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Minn. Chief Federal Judge To Take Semi-Retired Status In July
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz of the District of Minnesota will take semi-retired status next summer, according to an update on Thursday from the federal judiciary.
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NJ Comptroller Slams 'Power Grab' For Oversight Powers
The acting New Jersey comptroller said Thursday that plans to wrest investigatory powers from his agency and move them to a state commission that reports in part to Senate leadership is a "naked power grab" aimed to "weaken accountability, undermine oversight, and shield the powerful from scrutiny."
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Judge Halts Jackson Walker Secret Romance Settlements
A Texas federal judge has paused a number of settlements between Jackson Walker LLP and former clients, criticizing the firm for trying to undermine the U.S. Trustee's investigation into alleged malpractice stemming from a secret romance between a former partner and a bankruptcy judge.
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Del. US Atty Tapped For Acting Role After Interim Term Expires
Delaware's former interim U.S. attorney has been appointed acting U.S. attorney after the district court declined to keep her as the top federal prosecutor in the First State when her term expired.
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Judge Casts Doubt On Legitimacy Of Halligan's Appointment
A federal judge in Virginia said Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi couldn't have reviewed the full transcript of the grand jury proceedings that netted an indictment of James Comey before ratifying the charges against the former FBI director because the U.S. Department of Justice didn't have them at the time.
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Ga. Gov. Taps New Prosecutor After Prior's Feud With Judge
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has tapped a Milledgeville attorney to take over a nearby solicitor general's post, after the prior prosecutor quit amid a Facebook feud with a state court judge and dueling allegations of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct.
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NY Gov't Ethics Watchdog Called To Testify Against AG James
The federal government subpoenaed the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government on Wednesday to testify in its case against New York Attorney General Letitia A. James.
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Efforts To DQ Judge In Venezuelan Debt Case Come Up Short
A federal judge on Thursday denied efforts to unseat him and the court-appointed special master overseeing the sale of Citgo's parent company to satisfy billions of dollars in Venezuelan debt, ruling that the motions are both procedurally defective and unmeritorious.
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Justices Won't Block 5th Circ. Order On Child's Removal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday denied an emergency application to stay a Fifth Circuit decision that would allow an asylum-seeker's 7-year-old daughter to be deported to Venezuela.
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NYU Law Seeks End To Ex-Philly Prosecutor's Libel Suit
New York University School of Law and others accused of smearing the name of a former Philadelphia prosecutor in a criminal justice report told a Pennsylvania federal judge on Wednesday that the work is protected by the fair reporting privilege, which shields authors from liability for fair and accurate reporting.
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Weinstein Prosecutors Say Jury Squabbles Can't Undo Verdict
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office on Wednesday scoffed at Harvey Weinstein's attempt to wipe out his June sexual assault convictions, arguing that the court appropriately addressed "scattered instances of contentious interactions between jurors" during trial, and post-trial testimony from two jurors cannot be used to impeach the guilty verdict.
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House Looks To Undo Sens.' Ability To Sue Over Phone Info
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday that House Republicans will be introducing stand-alone legislation to repeal a provision tucked into the government funding package the Senate passed Monday that would allow Republican senators investigated by special counsel Jack Smith to sue for damages.
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Justices Fret Over Giving Judges More First Step Act Power
The U.S. Supreme Court raised concerns Wednesday about spurring a flood of compassionate release motions from prisoners if it allows judges to have wide discretion to find "extraordinary and compelling reasons" to pare down sentences for criminal defendants under the First Step Act.
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Ex-Alaska Judge Disbarred Over Sexual Misconduct Scandal
Former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred has been disbarred by that state's Supreme Court over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including that he had inappropriate sexual relationships with several attorneys who appeared before him.
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Edelson Enters 'Clean' Dismissal In Girardi Atty Case
Edelson PC has submitted a "clean and unadulterated" dismissal of its conversion case against two former attorneys from the now-defunct law firm Girardi Keese after an Illinois federal judge took issue with a previous version of the stipulation.
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Ex-NJ Judge Denied Benefits For Aiding Fugitive Boyfriend
A New Jersey state appeals panel on Wednesday rejected a request for disability benefits from a former state trial court judge who was disciplined for harboring her then-fugitive boyfriend in a 2013 incident.
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Texas Pick Among 3 Formally Tapped For District Court Seats
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday three nominees for federal judgeships in Texas, Arkansas and Alaska, which have been anticipated for a few weeks.
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Law360 MVP Awards Go To Top Attorneys From 76 Firms
The attorneys chosen as Law360's 2025 MVPs have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.
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Trump, Ill. Debate 'Regular Forces' In National Guard Case
President Donald Trump invoked the founders' distrust of standing armies in a bid to convince the U.S. Supreme Court he can deploy National Guard troops to Chicago for immigration enforcement, but Illinois and the city contend the use of guardsmen is intended as a backup plan.
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Senate Committee To Investigate Impeachment Of Judges
The Senate Judiciary Committee will have a hearing next week to consider impeachment of "rogue" federal judges, according to an announcement on Monday.
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Justices Doubt GEO's Immunity Claim In Forced Labor Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared reluctant to adopt GEO Group's interpretation of an 85-year-old ruling as extending immunity to contractors facing lawsuits, as the private prison operator stands accused of forcing immigrant detainees to clean a detention facility.
