Daily Litigation


  • Ga. Justices Reject Broadened 'Bad Faith' Claim In Injury Suit

    The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled Tuesday that a driver who rear-ended another could not be found as acting in bad faith — and thereby on the hook for attorney fees — merely because he may have been talking on his cellphone at the time of the crash.

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    Leech Tishman Adds LA-Based Litigator Duo

    Leech Tishman has announced that a pair of Los Angeles-based entertainment and business litigators have joined the firm as partners from a local boutique.

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    Approach The Bench: Judge Christopher Burke On Efficiency

    U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke uses innovative techniques to manage the glut of complex cases that come through Delaware's federal court.

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    What Attorneys Really Think Of AI

    More attorneys seem to be using generative AI tools and view it positively compared with last year, but lawyers are still concerned about legal ethics and client confidentiality when it comes to the technology, according to the latest survey from Law360 Pulse.

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    These Attys Are AI 'Power Users' Reinventing Legal Work

    A growing divide is emerging between lawyers who frequently use generative AI for legal tasks and those who engage in these tools more casually, Law360 Pulse's new survey has found.

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    BigLaw Leaps Ahead In Generative AI Training

    Large law firms are leading the pack in training their attorneys to use generative AI, eager to benefit from the technology and avoid associated risks like fake case citations in court filings.

  • Colorado Couple Sue Atty Over Handling Of Property Dispute

    A Colorado couple sued for violating a settlement agreement in a dispute with their neighbor is suing their former lawyer for malpractice, arguing he poorly advised them to pursue a lawsuit despite the settlement's prohibiting it, then failed to properly represent them against counterclaims.

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    Massumi & Consoli Gains Litigator In Dallas From Baker Botts

    Massumi & Consoli has continued to bulk up its offerings for clients facing transaction-related litigation and other high-stakes business disputes with a partner in Dallas who joined from Baker Botts LLP.

  • Jay-Z Files Fresh Defamation Suit Against Buzbee In Ala.

    Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter on Monday lodged malicious prosecution claims against attorney Tony Buzbee over a "false," "malicious" and "strategically and tactically calculated and timed" rape suit that has since been dropped, this time in Alabama federal court.

  • Holland & Knight Accused Of Assisting GWG Fraud

    The estate trustee for bankrupt life insurance bond seller GWG Holdings Inc. has filed a suit accusing Holland & Knight LLP and its attorney William "Bill" Banowsky of helping GWG's ex-chairman run a "fraudulent looting scheme" that cost the company $100 million. 

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    Ex-McKool Smith Atty Opts For Reichman Jorgensen In Austin

    Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP has hired a former longtime McKool Smith patent litigator to run its office in Austin, Texas. 

  • Ramey Dodges Fees After Losing Virtual Payment Patent Suit

    A Texas federal judge has thrown out a patent infringement lawsuit against a San Antonio bank after finding "no plausible allegation of infringement of any type," while rejecting a request to make William Ramey III of Ramey LLP, the prolific plaintiffs patent lawyer, pay the bank's legal fees.

  • EEOC Strikes Deal With Atty Who Called Out 'White Privilege'

    A Black attorney reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to end a retaliation suit claiming the agency passed her over for promotions because she asked to telework and chided a co-worker for her "white privilege," according to a Monday filing in Texas federal court.

  • Fired NBA Ref Wants $178K Atty Fees After 2nd Circ. Win

    A former longtime NBA referee asked a Manhattan federal judge on Monday to approve an attorney fee of $179,000, after winning $2.9 million in pension benefits in a case over his termination for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

  • Saul Ewing Wants Out Of Home Care Co. Asset Transfer Suit

    Saul Ewing LLP told a Pennsylvania state court that merely being an "accessory" to a family accused of hiding assets from potential judgment wasn't enough to sustain a claim against the law firm under the Pennsylvania Uniform Voidable Transfers Act, since the law only allows claims against "transferees."

  • Eckert Seamans Will Pay $38M To Par Funding Investors

    A Florida federal judge has signed off on a $38 million deal resolving legal malpractice claims against Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC by investors who fell victim to a Ponzi scheme carried out by Par Funding, which enlisted the firm to help create the business model the lender ultimately used in the scheme.

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    Jones Day Hires Pair Of Weil IP Litigators In California

    Jones Day is expanding its California intellectual property team, announcing Monday that it is bringing in two Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP litigators as partners in the northern part of the state.

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    NJ Justices Skeptical Of Judicial Privacy Law Challenge

    The New Jersey Supreme Court appeared skeptical Monday over reviving a journalist's lawsuit alleging municipal officials improperly relied on the judicial safety measure Daniel's Law to chill his attempt to expose a city police director's out-of-town address.

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    Former NY Prosecutor Joins Vedder Price From Orrick

    Vedder Price PC announced Monday that a veteran attorney who spent a combined 13 years as a prosecutor in New York state and the Eastern District of New York has joined the firm from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as a government investigations and white collar shareholder.

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    Sidley Adds Morgan Lewis Workplace Safety Heads In LA, DC

    Sidley Austin LLP announced Monday that it has hired the former leaders of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP's workplace health and safety practice to strengthen its regulatory and enforcement group.

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    Blank Rome Expands With IP Litigator From Houston Boutique

    Blank Rome LLP announced Monday that it has bolstered its intellectual property litigation group and technology industry team by hiring a patent litigator who helped launch a Houston-based IP, corporate and business law boutique.

  • NJ Law Firm Must Pay Fees To Rival Firm For 'Frivolous' Suit

    Nagel Rice LLP must pay over $40,000 in attorney fees to Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari stemming from a dispute over work related to a fatal school bus crash, a New Jersey judge has ruled.

