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Litigation Funder Suit Against Janus Henderson Can Proceed
A lawsuit that claims a Janus Henderson Group subsidiary schemed to take over a mass torts litigation funder can go forward, after a Delaware Chancery Court judge ruled the funder's case was compelling enough to survive a motion to dismiss.
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9th Circ. Says DOJ Can Withhold VW Grand Jury Records
The Ninth Circuit on Friday held that the U.S. Department of Justice couldn't be forced to hand over about 6 million Volkswagen documents that were part of a Jones Day investigation into the automaker's 2015 emissions-cheating scandal, as the government obtained them through a grand jury subpoena.
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Susman Faces Suit After Ex-Client's Arbitration Loss
Susman Godfrey LLP and a litigation funding business were hit with a lawsuit in Texas state court by an Irish patent litigation business that is challenging the outcome of an arbitration proceeding putting it on the hook for more than $37.8 million.
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DOJ Seeks Halliburton's Legal Memo In $35M Tax Fight
Halliburton has overblown its attorney-client privilege claims over a set of key legal documents the U.S. Department of Justice wants the global oil field operator to disclose as part of the company's $35 million tax refund dispute, the DOJ told a Texas federal court.
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Leader At Black Srebnick Joins Pryor Cashman In Miami
Pryor Cashman LLP has added the managing partner of Black Srebnick to its Miami office, bringing on a litigator with over 25 years of experience.
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Attys Rip Judge-Shopping Sanctions As Bid To 'Rewrite' Rules
Two Alabama attorneys who were sanctioned for allegedly judge shopping in a civil rights case urged the Eleventh Circuit to toss the sanctions Friday, arguing the judges accusing them were seeking to "rewrite" the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
DiCello Levitt and Hausfeld LLP steering a suit against major petroleum companies and Lewis Rice LLC's work on behalf of a $3 billion redevelopment lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Jan. 16 to Jan 30.
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Amazon Says Shoppers' Labeling Suit Is Corrupted By AI Errors
In customers' latest filing in their proposed class action accusing Amazon of failing to make required disclosures on dietary supplement product pages, the e-commerce giant alleges that the plaintiffs have submitted a document riddled with errors derived from the use of generative text.
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Client Says Attys Settled Georgia Case Without Permission
A pair of law firms and multiple attorneys are being sued by a former client in Georgia state court who alleges that they agreed to a settlement in a personal injury matter without consulting her.
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Drug Cos. Want Rethink Of DQ Bid Targeting Ex-Prosecutor
More than two dozen pharmaceutical companies accused of fixing generic-drug prices have again asked a Pennsylvania federal judge to disqualify a former Connecticut assistant attorney general now in private practice from representing insurers Humana Inc. and Molina Healthcare Inc. in a sprawling multidistrict litigation proceeding.
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Reed Smith Brings On Gibson Dunn In $102M Award Feud
Reed Smith LLP has told a New York federal court that it has retained Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to represent it in connection with a motion for sanctions, stemming from a dispute tied to a joint venture involving international shipping company Eletson Holdings.
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Atty's Defamation Suit Over Social Media Posts Can Proceed
A New Jersey federal judge has declined to dismiss an attorney and his firm's defamation lawsuit over a Texas man's social media posts accusing the lawyer of unethical conduct, saying that the court has jurisdiction over the claims and that they were adequately pled.
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A Look At The Investors Focused On The US Legal Market
As investor interest in U.S. law firms picks up, a profile of the type of investors dipping their toes in is beginning to take shape.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry marked the end of January with insight into law firm performance and news of a Hollywood adaptation. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Boies Schiller Lands Grant & Eisenhofer Bankruptcy Leader
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP has added the former leader of Grant & Eisenhofer PA's bankruptcy and distressed litigation practice to enhance its capacity to handle all sorts of bankruptcy litigation matters.
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Vartabedian Hester Adds Ex-SEC Atty From Winstead In Texas
Texas litigation boutique Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP has brought on a partner in North Texas who brings experience with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and who joined from Winstead PC, where he served as chair of that firm's securities litigation and enforcement practice.
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No New Trial For Atty Who Sued For Nassar Scandal Work Pay
A former associate from a Houston-based law firm lost his request to revive his wage and hour suit stemming from purported missteps he made while working as a defense attorney for former Olympic gymnastics coaches Bela and Martha Karolyi following the Larry Nassar scandal, after a Texas appeals court said Thursday he neglected to preserve the alleged errors he challenged.
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Glancy Prongay Honors Litigation Pros In Masthead Change
Plaintiffs' class action law firm Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP announced Thursday it has changed its name to Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP to reflect the contributions of two longtime firm partners.
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Cantor Colburn's New Leader Sets Ambitious Growth Goals
Cantor Colburn LLP has started 2026 with a new managing partner, M. Brad Lawrence — the first firm leader since 1999 not named Cantor or Colburn. In a recent interview, Lawrence told Law360 Pulse about his preparation for the role, his business goals and the firm's growth trajectory.
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Crowell & Moring Loses DC Appeal In $30M COVID Rent Dispute
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled against Crowell & Moring LLP's appeal for its $30 million rent dispute with a D.C. office landlord that refused to grant a coronavirus-related rent abatement.
