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Florida Pulse
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NY Hospitality Firm Leader On Expanding To Florida
David Helbraun, one of the founding partners of New York firm Helbraun Levey, joined Law360 Pulse to discuss the firm's expansion to Florida after seeing clients move to the Sunshine State.
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Fla. Bar Must Conduct Bondi Ethics Probe, State Justices Told
An attorney has doubled down on his attempt to force the Florida Bar into investigating U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for alleged unethical conduct, arguing to the state Supreme Court that the bar has a clear legal duty to do so.
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Ex-Construction Co. General Counsel Joins Bilzin Sumberg
Miami-based Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced that the former general counsel of contractor Coastal Construction has joined the firm as a partner.
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Fla. Judge's Resignation Ends 'Dad Jokes' Ethics Case
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has tossed an ethics case targeting a former state court judge over "dad joke" remarks that discipline authorities referred to as "grossly inappropriate," saying the judge's subsequent departure from the bench justifies the dismissal.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Agnifilo Intrater LLP leads this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a New York judge threw out the top two charges against Luigi Mangione concerning allegations he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Former Immigration Judge's Bias Suit Gets Trimmed In Fla.
A Florida federal judge has trimmed multiple counts from a former immigration judge's discrimination lawsuit, finding that she failed to back up her bias claims.
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Threat Hunting And Training: Law Firms' New Cyber Strategy
Some law firms are taking new steps to stop cyberattacks before they occur, including the use of threat hunting, increased automation and updated training to prepare staff for today's more sophisticated bad actors.
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Fla. Resi Developer Taps New GC
Greenpointe Holdings has selected Maryann Farhat to step in as the Florida developer's general counsel, noting that she will provide legal oversight and strategic guidance across the company's real estate development operations.
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Ex-Trump Atty Says Fla. Discipline Case Is Over 'Void' Charges
Former Trump campaign attorney Kenneth Chesebro told the Supreme Court of Florida this week to reject a push to discipline him over his conviction in Georgia's election interference racketeering case, arguing his name was cleared by a court order invalidating the charge to which he pled guilty.
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Fla. Supreme Court Disbars Atty For Misusing Client Funds
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday disbarred an Orlando-area attorney for misconduct, including improperly diverting funds from homebuyers he represented in real estate closings to a construction marketing entity he was affiliated with that was the seller in the transactions.
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Florida Judge Accused Of Making Improper Political Donations
A Florida state judge who donated almost $30,000 in more than 900 total contributions to political organizations — thereby becoming the "most prolific offender" of the rule barring judges from making those types of donations — may receive a public reprimand for her actions.
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How Blind Atty Became A Legal Warrior For Seminole Nation
One of Seminole general counsel Jim Shore's last fights was one he would have been especially proud of — a David v. Goliath victory against Wells Fargo in March upholding the rights of native children. When he died from a heart attack last month at age 80, the world lost a legal giant who had a quiet but massive impact on U.S. Indian sovereignty.
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Litigation Spending To Keep Growing As Biz Risks Run High
Companies are likely to increase their spending on litigation next year, some by over 10%, as legal disputes become more complex, more contentious and more high-stakes, according to a new report out Thursday.
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Ex-CBD Exec's Attys Awarded $1.3M In Investment Fraud Suit
A Florida federal judge has adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to award approximately $1.3 million in attorney fees to the former executive of a CBD company who alleged he was duped by his family members into investing, rejecting objections raised by one of the defendants.
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Fla. Judge's DQ Not Required Over Prior Sheriff's Office Work
A Florida state judge who previously worked for a sheriff's office is not required to disqualify themself from a criminal case in which sheriff's deputies are witnesses, according to an opinion published by the Florida Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee.
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Former Assistant US Atty Rejoins Gunster In Florida
After seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney in New Jersey and Washington state, a former Gunster lawyer is returning to the firm as a shareholder in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Courts Told Head-In-The-Sand Approach To AI Can Backfire
State courts might be inclined not to implement generative artificial intelligence tools or to ban staff from using them to avoid hallucinations and privacy breaches, but that strategy could backfire, a panelist told a court technology conference Tuesday.
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Former Miami City Atty Exits Political Retaliation Suit
A former city attorney for Miami on Monday knocked down claims against her from a pair of business owners accusing her of taking part in a political retaliation scheme when a Florida federal judge ruled that she was immune from the allegations.
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Kelley Kronenberg Brings On Atty Trio In Florida, New York
Kelley Kronenberg has bolstered its ranks with three new attorneys, including a new partner in West Palm Beach, Florida, who is an intellectual property lawyer and former solo practitioner.
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Trump Taps US Atty Nominees For NC, NH And Louisiana
President Donald Trump has named U.S. attorney nominees for Louisiana, New Hampshire and North Carolina.
