability Bias
North Carolina law firm Whitaker & Hamer PLLC fired a paralegal after she asked to bring her service dog to work and for additional time off to manage flare-ups of her disability, according to a Monday lawsuit the former employee filed in federal court.
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The Moments That Shaped The Monsanto Decision
U.S. Supreme Court justices forged unusual alliances when they ruled a federal statute preempts claims Monsanto failed to warn consumers its Roundup weed killer may cause cancer. Oral arguments provided insights on the 7-2 outcome, highlighting issues the jurists were grappling with and showcasing rationales that found their way into the opinion.
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After Tense Terms, Hints Of High Court Harmony With Circuits
Following several U.S. Supreme Court terms teeming with reversals and rebukes of lower appeals courts, the justices this term found fault less often with rulings by circuit judges, who are likely becoming better attuned to the conservative supermajority, attorneys say.
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Univ. Says Montgomery McCracken Must Face Negligence Suit
Rider University panned Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP's move to dismiss a malpractice suit against it over the botched sale of a $42 million school property as "laughable" in a recent brief to a New Jersey Superior Court.
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Ballard Spahr Promotes Longtime IP Atty To Team Chair
Ballard Spahr LLP has elevated an Atlanta-based intellectual property partner to lead its intellectual property department, according to a Monday announcement.
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Blume Forte Beats Nagel Rice Bid To Undo Arbitration Win
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari PC defeated a bid by Nagel Rice LLP to overturn a $56,000 arbitration award over a fee dispute between the firms before the New Jersey Appellate Division on Monday.
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DOJ Antitrust Litigator Rejoins Hausfeld In San Francisco
Hausfeld LLP announced Monday that after a stint serving as litigation counsel with the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, an experienced San Francisco-based attorney has rejoined the firm as a partner.
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These Small Firm Attys Specialize In Pay-Per-View Fights
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed in recent years by distributors of pay-per-view fights, who allege that bars and other commercial businesses are not paying the proper licensing fees. The cases have led to the creation of a small firm legal niche, and they offer lessons for other lawyers handling similar cases.
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DOJ Looks To Block ABA's Trump Adviser Subpoenas
The American Bar Association cannot demand documents and deposition testimony from a Trump adviser in its lawsuit over the Trump administration's executive orders targeting law firms, since any communication between a presidential adviser and the chief executive is privileged, the government has told a New York federal court.
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Murdaugh Fights Clerk's Bid To Ax Jury-Tampering Suit
A former court clerk found to have interfered in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial cannot escape civil claims over the tampering, the disgraced attorney told a South Carolina federal court, stating in an opposition that the clerk cannot argue her way out of the state Supreme Court's finding that she tampered with the jury.
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Partnership Docs Sealed In Clifford Chance Clawback Spat
A federal judge has sealed the partnership agreements that two ex-Clifford Chance LLP practice group heads who jumped to Sidley Austin LLP included in their lawsuit challenging a nearly $6 million clawback demand, after Clifford Chance claimed the tactics put it at a competitive disadvantage.
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Blank Rome Sued Over Breach Allegedly Affecting 57K People
An attorney with Blank Rome LLP was tricked into uploading sensitive files to an external Google Drive account, allegedly exposing private information belonging to more than 57,000 individuals, according to a proposed class action accusing the law firm of inadequate cybersecurity safeguards and delayed breach notification.
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Employment Litigator Rejoins Ogletree In Calif. From Boutique
Ogletree announced Monday the management-side labor and employment law firm has added to its roster of attorneys in Orange County, California, a new shareholder who is returning to the firm following a short time at employment boutique GBG LLP and several years practicing at Constangy.
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Lowenstein Sandler Hires Another Enviro Atty From Latham
Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced Monday that it has added another former Latham & Watkins LLP attorney to its environmental law and litigation practice.
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Richards Layton Faces Possible Sanctions Over AI Errors
Richards Layton & Finger PA and one of its attorneys have been directed by the Delaware Court of Chancery to show why they should not be sanctioned for a brief submitted with "hallucinated legal propositions" generated by artificial intelligence and for not taking steps to remediate those errors.
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Texas Litigation Boutique Carter Arnett Adds 2 Attys To Name
Dallas litigation boutique Carter Arnett PLLC said it has rebranded as Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez PLLC in recognition of the contributions of two longtime partners.
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Roc Nation Calls Out Alleged AI Citations In Fat Joe Case Brief
Roc Nation LLC has told a New York federal judge that plaintiff Terrance Dixon's opposition brief filed in a pending Rule 11 sanctions fight should be struck down in part because it includes what the company alleges are fabricated quotations attributed to real judicial decisions.
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The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court
This U.S. Supreme Court term featured high-stakes oral arguments on issues including presidential power, immigration and voting regulations. Here's a look at the law firms that argued the most cases and how they fared.
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Netflix Says 'Exceptional Misconduct' Merits $3M In Atty Fees
Netflix urged a California federal judge on Thursday to order a Finnish national and his former Ramey LLP attorney to pay $3 million in legal fees due to "exceptional misconduct" and "fraud," saying both knew the plaintiff didn't own an asserted patent and so lacked standing to sue.
Expert Analysis
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
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Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.
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6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.
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Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster
To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay?
Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.
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How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids
Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter
Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.
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Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills?
Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder
New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness Coach
Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.
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Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader
Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.
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Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce
In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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How Firms Can Effectively Evaluate Their Summer Associates
One of the most effective ways firms can ensure their summer associate programs are a success is by engaging in a timely and meaningful evaluation process and being intentional about when, how and by whom feedback should be provided, say Caroline Cimei and Erica Fine at Shutts & Bowen.