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Willkie Adds O'Melveny Litigator To Los Angeles Office
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP expanded its Los Angeles office with the recent addition of a litigator who moved her practice after nearly 15 years with O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
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Pot Co. CFO Says Attys Must Be DQ'd In Embezzling Suit
The former CFO of four related cannabis companies, who is accused of embezzling from those companies, is urging a California state court to disqualify the plaintiffs' attorneys, saying there is a conflict of interest between the company plaintiffs and the individual plaintiffs.
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ICE Arrest Memo Switch Looks 'Specious,' Judge Says
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday revived an effort by civil rights groups to block immigration courthouse arrests, citing what he called an apparently deceptive Trump administration move to disclaim its earlier litigation position.
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Judiciary Panel Backs Legal Finance Project, Subpoena Rules
Federal judiciary advisers agreed Tuesday to develop transparency obligations for litigation funders despite "vehement" views in the defense and plaintiffs bars, while also advancing controversial subpoena rules involving remote testimony and process servers.
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Apple Users Slam 'Distorted' Antitrust Depo Sanctions Bid
Phone users who accuse Google of suppressing rival search engines with anticompetitive deals slammed Apple's bid for sanctions over their counsel's allegedly "unrelenting and increasingly egregious" subpoena efforts, telling a California federal judge that the tech company's motion is based on a "distorted account of the discovery record."
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Ford Case Sinks Uber RICO Suit Against Pa. Firm, Judge Told
Counsel for a Philadelphia injury firm that Uber accused of scheming to inflate the value of personal injury cases against the ride-sharing company told a federal judge Tuesday that the firm was shielded from civil racketeering claims because of legal doctrine that protects the filing of litigation — even in instances of alleged fraud.
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Sig Sauer Hits Conn. Atty With Unfair Trade Practices Claims
Sig Sauer Inc. has added counterclaims of unfair trade practices and commercial disparagement to an ongoing multidocket battle with a Connecticut attorney whose clients say they were injured by the weapons manufacturer's allegedly defective P320 pistols, just days after losing a motion to dismiss the lawyer's lawsuit.
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IOLTA Group Owed Notice Of Settlements, Mass. Justices Say
Massachusetts' highest court said Tuesday that a committee overseeing lawyers' trust accounts should have been given a chance to request potential leftover funds prior to a judge's approval of a class action settlement, but saw no reason to unwind the deal.
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Mintz Can't Halt Texas Malpractice Suit For Fee Fight In Mass.
A Massachusetts federal judge on Tuesday declined Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC's request to halt a former client's legal malpractice case against the firm in Texas federal court while the two fight over a $2 million "success fee" the law firm claims it is owed.
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Investors Want Sanctions For Fake Citations In LGBCoin Suit
Investors in the "Let's Go Brandon" meme token urged a Florida federal judge Monday to issue "case-terminating sanctions" against the man behind the coin, saying he and his counsel have lied in discovery, disobeyed court orders and submitted fake legal citations in at least eight filings.
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Michigan County Hit With Sexual Harassment Suit
A former investigator for a Michigan public defender's office claims in a federal lawsuit filed Monday that she was sexually harassed and assaulted by a male senior attorney, then faced retaliation and constructive termination after she reported the misconduct.
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Pullman & Comley Accused Of Acting As Town's Tax Office
A Connecticut taxpayer has filed a proposed class action against Pullman & Comley LLC, one of its attorneys, the town of Woodstock and its official tax collector, accusing the town of illegally delegating authority and the firm of overstepping while working as an arm of the tax office.
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Rehab Programs Seek To DQ Participant's Counsel In Pay Suit
Several Texas-based addiction recovery program operators urged a federal court to disqualify a program participant's counsel in a Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit, arguing the attorney's prior involvement with the programs creates both a conflict of interest and a need for him to serve as a witness.
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O'Hagan Meyer Absorbs Atlanta Boutique, Plans Office Move
More than two years after entering the Atlanta market, O'Hagan Meyer has expanded the office by absorbing the attorneys and staff from the closed boutique Freed Grant LLC and is preparing a move later this month to a new location.
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Calif. Bar Touts Crackdown On Alleged Atty AI Misuse
The State Bar of California has suspended one attorney and is pursuing disciplinary charges against two others over allegations they filed documents that included nonexistent citations, sharing the news in an announcement highlighting the need for thorough citation checks amid the adoption of new technology.
