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  • Atty Urges 2nd Circ. To Resurrect Name Feud With Ex-Firm

    A lawyer has asked the Second Circuit to revive claims against his former firm, which he alleges used his name and likeness after he was fired, saying a judge's dismissal of those claims ignored the harm he personally suffered and the requirements of the Lanham Act.

  • Ex-Atty's Death In Colo. Jail Sparks Suit Over Medical Neglect

    The family of a disbarred attorney imprisoned for felony theft sued three members of the medical staff at the prison where he died, alleging in Colorado federal court Wednesday their neglect resulted in Steven Bachar dying from cardiac arrest after he asked for days for proper medical attention.

  • Mass. Justices Revive Atty's Suit Against 'Spiteful' Colleagues

    Massachusetts' highest court Thursday revived part of a lawsuit brought by a former appellate court staff attorney who said he was intentionally undermined by supervisors, finding that he had made a reasonable showing that two of the three original defendants had demonstrated actual malice toward him.

  • Eisenberg Rothweiler Brings On Astor Weiss Partner

    A trial attorney seeking to focus his work more acutely on catastrophic injuries has moved his practice to Eisenberg Rothweiler Winkler Eisenberg & Jeck PC's Philadelphia office after more than 12 years with Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel LLP.

  • Montgomery McCracken Wins $680K Fees From Ch. 11 Client

    A group of property development companies that Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP represented through years of bankruptcy reorganization still owe the firm $680,000, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled Wednesday.

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    9th Circ. Judge Warns Of 'Rule Of Law Recession'

    On Thursday, Beverly Hills trial lawyer Paul Kiesel brought together a panel including a former U.S. Department of Justice senior trial counsel, a state attorney general, and former BigLaw associate Rachel Cohen, to discuss what Senior U.S. Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown called a "rule of law recession."

  • Seton Hall Rebuts Claim Of Trying To 'Muzzle' Ex-President

    Counsel for Seton Hall University told a New Jersey state court Thursday that contrary to the claims of former school President Joseph Nyre, it is not seeking to "muzzle" him regarding an investigation into whether the school's current president knew of sexual abuse allegations and didn't report them.

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    Investors Allege Manhattan Firm Aided $43M Ponzi Scheme

    A pair of investors filed suit against New York-based Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP and two of its former attorneys on Thursday, alleging that the midsize firm and the attorneys, who have since departed for Saul Ewing LLP, lied on behalf of a client who has since been charged with running a $43 million Ponzi scheme.

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    Influencer Hits Akin With Malpractice Suit Over Boxing Deal

    Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and one of its Texas-based partners allegedly failed to understand California law in handling a financial dispute between a social media influencer and the company that hired him to participate in an amateur boxing competition, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in a Lone Star State federal court.

  • Judge Can't Buy Military Service Credits, NJ Panel Says

    A New Jersey appellate panel Thursday backed the state pension board's determination that a workers' compensation judge can't buy 36 months of service credits based on his prior military service, ruling that the statute governing his pension does not allow for such a purchase.

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    Pierson Ferdinand's Latest Growth Spurt Adds 5 Attys

    Fast-growing Pierson Ferdinand LLP announced five further partner hires, enhancing its legal capabilities across a variety of nationwide markets in areas such as corporate law, transactions, insurance litigation, commercial litigation and cybersecurity and privacy.

  • NJ Appeals Court Closes Anti-SLAPP Loophole

    A New Jersey appeals court on Thursday reversed the dismissal of a Jewish newspaper's bid for counsel fees under the Garden State's Anti-SLAPP law in a suit over its circulation of a divorce flyer, ruling that a defendant can seek such fees under the law even if a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses their suit.

  • Insurer Wants Firm's $2.6M Malpractice Coverage Suit Tossed

    Berkshire unit National Liability & Fire Insurance Co. called on a Georgia federal judge this week to throw out a law firm's claims that it was hung out to dry by its insurers in a malpractice case, arguing the suit is an impermissible attempt to convert a contract dispute into a negligence claim.

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    Ex-US Attorney For DC Joins Winston & Strawn

    The former U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., has moved into private practice at Winston & Strawn LLP after stepping down from his post in January as former President Joe Biden left office.

  • For-Profit School Sued Over Thompson Coburn Leak Notices

    A for-profit college operator is facing a proposed class action in Alabama federal court, alleging it failed to properly secure its data and notify students in a timely manner that its law firm, Thompson Coburn LLP, had been hit with a cyberattack causing a data breach of sensitive records.

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    Delaware Firm Expands Reach With Former Judge, New Office

    Delaware firm Weiss Saville Medinilla & Houser PA has expanded its capacity to offer alternative dispute resolution and litigation services by adding a former Superior Court judge who will be partially based in the firm's newly opened office in the southern part of the state.

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    Titan Of The Plaintiffs Bar: Grant & Eisenhofer's Beth Graham

    Elizabeth "Beth" Graham, a San Francisco-based principal at Grant & Eisenhofer PA and a member of its executive committee, played a key part in negotiating a $600 million settlement last April for plaintiffs in litigation arising from the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment, earning her a spot among Law360's 2025 Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar.

  • Car Dealership Settles Bias Case On Heels Of Recusal Bid

    A Philadelphia auto dealership has resolved a former manager's suit in Pennsylvania federal court claiming her boss made inappropriate sexual remarks and propositioned her nearly every day, days after the company said a magistrate judge was inappropriately pushing it to settle.

  • Fla. Panel Affirms Atty Conflict DQ In Construction Dispute

    In a one-word opinion, Florida's Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision to disqualify a plaintiff's attorney in a long-running construction ownership dispute after finding he briefly represented the defendant's surety company in a related matter.