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Debevoise Appoints Commercial Litigation Group Co-Leaders
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP promoted two litigators to be co-chairs of its commercial litigation practice, the firm has announced.
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Conn. Firms Settle $1.3M Fee Split Suit
Just ahead of a trial that was scheduled to start next week, two Connecticut law firms have resolved their dispute over how to split $4 million in legal fees stemming from a $12 million child abuse settlement against the state's Department of Children and Families.
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Bernstein Litowitz Touts 'Precedent-Setting' Misconduct Win
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP helped beat eXp World Holdings Inc. officers' bid to have the Delaware Chancery Court toss shareholder claims related to widespread allegations of sexual misconduct at the real estate services company, in what a firm attorney called a "precedent-setting" result.
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Ga. Gov. Hopeful Wants 11th Circ.'s Take On Cash Limits
Georgia Secretary of State and gubernatorial hopeful Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday he would ask the Eleventh Circuit to review a federal judge's decision from the day before shooting down yet another challenge to a state law allowing a rival in the race to rake in unlimited campaign cash.
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Kaufman Dolowich Adds Corporate Attorney In Delaware
Kaufman Dolowich LLP recently added a corporate attorney to its Wilmington, Delaware, office who previously worked as in-house counsel for a telecommunications company, the firm confirmed to Law360 Pulse on Thursday.
Expert Analysis
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Making Legal Cents: For Billing, Think Value, Not Time
Pricing strategy is one of the most consistently discussed but underleveraged tools in a firm's arsenal, and rather than keeping hourly billing because it's easy, firms should consider their differentiators when structuring more effective fee models, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants.
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Achieving Organic Growth For A Legal Nonprofit
We started Law Rocks to promote music education for underprivileged youth and raise funds for local nonprofits, and our 15-year journey has shown that enthusiasm, persistence and a great network can lead to a surprising amount of organic growth, say Nick Child and Ted Scott at Secretariat.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Engage With The Media
Business development is all about awareness — and by taking existing skills and adapting them to build media relationships and thereby address today's audiences, lawyers can expand their outreach and use thought leadership to build a more complete, compelling personal brand, says Michael Goodwin at Stanton PR.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Habits Of Great Relationship Partners
When seeking outside legal advisers, general counsel want commercially savvy lawyers who cultivate relationships of trust with their in-house counterparts, back up the GC's authority and focus on actionable advice instead of abstract legal analysis, say Andrew Dick at The L Suite and Rob Morvillo at Olo.
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Roundup
Nonprofit Launch Tips From Founders In The Legal Industry
In this season of giving, take a look back at this Law360 series featuring legal professionals who have founded industry-related nonprofits. They discussed the biggest challenges to getting started, and how to balance the launch and management of an organization along with the demands of their primary work.
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Nonequity Partner Frustrations Reflect Erosion Of Opportunity
Nonequity partners report the lowest satisfaction, highest stress and poorest financial outlook of any group of lawyers, highlighting a growing structural disconnect that leaves attorneys at many firms feeling like the ladder has been pulled up behind those who already ascended, says Jake Carroll at Nelson Mullins.
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Learn Your Colleagues To Cross-Sell Their Services Fearlessly
Understanding where colleagues in other practice areas shine can help attorneys confidently cross-sell each other's services and bring in business to keep the firm afloat in hard times, says Joe Calve at Calve Communications.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Advertise Ethically
Business development in the legal industry is about building authentic connections and showcasing expertise in a way that reflects reality, and, when done right, it can elevate a practice, establish credibility and bring in clients without risking an ethics violation, says Melody Jackson at Robinhood.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Help After Mental Health Leave?
Molly Ranns at the State Bar of Michigan suggests five ways to smooth a colleague's return to practice after short-term mental health leave, while creating a firm culture that protects employees’ emotional health.
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Tips For Attracting Stellar CLOs In A Competitive Landscape
Amid a rapidly changing regulatory environment and a fierce market for talent, companies hoping to attract the best chief legal officers must have a strong grasp of their roles’ biggest selling points, and any roadblocks that may prevent them from recruiting the strongest choice, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
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'Golden Handcuffs' May Be A Double-Edge Sword For Firms
As law firms increasingly use certain financial incentives to retain partners in a fierce lateral market, managing partners should consider the pros and cons of various deferred compensation schemes, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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The 10-Min. Rule For Building A Business Development Habit
Many lawyers assume that becoming a rainmaker requires a significant investment of time and effort, but the truth is that building a consistent habit of business development can start with just 10 minutes of strategic outreach a day, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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5 Pointers For Firm Leaders Communicating Tough Decisions
Certain law firm decisions — such as whether to challenge an executive order — cannot be crowdsourced, but leadership can collaboratively communicate these choices using strategies that build trust, reinforce values and preserve cohesion, says John Hellerman at Hellerman Communications.
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Conversations around retirement and succession can be understandably difficult, but when attorneys make a plan for the transition early and effectively, they have the opportunity to not only keep work but also increase it, says Jillian McKenna at Verrill Dana.
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Looking Under The Hood Of The $3,000 Billable Hour
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In recent years, top-tier law firms have pushed hourly rates to unprecedented heights, with some partners commanding $3,000 per hour — but this eye-popping number doesn’t tell the full story, as there are numerous caveats and rigorous winnowing along the way, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.