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High Billing Rates May Hasten New Era of Productivity High Billing Rates May Hasten New Era of Productivity

The way the market is structured and has been structured for a long time, it's not really a..
Texas Social Media Law: Federal Circuit Gives Trial Court Instructions Texas Social Media Law: Federal Circuit Gives Trial Court Instructions

The directive for discovery is based on the supreme court's conclusion that the case as it stand is ..
'We're Back': Fourth Circuit Considers Certification of Marriott Data Breach Class ... Again 'We're Back': Fourth Circuit Considers Certification of Marriott Data Breach Class ... Again

Marriott was back before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hoping to dismantle a..
How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being Excellent, Taking Responsibility and Ownership of Matters,'.. How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being Excellent, Taking Responsibility and Ownership of Matters,'..

Focus on being excellent and taking responsibility and ownership of matters. Don't wait until..
Transgender Woman Awarded $150K Default Judgment Against Corrections Officer for Alleged Assault Transgender Woman Awarded $150K Default Judgment Against Corrections Officer for Alleged Assault

Unlike other cases where traumatized plaintiffs have requested punitive damages in their complaints,..
AT&T General Counsel Joins ADM Board as Company Reels From Accounting Scandal AT&T General Counsel Joins ADM Board as Company Reels From Accounting Scandal

It is the first director role for David McAtee, though he's no newcomer to helping navigate a..
'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe 'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe

A complaint filed in New York accuses the digital music distributor and its subsidiary, TuneCore,..
'What Is Certain Is Uncertainty': Patchwork Title IX Rules Face Expected Changes in Second Trump.. 'What Is Certain Is Uncertainty': Patchwork Title IX Rules Face Expected Changes in Second Trump..

Educational institutions are expending so many resources putting systems in place, training their..
Biden Squeezes in U.S. District Court Nominee for New York Before Term Ends Biden Squeezes in U.S. District Court Nominee for New York Before Term Ends

The president also renominates district court judge in Guam.
How I Made Partner: 'It's Valuable to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable,' Says Ryan Ulloa of.. How I Made Partner: 'It's Valuable to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable,' Says Ryan Ulloa of..

It is too easy to get complacent working for the same lawyers, on the same matters, for the same..
As Uncertainty Hovers Over PGA Merger, LIV Golf Hires Entertainment Industry Veteran as Legal Chief As Uncertainty Hovers Over PGA Merger, LIV Golf Hires Entertainment Industry Veteran as Legal Chief

John Ruzich comes to the controversial Saudi-backed pro golf organization from Legends Hospitality, ..
Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin London Offices Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin London Offices

The protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on..
County Reps: Appeal Likely Following State Court's Sales Tax Ruling for Retail Marijuana County Reps: Appeal Likely Following State Court's Sales Tax Ruling for Retail Marijuana

In Robust Missouri Dispensary 3 v. St. Louis County, the court sided with the plaintiff, concluding ..
Regulatory Upheaval Is Coming. How Businesses Prepare and Respond Will Separate Winners and Losers Regulatory Upheaval Is Coming. How Businesses Prepare and Respond Will Separate Winners and Losers

“Every regulation is going to be questioned. And that'll be a better environment for many..
Suit Over Citric Acid in Kraft Mac & Cheese Survives Challenge Suit Over Citric Acid in Kraft Mac & Cheese Survives Challenge

[The] plaintiffs have described several respects in which artificial citric acid differs from..
Trump's Selection of Zeldin to Head EPA Draws Surprise, Little Hope of Avoiding Deregulation Trump's Selection of Zeldin to Head EPA Draws Surprise, Little Hope of Avoiding Deregulation

Even if Lee Zeldin “were a mild supporter of climate change activity, Trump's opposition to climate ..
On a Texas Growth Surge, Paul Hastings Signs New Leases in Houston, Dallas On a Texas Growth Surge, Paul Hastings Signs New Leases in Houston, Dallas

Paul Hastings, which has more than tripled the number of lawyers in Texas since 2023, will move..
Trump's Return to the White House: The Legal Industry Reacts Trump's Return to the White House: The Legal Industry Reacts

Law firm leaders, litigators and key industry stakeholders weigh in on the business, regulatory and ..
Overcoming Hurricane Helene: How the Western North Carolina Legal Community Managed Court Closures, .. Overcoming Hurricane Helene: How the Western North Carolina Legal Community Managed Court Closures, ..

