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Top Court Won't Hear Former Ohio Speaker's Bribery Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear an appeal by former Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Larry Householder after he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the $1.3 billion FirstEnergy nuclear bailout scandal.
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Up Last At High Court: TPS, Geofence, Skinny Labels
The U.S. Supreme Court will close out its oral argument portion of the 2025 October term by hearing a panoply of disputes over the constitutionality of geofence warrants, the existence of aiding and abetting torture claims, and the rescission of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants.
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Judge Albright Reflects On 8 Years Shaping Patent Law
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright will be walking away from the Western District of Texas at the end of the summer, ready to head back into patent litigation work. He talked with Law360 on Friday about the rockier elements of his judgeship and lessons he'll take into private practice.
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Justices Give Tort Defendants Tool To Get To Federal Court
The high court's recent decision letting Chevron move a state court lawsuit to federal court has raised questions about the newly expanded scope of a statute permitting such transfers, when allegations are tied to work for the federal government.
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Akin Can't 'Recast' Appeal As Good-Faith Effort, 9th Circ. Told
A European winemaker slammed attempts by a U.S. importer and its Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP attorneys to "recast a frivolous appeal as a good-faith effort," saying they should have to pay monetary sanctions for pursuing what the Ninth Circuit called a "self-indulgent" appeal of a valid arbitration award.
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Ex-Boxer's Attys DQ'd In Wake Of Juror Bribery Scheme
A Brooklyn federal judge has disqualified three attorneys as counsel for a former heavyweight boxer whom prosecutors have accused of participating in a $1 billion cocaine trafficking scheme, citing what she found were "severe" potential and actual conflicts of interest, after a trial was called off due to an allegation of a juror bribery scheme.
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Dem PAC's Ad Didn't Defame Roy Moore, 11th Circ. Says
The Eleventh Circuit tossed on Friday an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to former Alabama judge Roy Moore over claims that a Democratic PAC's ad suggested he solicited a minor for sex, revising the court's standard for defamation suits and ruling he failed to meet it.
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Calif.'s High Court Seeks Stronger Rules On False Statements
California's Supreme Court has rejected the State Bar's proposed rule changes in response to threats and violence against the judiciary — asking for a redraft saying lawyers who make false and reckless statements against judges and judicial officers may be disciplined even if the lawyer "reasonably disagrees with a ruling."
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NY County Pushes To Deny Ex-Prosecutor's Claim Notice
The Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney's Office is urging a state court to reject a bid by a former prosecutor to file a late claim notice in her sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation suit, arguing the office would be "significantly prejudiced" if the action is allowed.
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NJ Judge Defends Palestinian Attire As Religious, Not Political
A New Jersey judge accused of an ethics violation for wearing pro-Palestine clothing to a judicial training conference denied intentionally making a political statement this week, instead arguing he was wearing the clothing for religious reasons and is facing viewpoint discrimination with the ethics charge.
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The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court held four arguments this week, including two concerning the federal government's power to financially penalize wrongdoers, and issued two decisions, one of which made it easier for injured veterans to sue government contractors. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a data-driven dive into the week that was at the high court.
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Alleged Plea Breaches In Abuse Case Prompt New Judge Bid
The defendant in a child sexual abuse case in which a federal judge ordered the trio of attorneys then leading the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office to testify about who was in charge has asked for his sentencing to be reassigned to a new judge, arguing that the federal government has repeatedly breached his plea agreement.
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Atty Returns To Jones Day After Stint As Ga. Solicitor General
After recently serving as Georgia's solicitor general, an attorney who clerked with the U.S. Supreme Court has returned to Jones Day in its Atlanta office, strengthening the firm's issues and appeals practice.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another action-packed week as BigLaw firms shifted leadership roles and new figures revealed lateral hiring trends. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Judge Albright Changed The Landscape Of Patent Litigation
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright of the Western District of Texas became infamous in 2019 when he drew repeated chastising from the Federal Circuit for hoarding patent cases, but in the wake of his plans to step down, attorneys say the judge's biggest legacy has become his efficient, common sense approach to litigation.
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Paul Clement, Abbe Lowell To Argue In EO Appeals
Four BigLaw firms and a national security attorney informed the D.C. Circuit on Thursday that heavyweight litigators Paul D. Clement of Clement & Murphy PLLC and Abbe David Lowell of Lowell & Associates PLLC will present their arguments against the Trump administration's appeal seeking to reinstate executive orders that were deemed unconstitutional.
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Davis Polk To Launch Appellate Practice With Paul Weiss Pair
Two experienced Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP appellate litigators are leaving to launch a U.S. Supreme Court and appellate practice at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, a firm spokesperson confirmed to Law360 on Thursday.
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Kirkland To Add Tenn. SG Behind Skrmetti Supreme Court Win
The Tennessee solicitor general, who successfully defended the state's ban on some gender-affirming care for minors before the U.S. Supreme Court, will join the Nashville office of Kirkland & Ellis, the firm announced Thursday.
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Private Equity MSO Deals Heating Up In Legal Industry
Private equity is driving a surge in managed services organization deals with U.S. law firms, with the focus on consumer-facing practices like personal injury for now and the potential to one day reshape how even BigLaw firms do business.
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Firm Seeking Philly Zantac Judge's Recusal Appeals Refusal
A plaintiff represented by Keller Postman LLC has asked the Pennsylvania Superior Court to weigh in on a Philadelphia judge's refusal to recuse himself from overseeing mass tort litigation against GlaxoSmithKline over Zantac's alleged cancer risks.
