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Former IBM Atty Takes Helm Of Kyndryl's Law Team
IBM spinoff Kyndryl Holdings Inc. said on Monday that it has appointed a longtime senior lawyer at Interpublic Group to serve as its next general counsel, following the abrupt departures of its general counsel and chief financial officer earlier this year in the aftermath of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry.
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Simpson Thacher Adds Energy Tax Partner From Weil In NY
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced Tuesday that a former Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP partner has joined the firm's New York office to advise clients on the U.S. tax aspects of energy and infrastructure transactions.
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Kasowitz Sued Over College Antisemitism Settlement Fees
A group of Columbia University students who reached a settlement with the school over alleged antisemitism on campus accused Kasowitz LLP of wrongfully taking over $6 million from the deal and engaging in "self-dealing and misappropriation."
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CS Disco Investors Seek Initial OK Of $11.5M Deal
E-discovery provider CS Disco has reached a nearly $12 million deal with shareholders that would end claims that the company concealed information regarding the sustainability of its rapid revenue growth in 2021 and sexual harassment allegations against its former CEO.
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Summer Lull Fades As BigLaw Partner Hiring Intensifies
A lot has changed in BigLaw recruiting as firm leaders increasingly look strategically to partner hires to add revenue. For instance, the summer lull in hiring is gone, top recruiters say.
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Nadine Menendez's Attys Rebuked For Medical Disclosures
A New York federal judge rebuked Nadine Menendez's attorneys on Monday for publicly filing a request to delay her surrender date that included "extensive intimate details" of her medical condition, calling the disclosure "astonishing" and ordering the parties to refile a redacted version by Wednesday.
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Barnes & Thornburg Adds New COO From Dentons In DC
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has hired the former chief operating officer from Dentons, who has taken over in that position for the firm in Washington, D.C., according to a Monday announcement.
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Partnership Docs Sealed In Clifford Chance Clawback Spat
A federal judge has sealed the partnership agreements that two ex-Clifford Chance LLP practice group heads who jumped to Sidley Austin LLP included in their lawsuit challenging a nearly $6 million clawback demand, after Clifford Chance claimed the tactics put it at a competitive disadvantage.
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Blank Rome Sued Over Breach Allegedly Affecting 57K People
An attorney with Blank Rome LLP was tricked into uploading sensitive files to an external Google Drive account, allegedly exposing private information belonging to more than 57,000 individuals, according to a proposed class action accusing the law firm of inadequate cybersecurity safeguards and delayed breach notification.
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Lowenstein Sandler Hires Another Enviro Atty From Latham
Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced Monday that it has added another former Latham & Watkins LLP attorney to its environmental law and litigation practice.
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S&P Global's Chief Legal Officer To Retire At Year's End
S&P Global announced Monday that its executive vice president and chief legal officer will retire from the company at the end of the year as the company launched a search for his successor.
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DLC Elevates Longtime GC To Combined CFO-Legal Role
DLC, an owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, on Monday said it had named former general counsel Basil Donnelly as its new chief financial, legal and business officer.
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Roc Nation Calls Out Alleged AI Citations In Fat Joe Case Brief
Roc Nation LLC has told a New York federal judge that plaintiff Terrance Dixon's opposition brief filed in a pending Rule 11 sanctions fight should be struck down in part because it includes what the company alleges are fabricated quotations attributed to real judicial decisions.
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O'Melveny Lands Former McGuireWoods Attorney In NY
O'Melveny & Myers LLP announced Monday that it has hired a former McGuireWoods partner who represents financial institutions, broker-dealers, investment advisers and public companies in sensitive government investigations and inquiries.
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Cahill Gordon Private Credit Leader Jumps To Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings LLP has hired the former co-head of Cahill Gordon & Reindel's private credit practice as a New York partner, Paul Hastings announced Monday.
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The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court
This U.S. Supreme Court term featured high-stakes oral arguments on issues including presidential power, immigration and voting regulations. Here's a look at the law firms that argued the most cases and how they fared.
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Mass Tort Titan Paul J. Napoli Dies
Paul J. Napoli, an influential plaintiffs attorney who worked on some of the nation's highest-profile mass tort matters in recent decades, died on Tuesday at the age of 58.
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Foster Garvey Names New Managing Principal, Executive Chair
Foster Garvey PC announced Wednesday that as part of the firm's recent wave of leadership appointments, it has named a new managing principal and chair of its executive committee.
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Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review
The U.S. Supreme Court's stark ideological divisions were on full display this term, particularly as it issued long-awaited rulings in the last few days of June. Here, Law360 dives into the numbers behind this court term.
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World Cup Is 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity For Law Firms
For some of the world's biggest law firms, the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a profitable business opportunity.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, the Asian Law Caucus and the Democracy Defenders Fund lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship.
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Mid-Law Firms Flush But Cautious Halfway Through 2026
Mid-Law firms have enjoyed strong demand and revenues in the first half of 2026, but concerns about a possible economic downturn, industry consolidation and the potential effect of artificial intelligence have those in the industry questioning if the second half of the year will look the same.
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Troutman Pepper Duo Joins Littler In NY
Littler Mendelson PC, which primarily deals with the management side of employment and labor law, announced on Wednesday the hiring of a duo from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP specializing in independent contractor matters.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry began the second half of 2026 with another busy week as BigLaw firms merged and expanded their practice offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger Parent Co. Promotes Atty To CLO
PVH Corp., the parent company of fashion brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has appointed its deputy general counsel to the top spot as its longtime legal leader prepares to retire.
Expert Analysis
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Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises
“No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Prioritize Connections
One reason business development in the legal industry seems so mysterious is because human relationships are so complex, but lawyers can reorient their thinking in two important ways to drive the process of connecting with new colleagues and contacts, say Jamie Lawless and Angela Quinn at Husch Blackwell.
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Roundup
Biz Development Tip Of The Month
This year, experts shared 12 actionable strategies on building business in today's competitive legal market, from prioritizing human connections to maximizing the impact of thought leadership.
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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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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.