Attorneys working in private and public practice spoke to Law.com about the devastation left by..
Life Sciences M&A Set to Boom, Litigation to Remain Steady Under New Trump Admin Life Sciences M&A Set to Boom, Litigation to Remain Steady Under New Trump Admin

“The campaign we have all just gone through has not been very focused on a lot of policy detail,..
The Week in Data Nov. 10: A Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Numbers The Week in Data Nov. 10: A Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Numbers

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the appeals courts..
Seyfarth Shaw Corporate Lawyer Authors Book on Military Transition to Civilian Life Seyfarth Shaw Corporate Lawyer Authors Book on Military Transition to Civilian Life

Alex Gendzier, who joined Seyfarth Shaw earlier this year as a partner in its capital markets..
Legal Speak: A Convicted Felon is Coming to the White House. What Happens Now? Legal Speak: A Convicted Felon is Coming to the White House. What Happens Now?

In this week's episode, Joseph Moreno, who currently serves in the Army Office of General Counsel..
'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe 'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe

A complaint filed in New York accuses the digital music distributor and its subsidiary, TuneCore,..
Avantia CEO Discusses Blurring Lines Between Law Firm, Software Provider and ALSP Avantia CEO Discusses Blurring Lines Between Law Firm, Software Provider and ALSP

On the verge of a forthcoming expansion to the U.S., Avantia CEO and founder James Sutton describes ..
How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being Excellent, Taking Responsibility and Ownership of Matters,'.. How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being Excellent, Taking Responsibility and Ownership of Matters,'..

Focus on being excellent and taking responsibility and ownership of matters. Don't wait until..
Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Appeal Raises Questions on Mootness, Releases Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Appeal Raises Questions on Mootness, Releases

For those who have already received compensation, a lawyer representing abuse victims said, it's..
Netflix Offices Raided by Authorities in Paris and Amsterdam Netflix Offices Raided by Authorities in Paris and Amsterdam

A French judicial source said that the searches are part of a preliminary investigation opened in..
Big Law Practice Leaders 'Bullish' That Second Trump Presidency Will Be Good for Business Big Law Practice Leaders 'Bullish' That Second Trump Presidency Will Be Good for Business

Hogan Lovells' Aaron Cutler said that he anticipates a busy four years for D.C. firms as the Trump..
How I Made Partner: 'Work With as Many People as Possible,' Says Kyle Dorso of Brown Rudnick How I Made Partner: 'Work With as Many People as Possible,' Says Kyle Dorso of Brown Rudnick

My advice would be to (i) try and work with as many people as possible, (ii) maintain the right..
The 'Next Battleground' in Chapter 11: Third Circuit Set to Weigh Opt-Out Releases The 'Next Battleground' in Chapter 11: Third Circuit Set to Weigh Opt-Out Releases

A subset of sexual abuse accusers whose compensation is a key part of the plan and a group of Boy..
Russia-Linked Deepfakes Are Hitting the US Election. Will It Spur Congress to Act? Russia-Linked Deepfakes Are Hitting the US Election. Will It Spur Congress to Act?

While foreign actors spread misinformation about the U.S. election via deepfakes, legal experts..
Settlement With Kleinbard in Diversity Contracting Tiff Allows Pa. Lawyer to Avoid Sanctions Settlement With Kleinbard in Diversity Contracting Tiff Allows Pa. Lawyer to Avoid Sanctions

Bucks County attorney Julie Negovan had faced possible sanctions for prolonging a contractual..
Big Law Litigating, Volunteering Before Election Day in Southeast Big Law Litigating, Volunteering Before Election Day in Southeast

In a free society, the [election] process is more important than the outcome, said Dentons partner..
$1.3 Billion Crypto IRA Startup Faces Claims of 'Frat House' Culture $1.3 Billion Crypto IRA Startup Faces Claims of 'Frat House' Culture

Beyond the allegations of office discussions about strip clubs and the use of cocaine at work,..
'No Evidence'?: Big Law Firms Defend Academic Publishers in EDNY Antitrust Case 'No Evidence'?: Big Law Firms Defend Academic Publishers in EDNY Antitrust Case

Counsel for the defendants intend to pursue prediscovery dismissal of the complaint, arguing the..
NY Judge Resigns Amid Conduct Watchdog's Probe NY Judge Resigns Amid Conduct Watchdog's Probe

The Commission on Judicial Conduct was looking into a wide range of allegations, including the..
Wilmer to Become 12th U.S. Firm in Past 18 Months to Close Office in Greater China Wilmer to Become 12th U.S. Firm in Past 18 Months to Close Office in Greater China

The closing of the China office, which is expected to be completed by the end of November, will..
Litigants Can't Drag Feet in Moving to Disqualify Judges, California Supreme Court Says Litigants Can't Drag Feet in Moving to Disqualify Judges, California Supreme Court Says

Allowing parties to wait well into proceedings to challenge a judge's impartiality is not what..
ERISA Class Actions Surge Over Health Plans' Tobacco Surcharges ERISA Class Actions Surge Over Health Plans' Tobacco Surcharges

Three law firms are responsible for eight cases filed since Oct. 3: Siri & Glimstad, Stueve Siegel..
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