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Summer Associates Remain On The Fence About AI In Law
Most summer associates used generative artificial intelligence tools at their firms this year, but views on adoption were mixed. Students told Law360 Pulse the tools were useful for research and drafting, but voiced concerns over reliability, job loss and diminished writing skills.
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These Firms Were The Top For Their Summer Associates
Working as a summer associate is a rite of passage for many law students, and these training programs can boost aspiring attorneys' confidence in their career paths. Find out what students valued most and how they rated those experiences in a new survey from Law360 Pulse.
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What Summer Associates Learned From Working At Firms
We asked this year's cohort about the most valuable lessons they learned during their summer associateship. Here's the advice they shared for those ready to jump into law firm life.
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GrayRobinson Adds 7-Atty Maritime Team From Closed Firm
GrayRobinson PA announced Monday that it has expanded its maritime and transportation practices with the addition of a seven-attorney team in Jacksonville, Florida, from recently shuttered Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones.
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Reed Smith Names Department And Practice Group Leaders
Reed Smith LLP announced Monday that it has made changes to its department and practice group leadership, including the appointment of attorneys to lead its U.S. global commercial disputes practice group and co-lead its global litigation and dispute resolution department.
Expert Analysis
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Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader
Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.
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Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce
In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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How Firms Can Effectively Evaluate Their Summer Associates
One of the most effective ways firms can ensure their summer associate programs are a success is by engaging in a timely and meaningful evaluation process and being intentional about when, how and by whom feedback should be provided, say Caroline Cimei and Erica Fine at Shutts & Bowen.
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Talking Mental Health: Life As A Lawyer With OCD
Kelly Hughes at Ogletree discusses what she’s learned in the 14 years since she was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, recounting how the experience shaped her law practice, what the legal industry and general public get wrong about the disorder, and how law firms can better support employees who have OCD.
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3 Innovative Ways AI May Be Used In Legal Practice
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly be used by outside counsel to better predict the outcomes of litigation — thus informing legal strategy with greater precision — and by clients to scrutinize invoices and evaluate counsel’s performance, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Librarian
Lisa A. Goodman at Texas A&M University shares how she went from a BigLaw associate who liked to hang out in the firm's law library to director of a law library herself in just over a decade, and provides considerations for anyone interested in pursuing a law librarian career.
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Legal Briefs Can Benefit From Cleaned Up Case Citations
Federal courts have recently been changing the way they quote decisions to omit insignificant details and string cites, and lawyers should consider adopting this practice to enhance the readability of their briefs — as long as accuracy stays top of mind, says Diana Simon at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.
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5 Best Practices For Firms Designing DEI Programs
Nikki Lewis Simon, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Greenberg Traurig, discusses best practices — and some pitfalls to avoid — for law firms looking to build programs aimed at driving inclusion in the workplace.
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Former Minn. Chief Justice Instructs On Writing Better Briefs
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, now at Greenberg Traurig, offers strategies on writing more effective appellate briefs from her time on the bench.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Juggle Billables And Other Activities?
While involvement in internal firm initiatives can be rewarding both personally and professionally, associates' billable time requirements don’t leave much room for other work, meaning they must develop strategies to ensure they’re meeting all of their commitments while remaining balanced, says Melanie Webber at Fisher Phillips.
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Making Legal Cents: How To Adapt As Clients Tighten Budgets
Amid a dip in corporate legal spending and client pushback on bills, Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants highlights specific in-house counsel frustrations and explains how firms can provide customized legal advice with costs that are supported by undeniable value.
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Spartan Arbitration Tactics Against Well-Funded Opponents
Like the ancient Spartans who held off a numerically superior Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae, trial attorneys and clients faced with arbitration against an opponent with a bigger war chest can take a strategic approach to create a pass to victory, say Kostas Katsiris and Benjamin Argyle at Venable.
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General Counsel And Legal Ops Must Work Together
It is critical for general counsel to ensure that a legal operations leader is viewed not only as a peer, but as a strategic leader for the organization, and there are several actionable ways general counsel can not only become more involved, but help champion legal operations teams and set them up for success, says Mary O'Carroll at Ironclad.
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How Generative AI's Growing Memory Affects Lawyers
A new ChatGPT feature that can remember user information across different conversations has broad implications for attorneys, whose most pressing questions for the AI tool are usually based on specific, and large, datasets, says legal tech adviser Eric Wall.
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A Model For Optimal Legal Tech Investment Strategy
Legal organizations struggling to work out the right technology investment strategy may benefit from using a matrix for legal department efficiency that is based on an understanding of where workloads belong, according to the basic functions and priorities of a corporate legal team, says Sylvain Magdinier at Integreon.