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ABA Faces Uphill Battle To Remain As Law School Accreditor
The American Bar Association council responsible for accrediting law schools is fighting on multiple fronts to retain its status as a nationwide accreditor, fending off challenges at both the federal and state levels.
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Law Firm Real Estate Report
Several law firms set into motion this month plans to relocate offices, with Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP, Greenberg Traurig LLP and Moore & Van Allen PLLC slated to make moves in New York, Florida and Washington, D.C., respectively.
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More Civil, Fewer Criminal Cases Shift State Courts' Workload
State courts may have to shift gears as new civil filings eat up more and more of their dockets, increasing far faster than new criminal cases, according to a recent report.
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Nelson Mullins Adds Commercial Real Estate Partner In NY
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP expanded its commercial real estate practice again this year, announcing Wednesday the hiring of a former Polsinelli counsel as a partner in its New York office.
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NY Lawyer's Wage, Bias Suit Tossed Over Venue
A New York federal judge has tossed an attorney's wage and hour and race discrimination suit against Oklahoma-based Arnold & Smith Law, finding that the Eastern District of New York was the wrong venue because the events underlying her federal claims occurred elsewhere.
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Eric Adams' Onetime Aide Says Feds' Bribery Rap Is Too Thin
A former chief of staff to ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams told a federal judge Tuesday that prosecutors' claims that a hotel owner secured a $6.8 million migrant housing contract by papering City Hall with bribes is woefully short on detail, and the government should be ordered to flesh it out.
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Law Firms Try New Data Management Approach Amid AI Race
As law firms explore new ways to organize data in the age of artificial intelligence, a group of legal technology leaders said during a panel session Tuesday that there could be some roadblocks along the way.
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Competitive Pay Key To Unlocking Texas In-House Legal Talent
Businesses and organizations in Texas are increasingly turning to in-house legal staff to support their overall business objectives, making competitive compensation key to attracting top talent, according to a recently released report.
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Norton Rose Tags Mintz Sports Chair As NY Head Of PE
The former chair of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC's sports and entertainment practice has joined Norton Rose Fulbright as U.S. head of sports capital and transactions and New York head of private equity, the firm announced Wednesday.
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Venable Adds 2 DLA Piper Ad, Entertainment Partners In NY
Venable LLP has hired two attorneys from DLA Piper, who work with clients in the celebrity endorsement, content production and influencer marketing spaces, as partners in the firm's advertising group.
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4 Things Associates Should Know Before A Team Move
Group hirings are all the rage lately at large law firms across the country, and they come with special considerations for the associates who may be involved.
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Inside Lucy Fato's Shift From Seaport To Vantage GC Job
Two months ago, when Seaport Entertainment Group suddenly moved its high-profile general counsel to an advisory role, many observers wondered what was going on.
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Legal Watchdog Lodges Bar Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro
The Legal Accountability Center said Tuesday that it filed a bar complaint against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, claiming that she abused her position to unjustifiably target Democratic lawmakers after they released a video reminding members of the military and intelligence community that it's their duty to refuse unlawful orders.
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Firm Revenue Climbs 12.4% In First Half Of 2026
Record billing rate gains, strong demand and increased productivity fueled a successful start to the year for the legal industry, according to a report released Tuesday.
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Risk Managers Worry AI Will Exploit Cyber Weaknesses
Risk managers and other assurance leaders are increasingly worried that bad actors will use artificial intelligence to exploit cyber weaknesses within organizations, according to a new report out Tuesday.
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Watchdog Wants NY Judge Ousted Over Retaliatory Suit
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined a state judge should be removed from office for filing a retaliatory defamation suit against an eye-care worker who had lodged an ethics complaint over the judge refusing to wear a mask in an office in 2021.
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Veteran Patent Litigator Rejoins Greenspoon Marder In NY
Greenspoon Marder LLP has announced an experienced patent litigation attorney rejoined the firm's New York office as a partner following a yearlong stint at Patrick Doerr LLP.
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Alston & Bird Taps Healthcare Atty, DOJ Alum To Lead Firm
Alston & Bird LLP announced Tuesday that it has chosen its next managing partner, tapping a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who co-leads the firm's healthcare industry team.
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Mayer Brown Recruits Ropes HR Chief After Revamping Hiring
Mayer Brown International LLP said Monday that it appointed a new chief people and talent officer from Ropes & Gray LLP, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the sector a year after the firm launched a revamped hiring strategy.
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Sidley Expands Energy Practice With 4 Winston Taylor Partners
Sidley Austin LLP has expanded its energy, transportation and infrastructure practice in four offices with the addition of four Winston Taylor attorneys, including the former co-chair of that firm's project finance practice and the former chair of its projects-Latin America practice.
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Under Probe, TWG Global Hires CLO From Goldman Sachs
Financial conglomerate TWG Global, which is facing federal probes over some restated financial statements, said Monday it has hired Goldman Sachs' global co-chief of litigation and regulatory matters as its next chief legal officer.
