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Proposed Subpoena Rule Change Raises Victim Privacy Fears
A proposal to loosen restrictions on the use of federal criminal subpoenas would endanger and further traumatize victims of crime, most of whom lack legal representation to fight the invasive demands, victims' rights advocates told a federal rules advisory committee on Thursday.
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La. Firm Inks PE Deal To Form Legal Managed Services Org
A Louisiana personal injury firm has signed an agreement to take private equity investment using a managed services organization, according to an announcement Thursday, one of the few firms to openly acknowledge taking private equity money amid rising interest throughout the industry.
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ABA Outlines Limited Atty Duty To Give Info To Former Clients
The American Bar Association said attorneys have a limited responsibility to convey information to former clients or successor counsel that was not within the client's file, when doing so is necessary to protect a client's interests and reasonably practicable, according to a new ethics opinion.
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Arnall Golden Starts Gender-Affirming Care Defense Team
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP has started a team to defend healthcare providers and others who are facing federal investigations and enforcement actions over gender-affirming care.
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Chiesa Shahinian Selects New Corporate, Litigation Leaders
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC named leaders for its corporate and litigation groups this week, selecting a middle-market mergers and acquisitions expert and a former FINRA regulator to hold those respective roles.
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Eckert Seamans Expands Product Liability Practice In Philly
An attorney specializing in defending clients against product liability claims recently moved his practice to Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC after more than four years with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP.
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New Morris Nichols Chair Aims To Build On Firm's Foundation
Melissa A. DiVincenzo, recently elected chair of Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP's executive committee, tells Law360 Pulse about her goals, the type of leader she intends to be, and measures she will focus on to maintain Morris Nichols' place as a stalwart Delaware firm.
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From Judge To Neutral: Lessons In ADR Marketing, Patience
In this second of a two-part series, 10 former California federal and state judges discuss the newfound need to market themselves after making the adjustment from the bench to working as neutrals.
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Harris Beach Adds Longtime Member Of US Trustee's Office
A veteran member of the U.S. Trustee's Office who worked on high-profile Chapter 11 cases in Connecticut, including those involving Chinese exile Miles Guo and rapper 50 Cent, has joined Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC.
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Young Conaway Adds Gordon Fournaris Biz Planning Pro
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP announced Thursday that it has added a partner who was at Delaware firm Gordon Fournaris & Mammarella PA for more than a decade to bolster its business planning and tax group.
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Procopio Adds Stubbs Alderton Atty In Southern California
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP continues growing its Southern California team, bringing in a Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP corporate attorney as a partner in its Orange County office in Irvine.
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Nonprofits, Not BigLaw, Lead Legal Challenges To Trump
Public interest groups are handling a majority of the lawsuits filed against the second Trump administration, while most large firms remain on the sidelines, according to a review by Law360 of more than 400 lawsuits filed in the first year of Trump's second term.
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Robins Kaplan Name Partner Shaped Trial Firm's Identity
Elliot Kaplan, a name partner at Robins Kaplan LLP who died this month after more than six decades with the firm, is being remembered for helping to build it into a national trial firm while also maintaining a jovial personality that endeared him to clients.
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George Floyd Atty Takes On Minneapolis ICE Killing Case
A Chicago attorney who teamed up with high-profile lawyer Ben Crump to secure a $27 million settlement for the family of George Floyd has taken another major case in Minneapolis, representing the family of the woman killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent this month.
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FBT Gibbons Expands In NJ With Former Federal Prosecutor
FBT Gibbons LLP added a former New Jersey federal prosecutor to its white collar team this week, the white collar group's first hire since the firm's formation at the start of the year.
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Ballard Partners Led In Lobbying Earnings As Trump Returned
Ballard Partners more than quadrupled its annual federal lobbying revenue in 2025 amid President Donald Trump's return to office, surpassing the law firm policy practices that have led K Street in recent years.
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Stevens & Lee Expands SALT Team In Philly With Tax Attorney
A seasoned tax attorney has made his first foray into private practice with his recent move to Stevens & Lee PC's Philadelphia office after four years as a managing director for Big Four accounting firm KPMG.
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Robinson & Cole Information Governance Lead Is Data Chief
Jim Merrifield, director of information governance at Connecticut law firm Robinson & Cole LLP, was promoted to chief data officer this month, Law360 Pulse confirmed on Wednesday.
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McCarter & English Lands Former Bressler Leader
The former managing principal of Bressler Amery & Ross PC has moved to McCarter & English LLP as a litigation partner in New Jersey, McCarter & English announced on Wednesday.
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From Judge To Neutral: Losing Power Of 'Robe,' Gaining Time
In this first of a two-part series, 10 former California federal and state judges discuss their adjustment from the bench to working as neutrals, a transition that comes with losing the prestige of the "robe" but provides more time for cases.
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Law360 Names Firms Of The Year
Eight law firms have earned spots as Law360's Firms of the Year, with 48 Practice Group of the Year awards among them, achieving milestones such as high-profile litigation wins at the U.S. Supreme Court and 11-figure merger deals.
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McCarter & English Knocks Down Biotech Malpractice Appeal
A New Jersey appellate court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of a biotech company's malpractice and related claims against McCarter & English LLP, finding the biotech company was required to bring those allegations during the firm's earlier suit to recover more than $837,000 in unpaid legal fees.
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McDonald Hopkins Forms Practice Group For Law Firm MSOs
Midwestern firm McDonald Hopkins LLC announced Tuesday that it has launched a practice group focused on handling deals between law firms and prospective private equity investors, which the firm said is a natural extension of its work on litigation funding deals and private equity investment in other professional services.
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Wiley Elects First New Managing Partner Since 2012
Wiley Rein LLP has elected its next managing partner, with the Washington, D.C., firm announcing Tuesday it is going with a government contracts attorney to take over for its longtime leader starting next year.
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Ex-Smith & Wesson GC Moves To Potomac Law In Pittsburgh
A corporate attorney who recently returned to private practice after approximately 20 years as in-house counsel for private companies including Smith & Wesson has moved his practice to Potomac Law Group's Pittsburgh office.
Expert Analysis
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Lessons From Developing A CTA Compliance Application
Corporate Transparency Act challenges pushed our firm to develop an in-house compliance solution, and for firms exploring similar initiatives, the keys are to build consensus, foster collaboration and remain adaptable to change, says David McCarville at Fennemore Craig.
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Series
Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.