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AIG Unit Owes Law Firm For Defending CEO, Fla. Jury Told
A lawyer told Florida jurors in a federal trial Monday that an AIG unit owes him more than $1 million in costs for defending a sports memorabilia company's former CEO against securities violations, saying the insurer broke a contract to pay his firm for legal services.
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Judge Can't Invoke Title VII In Vax Bias Suit, 2nd Circ. Says
The Second Circuit refused Monday to revive a Catholic New York judge's suit claiming he was unlawfully barred from entering his courthouse after his request to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on religious grounds was rejected, ruling he isn't covered by a federal anti-discrimination statute.
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Charlotte, NC, Prosecutor Fires Paralegal After Deadly Crash
A paralegal with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office in Charlotte has been fired over criminal charges including felony death by vehicle following a Saturday collision, according to the office.
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Judges Urge Attys To Have Discovery Talks Before Fighting
A pair of Texas judges told attorneys at an American Bar Association Techshow panel in Chicago that they should talk with opposing counsel if they have concerns about relevant data not being produced in litigation before involving the court in the dispute.
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Ex-Asst. AG Blames 'Con Woman's' Influence For Shoplifting
A former assistant attorney general for the state of Alaska told a Pennsylvania disciplinary board Monday that she had fallen under the influence of a "career con woman" when she was caught shoplifting more than $1,000 worth of shoes, but took responsibility for her actions in her request to get her law license back.
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Atty Gets Reciprocal NJ Suspension For Ethics Violations
The New Jersey Supreme Court has imposed a three-year suspension on an attorney who had a Colorado law practice as a reciprocal discipline for ethics violations related to her conduct representing a client in Colorado legal matters, including having practiced law while suspended.
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Chancellor Rejects Musk Recusal Bid But Transfers Tesla Suits
The top judge of the Delaware Chancery Court on Monday rejected Elon Musk's bid to force her off three high-profile cases involving stockholders and Tesla, but reassigned the litigation anyway, citing concerns that intense public attention could undermine confidence in the proceedings.
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New US Atty In NJ Brings 'Fearless' Trial Style, Colleagues Say
New Jersey's new U.S. attorney, Robert Frazer, brings decades of trial experience and a reputation for being a "lawyer's lawyer" to the task of running the office after a year of questions over its leadership, former colleagues told Law360 Pulse.
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Quinn Emanuel Picks Trial Atty To Co-Lead DC Office
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has named a seasoned trial lawyer with a congressional investigations practice as co-managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
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Justices Won't Examine Mich. Immunity In Pipeline Row
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review a Sixth Circuit decision that greenlighted Enbridge Energy LP's lawsuit challenging Michigan's decision to revoke an easement for the company's controversial Line 5 oil and gas pipeline.
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Justices Won't Weigh Limits On Review Of Green Card Denial
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a Ninth Circuit decision that a district court lacked authority to second-guess U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's denial of a U visa holder's bid to become a lawful permanent resident.
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Ex-Williams & Connolly Clerk Accused Of Posting Client Info
A former Williams & Connolly LLP clerk has been posting confidential firm information — including client information and work email exchanges — and he's threatening to "keep leaking" the materials, which he called "a fun read," according to a suit filed in District of Columbia Superior Court.
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Up Next At High Court: Birthright Citizenship, Arbitration
The U.S. Supreme Court will close out its March oral arguments session by hearing a nationwide class's blockbuster challenge to President Donald Trump's limited view of birthright citizenship, as well as a dispute over federal courts' authority to confirm or vacate arbitration awards in cases they've formerly overseen.
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Judiciary Nixes Amicus Disclosure Reform Over Potential Chill
The federal judiciary has been asked not to move forward with a plan to add to amicus brief disclosure requirements designed to curb "dark money" groups from bankrolling amicus briefs, after rules committee chairs pulled the recommendation over concerns of a possible chilling effect.
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Atty Asks To Stay Out On Bond Amid $22M Tax Fraud Appeal
A Missouri lawyer convicted of helping perpetrate a $22 million tax scheme is asking to stay out of prison while she appeals, telling a North Carolina federal court that she believes her appeal could be successful on grounds that her indictment was obtained unconstitutionally.