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IMAX Extends Chief Legal Officer's Contract To 2029
IMAX Corp. has extended its chief legal officer's contract until 2029, keeping his compensation and severance terms the same while amending terms of his employment agreement dealing with what happens to his unvested equity awards if he departs the company.
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Legal AI Shifts From Attys Prompting To AI Handling Work
Legal artificial intelligence platforms are evolving beyond chat-based assistants to operating systems that can operate autonomously with limited user supervision.
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Divided 2nd Circ. Backs DQ Of Acting NDNY US Attorney
The Second Circuit on Friday upheld a lower court's decision that found the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, John Sarcone III, was unlawfully serving in his position when he obtained grand jury subpoenas of the New York attorney general's office.
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SEC Files Insider Trading Case Against Ex-BofA Bankers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday sued a New York attorney and former Bank of America employee, accusing him of passing along insider information to a friend ahead of a publicly announced $8.1 billion deal to buy a New Jersey natural gas company.
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Enthusiasm Is Legal Leadership Differentiator In AI Era
As the legal profession navigates changes driven by artificial intelligence and broader pressures, leaders should consider behavioral research-backed strategies to translate enthusiasm into tangible results for team performance, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
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Weighing Opportunities, Risks Of PE Investment In Law Firms
Though law firms and private equity firms appear to be strange bedfellows, such combinations may offer opportunities for ailing midsize firms — which must be weighed against risks to culture, brand and growth prospects, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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3 Forces Reshaping The Legal Buyer-Seller Relationship
This year's Buying Legal Council Conference highlighted three emerging forces in how buyers and sellers operate in the legal ecosystem — artificial intelligence, data and preferred panels — and organizations would be well advised to combine them into an integrated framework for transparency, performance and collaboration, says Matthew Prinn at RFP Advisory Group.
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5 Steps For GCs To Drive Generative AI Experimentation
As legal departments face mounting pressure to do more with less, general counsel should lead a structured process for adopting generative artificial intelligence tools to transform productivity, manage risk and align with enterprise priorities, says Maesea McCalpin at Gartner.
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How Attys Can DIY Their Own System For Professional Growth
Amid law firm layoffs of business development staff, lawyers cannot depend solely on their firms to foster their professional growth, and must instead create their own initiatives for building community, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.
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Practicing Stoicism Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Practicing Stoicism, by applying reason to ignore my emotions and govern my decisions, has enabled me to approach challenging situations in a structured way, ultimately providing advice singularly devoted to a client's interest, says John Baranello at Moses & Singer.
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The Augmented Lawyer: In-House, Outside Counsel AI Collabs
As artificial intelligence changes the dynamic between in-house and outside counsel, both internal and external legal teams must thoughtfully reimagine how to mutually leverage AI tools to collaborate and deliver successful outcomes, say Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law and Diane Honda at Redis.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Adjust To In-House After BigLaw?
Sirisha Gummaregula at QuisLex offers advice on navigating the challenges that come with taking on an in-house counsel role after leaving law firm life, including learning your company's business goals and leading with empathy and collaboration.
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Writing Novels Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Writing my debut novel taught me to appreciate the value of critique and to never give up, no matter how long or tedious the journey, providing me with valuable skills that I now emphasize in my practice, says Daniel Buzzetta at BakerHostetler.
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Adapting Legal Thought Leadership To An AI World
As potential clients with legal questions increasingly rely on summaries generated by artificial intelligence, attorneys must rethink their content strategy to make sure AI chatbots and search overviews cite their thought leadership, say Ioana Good and Adrien Maines at Promova and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing.
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10 Practical Tips For Attorneys Navigating High-Profile Cases
Complex corporate litigation now often unfolds under the glare of a parallel trial in the court of public opinion, requiring attorneys to adopt a cohesive strategy for legal filings, leadership communications and narrative control, says Monica Smith at Integer PR.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Tailor Your Personal Style
In an industry where competition for clients is fierce, a thoughtful approach to personal style can give you the confidence to walk into any room and own it, the magnetism to make connections that matter, and the tools to highlight your deeper professional values, says Leslie Berkoff at Moritt Hock.
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Traveling Solo Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Traveling by myself has taught me to assess risk, understand tone and stay calm in high-pressure situations, which are not only useful life skills, but the foundation of how I support my clients, says Lacey Gutierrez at Group Five Legal.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Tips For Landing The Client Pitch
In today’s competitive legal market, successful attorneys treat the pitch process with general counsel like the beginning of a relationship, not a one-off sale — showing up with curiosity, commercial awareness and the ability to engage in a meaningful way from the start, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Painting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Painting trains me to see both the fine detail and the whole composition at once, enabling me to identify friction points while keeping sight of a client's bigger vision, but the most significant lesson I've brought to my legal work has been the value of originality, says Jana Gouchev at Gouchev Law.