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State Judges See Uneven Gains In Post-Lockdown Pay Hikes
Adams Case Fiasco 'Unparalleled' In Modern US History
Former 3rd Circ. Judge Jordan Joins Richards Layton
Approach The Bench: Judge Frederic Block On Resentencing
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Ex-Defender Again Tries To Revive Sex Bias Suit At 4th Circ.
A former assistant public defender in North Carolina is urging the Fourth Circuit to reverse a bench ruling that dashed her long-running bias suit against the federal judiciary, saying the indifference she allegedly endured after she reported being sexually harassed proves her case.
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Nadine Menendez Loses Bid To Have Expert Testify On Gifts
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request by Nadine Menendez to have a witness testify that receiving gold bars as gifts is normal in her culture, dealing the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez a setback ahead of her corruption trial.
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Trump Media Co. Sues Brazilian Supreme Court Justice
President Donald Trump's media company and online video sharing platform Rumble Inc. filed suit Wednesday, accusing a Brazilian Supreme Federal Court justice of illegally suppressing political speech in the United States by ordering X and other social media platforms to block accounts spreading disinformation.
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Law Schools, Attys Defend Judiciary Amid Gov't Attacks
More alarm bells rang Tuesday over the Trump administration's recent remarks questioning the judiciary's authority to keep the executive branch's power in check, as more than 2,000 American lawyers and a group representing U.S. law schools voiced concern about the need to uphold the country's constitutional democracy.
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Jury Won't Tour Living Room Where Calif. Judge Shot Wife
A California state judge facing trial this week on charges of murdering his wife lost his bid to have jurors tour the living room of the house where she was shot to death, after a Los Angeles County judge ruled Tuesday that there's sufficient photographic evidence of the scene.
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Trump Fires Remaining Biden-Nominated US Attorneys
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he's firing all remaining U.S. attorneys nominated by Joe Biden, completing an expected shakeup of the nation's top federal prosecutors that typically accompanies the start of a new presidential administration.
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Judiciary Dems Denounce Ethics Watchdog Changes At DOJ
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday objected to what they said is a plan for political appointees at the Department of Justice to oversee agency ethics decisions instead of career officials.
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NY High Court Upholds Ethics Commission In Cuomo Case
New York's highest court on Tuesday affirmed the constitutionality of the state's recently revamped ethics commission in an order reversing a lower court ruling that sided with embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid an investigation related to his use of government employees to help him publish and promote a book.
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'Bulldog' Chief Of Staff To DeSantis Takes Reins As Florida AG
In making the move from chief of staff to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to now the state's attorney general, James Uthmeier is bringing youthfulness to the office and a record of helming litigation efforts as a "bulldog" in the governor's administration.
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Goldstein's Overseas Ties Make It 'Easier To Flee,' Judge Says
U.S. Supreme Court advocate and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein has lost a second attempt to shield his more than $3 million residence in Washington, D.C., from forfeiture in his criminal tax evasion case as a Maryland federal judge ruled Tuesday that he remains a "significant flight risk."
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Ex-BigLaw Atty Who Killed Wife Joins Fray Over Deal Funds
The former BigLaw partner who fatally shot his wife has entered a Georgia state court dispute over the distribution of wrongful death proceeds related to her death, saying he was required to assign the proceeds to his wife's godson as part of his plea deal but took no position on the validity of that assignment.
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Ga. Atty Chastised For Pasting Judge's Signature On Order
The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday reprimanded an attorney who cut and pasted a judge's signature on a proposed order in a case, in a move the lawyer later claimed was done in the name of "increasing the efficiency" of his filings.
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DOJ Noncommittal On Cognizant Bribe Trial Amid FCPA Order
In the wake of President Donald Trump's Feb. 10 executive order pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, prosecutors told a federal judge Monday that they are preparing for a March 3 trial in their charges alleging two former executives of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. authorized a bribe to an Indian official, but that the case is under review.
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Ohio Museum, NYC DA Strike Deal To Send Art Back To Turkey
The Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to return to Turkey a headless bronze statue worth millions and drop its suit against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in New York, who seized the statue back in 2023, claiming it was a looted antiquity.
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NC Trial Judge Appointed To Business Court Seat In Raleigh
Chief Justice Paul Newby of the North Carolina Supreme Court appointed a Tar Heel State judge and former K&L Gates LLP partner to the North Carolina Business Court in Raleigh just over one year after the jurist first took the bench.
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Trump Names US Attorneys For DC And Florida
President Donald Trump has named picks to be U.S. attorneys for the District of Columbia and the Southern District of Florida.
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Adams, Feds Ordered To Explain Dismissal Bid At Hearing
A Manhattan federal judge demanded details Tuesday and scheduled a hearing after the Justice Department asked to dismiss criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, signaling that the court would not rubber-stamp the request following allegations of a corrupt bargain and mass resignations of prosecutors in protest.
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Former US Atty In California Returns To Munger Tolles In LA
Munger Tolles & Olson LLP announced Tuesday it is welcoming back a former U.S. attorney who was previously with the firm, as a partner in its Los Angeles office.
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Pa. US Attorney Among Monday Departures
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and multiple other U.S. attorneys stepped down Monday in the latest wave of federal prosecutors to quit or be fired as the second Donald Trump administration takes power.
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Trump Admin Asks Justices To OK Special Counsel Firing
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the president's firing of a top government ethics watchdog to move forward, arguing a Washington, D.C., federal judge unlawfully seized executive power when she issued an order temporarily reinstating the official pending a legal challenge.
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DaBaby Gets Fla. Atty Sanctioned For 'Frivolous' Claims
A Florida federal judge has sanctioned a Florida lawyer for "objectively frivolous" civil conspiracy claims brought against rapper DaBaby following an alleged altercation that happened before a scheduled performance, saying that his conduct "causes the court to question whether [he] should be appearing before any court in our district or state."
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Almost Everyone Hates The Judiciary's Amicus Rule Revamp
Policymakers for the federal judiciary Friday did what often seems impossible in a polarized nation, uniting powerful advocates for defense counsel, trial lawyers, corporations and consumers on a controversial issue. Unfortunately for the policymakers, those advocates were united by antipathy for major rule changes affecting amicus brief filers.
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Ex-Greenberg Traurig Atty Gets 30 Months For Tax Fraud
A former partner in the Amsterdam office of Greenberg Traurig has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty in New York federal court to helping file a false tax return as part of an alleged ploy to help a famous DJ hide global income from the Internal Revenue Service.
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Trump Aims To End Limits On President's Power To Fire
President Donald Trump has his sights set on taking down a 90-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects certain government officials from being fired, a U.S. Department of Justice letter confirms, and he plans to leverage his prior legal victories to deliver the precedent's death knell and expand presidential power.
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Fla. Criminal Defense Atty Accused Of Bribing DEA Agent
New York federal prosecutors have charged a Florida criminal defense attorney with a scheme to bribe a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent in exchange for nonpublic law enforcement information, which the lawyer used to recruit and represent clients, in an indictment unsealed on Friday.
Expert Analysis
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Overcoming US Law Firms' Hesitancy To Enter Indian Market
Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Series
Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
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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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Opinion
Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code
As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.