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Littler Hires Ex-Jackson Lewis Employment Atty In Charlotte
Littler Mendelson PC, which primarily deals in employment and labor law practice representing management, announced Monday the hiring of a former principal and office litigation manager at Jackson Lewis PC for its Charlotte, North Carolina, office.
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Holtec Suit Alleging Fraud Scheme Can Resume, Court Rules
A New Jersey state court judge has granted Holtec International's bid to lift a stay and amend its suit alleging fraud claims against its former general counsel and others accused of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from the company.
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Mandelbaum Barrett Adds Antitrust Pro In NJ
An attorney specializing in representing health care industry clients in antitrust litigation matters has recently moved his practice to Mandelbaum Barrett PC's office in northern New Jersey.
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White & Case Leadership Trio Join Dechert In DC
Dechert LLP has hired the heads of White & Case LLP's practices in trials, sports and gaming, and U.S. government contracts to work in Washington, D.C., with its enforcement and investigations group.
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Squire Patton Kicks Off Sovereign Advisory Group
Squire Patton Boggs LLP has launched a new advisory group that's slated to expand the law firm's representation of sovereign governments, saying it offers a lineup of financial, economic, legal and public policy expertise provided by professionals with a background in global debt management.
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DLA Piper Defeats Fired Associate's Claims Of Pregnancy Bias
A federal jury in Manhattan declined to award damages Monday to a former associate who says DLA Piper unlawfully fired her after she announced she was pregnant, absolving the BigLaw firm hours after tense closing arguments.
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11th Circ. Rejects Fired Fla. Law Prof's Reinstatement Bid
The Eleventh Circuit on Monday denied a bid from a former professor fired from Florida A&M University College of Law to be reinstated via a preliminary injunction, ruling the trial court correctly found that she will not suffer irreparable damage without the injunction.
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Discovery Ordered In Retaliation Suit By Ex-Public Defender
A former public defender suing a Detroit-area district court, two judges and administrators alleging discrimination and harassment over her identity as a Muslim Palestinian American has been ordered to respond to discovery requests, with a federal judge finding that the attorney failed to answer interrogatories and provide complete documents in a timely manner.
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Fisher Phillips Adds Littler Occupational Safety Co-Chair
Fisher Phillips has added Littler Mendelson PC's occupational safety and health practice group co-chair to its team of attorneys in Pittsburgh, the firm announced Monday.
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Lin Wood's Days-Late Bond Appeal Denied In Ex-Partners' Suit
Former attorney L. Lin Wood cannot challenge a lower court ruling ordering him to post a supersedeas bond and pledge property to secure a judgment issued to his former partners, because he filed his notice of appeal a few days late, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
Expert Analysis
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6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.
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Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster
To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay?
Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.
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How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids
Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter
Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.
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Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills?
Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder
New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness Coach
Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.
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Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader
Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.
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Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce
In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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How Firms Can Effectively Evaluate Their Summer Associates
One of the most effective ways firms can ensure their summer associate programs are a success is by engaging in a timely and meaningful evaluation process and being intentional about when, how and by whom feedback should be provided, say Caroline Cimei and Erica Fine at Shutts & Bowen.
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Talking Mental Health: Life As A Lawyer With OCD
Kelly Hughes at Ogletree discusses what she’s learned in the 14 years since she was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, recounting how the experience shaped her law practice, what the legal industry and general public get wrong about the disorder, and how law firms can better support employees who have OCD.
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3 Innovative Ways AI May Be Used In Legal Practice
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly be used by outside counsel to better predict the outcomes of litigation — thus informing legal strategy with greater precision — and by clients to scrutinize invoices and evaluate counsel’s performance, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Librarian
Lisa A. Goodman at Texas A&M University shares how she went from a BigLaw associate who liked to hang out in the firm's law library to director of a law library herself in just over a decade, and provides considerations for anyone interested in pursuing a law librarian career.
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Legal Briefs Can Benefit From Cleaned Up Case Citations
Federal courts have recently been changing the way they quote decisions to omit insignificant details and string cites, and lawyers should consider adopting this practice to enhance the readability of their briefs — as long as accuracy stays top of mind, says Diana Simon at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.