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McDonald Hopkins Must Produce Fraud Warning Docs
Midwestern law firm McDonald Hopkins LLC must produce email communications in connection with litigation accusing Blue Cross units of a smear campaign against a clinical lab owner, an Ohio federal judge ruled, finding the documents were not protected by work product or attorney-client privilege.
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Ga. Judge, Prosecutor Shortlisted For Superior Court Vacancy
Georgia's Judicial Nominating Commission has recommended a state court judge and a prosecutor in the DeKalb Judicial Circuit for a vacancy in the circuit's superior court after a judge resigned.
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Bill To Give Admin More Control Over US Attys Advances
A Republican-led bill that would give the executive branch more authority over the installation of U.S. attorneys was advanced out of a House committee Thursday.
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DOJ Says It Wrongly Cited ICE Memo To Justify Court Arrests
The U.S. Department of Justice has told a New York federal judge that it mistakenly cited a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo providing guidance for civil immigration arrests at non-immigration courts, while fighting a lawsuit challenging arrests at immigration courts.
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Nixon Peabody Hires Former Interim US Atty For EDNY
Nixon Peabody LLP announced Wednesday that it has hired a prominent federal prosecutor who spent about two decades with the Department of Justice, including as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
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Watchdog Suit Seeking NJ AG Ethics Training Docs Revived
A New Jersey appellate panel on Thursday revived a government watchdog's suit over the state attorney general's office's denial of its public records request for attorney ethics training materials, ruling the trial court should have conducted an in camera review of the requested documents before dismissing the complaint.
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Mich. High Court Says Judge Who Struck Wife Must Retire
The Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a state court judge to retire on July 1 after he was convicted of domestic violence for striking his wife, while also issuing a separate order placing him on interim suspension with pay.
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Maduro Judge Hints US Should Reconsider Legal Fee Refusal
A Manhattan federal judge suggested Thursday that the Trump administration should revisit its refusal to allow former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to access his country's funds to pay for his defense against narco-terrorism and trafficking charges.
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NAACP Taps Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief As General Counsel
The NAACP has selected the former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division as its new top lawyer, a move the civil rights organization said comes as it is "ramping up its investment in its legal advocacy efforts" and doubling down on its mission.
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NJ Panel Grills Judge For Berating Teens, Deportation Threats
New Jersey's judicial disciplinary body questioned a municipal judge on Wednesday about why he believed it was appropriate to berate children and threaten their families with deportation during truancy hearings.
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Ramey, EscapeX Ask Justices To Review Sanctions Challenge
EscapeX IP and its attorney William Ramey III want the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit's decision backing $255,000 in fees and sanctions for what a California federal judge found to be a frivolous patent suit against Google.
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Winston & Strawn Wants Hunter Biden To Respond In Fee Row
Winston & Strawn LLP has asked the D.C. Superior Court to force Hunter Biden to fully respond to interrogatories in its lawsuit against the former president's son over unpaid legal bills, after Biden conducted an incomplete "hand search" of documents at issue.
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Trade Court Nom Regrets Past Tweets Critical Of GOP Sens.
Kara Westercamp, associate counsel to the president, who was nominated for the U.S. Court of International Trade, said Wednesday she regretted her past social media posts critical of Republican senators.
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Del. Chancellor Pauses Tesla Suit As Musk Cites LinkedIn Post
The Delaware Chancery Court has paused a high-profile Tesla stockholder case following a recusal bid from Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. after a judge's LinkedIn account appeared to react to a post celebrating a recent California jury verdict against Musk, including language praising efforts to stand up to "the richest man in the world."
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High Court Reverses Music Piracy Liability Ruling Against Cox
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Fourth Circuit incorrectly affirmed a jury verdict that found Cox Communications liable for its customers' music piracy, concluding there is a legal distinction between mere knowledge of infringement and intent to promote it.
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Justices Reject Tolling For Supervised Release Absconders
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the fugitive tolling doctrine, which prevents criminal defendants from earning credits to reduce prison sentences while they are not behind bars, cannot also be used to automatically penalize defendants who abscond from supervised release.
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Ex-Calif. Judge Censured After Guilty Plea For Mail Fraud
A former California state judge has been censured after agreeing to resign and plead guilty to a felony fraud charge related to an incident that happened before he was on the bench, according to an order released Tuesday.
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Charlie Javice Can't Get Retrial Based On Clerk Conflicts
A New York federal judge Tuesday shot down a retrial bid from Charlie Javice, who was convicted of conning JPMorgan Chase & Co. into buying her financial aid startup Frank, rejecting her argument that there was a conflict of interest because clerks who worked on the trial accepted jobs with the bank's firm.
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Fla. Judge Faces Discipline For Remark About Shooting Attys
A Florida state judge is facing a public reprimand after admitting to becoming frustrated with attorneys in an estate dispute and saying that he "would like to tell the deputy to pull his gun and shoot all three of you," according to records filed Tuesday in the state's high court.
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Justices Hunt For 'Magic' Border Line In Asylum Turnback Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday wrestled with when a noncitizen "arrives in" the U.S., but struggled to pin down whether someone's foot, hand or nose must cross a "magic" line that would obligate border officials to process them.
