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Longtime Ga. Law School Dean Heads To Morris Manning
The dean of the University of Georgia School of Law has joined Morris Manning & Martin LLP's litigation practice, where he said he can use his expertise in international dispute resolution and appellate matters at a law firm and work with law school alumni.
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Atty Rips Lawyer's Suit Over $30K Law School Loan Judgment
A Florida employment lawyer's "absurdly long" federal complaint alleging his onetime romantic partner and her attorneys conspired with a Wells Fargo consultant to concoct a vexatious lawsuit against him should be trimmed, one defendant argued Tuesday, noting that an underlying judgment was entered against the plaintiff.
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Robins Kaplan Appoints New Trial, IP Leaders
National trial firm Robins Kaplan LLP has named a new co-head and head of its trial and IP practice groups, respectively, the firm announced Tuesday.
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David Graeler Finds His Groove As Nossaman's Leader
David Graeler, who joined Nossaman LLP as an associate in 2003, said his imposter syndrome kicked in after he became its managing partner last year, but he has since developed a strong sense of confidence in his ability to lead the firm. Graeler spoke with Law360 Pulse about what he's learned and what he plans.
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Bressler Grows In NJ With New Litigation, Tax Experts
Bressler Amery & Ross PC added longtime experts in tax law, trusts and estates, and commercial litigation in a recent round of expansion in New Jersey announced this week.
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NJ Firm Wants Sanctions In Dispute With Ex-Employees
Davis Saperstein & Salomon PC said eight former employees and the attorney representing them should be sanctioned for filing a pair of lawsuits in New Jersey state court alleging the firm violated wage and discrimination laws.
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New Office Is Old Hat For Raines Feldman's Pittsburgh Leader
After the launch of Raines Feldman Littrell LLP's new Pittsburgh office last month, bankruptcy attorney Michael Roeschenthaler earned the unique distinction of having managed the opening of Steel City locations for two separate firms in fewer than 10 years.
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Funko Settles Derivative Litigation In Delaware, California
Pop culture lifestyle brand Funko Inc. has agreed to resolve derivative claims in multiple stockholder suits in California federal court and Delaware's Court of Chancery by implementing corporate governance reforms and paying up to $2.15 million to plaintiffs' attorneys, the company has announced.
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Defense Contractor Wants Maynard Nexsen DQed In Bias Case
Defense contractor Parsons Corp. urged an Alabama federal judge to disqualify Maynard Nexsen PC from representing a former engineer in his unlawful termination case against the company, saying the firm was also representing Parsons when he filed his case.
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ABA: Ease State Licensing Barriers For Military Spouse Attys
The American Bar Association's policymaking body on Tuesday passed a resolution urging all state supreme courts and bar associations to accommodate the unique needs of military spouse attorneys who must move frequently to support the nation's defense.
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Harvard Can't Ax Claim It 'Failed' Jewish Students, Judge Says
Harvard University will have to face a federal civil rights complaint alleging it turned a blind eye to antisemitic intimidation of Jewish students in the wake of Hamas' terror attack on Israel, a Boston federal judge said Tuesday.
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Rising Star: Jones Day's Claire Pauly
Claire Pauly of Jones Day acted as lead counsel in a preliminary phase of a construction company's arbitration against a major French energy producer, convincing an international tribunal to toss the bulk of the billion-dollar claim and earning her a spot among the international arbitration attorneys under age 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.
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Rising Star: White & Case's Adam Acosta
Adam Acosta of White & Case LLP helped secure a Second Circuit win for AbbVie Inc. in a "pay for delay" suit over its hypertension drug Bystolic, earning him a spot among life sciences attorneys under age 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.
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Rising Star: Manatt's Alexandra Krasovec
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP partner Alexandra Krasovec has helped two clients defend against a sprawling, first-of-its-kind Telephone Consumer Protection Act mass tort action and successfully decertified a separate TCPA class action after replacing the previous defense counsel, earning her spot as one of the telecommunications attorneys under 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.
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Trustee Seeks Quick Clawback From Guo Ch. 11 Attys
The Chapter 11 trustee for the bankruptcy of Chinese exile Miles Guo has asked a Connecticut bankruptcy judge to issue an early judgment in an adversary proceeding that seeks to recover nearly $243,000 in legal fees paid by Guo to attorneys with Zeisler & Zeisler PC, the firm that represents Guo and his daughter.
