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    Blank Rome Adds Reed Smith Trio In Philly, Chicago

    Three Reed Smith LLP attorneys jumped to Blank Rome LLP to bolster the firm's life sciences industry team as well as the business litigation group across two states, the firm announced Tuesday.

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    Class Action Atty, Kleinbard Partner To Lead Pa. Board

    The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board will look a little different in a few months with recently announced changes in leadership and a pair of new members.

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    For Attys, Problem Gambling Can Mean Betting The Firm

    SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein’s bombshell tax evasion indictment puts the renowned appellate lawyer on a long list of attorneys to find themselves in hot water as a result of a gambling habit. And for small firms or solo practitioners, experts say the consequences can be even more dire.

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    The Top In-House Hires Of January

    Legal department moves in the past month included high-profile appointments at Hilton Hotels, the Baltimore Orioles baseball team and the restaurant chain White Castle. Meanwhile, several legal leaders left notable companies, including American Airlines, music streamer Spotify and radio broadcaster SiriusXM.

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    ABA House Of Delegates Votes For Stricter High Court Ethics

    The American Bar Association's policymaking body recommended Monday that the U.S. Supreme Court adopt a binding ethics code as strict as the code of conduct that other U.S. federal judges must follow.

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    Blank Rome Adds Ex-Babst Calland Litigator In Pittsburgh

    Blank Rome LLP has expanded its Pittsburgh office with the recent addition of a business litigator who moved her practice after three years with Babst Calland Clements and Zomnir PC.

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    With Eye On Growth, Husch Blackwell Shakes Up Leadership

    In an effort to "capitalize on growth opportunities," Husch Blackwell LLP has named a new chief operating officer and split its organizational structure to create separate operations and marketing and business development divisions, the firm announced Monday.

  • Law360 Seeks Members For Its 2025 Editorial Boards

    Law360 is looking for avid readers of our publications to serve as members of our 2025 editorial advisory boards.

  • Ex-Kline & Specter Atty Drops Suit Over Departure Dispute

    A former Kline & Specter PC associate has dropped his case claiming mistreatment by his former firm, according to recent filings in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.

  • Reger Rizzo, Ex-Assistant Settle Race And Gender Bias Suit

    Philadelphia-based Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP reached a settlement in a federal race and sex discrimination case filed last year by an ex-legal assistant, according to an order published Friday.

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    Tucker Arensberg Makes Shareholder Co-Chair Of M&A Team

    Tucker Arensberg PC has named a shareholder who joined the firm in 2019 as an associate to be co-chair of its mergers and acquisitions group, bringing with her a background in complex commercial transactions and in giving clients business-oriented legal advice.

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    Jackson Lewis Reelects Chair Amid Leadership Changes

    In its latest leadership shake-up, Jackson Lewis PC has reelected its firm chair and managing principal for a second term, while also implementing a leadership restructuring that includes the reorganization of its practice groups and the appointment of several new national heads.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    WilmerHale leads this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a California federal judge refused to certify a class of consumers who say Meta would have to pay users for their data if it didn't lie about privacy safeguards.

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    5 Key Topics To Watch At The ABA Midyear Meeting

    The American Bar Association's policymaking body is expected to consider more than two dozen proposals at its semiannual meeting Monday, including two resolutions concerning judicial security as violence against judges is on the rise.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry marked the end of January with another action-packed week as firms expanded practices and hired high-profile government attorneys following the ascent of President Donald Trump. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

  • Reed Smith Debuts In Atlanta With 37 Attys From 2 Firms

    Reed Smith LLP has launched its first office in Atlanta with a 37-attorney team composed of lawyers coming aboard from Morris Manning & Martin LLP and Greenberg Traurig LLP, the firm announced Thursday.

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    Law Firms See Generational Shift In Leadership In 2024

    The legal industry saw a wave of leadership transitions in 2024, with a growing number of top executives in the nation's top 200 law firms stepping down, paving the way for a new generation of leaders, according to an upcoming report by Leopard Solutions.

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    Law Firm Real Estate Report

    A new year brought new surroundings for a number of law firms throughout the U.S., including Honigman LLP's move to a new office in Chicago nearly 10 years after launching in the Windy City, and Snell & Wilmer LLP launching another San Diego office to accommodate its growing staff.

  • Beasley Firm Must Face Ex-Client's Suit Over Med Mal Claim

    A New Jersey appellate panel on Thursday reinstated a legal malpractice lawsuit accusing The Beasley Firm LLC of mishandling a medical malpractice lawsuit, saying the trial court erred in granting summary judgment to the law firm.

  • Legal AI Co. Counsel Stack Raises $200K In Pre-Seed Funding

    Generative artificial intelligence-enabled legal research and practice management platform Counsel Stack has raised $200,000 from venture capital fund Brown and White Ventures, marking the company's first pre-seed investment.

  • Storage Co. Says Rothman Gordon Left Behind Files, Big Bills

    The defunct Pittsburgh law firm Rothman Gordon PC has left thousands of file boxes in storage at a contractor's warehouse without paying, and is insisting that the contractor go through the stored records to return files to former clients, according to a lawsuit the storage company filed in Pennsylvania state court.

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    Firm Sued Over Ex-Eagles Player's $43.5M Knee Injury Verdict

    A medical clinic says it was saddled with paying $16 million of a $43.5 million verdict after its attorneys at O'Brien & Ryan LLP failed to properly negotiate a settlement with former Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Maragos in a lawsuit over the treatment of his career-ending injury.

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    Margolis Edelstein Taps Philly Litigator To Co-Lead Firm

    Insurance litigation firm Margolis Edelstein announced the appointment of a Philadelphia-based litigator with 30 years of experience at the firm as its new co-managing partner.

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    Blank Rome Names New Florida Chair, Practice Leaders

    Blank Rome LLP announced a slew of new leadership appointments Wednesday, including new department heads, practice group leaders and a new chair of its Florida offices.

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    Ex-US Atty Joins Stevens & Lee As White Collar Co-Chair

    Weeks after leaving his post in the U.S. attorney's office in the middle district of Pennsylvania, a seasoned litigator has recently moved into private practice as part of Stevens & Lee's white collar defense and investigations group.

Expert Analysis

  • Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year Author Photo

    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 Author Photo

    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.

  • How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    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.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    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.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    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.

  • 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.

  • Opinion

    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code Author Photo

    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.

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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.

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