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    Burr & Forman Brings On McCarter & English Bankruptcy Atty

    Burr & Forman LLP has added a bankruptcy attorney from McCarter & English LLP to its Wilmington, Delaware, office to advise clients in corporate reorganizations and litigation in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7.

  • Law Firm's Suit Against AIG Unit Cut Down To Contract Claims

    A Florida federal judge on Wednesday trimmed a law firm's suit claiming an AIG unit allegedly misled it into representing a sports memorabilia collector in underlying civil and criminal fraud cases without payment.

  • Ga. Justices Uphold $1.75M Award, Despite Ex Parte Emails

    The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a $1.75 million arbitration award in a dispute between a medical provider and its contractor, finding the provider was not prejudiced by the contractor's ex parte communications with an arbitrator.

  • Agency Says Klehr Harrison Testimony Allowed In NFL Case

    A sports management company on Wednesday argued that a Pennsylvania federal court's previous sanction orders permit the testimony it is seeking from two Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP attorneys who represented defendants in a lawsuit over an alleged attempt to poach former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay as a client.

  • Texas Lawyer Fined $6K For Fake AI Citations In ERISA Suit

    An Indiana federal judge on Wednesday fined a Texas attorney $6,000 for filing three separate briefs using generative artificial intelligence that included fake citations in an ERISA case, imposing a personal sanction that was less than half the $15,000 fine a magistrate judge recommended.

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    Ex-Worker Claims NJ Law Firm Fired Her Over Maternity Leave

    A former human resources manager at a New Jersey employment law firm alleged she was fired in retaliation for taking maternity leave less than one month before she was to return to work and due to receive a bonus payment.

Expert Analysis

  • Nonequity Partner Frustrations Reflect Erosion Of Opportunity Author Photo

    Nonequity partners report the lowest satisfaction, highest stress and poorest financial outlook of any group of lawyers, highlighting a growing structural disconnect that leaves attorneys at many firms feeling like the ladder has been pulled up behind those who already ascended, says Jake Carroll at Nelson Mullins.

  • Learn Your Colleagues To Cross-Sell Their Services Fearlessly Author Photo

    Understanding where colleagues in other practice areas shine can help attorneys confidently cross-sell each other's services and bring in business to keep the firm afloat in hard times, says Joe Calve at Calve Communications.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Advertise Ethically Author Photo

    Business development in the legal industry is about building authentic connections and showcasing expertise in a way that reflects reality, and, when done right, it can elevate a practice, establish credibility and bring in clients without risking an ethics violation, says Melody Jackson at Robinhood.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Do I Help After Mental Health Leave? Author Photo

    Molly Ranns at the State Bar of Michigan suggests five ways to smooth a colleague's return to practice after short-term mental health leave, while creating a firm culture that protects employees’ emotional health.

  • Tips For Attracting Stellar CLOs In A Competitive Landscape Author Photo

    Amid a rapidly changing regulatory environment and a fierce market for talent, companies hoping to attract the best chief legal officers must have a strong grasp of their roles’ biggest selling points, and any roadblocks that may prevent them from recruiting the strongest choice, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • 'Golden Handcuffs' May Be A Double-Edge Sword For Firms Author Photo

    As law firms increasingly use certain financial incentives to retain partners in a fierce lateral market, managing partners should consider the pros and cons of various deferred compensation schemes, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.

  • The 10-Min. Rule For Building A Business Development Habit Author Photo

    Many lawyers assume that becoming a rainmaker requires a significant investment of time and effort, but the truth is that building a consistent habit of business development can start with just 10 minutes of strategic outreach a day, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.

  • 5 Pointers For Firm Leaders Communicating Tough Decisions Author Photo

    Certain law firm decisions — such as whether to challenge an executive order — cannot be crowdsourced, but leadership can collaboratively communicate these choices using strategies that build trust, reinforce values and preserve cohesion, says John Hellerman at Hellerman Communications.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Create A Succession Plan Author Photo

    ​​​​​​​Conversations around retirement and succession can be understandably difficult, but when attorneys make a plan for the transition early and effectively, they have the opportunity to not only keep work but also increase it, says Jillian McKenna at Verrill Dana.

  • Looking Under The Hood Of The $3,000 Billable Hour Author Photo

    In recent years, top-tier law firms have pushed hourly rates to unprecedented heights, with some partners commanding $3,000 per hour — but this eye-popping number doesn’t tell the full story, as there are numerous caveats and rigorous winnowing along the way, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.

  • How Law Firms Can Keep Nonequity Partners Happy Author Photo

    Law firms that successfully manage two-tiered partnership do so by creating a culture that treats everyone with respect and by establishing financial incentives outside their base compensation to reward performance, says Carol Morganstern at Major Lindsey.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Leverage Your Atty Bio Author Photo

    If maintained properly, your firm bio can help attract potential clients and create authentic connections, so it's crucial to take steps to write an updated attorney profile that goes beyond a list of credentials, says Raychel Lean at Reputation Ink.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Promote Thoughtful Use Of AI? Author Photo

    Eran Kahana at Maslon discusses how partners can encourage responsible use of artificial intelligence tools within their firms by learning to spot pitfalls common to AI-generated work product and championing firmwide procedures and trainings that address the risks of uncritically relying on this powerful but imperfect technology.

  • Making Legal Cents: Firm Culture Is The New Game Plan Author Photo

    Law firm culture is often dismissed as a soft factor — merely platitudes on a website that seem disconnected from the bottom line — but by intentionally embedding a strong culture into day-to-day operations, law firms can achieve sustainable success, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • 5 Questions Firms Must Ask For Successful Lateral Integration Author Photo

    To ensure that lateral partners effectively integrate their books of business, firms should design a structured transition plan based on a few fundamentals, from tracking the right data to implementing meaningful incentives, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.

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