Daily Litigation


  • Reed Smith's Doc Block Motion 'Hyperbolic,' 2nd Circ. Told

    Reed Smith LLP cannot block the new owners of reorganized Greece-based international shipping company Eletson from viewing files already in its possession, the company has told the Second Circuit, arguing the law firm's emergency motion to stop the new owners from accessing the files was intentionally timed to head off anticipated district court rulings.

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    NY Judge Wants Atty To Explain Bogus AI Citations

    A federal judge wants a New York attorney to explain himself after he potentially used artificial intelligence to write his response to an order she issued concerning his use of AI to write an earlier brief that cited nonexistent cases.

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    Robinson & Cole Ducks Recruiter's Contract Breach Suit

    A Connecticut federal judge has granted summary judgment to Robinson & Cole LLP in a legal recruiter's contract breach suit, determining that under its terms with the recruiter, none of the information disclosed to a second company violated the original agreement between the two sides. 

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    Ex-Morris Manning Litigator Joins Balch & Bingham In Atlanta

    Balch & Bingham LLP announced that a Morris Manning & Martin LLP litigator has joined the firm as of counsel, in one of the latest departures from the struggling Atlanta firm.

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    Trump DOJ To Appeal Axing Of Order Targeting Jenner & Block

    The U.S. Department of Justice plans to fight a federal judge's ruling that struck down President Donald Trump's executive order targeting Jenner & Block LLP, as it filed a notice of appeal Monday in D.C. federal court.

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    FordHarrison Adds Barton, Epstein Becker Employment Pros

    Management-side labor and employment law firm FordHarrison LLP announced two new additions Monday, including one partner in Tampa from Barton LLP and another in New York City from Epstein Becker Green.

  • Uber Sues LA Law Firms Over Alleged Crash Fraud Scheme

    Uber Technologies Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday against two Los Angeles personal injury firms, two of their attorneys and others, alleging the ride-sharing company is being targeted by a scheme involving fraudulent personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents.

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    Rising Star: Wiley Rein's Ashley L. Criss

    Ashley Criss of Wiley Rein LLP successfully argued to the Sixth Circuit that an insurer owed no coverage for a government investigation, and further represented an excess insurer in the Boy Scouts of America's bankruptcy, earning her a spot among insurance law attorneys under age 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.

  • Fisher Phillips Adds Another Reed Smith Atty In Houston

    Employer-side labor and employment firm Fisher Phillips has continued its growth in Texas with the addition of a partner in Houston from Reed Smith LLP, the firm said Monday.

  • Dinsmore Seeks To End LabMD's Malpractice Suit

    Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and a legal nonprofit have urged a Georgia federal court to toss a malpractice lawsuit brought by now-shuttered LabMD, saying the defunct cancer diagnostic company has abandoned the case which was ordered to arbitration two years ago.

  • Judge Won't Recuse Over Past Work With DraftKings Counsel

    A California federal judge presiding over a proposed class action against DraftKings regarding its fantasy sports games offerings rejected a request from the plaintiffs to recuse himself over concerns that an attorney for the defense has ties to the court.

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    Faegre Drinker Adds Another Greenberg Product Liability Atty

    Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP has added another former Greenberg Traurig LLP attorney to its product liability and mass torts team, this time a New York-based counsel who focuses on medical device litigation.

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    Baker McKenzie Brings Back IP Ace In Dallas

    Baker McKenzie announced Monday that it has fortified its intellectual property offerings in Dallas with a partner who is rejoining the firm from Forrest Weldon Law Group LLP.

  • NY Cleaners Seek $30K In Atty Fees, Costs In Wage Suit Deal

    Cleaners who reached a $75,000 deal to end their suit accusing a real estate investment company and its subsidiary of unpaid wages told a New York federal court their attorneys should receive nearly $30,000 in fees and expenses.

  • Pot Drink Co.'s Case Belongs In Arbitration, Stoel Rives Says

    Stoel Rives LLP and a group of its clients are urging a California federal court to send a fraud suit brought by a maker of nonalcoholic cannabis drinks back to arbitration, arguing all the claims are subject to a valid arbitration agreement.

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    Judges' AI Orders Keep Trickling In As Fake Citations Persist

    A handful of federal judges have issued orders or guidelines this year on the use of generative artificial intelligence in court filings as attorneys continue to get in trouble for submitting legal documents with fake case citations, according to a Law360 Pulse analysis.

  • Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40

    Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

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    ArbitralWomen President Takes Up In-House Role At Aramco

    The president of ArbitralWomen, an organization focused on increasing diversity in international arbitration, said she has accepted a new position as senior counsel at Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia.

  • Ex-CEO Again Pushes For Standing In Judge Romance Case

    The former CEO of a defunct barge company has again urged a court to rule that he has standing to sue over a former bankruptcy judge's secret romance with an attorney, writing in a supplemental filing that "certain issues" had "not been fully briefed."

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    Maynard Nexsen Duo Join Saxton & Stump In South Carolina

    Saxton & Stump LLC recently announced that a pair of experienced employment and commercial litigation attorneys have joined the firm's Charleston, South Carolina, office as shareholders from Maynard Nexsen PC.

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    Meet The Attys Facing Off In Lawyer's Bias Suit Against J&J

    A discrimination suit in New Jersey federal court against the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, featuring charged allegations and a motion for sanctions, is pitting a trio of discrimination and plaintiff-side employment specialists against a Morgan Lewis & Bockius employment law team.

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    A&O Shearman Partners Launch NY Litigation Boutique

    Two A&O Shearman partners have left the firm to launch a new litigation boutique in New York City, they announced this week.

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    Meet The Attys In Pa. Radio Host's Fight For Open Primaries

    A Philadelphia-area lawyer turned national political commentator and media personality and has assembled a legal team including some of his colleagues at Kline & Specter PC and attorneys from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to represent him and three other plaintiffs in their bid to change Pennsylvania's closed primary system.

  • Ex-Judge Wants NJ Subpoenas Quashed In Suit Over Removal

    A former workers' compensation judge suing New Jersey over her removal from that post says that the state committed "blatant harassment" by sending subpoenas to her former employers over wage information that it could have obtained in less intrusive ways.

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    NYC Bar Pushes Random Audits To Curb Atty Fund Misuse

    Due to an upward trend in attorney trust account violations across the state of New York, the New York City Bar Association's Professional Discipline Committee has asked the grievance committees in the First and Second Judicial Departments to develop a pilot random audit program for such accounts.

Expert Analysis

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Be A Mentor Or Mentee Author Photo

    Mentorship is a powerful tool for business development when both mentors and mentees approach their relationships with strategic purpose, ensuring professional success while supporting broader business goals, say Angela Liu at Dechert and Jessica Lewis at WilmerHale.

  • 4 Biz Dev Steps For Attys Who Don't Know What They Want Author Photo

    Junior attorneys are increasingly expected to start building books of business while they are still figuring out their long-term career goals, but a few pointers can help young lawyers develop business even when they’re uncertain about their future direction, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.

  • Protecting Client Funds From Cyberattacks Author Photo

    As cyberattacks on law firms continue to escalate, bar associations, law firms and individual lawyers must all take steps to protect client funds in attorney trust accounts — from imposing cyber hygiene mandates to reimagining malpractice coverage — because once that money is gone, it’s generally gone for good, says Michael Epstein at The Epstein Law Firm.

  • Making Legal Cents: For Billing, Think Value, Not Time Author Photo

    Pricing strategy is one of the most consistently discussed but underleveraged tools in a firm's arsenal, and rather than keeping hourly billing because it's easy, firms should consider their differentiators when structuring more effective fee models, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants.

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    Achieving Organic Growth For A Legal Nonprofit Author Photo

    We started Law Rocks to promote music education for underprivileged youth and raise funds for local nonprofits, and our 15-year journey has shown that enthusiasm, persistence and a great network can lead to a surprising amount of organic growth, say Nick Child and Ted Scott at Secretariat.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Engage With The Media Author Photo

    Business development is all about awareness — and by taking existing skills and adapting them to build media relationships and thereby address today's audiences, lawyers can expand their outreach and use thought leadership to build a more complete, compelling personal brand, says Michael Goodwin at Stanton PR.

  • What GCs Value Most: 7 Habits Of Great Relationship Partners Author Photo

    When seeking outside legal advisers, general counsel want commercially savvy lawyers who cultivate relationships of trust with their in-house counterparts, back up the GC's authority and focus on actionable advice instead of abstract legal analysis, say Andrew Dick at The L Suite and Rob Morvillo at Olo.

  • 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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