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    BigLaw Shying Away From Some Pro Bono Work 'Out Of Fear'

    Amid President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting BigLaw firms, nonprofit leaders whose organizations have long worked with the industry tell Law360 Pulse they have seen attorneys shy away from certain legal work that may be looked on unfavorably by the administration.

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    'Showboating' Or Accessible? Circ. Dissents Up For Debate

    Circuit court judges are increasingly authoring separate opinions for the general public rather than for their colleagues. This "showboating" could damage the federal judiciary's legitimacy, a new paper says, while others applaud these rulings' accessibility.

  • Judge On Bid To Redo Wawa Breach Atty Fees: 'I Don't Buy It'

    A Third Circuit panel on Thursday considering a class member's request to reconsider a $3.2 million attorney fee award in the Wawa data breach litigation seemed unconvinced of the argument that the number was the result of side-dealing attorneys, with one judge telling counsel, "I don't buy it."

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    Retired NJ Judge Rejoins Einhorn Barbarito As ADR Leader

    Einhorn Barbarito Frost Botwinick Nunn & Musmanno PC brought on a new leader for its alternative dispute resolution practice this week, tapping a former state court judge in Morris County who previously worked at the firm for 17 years for the role. 

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    Why Some GCs Joined Perkins Coie's Trump Order Fight

    Former and current general counsel who joined an amicus brief this week supporting Perkins Coie LLP's fight against the Trump administration say their decision to back the firm wasn't a hard one, but added they understand why many corporate legal leaders may feel their fiduciary duties keep them from signing.

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    How Mid-Law Firms Are Keeping Up With Executive Orders

    Amid the rapid pace of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump and subsequent legal challenges, Mid-Law firms have been experimenting with new communication methods and internal structures to keep clients up-to-date on the impacts to their businesses.

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    New Coalition Pushes To Fix 'Broken' NJ Judicial Privacy Law

    A group of companies and individuals on Wednesday unveiled a campaign aimed at correcting what they see as misuse of the New Jersey state judicial privacy measure known as Daniel's Law, saying amendments to the law have opened the door to a "money chase" for third parties.

  • Connell Foley Survives Investment Firm's DQ Bid In Bias Suit

    A federal judge in New Jersey has rejected a Black-owned investment company's request to disqualify a Connell Foley LLP attorney from representing the state in the investment firm's bias case, reasoning that there is nothing showing the law firm or the lawyer previously represented the company.

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    US Law Firm Lateral Hiring Continues Downward Trend

    Lateral attorney hiring at the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. by revenue has slowed for the second quarter in a row, falling 27% compared to the third quarter of 2024, according to a new report by legal intelligence provider Firm Prospects.

  • Jenner & Block, WilmerHale Seek Shutdown Of Trump Orders

    Jenner & Block LLP and WilmerHale on Tuesday asked Washington, D.C., federal judges for permanent court orders blocking President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the firms, saying the directives threaten the firms, their clients and the entire legal system.

  • Key Witness Against Nadine Menendez Grilled Over Past Lies

    A corrupt former New Jersey insurance broker testifying against Nadine Menendez during her trial on bribery charges admitted Tuesday to a decade of lying prior to his decision to cooperate against her and her husband, former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.

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    Cullen And Dykman Marks 175 Years With Eye On The Future

    As New York-based Cullen and Dykman LLP celebrates its 175th anniversary, the firm is remembering milestones in its history, from counseling the builders of the Brooklyn Bridge to representing the predecessors of JPMorgan Chase. But the firm is also very much focused on its future.

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    In Trump Order Against Perkins Coie, GCs See Harm For Cos.

    Nearly 70 current and former general counsel for companies including Apple Inc. and Starbucks filed an amicus brief Tuesday supporting Perkins Coie LLP in its suit against an executive order from President Donald Trump targeting the firm, saying the order "tramples on corporate independence, the right to counsel, and First Amendment rights."

  • McCarter & English Fights DQ Bid In NJ Food Biz Quarrel

    McCarter & English LLP pushed back on a disqualification bid from a New Jersey food industry executive in federal court this week, arguing that the plaintiff is attempting to "fabricate" a previous attorney-client relationship to demand disqualification.

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    Hartmann Doherty Taps NJ Estate Litigator As Firm COO

    Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP has named a new chief operating officer and chair for its trusts and estates litigation department, tapping an attorney with 14 years of experience at the firm.

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    BigLaw Partners Form Group To Challenge Executive Orders

    As of Tuesday afternoon, 170 BigLaw partners had joined a new group aimed at rallying their collective power to push back against what they called the president's unconstitutional actions, even as large law firms largely refrain from taking a stance.

  • Ex-Seton Hall Prez Must Maintain Confidential Info In Leak Suit

    A New Jersey state judge ordered Seton Hall University's former president to preserve any proprietary materials he allegedly obtained amid allegations he leaked a confidential internal document that found his successor had failed to report allegations of sexual abuse when the new president headed a Catholic seminary.

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    Litigation Firms Back Perkins Coie In Suit Over Trump Order

    A slew of midsize and small litigation firms took up Perkins Coie LLP's cause in its legal battle against an executive order from President Donald Trump targeting the BigLaw firm, arguing Monday in an amicus brief that the order is "anathema" to the justice system.

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    Porzio Bromberg Grows In NJ With Hunterdon County Office

    Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC has opened a new location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, focusing on elder and disability law, as well as estate planning, the firm recently announced.

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    NJ Justices OK Tech CLE And Reject Competence Proposal

    The New Jersey Supreme Court has approved a continuing legal education requirement for technology-related subjects but declined a proposal to add a comment to the competence section of the state's Rules of Professional Conduct about an attorney's responsibility to stay on top of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.

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    Compensation Up For Quest Diagnostics GC After Earlier Dip

    Quest Diagnostics' longtime senior vice president and general counsel brought home $2.43 million in 2024, up from $2.25 million in 2023, according to a proxy statement filed recently by the company.

  • Ex-Sen. Menendez May Be Called As Witness At Wife's Trial

    Nadine Menendez is considering calling her husband, convicted former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, to testify at her trial on charges that she facilitated bribe payments for him, filings showed as her trial resumed Monday with key prosecution witnesses.

  • Ex-NJ Prosecutor Rips AG's Use Of Gov.'s Text In Firing Suit

    A former New Jersey county prosecutor has urged a state court to reject Attorney General Matt Platkin's bid to whittle down a lawsuit over the county enforcer's exit, blasting the office's reliance on a text message with the governor to argue the governor had accepted his resignation.

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    What To Know About New Deepfake Law In New Jersey

    New Jersey is taking action against artificial intelligence-generated images and other media known as deepfakes, with new legislation specifically targeting the cutting-edge form of fraud, even as experts say deepfakes remain difficult to pin down in the law.

  • Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work

    Block & Leviton winning a bid to co-lead an investor proposed class action and Arnall Golden steering a $245 million acquisition in the energy sector lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from March 21 to April 4. 

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Expert Analysis

  • BigLaw Vs. Mid-Law Summer Programs: The Pros And Cons Author Photo

    There are major differences between BigLaw and Mid-Law summer associate programs, and each approach can learn something from the other in terms of structure and scheduling, the on-the-job learning opportunities provided, and the social experiences offered, says Anna Tison at Brooks Pierce.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Take Time Off? Author Photo

    David Kouba at Arnold & Porter discusses how attorneys can prioritize mental health leave and vacation despite work-related barriers to taking time off.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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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