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'Legal Fiction' May Doom Rastafarian's Haircut Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared to doubt Monday that a Rastafarian could hold Louisiana prison guards personally responsible for allegedly violating his religious rights when they forcibly shaved off his dreadlocks, with the justices splitting ideologically over whether a federal law gave the guards enough warning about their potential liability.
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Judge To Review Grand Jury Materials In Comey Indictment
A Virginia federal judge said he would review grand jury materials in camera to see if any privileged information was used to secure the indictment of ex-FBI Director James Comey on charges of lying to Congress.
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Ex-Judges, US Attys Urge Axing 'Political' Indictment Of NY AG
A bipartisan group of former federal judges and U.S. attorneys on Monday threw their weight behind New York Attorney General Letitia James' bid to dismiss the indictment accusing her of mortgage fraud, rebuking the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan and slamming the prosecution's apparent political motivations.
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Mich. Judge Skips Ethics Hearing After Resignation Attempt
A Michigan state judge facing accusations of badmouthing his district's chief judge as well as other misconduct on Monday did not show for a hearing on the allegations, leading the special master overseeing the case to rule against the embattled judge, who last week said he was retiring from his post.
Expert Analysis
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How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is rampant in the legal profession, especially among lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, leading to missed opportunities and mental health issues — but firms can provide support in numerous ways, and attorneys can use therapeutic strategies to quiet their inner critic, says Helen Pamely at Rosling King.
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The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves
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In 2022, partners considering lateral moves have new priorities, and firms that hope to recruit top talent will need to communicate their strategy for growth, engage on hot issues like origination credit and diversity initiatives, and tailor their integration plans toward expanding partners’ client base, says Gloria Sandrino at Lateral Link.
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Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout
Lawyers are experiencing burnout on a massive, unprecedented scale due to the pandemic, but law firms and institutional players can and should make a difference by focusing on small, practical solutions that protect their attorneys’ most precious personal resource and professional commodity — time, says Chad Sarchio, president of the District of Columbia Bar.
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The Evolving Role Of The Law Firm Legal Secretary
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Technological shifts during the pandemic and beyond should force firms to rethink how legal secretaries can not only better support timekeepers but also participate in elevating client service, bifurcating the role into an administrative support position and a more elevated practice support role, says Lauren Chung at HBR Consulting.
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Jennifer Rakstad at White & Case highlights how associates can emphasize achievements and seek support before, during and after their annual review, despite the pandemic’s negative effects on face time with colleagues and business development opportunities.
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How Your Law Firm's Brand Can Convey Prestige
In order to be perceived as prestigious by clients and potential recruits, law firms should take their branding efforts beyond designing visual identities and address six key imperatives to differentiate themselves — from identifying intangible core strengths to delivering on promises at every interaction, says Howard Breindel at DeSantis Breindel.
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How Dynamic Project Management Can Help Law Firms
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Law firms looking to streamline matter management should consider tools that offer both employees and clients real-time access to documents, action items, task assignee information and more, overcoming many of the limitations of project communications via email, says Stephen Weyer at Stites & Harbison.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Successfully Switch Practices?
Associates who pivot into new practice areas may find that along with the excitement of a fresh start comes some apprehension, but certain proactive steps can help tame anxiety and ensure attorneys successfully adapt to unfamiliar subjects, novel internal processes and different client deliverables, say Susan Berson and Hassan Shaikh at Mintz.
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Why Firms Should Help Associates Do More Pro Bono Work
Associates may hesitate to take on the added commitment of pro bono matters, but such work has tangible skill-building benefits, so firms should consider compensation and leadership strategies to encourage participation, says Rasmeet Chahil at Lowenstein Sandler.
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A Road Map For Creating Law Firm Sustainability Programs
Amid demands from clients and prospective hires for greater sustainability efforts, law firms should think beyond reusable mugs and create programs that incorporate clear leadership structures, emission tracking and reduction goals, and frameworks for reporting results, says Gayatri Joshi at the Law Firm Sustainability Network.
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Confronting The Stigma Of Alcohol Abuse In Legal Industry
The pandemic has likely exacerbated the prevalence of problem drinking in the legal profession, making it critical for lawyers and educators to address alcohol abuse and the associated stigma through issue-specific education, supportive assistance and alcohol-free professional events, says Erica Grigg at the Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program.
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Opinion
Lawyers Have Duty To Push For Immigration Court Reform
Attorneys must use their collective voice to urge federal lawmakers to create an Article I immigration court outside executive branch control, helping address the conflicts of interest, political influence and lack of adjudication consistency that prevent migrants from achieving true justice, say Elia Diaz-Yaeger and Carlos Bollar at the Hispanic National Bar Association.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can 1st-Year Attys Manage Remote Work?
First-year associates can have a hard time building relationships with colleagues, setting boundaries and prioritizing work-life balance in a remote work environment, so they must be sure to lean on their firms' support systems and practice good time management, say Jenny Lee and Christopher Fernandez at Kirkland.
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5 Ways To Lead Lawyer Teams Toward Better Mental Health
Attorney team leaders have a duty to attend to the mental well-being of their subordinates with intention, thought and candor — starting with ensuring their own mental health is in order, says Liam Montgomery at Williams & Connolly.
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How Your Summer Associate Events Can Convey Inclusivity
As law firms begin planning next year's summer associate events, they should carefully examine how choice of venue, activity, theme, attendees and formality can create feelings of exclusion for minority associates, and consider changing the status quo to create multiculturally inclusive events, says Sharon Jones at Jones Diversity.