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Cannabis Cos. Need Guidance For Rescheduling, CPAs Say

By Jack McLoone

The Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department should preemptively issue guidance covering the tax implications of the proposed rescheduling of marijuana in order to make sure affected businesses are prepared for the changes, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants said.

How Law Firms Get And Keep Elite Status

By Aebra Coe

For decades, a handful of New York-based law firms thoroughly dominated the national consciousness when it came to power, profitability and prestige. But in today's legal market, increased movement of partners and clients from one firm to the next has begun to shake things up and create opportunities for go-getters to ascend the ranks.

The 2024 Prestige Leaders

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Check out our Prestige Leaders ranking, analysis and interactive graphics to see which firms stand out for their financial performance, attractiveness to attorneys and law students, ability to secure accolades and positive legal news media representation.

Tax Court Says Cannabis Co. Can't Deduct $13.3M

By Jack McLoone

A California medical cannabis dispensary's arguments that the Controlled Substances Act and part of the Internal Revenue Code were unconstitutional failed to sway the U.S. Tax Court, which on Monday affirmed an IRS determination disallowing over $13.3 million in deduction claims.

Law360 MVP Awards Go To Top Attys From 74 Firms

By Adam LoBelia

The attorneys chosen as Law360's 2024 MVPs have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.

State Of The States' AI Legal Ethics Landscape

By Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson

Over the past year, several state bar associations, as well as the American Bar Association, have released guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, all of which share overarching themes and some nuanced differences, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law Group.


Expert Analysis

Legal Institutions Must Warn Against Phony Election Suits

With two weeks until the election, bar associations and courts have an urgent responsibility to warn lawyers about the consequences of filing unsubstantiated lawsuits claiming election fraud, says Elise Bean at the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy.

How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program

During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.

Home Canning Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.

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