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  • YouTuber Gets Reduced Atty Fee In Singer's Defamation Fight

    A Connecticut judge awarded a YouTuber around $43,100 in attorney fees for defeating a defamation suit from the singer for the rock band Falling In Reverse, marking a roughly $8,000 reduction from the requested amount due to a lack of specifics about some of his lawyers' work.

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    Ga. Capitol Pros Open Lobbying Firm To Be 'Problem Solvers'

    If litigators and corporate lawyers represent two parts of the "three-legged stool" of legal services, the leaders of the new Atlanta government relations firm Gold Dome Partners see themselves as the third leg by helping clients change laws or regulations.

  • Ill. Judge Prefers 'Clean' Dismissal Against Ex-Girardi Attys

    An Illinois federal judge told Edelson PC on Friday to either dismiss its conversion case against two former Girardi Keese attorneys in a "clean" and "unadulterated" stipulation or submit legal authority supporting its desire to condition the dismissal on him adopting side agreements the parties outlined in their filing.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick PLLC, Motley Rice LLC and Powell & Majestro PLLC lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Fourth Circuit overturned a key ruling by a West Virginia federal judge in the first federal bellwether in multidistrict opioid litigation.

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    Florida Firm Blasts Bid For More Sanctions In IP Fight

    Peter Ticktin, Ticktin Law Group PA and a client are urging a Florida federal judge to reject a bid by two smart glass companies for sanctions and an estimated $700,000 in attorney fees in a patent infringement case, calling the request an attempted "double recovery" after a $321,000 sanction was already levied.

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    'David V. Goliath' Litigation Boutique Launches In SoCal

    A longtime Miller Barondess LLP trial lawyer has joined forces with a former Los Angeles federal prosecutor to launch a nationwide litigation boutique representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes business disputes.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry marked the end of October with another action-packed week as BigLaw firms announced partner promotions and expanded their practice offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

  • Suspended NC Atty Fights Disbarment Bid Over Tax Issues

    A North Carolina attorney currently serving a five-year suspension for misconduct, including tax crimes and commingling funds in a client trust account, is fighting the state bar's appeal seeking to disbar him, telling the state's intermediate appeals court that his failure to withhold income taxes from his own wages is not a crime.

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    Law Firm Real Estate Report

    Mergers and lateral hires helped some law firms expand their footprints around the U.S. in October, including Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's plans for a new office in West Palm Beach, Florida.

  • Law Firms Largely Beat Malpractice Suit Over Ice Cream Biz

    A New Jersey state judge has mostly dismissed a Florida physician's legal malpractice suit against Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP, another firm and several attorneys whom he accused of botching documents in a low-calorie ice cream business project.

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    Krauss Shaknes Adds 'Perfect Fit' Partner In New York

    Matrimonial and family law boutique firm Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP announced Wednesday that it has brought on a former Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda LLP partner in New York.

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    Pa. Judge Accused Of COVID Fraud Scores Diversion Deal

    A Pennsylvania federal court on Wednesday formally terminated jury selection and halted a trial set to begin next week, one day after approving a diversion agreement between prosecutors and a state judge charged with misusing COVID-19 unemployment relief money.

  • Law Firm Countersues Lender In Battle Over Fraudulent Loan

    A North Carolina law firm hit back Tuesday against a mortgage lender's professional negligence suit over a $510,000 loan a borrower alleged was fraudulent, arguing in a countersuit that the lender failed to properly verify the identities of the purported borrowers.

  • NC Justice Blasts Attacks On Counsel In Plane Crash Case

    A visibly vexed chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court on Tuesday impugned a Philadelphia lawyer for seemingly making unsupported personal attacks against opposing counsel, including allegedly falsely accusing the opposing counsel of being in cahoots with a trade group that filed an amicus brief.

  • Baltimore Atty Found Personally Liable For Entity's Taxes

    A Baltimore attorney who manages a client's holding company is personally responsible for paying the entity's unpaid taxes, a Maryland federal judge said, finding that he approved and oversaw loan transactions that prompted the IRS to seek $2 million from the entity.

  • NJ Appellate Court Won't Revive Legal Malpractice Dispute

    A New Jersey appellate court upheld a trial court's dismissal of a legal malpractice suit stemming from a 1995 commercial property deal, finding Tuesday that the property owners failed to turn over complete discovery responses for nearly two years.

  • Ex-Khashoggi Atty Gets One Year For Lying On Taxes

    A Maryland attorney with a high-profile client list who pled guilty to lying on his tax returns was sentenced Tuesday in Michigan federal court to spend a year in prison and pay $354,000 in restitution, as the judge said she felt that to "just lose some money" wasn't enough punishment.

  • Atty In Katt Williams Assault Case Sanctioned For Bogus Cites

    An attorney for four women suing comedian Katt Williams must notify a federal district court for the next five years that she was sanctioned for using suspected artificial intelligence-generated fake citations as part of a punishment handed down Tuesday by a Georgia federal judge.

