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Ex-Gordon Rees Atty Reprimanded For Mistakes Blamed On AI
An Alabama bankruptcy judge won't sanction Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLC for a filing submitted by one of its former lawyers that contained mistakes blamed on artificial intelligence, but has reprimanded the attorney and ordered her to notify her clients about the reprimand.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another action-packed week as BigLaw firms kicked off year-end bonus season and announced partner promotions. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Meet The Judge Weighing EEOC Disparate Impact Cases
The Washington, D.C., federal judge set to decide if the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission must continue probing disparate impact discrimination claims is known as a fair and detail-oriented jurist who has credited his wide-ranging experience — including as a corporate lawyer and a police officer — with preparing him for the bench.
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X Corp. Ends $90M Fee Suit Against Wachtell
X Corp. has ended its California state lawsuit against Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz over $90 million in legal fees tied to the fight over Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, according to a court filing.
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NY Appeals Court Reinstates Holland & Knight In Fuel Dispute
A New York state appeals court has reversed an order disqualifying Holland & Knight LLP and one of its partners from representing a fuel company in an arbitration proceeding being conducted in New York over its supply of allegedly defective marine fuel.
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Ex-Kline & Specter Atty's Video Hinted At Violence, Court Told
Kline & Specter PC co-founder Shanin Specter said Thursday he was concerned for his safety after allegedly appearing in the background of a social media video in which former firm attorney Thomas Bosworth — whose departure from Kline & Specter sparked a contentious legal battle — purportedly mused about the return of duels as a means of resolving conflicts.
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Thomson Reuters Balks At AI Co.'s Fair Use Appeal
Thomson Reuters wants the Third Circuit to back a district court's decision that an artificial intelligence-powered legal search engine's use of Westlaw headnotes did not constitute fair use, saying the AI company "pilfered" copyrightable content to make a competing business.
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9th Circ. Says Jury Needs To Review Fired Atty's ADA Suit
A split Ninth Circuit panel said Thursday that a law firm must face a fired attorney's disability bias suit claiming she was forced to work beyond a lighter schedule that helped her manage medical conditions, ruling a jury should decide whether the business has enough employees to be sued.
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Judge OKs Litigation Costs In Coal Miners' $15.2M Wage Suit
Coal miners who snagged a $15.2 million deal to end their unpaid wage suit against multiple mining companies supported their request for about $309,000 for litigation costs, a Kentucky federal judge said Thursday, signing off on the amount.
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Dell Says Atty's Pregnancy Bias Suit Belongs In Arbitration
A former in-house attorney for Dell can't pursue a lawsuit alleging that the company fired her because she chose to work remotely to accommodate her high-risk pregnancy, the technology company told a Massachusetts federal judge, arguing she is bound by an arbitration agreement.
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Lewis Brisbois Liability Group Co-Chair To Join PI Boutique
Personal injury boutique firm Banafsheh Danesh & Javid PC will add a longtime Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP defense trial attorney, who co-chaired its general liability practice, as a partner at the start of the new year, the firm announced Thursday.
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Becker Secures $100K Deal In Fla. Town's Suit Over FBI Sting
The Miami Lakes Town Council has signed off on a $100,000 settlement with Becker & Poliakoff PC to resolve the municipality's lawsuit over a former firm lobbyist's role in an FBI sting operation that led to the arrest of the town's later-acquitted mayor.
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NJ Panel Expands Scope Of Ex-Reed Smith Atty's Bias Claims
A New Jersey appellate panel on Thursday ruled that a former Reed Smith LLP attorney is entitled to pursue more damages and obtain expanded wage data in her gender discrimination suit against the firm, saying a trial court incorrectly applied certain statutes when it limited the damages and data she could seek.
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Claims Firms Barred From Misleading Plaintiffs In Pharma MDL
On the same day that a Philadelphia federal judge approved $58 million in settlements as part of an ongoing generic-drug price-fixing multidistrict litigation, she also ordered several claims recovery firms to correct allegedly false and misleading ads used to attract potential clients seeking to make claims on the settlements.
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MVP: Waymaker's Brian Klein
Brian Klein of Waymaker LLP won key victories defending clients in novel white collar crypto matters, overturning a conviction of an unusual trading scheme and deadlocking a jury in the highly publicized prosecution over the Tornado Cash mixing service, to earn him a spot as one of the 2025 Law360 Fintech MVPs.
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Turning Point Loses Fee Bid In Trump Campaign Music Suit
A Georgia federal judge refused to grant Turning Point Action's request for attorney fees after it beat copyright claims tied to music played at President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign events, finding the lawsuit wasn't frivolous or filed in bad faith.
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Wolf Greenfield Names New Practice Leaders In Boston, DC
Intellectual property boutique Wolf Greenfield & Sacks PC has tapped two of its attorneys, including the co-chair of the firm's Washington office, to lead practices focused on the U.S. International Trade Commission and appellate matters.
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Another Boomerang Returns To McGuireWoods From DOJ
A former leader in U.S. attorney's offices in Virginia and North Carolina who spent more than 15 years working at the U.S. Department of Justice has rejoined McGuireWoods, where he'll team up with his former boss at the Eastern District of North Carolina, who returned to the firm earlier this year.
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Office Snapshot: Chipman Brown's Modern Expansion In Del.
In recently expanding the size of its office in Wilmington, Delaware, Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP said the renovated space was designed with "productivity and comfort in mind."
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Recently Retired Conn. Judge Joins McElroy Deutsch
After retiring from the bench last month, Connecticut Superior Court Judge Cesar A. Noble has made the move into private practice as he joins McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP's litigation and insurance services team in Hartford.
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Unlockd Is Latest Google Foe To Seek Judge's Recusal
Unlockd Media has become at least the second Google antitrust foe to seek the recusal of U.S. District Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr. over his close relationship with Google's vice president for litigation and discovery.
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11th Circ. Backs MetLife Benefits Denial To Ex-Troutman Atty
The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday upheld MetLife's early win in a former commercial litigation attorney's fight for additional long-term disability benefits related to a bipolar disorder diagnosis, backing a Florida federal court's decision to uphold the insurer's determination she was no longer disabled under the terms of the plan.
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A Deep Dive Into In-House Counsel Pay
Total compensation packages for in-house counsel at different levels of the typical corporate legal department can vary significantly. Find out how corporations are leveraging salaries, bonuses and other incentives to attract top talent.
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In-House v. Associate Life: Who's Really Got It Better?
Most in-house counsel who responded to Law360 Pulse's survey cited factors such as shaping business strategy and the absence of billable hours as motivations for joining corporate legal departments. Law360 Pulse spoke with in-house counsel and law firm associates about the pros and cons of their respective roles and the facets of their legal peers' positions that are, or are not, appealing.
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For In-House Attys, Bonuses Come Easy, But Equity Less So
The vast majority of in-house counsel at all levels received pay bonuses in 2024, while a smaller share — but still a majority — received long-term incentives, according to a new survey.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
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Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.
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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.