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Expert Analysis

• Until Congress Acts, EDNY 'Insider Betting' Case Is Premature

  

  The Eastern District of New York鈥檚 novel wire fraud conspiracy indictment in U.S. v. Pham may have prematurely heralded a new era in federal gambling enforcement, but in the absence of an 鈥渋nsider betting鈥� statute, sportsbooks 鈥� not prosecutors 鈥� should be responsible for enforcing their terms of use, says attorney Jonathan Savella.

• How Law Firms Can Avoid 'Collaboration Drag'

  

  Law firm decision making can be stifled by 鈥渃ollaboration drag鈥� 鈥� characterized by too many pointless meetings, too much peer feedback and too little dissent 鈥� but a few strategies can help stakeholders improve decision-making processes and build consensus, says Steve Groom at Miles Mediation.

• When The Supreme Court Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade

  

  Instead of grousing about the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 recent decisions overturning long-standing precedents, attorneys should look to history for examples of how enterprising legal minds molded difficult decisions to their advantage, and figure out how to work with the cards they鈥檝e been dealt, says Reuben Guttman聽at聽Guttman Buschner.

• Philly Project Case Renews Ongoing Fraud Theory Tug-Of-War

  

  In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Kousisis v. U.S., a case involving wire fraud convictions related to Philadelphia bridge repair projects, and may once again further rein in prosecutorial attempts to expand theories of fraud beyond core traditional property rights, say Jonathan Halpern and Kyra Rosenzweig at Holland & Knight.

• Opinion

  Litigation Funding Disclosure Key To Open, Impartial Process

  

  Blanket investor and funding agreement disclosures should be required in all civil cases where the investor has a financial interest in the outcome in order to address issues ranging from potential conflicts of interest to national security concerns, says Bob Goodlatte, former U.S. House Representative for Virginia.

• What NFL Draft Picks Have In Common With Lateral Law Hires

  

  Nearly half of law firm lateral hires leave within a few years 鈥� a failure rate that is strikingly similar to the performance of NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round 鈥� in part because evaluators focus too heavily on quantifiable metrics and not enough on a prospect's character traits, says Howard Rosenberg at Baretz+Brunelle.

• Open Questions 3 Years After 2nd Circ.'s Fugitive Ruling

  

  The Second Circuit鈥檚 2021 decision in U.S. v. Bescond, holding that a French resident indicted abroad did not meet the legal definition of a fugitive, deepened a circuit split on the fugitive disentitlement doctrine, and courts continue to grapple with the doctrine鈥檚 reach and applicability, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert.

• Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support

  

  A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.

• Planning Law Firm Content Calendars: What, When, Where

  

  During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm鈥檚 objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.

• What To Know About Major Fla. Civil Procedure Rule Changes

  

  The Florida Supreme Court recently amended the state's Rules of Civil Procedure, touching on pretrial procedure, discovery, motion and trial practice, and while the amendments are intended to streamline cases, the breadth of the changes may initially present some litigation growing pains, say Brian Briz, Benjamin Tyler and Yarenis Cruz at Holland & Knight.

• Series

  Playing Golf Makes Me A Better Lawyer

  

  Golf can positively affect your personal and professional life well beyond the final putt, and it鈥檚 helped enrich my legal practice by improving my ability to build lasting relationships, study and apply the rules, face adversity with grace, and maintain my mental and physical well-being, says Adam Kelly at Venable.

• Perspectives

  2 High Court Rulings Boost Protections Against Gov't Reprisal

  

  The U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 recent decisions in Gonzalez v. Trevino and Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon significantly strengthen legal protections against retaliatory arrests and malicious prosecution, and establish clear precedents that promote accountability in law enforcement, say Corey Stoughton and Amanda Miner at Selendy Gay.

• Law Firms Should Move From Reactive To Proactive Marketing

  

  Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning 鈥� beginning with comprehensive campaigns 鈥� can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.

• Remedy May Be Google's Biggest Hurdle Yet In Antitrust Case

  

  There are difficulties ahead in the remedies phase of the antitrust case against Google in District of Columbia federal court, including the search engine giant's scale advantage and the fast-moving nature of the tech industry, setting the stage for the most challenging of the proceedings so far, says Jonathan Rubin at MoginRubin.

• From Muppet Heads To OJ's Glove: How To Use Props At Trial

  

  Demonstrative graphics have become so commonplace in the courtroom that jurors may start to find them boring, but attorneys can keep jurors engaged and improve their recall by effectively using physical props at trial, says Clint Townson at Townson Consulting.