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Conn.'s Proposed AI Rule Not A Shock To Attys
For Connecticut attorneys, a recently proposed rule that would put attorneys at risk of sanctions for erroneous citations created by artificial intelligence doesn't come as a shock, but is viewed as a natural progression of existing obligations to verify research and ensure the accuracy of court filings.
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Another 'Inventing Anna' Attorney Gets Disbarred
A New York state appeals court has accepted the resignation of a New York City attorney amid a misconduct investigation, reportedly leaving high-profile socialite scammer Anna Sorokin without legal counsel while facing fee claims from her former lawyer, according to a Thursday notice by opposing counsel.
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Prosecutor's Office Slips Contractors' Due Process Claims
A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday tossed a suit brought against the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office by two contractors alleging they were illegally targeted in a criminal investigation over a business rivalry with an assistant prosecutor, ruling that the suit's remaining claims are time-barred.
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ICE Courthouse Arrest Policy Faces New Stay Bid After Error
Civil rights groups suing the U.S. government to block immigration courthouse arrests asked a New York federal judge to stay the enforcement of the arrest policy, arguing that government attorneys have retracted their original position on the legality of the arrests.
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Retired Eastern Va. Judge Joins JAMS DC Resolution Center
JAMS has hired a former "Rocket Docket" judge, who presided over thousands of cases, including several involving tech companies like Amazon, Cisco and Oracle, and who will focus his mediation practice on patent, antitrust and securities matters.
Expert Analysis
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Handle Unproductive Feedback?
Maggie Potter at Segal McCambridge offers advice for associates who receive unproductive criticism from superiors and tips for gently pushing back with an eye to growth and efficiency.
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How To Prep As Private Equity Starts Investing In Law Firms
Law firms eyeing legal services organization models, which allow outside capital to support nonlegal business functions while preserving lawyer ownership, can prepare for the expansion of private equity investment in the area by balancing commercial objectives and compliance imperatives, say attorneys at Rivkin Radler.
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What Legal Leaders Can Learn From Marine Corps Principles
The small-unit leadership principles that are foundational to the U.S. Marine Corps experience — from tight feedback loops to top-down tactfulness — offer a blueprint for addressing leadership gaps that persist in the legal profession, says Edet Nsemo at Tucker Ellis.
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Venture Capital Practices Can Improve Law Firm Lateral Hiring
As law firms pursue increasingly ambitious growth goals in a competitive market for talent, they should consider supplementing traditional lateral hiring due diligence with practices inspired by the venture capitalist framework, says Henry O’Connor at Jones Walker.
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Roundup
Judges On AI
Do artificial intelligence tools have any practical judicial applications? In this Expert Analysis series, state and federal judges explore potential use cases for AI in adjudication and beyond.
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5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2026
After a pivotal year for the legal industry, lawyers and their clients face an evolving litigation finance landscape in 2026 that will be shaped by developments ranging from new policies governing patent lawsuits to the reemergence of appellate monetization funding, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Think Like A Waiter
To convert casually interested restaurant patrons into satisfied, repeat customers, a good waiter relies on four service-oriented habits that proactive attorneys can borrow to cultivate lasting client relationships, say attorneys at Maynard Nexsen.
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6 Strategies To Set Up New CCOs For Success
As demand for chief compliance officers rises among a growing range of complex issues, organizations looking to hire and retain top-notch CCOs can adopt a series of strategies including defining success metrics and allowing the CCO to build a team, says Cara Bain at Major Lindsey.
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Making Legal Cents: How Firms Can Navigate 2026 Trends
From the adoption of artificial intelligence infrastructure to increasing client attrition, a number of trends will likely define the legal industry in 2026, and law firms will need to strategically lean into these shifts to gain a competitive advantage, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Notes From A Partner-In-Charge On Integrating Lateral Talent
When done thoughtfully through three strategies, bringing laterals into the fold can propel growth and create significant business opportunities that enhance the law firm's cultural fabric, says James Sullivan, leader of Alston & Bird's New York office.
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The Augmented Lawyer: Drafting As AI Alters Admin Of Law
As generative artificial intelligence tools become embedded in mainstream legal practice, they are reshaping the administration of law itself, from how experts document and validate their work to how joint defense teams operate, demanding a new level of contractual clarity and operational discipline, says Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law.
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How Attorneys Can Plan Now For Biz Dev Success In 2026
As the year winds down and the pace of work slows, attorneys should reflect on what did and didn’t work to generate business in 2025, and start mapping out their 2026 business development plan now to set themselves up for success, says Ezra Crawford at Crowell.
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How Firms Can Retain Rainmakers, Now And All Year Long
Though firm leaders feel the most urgency about retaining rainmakers now, during compensation season, effective retention strategies are preemptive and year-round efforts anchored in meaningful support, tactical execution and credible follow-through, says Tom Orewyler at TO Comms.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Earn Clients' Trust
Trust is the foundation of any great client relationship, but it isn’t built overnight or maintained passively — rather, counsel must consistently show up in small but important ways to become the trusted partner clients rely on when judgment matters most, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make An Onboarding Plan
The investment required for a personalized client onboarding plan is minimal, but the return on investment — measured in client satisfaction, relationship strength and longevity, client referrals, and other business development opportunities — can be extraordinary, says John Reed at Rain BDM.