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Former Bowling Exec Asks For Denial Of Attorney Fee Award
A former bowling company executive who last month ridiculed the size of the requested attorney fee award in a suit by his ex-employer told a Virginia federal judge this weekend that he should not have to pay the fees at all.
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Girardi's Defense May Stand On His Deteriorating Mind
Although a federal judge ruled disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi mentally competent to stand trial this month for wire fraud, the 85-year-old's defense team may use his dementia diagnosis to attack prosecutors' allegations he knowingly and intentionally stole millions of dollars from his clients, experts said.
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Rimon Brings On BakerHostetler, Wick Phillips Litigators
Rimon PC is expanding its team with the addition of two new litigation partners and an investigations associate, who have worked at BakerHostetler, Wick Phillips Gould & Martin LLP and the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability, the firm has said.
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Thompson Hine Adds Securities Pro To Biz Litigation Practice
Thompson Hine LLP is strengthening its business litigation practice in New York, with the addition of a former enforcement attorney for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission who most recently served as co-chair of Fox Rothschild LLP's securities industry, private equity and investment management, and white-collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance practices, the firm announced Monday.
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Atlanta, County Say Cops' Firing Claims 'Rife With Conjecture'
Fulton County, Georgia, and the city of Atlanta are urging the Eleventh Circuit to reject the "unadorned conspiracy theories" of two police officers who allege they were wrongly fired and arrested over their widely publicized shooting of a Black man in the city in the summer of 2020.
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NJ Firm Wants Fees Award To 2nd Firm Tossed In Crash Case
Nagel Rice LLP is hoping to toss an arbitration award of $56,250 in attorney fees to its clients' former lawyers at Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari for their work related to a fatal school bus crash, saying the arbitrator didn't comply with New Jersey law in making his decision.
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A First In Georgia: Emory Law Clinic To Partner With USPTO
Emory University School of Law will start a first-of-its-kind intellectual property clinic in Georgia to serve underrepresented inventors seeking patent protection, partnering with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Ballard Spahr LLP and Georgia Lawyers for the Arts in a move that is coming as the USPTO prepares to open a regional office in the state.
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ABA House Of Delegates Votes Against NDAs In Employment
The American Bar Association's policymaking body has recommended against including nondisclosure agreements as a condition of employment, and for legislation to be enacted that protects patients' access to "gender-affirming care."
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Jackson Walker, Ex-Judge Could Face Sanctions Over Chat
A Texas bankruptcy court is demanding answers and threatening sanctions over an "off-the-record" interview between former bankruptcy judge David R. Jones and attorneys for Jackson Walker LLP, in the midst of a federal investigation into Jones' secret romantic relationship with a onetime Jackson Walker attorney.
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Ex-GC Says Steakhouse Chain Can't Ax Or Arbitrate Bias Suit
A former general counsel at steakhouse chain Palm Management is asking a New York federal judge not to toss her lawsuit or force her into arbitration, calling the arbitration clause in her employment agreement "unenforceable due to unconscionability based on the content of the clause."
Expert Analysis
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How To Successfully Market Your Summer Associate Program
Law firms can attract the right summer associate candidates and help students see what makes a program unique by using carefully crafted messaging and choosing the best ambassadors to deliver it, says Tamara McClatchey, director of career services at the University of Chicago Law School.
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Opinion
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Following the tragic attack on U.S. District Judge Esther Salas' family last summer and amid rising threats against the judiciary, legislation protecting federal judges' personal information and enhancing security measures at courthouses is urgently needed, says U.S. District Judge Roslynn Mauskopf, director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
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Series
Ask A Mentor: How Can Recalcitrant Attys Use Social Media?
Social media can be intimidating for reluctant lawyers but it can also be richly rewarding, as long as attorneys remember that professional accounts will always reflect on their firms and colleagues, and follow some best practices to avoid embarrassment, says Sean Marotta at Hogan Lovells.
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Keys To Digitizing Inefficient Contract Management Processes
Neville Eisenberg and Mark Grayson at BCLP explain how they sped up contract execution for one client by replacing email with a centralized, digital tool for negotiations and review, and how the principles they adhered to can be helpful for other law firms looking to improve poorly managed contract management processes.
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Series
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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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Series
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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.