  • Calif. Atty Seeks $25K As Fee Sanction For AI Error

    A California attorney representing a mobile app platform in a small-time copyright and contract suit playing out in Oakland federal court has asked for $25,000 as reimbursement for work he said went into responding to an error-ridden motion and subsequent time spent on the matter.

  • Fla. Judge DQs Lawyer In SEC Malpractice Case

    A Miami U.S. magistrate judge on Tuesday disqualified Boca Raton, Florida-based attorney Andre Raikhelson from representing the plaintiff in a legal malpractice suit over alleged bad advice in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement action, finding that he's a "central figure" and necessary witness to key disputed facts.

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    Ex-Rep. Cartwright Rejoins Munley Law In Pa.

    Former U.S. Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has returned to private practice at Pennsylvania personal injury law firm Munley Law after serving 12 years in Congress, the firm announced Tuesday.

  • Ga. Defamation Case Against Atty Hinges On Doctor's Status

    The Georgia Court of Appeals asked a trial court Tuesday to determine whether an orthopedic surgeon in the Peach State is a public figure or private person, a question at the center of whether the physician can pursue a defamation suit against a defense attorney.

  • How Leaderboard Firms Define Success

    The 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard law firms are balancing business strength with social responsibility, global reach with local impact, and the ability to lead complex matters while meeting clients' evolving needs. Law360 caught up with firm leaders from this year’s Leaderboard to discuss what success looks like, and how they are positioning their firms for the future.

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    The 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

    Check out the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard to see which firms are leaders in all-around excellence this year.

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    These Firms Top The 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

    What makes a law firm stand out in a crowded field of top-tier competitors? What does it take to be a well-rounded firm? Presenting the 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard — showcasing the firms that demonstrate excellence on measures of prestige, responsible business practices, and the reach of their legal work.

Expert Analysis

  • How Attys Can DIY Their Own System For Professional Growth Author Photo

    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.

  • The Augmented Lawyer: In-House, Outside Counsel AI Collabs Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Do I Adjust To In-House After BigLaw? Author Photo

    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.

  • Adapting Legal Thought Leadership To An AI World Author Photo

    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.

  • 10 Practical Tips For Attorneys Navigating High-Profile Cases Author Photo

    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 Author Photo

    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.

  • What GCs Value Most: 7 Tips For Landing The Client Pitch Author Photo

    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.

  • Making Legal Cents: Strategy That Stays In Motion Author Photo

    Instead of lurching between year-end strategic planning season and springtime panic mode, firms need a framework that helps them identify what clients and the market need throughout the year, and then actually adjust course, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • 4 Tips For Attys To Turn An Interim Job Into A Long-Term Role Author Photo

    As some attorneys seek interim roles amid economic uncertainty, big-picture thinking and a few proactive steps can help to turn those short-term assignments into long-term positions, says Amy Vanderhoof at Major Lindsey.

  • The Augmented Lawyer: AI Exercises For Junior Attorneys Author Photo

    As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly adept at handling entry-level legal tasks, firms and organizations must consider new ways to train and mentor junior attorneys to prepare them for leadership in an AI-integrated profession, say attorneys at KXT Law.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Embrace LinkedIn Author Photo

    Attorneys who recognize LinkedIn as a powerful professional platform can gain significant competitive advantages in business development via strategic content creation, meaningful industry discussions and consistent visibility within target markets, says Agatha Mouillet at Horvitz & Levy.

  • Guidance For Attorneys As Tariffs Reshape Legal Hiring Author Photo

    As law firms and in-house legal departments grapple with the uncertainty of evolving tariff policies, attorneys at all career stages should consider how to lean into these shifts to best position themselves for long-term opportunities, says Rena Barnett-Matthews at Attorney Career Coach.

  • How Firms Can Plan For Succession Of Admin Professionals Author Photo

    Many law firms are familiar with the need for attorney succession plans, but it’s also essential to plan for the succession of administrative professionals — from human resources personnel to finance leaders — to ensure continuity of critical day-to-day operations, say Eryn Carter and Travis Armstrong at the Association of Legal Administrators.

  • How 1Ls Can Plan For Sped-Up Summer Associate Hiring Author Photo

    The ever-earlier recruiting of summer associates sets high stakes before new law students may even realize, but 1Ls can better land a good 2L summer fit if they hit their first semester focused on the hiring timeline and ready to ask important questions about their would-be firms, says Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.

  • How GCs Can Help Build A Geopolitical Command Center Author Photo

    In the face of sustained regulatory and economic uncertainty, general counsel can help businesses move from reactive to proactive management by building a clear, cross-functional geopolitical command center that monitors and coordinates responses to a wide spectrum of issues, says Lars Faeste at FTI Consulting.

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