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Goldstein Seeks New Trial, Citing 'A Series Of Legal Errors'
SCOTUSblog founder and appellate icon Thomas Goldstein has filed a lengthy motion for a new trial or acquittal after his conviction on a dozen criminal charges related to tax evasion, alleging his trial was marred by improper jury instructions, improper exclusion of evidence and inadequate evidence, among other things.
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DOJ Says Gov't Attys Can't Be Punished Over ICE's Actions
The Trump administration says a Minnesota federal judge erred by holding a government attorney in contempt after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flouted a court order, claiming the lawyer was "wrongfully held captive to induce ICE's compliance."
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Senate Confirms Chief Of New DOJ Fraud Division
The U.S. Senate voted 52-47, along party lines, on Tuesday to confirm Colin McDonald to the newly created assistant attorney general for fraud role.
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Judicial Conference Backs Latest Judge Newman Suspension
The federal judiciary on Tuesday upheld the latest extension of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's suspension and the decision not to transfer her case to another circuit, finding neither to be unconstitutional.
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Seeger Weiss Lands Former NY Federal Prosecutor
Plaintiffs firm Seeger Weiss LLP has added an attorney who spent more than a decade in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York prosecuting high-profile cases, including litigation that led to a $1.4 billion settlement with major financial services provider UBS AG.
Expert Analysis
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6 Strategies To Set Up New CCOs For Success
As demand for chief compliance officers rises among a growing range of complex issues, organizations looking to hire and retain top-notch CCOs can adopt a series of strategies including defining success metrics and allowing the CCO to build a team, says Cara Bain at Major Lindsey.
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Making Legal Cents: How Firms Can Navigate 2026 Trends
From the adoption of artificial intelligence infrastructure to increasing client attrition, a number of trends will likely define the legal industry in 2026, and law firms will need to strategically lean into these shifts to gain a competitive advantage, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Notes From A Partner-In-Charge On Integrating Lateral Talent
When done thoughtfully through three strategies, bringing laterals into the fold can propel growth and create significant business opportunities that enhance the law firm's cultural fabric, says James Sullivan, leader of Alston & Bird's New York office.
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The Augmented Lawyer: Drafting As AI Alters Admin Of Law
As generative artificial intelligence tools become embedded in mainstream legal practice, they are reshaping the administration of law itself, from how experts document and validate their work to how joint defense teams operate, demanding a new level of contractual clarity and operational discipline, says Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law.
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How Attorneys Can Plan Now For Biz Dev Success In 2026
As the year winds down and the pace of work slows, attorneys should reflect on what did and didn’t work to generate business in 2025, and start mapping out their 2026 business development plan now to set themselves up for success, says Ezra Crawford at Crowell.
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How Firms Can Retain Rainmakers, Now And All Year Long
Though firm leaders feel the most urgency about retaining rainmakers now, during compensation season, effective retention strategies are preemptive and year-round efforts anchored in meaningful support, tactical execution and credible follow-through, says Tom Orewyler at TO Comms.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Earn Clients' Trust
Trust is the foundation of any great client relationship, but it isn’t built overnight or maintained passively — rather, counsel must consistently show up in small but important ways to become the trusted partner clients rely on when judgment matters most, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make An Onboarding Plan
The investment required for a personalized client onboarding plan is minimal, but the return on investment — measured in client satisfaction, relationship strength and longevity, client referrals, and other business development opportunities — can be extraordinary, says John Reed at Rain BDM.
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Law Firm Content Strategies To Stay Competitive In 2026
A number of trends will continue to reshape how people search, consume and trust information next year, and law firms will need to adopt forward-thinking content strategies — from generative engine optimization to interactive legal tools — to stand out, says Elizabeth Lampert at Elizabeth Lampert PR and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing and Social Media.
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What Law Firm Liability Risks In 2025 Signal For Year To Come
Trends and statistics reveal that law firms of all sizes and practice areas remained attractive litigation targets this year, so firms must take concrete steps to avoid professional liability risks in the year to come, say Douglas Richmond and Andrew Ricke at Lockton Companies.
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5 New Archetypes Of Legal Talent For The Age Of AI
New job archetypes are rapidly replacing the traditional model of the lawyer as artificial intelligence proliferates, and to remain competitive, firms will need to embrace the diverse portfolio of talent required to navigate, design and critique algorithmic systems, says Dmitri Mehlhorn at Atoll Society.
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A Closer Look At 5 Types Of Legal Management Services Orgs
Legal management services organizations, which outsource the administrative aspects of law firms to separate entities, are poised to disrupt the industry in the year to come, so firms and attorneys should consider the advantages and disadvantages of several MSO models, say Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd at Shelton & Steele.
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Law And Disorder: How To Tackle A Key Burnout Syndrome
Impostor syndrome prevails as a main root cause of attorney burnout, but sufferers can equip themselves with a series of practice tips that build confidence through evidence, not emotion, to address the mindset behind this damaging condition, says Jonathan Cohen at PNY.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships
Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career
Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.