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    Miles & Stockbridge's Growth Chief Talks Of Expansion Plans

    Suzzanne W. Decker, who was recently named chief growth officer at Miles & Stockbridge, joined Law360 Pulse to discuss the firm's focus on expanding its presence in its traditional Mid-Atlantic markets and points further north.

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    Goldstein Tax Trial Heads To Closing Args As Defense Rests

    Jurors in SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein's tax fraud trial will hear closing arguments Wednesday, after the final two witnesses in the monthlong proceeding took the stand, and new emails regarding Goldstein's efforts to conceal poker debts came to light Tuesday.

  • Supreme Court Adopts Rule To Suss Out Stock Conflicts

    The U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday that litigants will soon be required to include companies' stock ticker symbols in court documents as part of new rules aimed at helping the justices identify potential conflicts of interest.

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    Law Professors Sue EEOC For Firm DEI Letter Records

    Two professors at law schools in Michigan and Florida have sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in D.C. federal court, seeking documents related to 20 letters the agency sent to law firms over their purported diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

  • DC Judge Won't Halt Bidding Process For New Dulles Terminal

    A D.C. federal judge refused to stop the bidding process for a private luxury terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport, finding that a company in the running can't show that it was injured if the contract hasn't been awarded yet, undercutting its injunction request.

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    Haynes Boone Hires Venable Antitrust Partner In DC

    Haynes Boone has hired a Venable LLP antitrust attorney, who is leaving the firm where his legal career began more than 14 years ago, to join a mergers and acquisitions practice that will deepen his work with competition issues, the firm announced Tuesday.

  • Sens. Concerned About Live Nation Case After DOJ 'Ousting'

    A group of Senate Democrats is raising concerns about potential political influence at the U.S. Department of Justice, following the abrupt departure of the agency's top antitrust enforcer weeks before Live Nation is set to face trial in the government's monopolization case.

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    Ex-Federal Workers Say Reductions Were 'Political' Firings

    A group of more than 140 ex-federal employees has sued the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies in Maryland federal court, challenging the Trump administration's use of "reductions in force" to make what they contend are politically motivated firings.

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    Managed Services Organization Opensity Debuts After Merger

    A new managed services organization created by the previously announced merger of three legal industry providers, backed by a private equity firm, officially launched on Tuesday.

  • Greenberg Traurig Expands With Key Trade Experts

    Greenberg Traurig LLP has hired two co-chairs of Foley Hoag LLP's international trade and national security practice, who are joining the firm in New York and Washington, D.C., to work with regulatory counseling matters, sanctions issues and with matters related to foreign investment in the United States.

  • Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work

    Kelley Drye's handling of a $700 million consulting firm acquisition and Atkinson Andelson's and Mitchell Silberberg's dueling complaints in a dispute over the iconic "Ghostface" mask lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Jan. 30 to Feb. 13.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    WilmerHale and Gillam & Smith LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a Texas federal jury cleared Apple of infringement claims over patents covering 4G wireless technology, in a case that previously led to jury verdicts of $506 million and $300 million.

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    Federal Judge Disciplinary System Raises Secrecy Concerns

    The system for investigating and disciplining lower-court federal judges accused of misconduct has drawn criticism for discouraging the filing of complaints, hiding judges' misconduct from public view, and rarely leading to real consequences, but shielding judges' identities can make sense in such a polarized environment, scholars say.

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    Duane Morris Hires Away Bracewell's IP Chair For DC Office

    Duane Morris LLP has added its fifth new partner of 2026 as the chair of Bracewell LLP's intellectual property practice group is joining the firm as a partner in Washington, the firm recently announced.

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    Lowenstein Sandler Taps Finance Leader As Managing Partner

    Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced Friday that the head of its mortgage and structured finance practice was elected the firm's new managing partner, the first change in the managing partner position in nearly 20 years.

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    Epstein Becker Green Adds Acting GC Of Marshals Service

    Epstein Becker Green has hired the former acting general counsel of the U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service, who spent over 14 ½ years with the agency and earlier in her career there litigated constitutional and specialized torts and other matters as a trial counsel, the firm announced Thursday.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry had another action-packed week as firms announced new office leaders and expanded their offerings across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

  • Judiciary Issues 'Rule Of Law' Ethics Guidance For Judges

    Federal judiciary advisers Thursday sought to clarify ethical boundaries for judges wading into politically charged legal waters, saying jurists can rebut "illegitimate criticism" and urge stronger security amid fears of violence while also eschewing "demeaning" or "acerbic" rhetoric.

  • Hegseth Blocked From Reducing Sen. Kelly's Navy Rank

    Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., secured a court order on Thursday blocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from reducing his U.S. Navy rank after he told members of the military they don't have to follow unlawful orders.

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    Saul Ewing Re-Ups Managing Partner, Appoints New COO

    Strong growth over the past four years has led Philadelphia-based Saul Ewing LLP's executive committee to elect the firm's managing partner to serve another term and promote a member of the executive team as the new chief operating officer.

  • DOJ Antitrust Chief Slater Stepping Down

    Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, said on Thursday she will be leaving her post just shy of a year after being confirmed by the Senate.

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    Dinsmore Adds IRS Senior Counsel As Tax Partner In DC

    An attorney who spent more than a decade working as an attorney and reviewer at the Internal Revenue Service has joined Dinsmore & Shohl LLP's Washington, D.C., tax group, the firm announced this week.

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    Seyfarth Harnessing Superusers As It Decides Next AI Moves

    Seyfarth Shaw LLP is connecting with attorneys and staff who are superusers of its generative artificial intelligence tools to gather their feedback as the firm figures out its next steps for the technology.

  • Goldstein Says He Lost Millions On Poker In 2016

    SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein told the Maryland federal jury in his tax fraud trial Wednesday that he lost nearly $3 million playing poker in 2016, directly contradicting charges that he underreported his gambling winnings, and pinned the blame for tax filing errors on his own miscalculations and shoddy work from his accountants.

  • Not 'Your Dad's DOJ': Recapping Year 1 Under Bondi

    Even before her contentious congressional testimony on Wednesday, few U.S. attorneys general had been embroiled in so many controversies so early into their tenures as Pam Bondi, who critics and supporters alike say embodies a new era at the Justice Department.

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Expert Analysis

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    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.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    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.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    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.

  • Opinion

    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code Author Photo

    As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.

  • Series

    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    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.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    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.

  • 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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