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Mintz M&A Pro Joins Spiro Harrison To Lead Corporate Group
After more than two decades in Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC's New York office, a veteran corporate attorney is moving a little closer to home and joining Spiro Harrison & Nelson's Red Bank, New Jersey, office.
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The Law School Legal Industry Job Tracker: Class Of 2024
Want to know which schools are sending the highest percentage of graduates to BigLaw? How big a slice are landing those prized clerkships in federal or state courts? Explore the ins and outs of law school graduate placement in our interactive graphic.
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BigLaw Dreams? These Schools Can Make Them Real
More law school students are finding that a position at a law firm is their preferred landing place after graduation. Here's a look at the choices students are making and the schools that are sending the highest percentage of their students directly to BigLaw.
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The Top Law Schools For Legal Industry Jobs: A Data Review
A law degree opens up a range of job opportunities, in private law firms, government, business and beyond, the ABA's data shows. Find out which schools came out on top for job placements in BigLaw, federal and state court clerkships, public interest and more.
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Sorrels Law Adds Commercial Litigation Head In Houston
Sorrels Law's new head of commercial litigation formerly served as managing partner of Stacy & Baker PC, a Houston-area litigation boutique that closed its doors this month.
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White & Case's Co-Head Of PE Strikes Out On Her Own
Taurie Zeitzer has said goodbye to White & Case LLP just 16 months after joining the law firm as its co-head of private equity, according to an announcement Tuesday by Zeitzer that revealed she is forming her own strategic advisory firm.
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National Security Atty Who Lost Clearance Sues Trump Admin
National security whistleblower lawyer Mark S. Zaid alleged in a suit this week that Donald Trump's administration stripped his security clearance as an act of political retaliation, and Zaid is backed by a big legal team that includes a new law firm that specializes in defending people in similar situations.
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Jay-Z Claims Atty Buzbee's Conspiracy Extends To NY Lawyer
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter expanded his malicious prosecution claims against attorney Tony Buzbee over a rape suit that has since been dropped to also target a New York personal injury lawyer over what the music mogul alleged was a conspiracy to coerce him into paying off their client.
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Firms Beat Malpractice Suit Over Chicken Plant Pollution
Delaware's Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a trial court's dismissal of a malpractice suit against Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC and Schochor Staton Goldberg & Cardea PA for their alleged mishandling of claims associated with a child's "catastrophic injuries" purportedly caused by contamination from a chicken plant.
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Atty's Derisive Comments Warrant New Trial, NJ Panel Says
A New Jersey appellate panel on Monday said that an attorney's comments during her opening and closing arguments in a trial over a real estate transaction gone wrong went way too far, vacating a jury's $420,000 verdict in favor of her clients.
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Freeman Mathis Adds Litigation Trio From Fla. Boutique
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP announced Tuesday that it has added three attorneys to its Miami shop from Gaebe Mullen Antonelli & DiMatteo as part of an ongoing effort to expand in the state.
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Alex Jones' Atty Seeks Discipline Pause In Sandy Hook Leak
Alex Jones' former lead Connecticut attorney has asked a state appeals court to pause the remaining seven days of a suspension he was handed for a role in transferring Sandy Hook families' confidential records to another Jones attorney in Texas, arguing the case should be stayed while he again appeals the punishment.
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How A Small Pa. Firm Defended A Huge Fraud Case
When attorneys at Grail Law took on representation of one of three defendants facing trial for their purported roles in a $22 million healthcare fraud, the team knew it was up against the federal government's robust resources, and in a case that had already netted a string of guilty pleas.
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Temu Says IP Atty Lied To Bag Settlements For Clients
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu accused a California intellectual property attorney of lying during critical negotiations to get the company to sign settlement deals for a street artist known for using the Mr. Monopoly character and a San Francisco apparel store.
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Frost LLP Adds 4-Atty Litigation Team From Sklar Kirsh In LA
Two-year-old litigation boutique Frost LLP is expanding its West Coast team, announcing Tuesday it is bringing in a group of four Sklar Kirsh LLP litigators to work in its Los Angeles office.
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The Lawyers Battling Over Payout After Atty's Killing Of Wife
Ahead of a hearing Tuesday on competing summary judgment bids, eight attorneys are guiding parties in a dispute over the wrongful-death settlement proceeds related to the killing of a Georgia woman by her husband, an ex-BigLaw partner.
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Celebrity Doctor Says McMahon Accuser's Atty Defamed Him
A celebrity doctor who has been fighting an information request from a former staffer for Vince McMahon accusing the former World Wrestling Entertainment executive of sexual assault and trafficking has claimed that the accuser's attorney defamed him and his practice during a press conference livestreamed on YouTube.
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7th Circ. Affirms Funder's Loss In Fraud Suit Against Law Firm
The Seventh Circuit on Friday upheld an Illinois federal court's rulings ending a litigation funder's claims that a law firm illegally dropped the funder to represent a former employee and her competing venture, saying the lower court's detailed orders show it carefully resolved the issue.
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Gair Gallo Adds Prosecutor Who Led Girardi Probe In Chicago
Chicago litigation boutique Gair Gallo Eberhard LLP announced Monday it has brought on a former federal prosecutor who led an investigation that resulted in now-disbarred attorney Tom Girardi's indictment in Illinois for allegedly misappropriating millions in client funds.
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Ex-Seton Hall President Asks To Add Conspiracy Claim To Suit
Seton Hall University's former president is seeking to add claims to his whistleblower suit against the school alleging that it conspired to "disparage" him in the press partly in retaliation for reporting sexual abuse-related allegations about the school's current president.
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Philly-Based Lavin Cedrone To Close Its Doors Next Month
The Philadelphia-based Levin Cedrone Graver Boyd & DiSipio will be closing its doors at the end of June, according to a recent notice filed with the city, with the 59 employees across its three offices landing employment at other firms or else making other arrangements.
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Abbe Lowell Launches New Firm With Ex-Skadden Associates
Tapping a team of ex-BigLaw associates, some of whom publicly quit their firms in response to deals struck to avoid scrutiny from the Trump administration, prominent defense lawyer and former Winston & Strawn LLP partner Abbe David Lowell launched a new boutique Friday aimed at helping clients facing what it called "politicized investigations" by the government.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and Pilot Law PC lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federally employed military reservists called to active duty during wartime or a national emergency are entitled to a top-up differential pay, regardless of their specific role.
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Convicted Ex-Sacks Weston Atty Gets Early End To Probation
A Pennsylvania federal judge has granted the request of a Philadelphia lawyer sentenced in 2023 to prison and supervised release for resolving cases behind the back of his former firm to be let out of probation early.
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Trump Denied $53K Atty Fee Award In Central Park 5 Suit
A Pennsylvania federal judge on Friday denied President Donald Trump's request for $53,000 in attorney fees and costs for his counsel's work in the Central Park Five defamation lawsuit against him over comments made about their prosecution during a presidential debate.
Expert Analysis
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Lessons From Developing A CTA Compliance Application
Corporate Transparency Act challenges pushed our firm to develop an in-house compliance solution, and for firms exploring similar initiatives, the keys are to build consensus, foster collaboration and remain adaptable to change, says David McCarville at Fennemore Craig.
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Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.