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Firms Targeted By Trump Urge DC Circ. To Uphold EO Rulings
Four law firms targeted last year by President Donald Trump urged the D.C. Circuit on Friday to affirm lower court rulings that struck down executive orders restricting their ability to practice law, saying the directives blatantly violate the Constitution.
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ACLU-NJ's First Political Director Shares Vision For New Dept.
As the ACLU-NJ expands with a newly-announced political advocacy department, John Butler, the group’s first-ever leader, joined Law360 Pulse for a conversation on the organization’s new direction and his goals for the project at a time of “political turbulence.”
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Texas Judge Encourages Attys To Admit To AI Errors In Filings
Texas special Judge Roy Ferguson encourages attorneys to admit to their mistakes when submitting court filings with generative artificial intelligence-generated errors, instead of blaming associates, staff or incomplete drafts.
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The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two opinions and heard arguments in four cases this week, including a dispute over a state ballot-counting law that could have major implications for the coming midterm elections. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a data-driven dive into the week that was at the high court.
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Fla. Judge Admits To Improper 'Chopped Cotton' Remark
A Florida state judge has agreed to a public reprimand for a series of demeaning remarks, including telling public defenders to "shut up" and questioning whether a Black defendant had "chopped cotton."
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NAACP's New GC On Ramping Up Its Work In Courts
As she starts her new role as general counsel of the NAACP, Kristen Clarke told Law360 Pulse that the organization plans to turn more frequently to the courts to confront what she called the Trump administration's "aggressive attempts to roll back civil rights."
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Ex-CEO Sues Former NJ AG Over Tossed RICO Case
The former CEO of The Michaels Organization, who was indicted in New Jersey's now-dismissed criminal racketeering case against South Jersey power broker George E. Norcross III, has accused former New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and other members of his office of commencing the prosecution knowing there was no probable cause.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry marked the beginning of spring with another action-packed week as attorneys took on new roles and firms launched offices across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Atty Group Backs Newman's Suspension Fight At High Court
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia has thrown its support behind Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's U.S. Supreme Court challenge to the suspension imposed on her by her colleagues, saying it's doing so on behalf of those who are afraid that supporting her publicly will harm their careers.
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Akin Must Explain Client's 'Self-Indulgent' 9th Circ. Appeal
Upholding a foreign arbitration award against a wine importer, the Ninth Circuit on Thursday ordered its attorneys at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to explain why they and their client shouldn't pay their opponent's attorney fees for bringing a "frivolous" and "self-indulgent" appeal.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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Law Firm Content Strategies To Stay Competitive In 2026
A number of trends will continue to reshape how people search, consume and trust information next year, and law firms will need to adopt forward-thinking content strategies — from generative engine optimization to interactive legal tools — to stand out, says Elizabeth Lampert at Elizabeth Lampert PR and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing and Social Media.
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What Law Firm Liability Risks In 2025 Signal For Year To Come
Trends and statistics reveal that law firms of all sizes and practice areas remained attractive litigation targets this year, so firms must take concrete steps to avoid professional liability risks in the year to come, say Douglas Richmond and Andrew Ricke at Lockton Companies.
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5 New Archetypes Of Legal Talent For The Age Of AI
New job archetypes are rapidly replacing the traditional model of the lawyer as artificial intelligence proliferates, and to remain competitive, firms will need to embrace the diverse portfolio of talent required to navigate, design and critique algorithmic systems, says Dmitri Mehlhorn at Atoll Society.
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A Closer Look At 5 Types Of Legal Management Services Orgs
Legal management services organizations, which outsource the administrative aspects of law firms to separate entities, are poised to disrupt the industry in the year to come, so firms and attorneys should consider the advantages and disadvantages of several MSO models, say Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd at Shelton & Steele.
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Law And Disorder: How To Tackle A Key Burnout Syndrome
Impostor syndrome prevails as a main root cause of attorney burnout, but sufferers can equip themselves with a series of practice tips that build confidence through evidence, not emotion, to address the mindset behind this damaging condition, says Jonathan Cohen at PNY.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships
Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career
Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.