  • Ga. Baseball Player Chases Eligibility, Seeks Judge Recusal

    A University of Georgia baseball player fighting to secure another year of eligibility has asked a federal judge to reconsider his denial of the request and to also recuse himself, alleging the judge failed to disclose himself as an official of the NCAA.

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    Boutique Merger Creates Bicoastal 'Sweet Spot' In NY, Calif.

    California-based litigation boutique Bartko LLP announced Monday that it has merged with New York-based Pavia & Harcourt to create a combined 61-lawyer firm with a substantial bicoastal platform in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City.

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    Former Georgia US Atty Jill Steinberg Rejoins Ballard Spahr

    Ballard Spahr LLP has brought back a former U.S. attorney in Georgia to its offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., boasting of her 15 years as a litigator including as senior leadership for the U.S. Department of Justice, the firm announced Monday.

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Expert Analysis

  • Law Firms Must Prioritize Mental Health In Internal Comms Author Photo

    The traditional structure of law firms, with their compartmentalization into silos, is an inherent challenge to mental wellness, so partners and senior lawyers should take steps to construct and disseminate internal action plans and encourage open dialogue, says Elizabeth Ortega at ECO Strategic Communications.

  • Our Current Approach To Trial Advocacy Training Is Lacking Author Photo

    The key to trial advocacy is persuasion, but current training programs focus almost entirely on technique, making it imperative that lawyers are taught to be effective storytellers and to connect with their audiences, says Chris Arledge at Ellis George.

  • How Women In Law Can Advance Toward Leadership Roles Author Photo

    Female attorneys in leadership roles inspire other women to pursue similar opportunities in a male-dominated field, and for those who aspire to lead, prioritizing collaboration, inclusivity and integrity is key, says Kim Yelkin at Foley & Lardner.

  • The Case That Took Me From Prosecutor To Defense Attorney Author Photo

    Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Moira Penza, now at Wilkinson Stekloff, recalls the challenges of her first case as a civil defense attorney — a multibillion-dollar multidistrict class action against Allergan — and the lessons she learned about building rapport in the courtroom and with co-counsel.

  • The Importance Of Legal Macroeconomics Education For Attys Author Photo

    Most legal professionals lack understanding of the macroeconomic trends unique to the legal industry, like the rising cost of law school and legal services, which contributes to an unfair and inaccessible justice system, so law school courses and continuing legal education requirements in this area are essential, says Bob Glaves at the Chicago Bar Foundation.

  • What ABA Student Well-Being Standards Mean For Law Firms Author Photo

    While the American Bar Association's recent amendments to its law school accreditation standards around student well-being could have gone further, legal industry employers have much to learn from the ABA's move and the well-being movement that continues to gain traction in law schools, says David Jaffe at the American University Washington College of Law.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Build Rapport In New In-House Role? Author Photo

    Tim Parilla at LinkSquares explains how new in-house lawyers can start developing relationships with colleagues both within and outside their legal departments in order to expand their networks, build their brands and carve their paths to leadership positions.

  • What Attys Should Consider Before Taking On Pro Bono Work
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    Piper Hoffman and Will Lowrey at Animal Outlook lay out suggestions for attorneys to maximize the value of their pro bono efforts, from crafting engagement letters to balancing workloads — and they explain how these principles can foster a more rewarding engagement for both lawyers and nonprofits.

  • Opinion

    NY Bar Admission Criminal History Query Is Unjust, Illegal Author Photo

    New York should revise Question 26 on its bar admission application, because requiring students to disclose any prior interaction with the criminal justice system disproportionately affects people of color, who have a history of being overpoliced — and it violates several state laws, says Andrew Brown, president of the New York State Bar Association.

  • 7 Ways Attys Can Improve Their LinkedIn Summaries Author Photo

    Lawyers can use LinkedIn to strengthen their thought leadership position, generate new business, explore career opportunities, and better position themselves and their firms in search results by writing a well-composed, optimized summary that demonstrates their knowledge and experience, says Guy Alvarez at Good2bSocial.

  • How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome Author Photo

    Imposter syndrome is rampant in the legal profession, especially among lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, leading to missed opportunities and mental health issues — but firms can provide support in numerous ways, and attorneys can use therapeutic strategies to quiet their inner critic, says Helen Pamely at Rosling King.

  • The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves Author Photo

    In 2022, partners considering lateral moves have new priorities, and firms that hope to recruit top talent will need to communicate their strategy for growth, engage on hot issues like origination credit and diversity initiatives, and tailor their integration plans toward expanding partners’ client base, says Gloria Sandrino at Lateral Link.

  • Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout Author Photo

    Lawyers are experiencing burnout on a massive, unprecedented scale due to the pandemic, but law firms and institutional players can and should make a difference by focusing on small, practical solutions that protect their attorneys’ most precious personal resource and professional commodity — time, says Chad Sarchio, president of the District of Columbia Bar.

  • The Evolving Role Of The Law Firm Legal Secretary Author Photo

    Technological shifts during the pandemic and beyond should force firms to rethink how legal secretaries can not only better support timekeepers but also participate in elevating client service, bifurcating the role into an administrative support position and a more elevated practice support role, says Lauren Chung at HBR Consulting.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Can I Ace My Upcoming Annual Review? Author Photo

    Jennifer Rakstad at White & Case highlights how associates can emphasize achievements and seek support before, during and after their annual review, despite the pandemic’s negative effects on face time with colleagues and business development opportunities.

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