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    Attys Ask 11th Circ. To Affirm Arbitration Denial In ERISA Case

    The American Association for Justice has urged the Eleventh Circuit to find that a legal technology company's arbitration clauses are unenforceable, arguing that the company should face workers' Employee Retirement Income Security Act suit in court.

  • How Trump Could Turn The Government Against Jack Smith

    Special counsel Jack Smith and his team of prosecutors could face politically motivated retribution by President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in the form of a congressional investigation, a U.S. Department of Justice probe and even criminal prosecution, according to experts.

  • Florida Voters Fail To Show Injury From Prosecutor Suspension

    A Florida good-government group's lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' suspension of a local prosecutor was dismissed on Friday, after a federal judge found that voters don't have a constitutional right to see elected officials serve out their full terms.

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    Shutts & Bowen Adds Complex Taxation Pro In Sarasota

    Shutts & Bowen LLP has brought on a new partner at the firm's growing Sarasota, Florida, office, bringing close to 20 years of private practice tax law experience to the firm's private client services practice group.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC and Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP lead this week's list of Law360 legal lions for helping a California biotech startup beat a nearly $460 million trade secrets trial before a federal jury in Delaware.

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    Cozen O'Connor Vet Leader On Affinity Group, Military Service

    Affinity groups have become one way for law firms to make sure diverse groups of lawyers in their organizations feel connected and supported. Cozen O' Connor is among the firms that provide a forum for attorneys with military service to link up with one another along with provide pro bono work to veterans dealing with legal issues such as benefits and disability compensation matters.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry had another action-packed week as BigLaw firms named new leaders and Donald Trump became president-elect. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    How General Counsel Are Preparing For Trump 2.0

    While the stock market surge after Donald Trump won election this week shows that business considers him a friend, corporations are still bracing for the impact of changes that a new administration will bring in 2025.

  • Privilege Overruled In Firm's Suit Against Drinks Co. Founder

    A Florida state court judge Thursday ordered the founder of the company that makes Bang Energy drinks to sit for a deposition in a lawsuit over unpaid fees brought by counsel who formerly represented him in a bankruptcy case, overruling attorney-client privilege asserted in a previous attempt to depose him.

  • Feds Say Fla. Atty Can't Shake COVID Relief Fraud Conviction

    In a case involving a Florida lawyer serving a 75-month sentence for a COVID-19 loan fraud scheme, federal prosecutors are arguing that the trial judge was correct to allow a witness to testify that the defendant had talked about having another co-conspirator killed.

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    Fla. Law Firms Accused Of Mishandling Brain Injury Case

    Three Florida law firms are facing a malpractice suit by the victim of a car accident who claims his attorney blew his chance at a $2.5 million recovery by failing to respond to at least nine discovery requests and repeatedly missing court deadlines.

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    New Morgan Lewis Litigation Head Aims To 'Move The Needle'

    Troy Brown, a longtime Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP litigator, took over as global head of the firm’s litigation department in October. He joined Law360 Pulse to catch up about the journey to the new position and his plans for the firm’s largest practice group.

  • Insurer Must Fully Cover $1.17M Crash Award, Fla. Panel Says

    A Florida state appeals court upheld a directed verdict finding an auto insurer acted in bad faith while attempting to settle a woman's injury claims over a drunken driving crash, affirming Wednesday that the company must fully cover her $1.17 million compensatory damages award, less a prior $25,000 payment.

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    The Legal Work Awaiting Attys During Trump's Second Term

    Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House following his election victory on Tuesday is sure to bring a series of policy changes that will keep lawyers busy, particularly attorneys working in international trade, immigration, tax and antitrust.

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    Fla. Judge Invokes Free Speech Protection In Ethics Case

    A Florida state judge facing ethics charges over previous campaign statements has again claimed that authorities should be blocked from presenting evidence or argument that her "philosophical beliefs" and comments violate judicial ethics guidelines, saying they are protected by the First Amendment.

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    Which GCs Sold Stock In Oct.? Broadcom, T-Mobile And More

    Legal leaders at Broadcom Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. and United Therapeutics Corp. got their treats before Halloween as they made significant stock sales in October that gave them multimillion-dollar paydays.

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    It's Too Early To Say Gen AI Will Kill The Billable Hour

    Recent surveys are — again — saying the billable hour is about to go the way of the dodo. This time the predictions forecasting the billable hour's impending doom are because of the rise of generative artificial intelligence in law firms.

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    How Trump Can Quash His Criminal Cases

    Donald Trump's projected victory at the polls also translates to a win in the courts, as the second-term president will have the power to end both of his federal criminal cases. And the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity would shield him from any consequences for ordering his charges to be dismissed, experts say.

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    The Firms With An Inside Track To A New Trump Admin

    Law firms that have represented Donald Trump and the Republican Party on everything from personal legal woes to election-related lawsuits could see the risks of that work pay dividends as Trump is projected to secure a second term in office.

  • Former Fla. Prosecutor Ousted By DeSantis Wins Back Seat

    Florida voters Tuesday brought back one of the former state attorneys previously suspended by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis for neglect of duty and incompetence over policy disagreements in handling prosecutions for certain cases.

  • Fla. Judge Overcomes Loss In Last Election To Win Seat

    Florida voters opted Tuesday to retain an appellate judge who was elevated to the newly created Sixth District Court of Appeal by Gov. Ron DeSantis after being ousted from the trial court bench in Tampa largely thanks to a highly publicized decision to deny a teenager an abortion because of poor grades.

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    Fla. Agency's Election Fraud Power Needs Review, Court Told

    A man accused of election fraud is asking the Florida Supreme Court to consider whether the Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution has the authority to pursue the claims against him.

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    Do Most In-House Attys 'Have One Foot Out the Door'?

    Most in-house attorneys think they need to switch employers to advance their careers, according to a new report that warns legal leaders of an upcoming wave of attrition.

  • ABA Tweaks Planned Changes To Law School Diversity Rules

    The American Bar Association is revising the language of its diversity standards for law schools after its August decision to remove references to race, ethnicity and other identities in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision striking down affirmative action in higher education was met with pushback from legal professionals.

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    On The Ground: How Attorneys Safeguarded The Election

    Attorneys worked tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in one of history's most contentious presidential contests.

Expert Analysis

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    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 Author Photo

    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.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    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.

  • 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.

  • Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay? Author Photo

    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.

  • How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids Author Photo

    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 Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills? Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder Author Photo

    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 Author Photo

    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 Author Photo

    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.

  • Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce Author Photo

    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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