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Susman Godfrey Calls Trump Order 'Threat' To Rule Of Law
Susman Godfrey LLP on Friday became the latest BigLaw firm targeted by President Donald Trump to hit back in D.C. federal court, saying his executive order revoking the firm's access to government resources needs to be shut down now before a "dangerous and perhaps irreversible precedent" is set.
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Patent Exec Hasn't Yet Proven Defamation In Baker Botts Case
A Florida federal judge held Friday that it's too early to rule in favor of a patent licensing company executive accusing a Baker Botts LLP attorney of defamation, ruling that there are still "material facts in dispute."
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NC Judge Keeps Bulk Of Win In High Court Ballot Fight
North Carolina's highest court on Friday largely let stand a lower appeals court ruling siding with the Republican challenger in the state's still-undecided Supreme Court race, declining to throw out ballots based on incomplete registrations but still drawing scathing rebukes from two justices who said their colleagues were rushing to a decision "in the dark of night."
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21 AGs Back WilmerHale, Jenner & Block Over Trump Order
A coalition of 21 attorneys general Friday filed briefs in support of WilmerHale and Jenner & Block LLP as the firms challenge President Donald Trump's retaliatory executive orders in D.C. federal court, arguing that the directives unconstitutionally punish the firms for representing people and causes the president doesn't like.
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Ga. Law Firm Says Lender's Malpractice Suit Is Doomed
An Atlanta real estate law firm has urged a federal judge to toss a lender's legal malpractice suit alleging the firm bungled the paperwork of a $2 million closing, arguing the lawsuit fails to meet the most basic standard for such a claim — an existing attorney-client relationship.
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Lydecker Enters Georgia Market With Pair Of New Offices
National litigation firm Lydecker LLP has expanded its Southeast presence by opening a pair of new offices in Georgia after the firm opened two new offices in Texas last month.
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Hodges & Foty Attys Dissolve Houston Firm To End Spat
The co-founders and name partners of Houston law firm Hodges & Foty LLP have agreed to dissolve the firm and settle claims that arose as their partnership soured.
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Texas, Washington Immigration Firm Rivals Settle Suit
A Washington state-based immigration firm and a Texas rival have agreed to settle a trade secrets battle between them, telling a Houston federal court they've agreed to drop all the allegations in the case.
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Meet The Judge Targeted By Admin In Jenner & Block Suit
The D.C. federal judge facing criticism from the Trump administration over his ruling in Jenner & Block's lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department — and no stranger to ire from Trump and his allies — is a long-serving and experienced judge who has been director of the federal judiciary and presiding judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
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NJ AG Cleared To Appeal Ex-Prosecutor's Resignation Claim
The New Jersey Superior Court's Appellate Division granted Attorney General Matthew Platkin's request to rule on a lawsuit from a former Warren County prosecutor claiming that Platkin misled him into resigning from his post last year.
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Hagens Berman Sanctioned Over Disappearing Client
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is facing monetary sanctions in a proposed class action against Apple and Amazon, after a Washington federal judge said the firm misled her about a problem client who disappeared and wasted the court's time in the process.
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Holland & Hart Adds 2 More Ariz. Perkins Coie Enviro Attys
Holland & Hart LLP is continuing to expand its environmental bench, announcing that it has welcomed two Perkins Coie lawyers to the Phoenix office it opened last month with two former Perkins Coie partners.
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Ex-Vt. US Atty Talks Gov't Service, Recent Move To Boutique
After nearly a decade and a half of public service, Nikolas Kerest recently resigned as U.S. attorney for Vermont and joined boutique firm Stris & Maher. He spoke with Law360 Pulse about his transition back to private practice and what he said was the largely unseen role of civil litigators in U.S. attorneys' offices.
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Carlton Fields Class Action Ace Jumps To Stinson In Tampa
Stinson LLP has expanded its class action capabilities in Tampa, Florida, with a new partner from Carlton Fields.
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Keller Postman Denies Breaching Arbitration Deal With Tubi
Keller Postman LLC shot back at Tubi Inc.'s claims that it violated an agreement meant to cool a heated dispute amid the video streaming service's tortious interference suit over mass arbitration against its user agreement, with the firm arguing it "complied with every stipulation it made to this court."
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry has had another busy week with another executive order targeting a law firm, several lateral moves and notable office changes. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Prominent Jan. 6 Prosecutor Leaves Kobre & Kim
Michael Sherwin, a former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor who suggested that the insurrectionists of Jan. 6, 2021, could be charged with sedition, has left disputes and investigations firm Kobre & Kim after four years with the firm.
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Judge Romance Fee Disputes Moved From Bankruptcy Court
A Texas federal district court agreed to preside over a suit brought by the U.S. Trustee's Office to make Jackson Walker LLP forfeit fees from more than 30 cases overseen by a former bankruptcy judge who was romantically involved with a one time-partner from the firm.
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Mondelez In-House Atty Returns To Ogletree Deakins In NJ
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC's Morristown, New Jersey, office this week has welcomed back a former partner with 15 years of legal experience who left the firm for an in-house role at the food company Mondelez International.
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BigLaw Shying Away From Some Pro Bono Work 'Out Of Fear'
Amid President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting BigLaw firms, nonprofit leaders whose organizations have long worked with the industry tell Law360 Pulse they have seen attorneys shy away from certain legal work that may be looked on unfavorably by the administration.
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'Showboating' Or Accessible? Circ. Dissents Up For Debate
Circuit court judges are increasingly authoring separate opinions for the general public rather than for their colleagues. This "showboating" could damage the federal judiciary's legitimacy, a new paper says, while others applaud these rulings' accessibility.
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Ga. Tort Reform Promises Relief From Insurance Industry Ills
Georgia is on the cusp of enacting major reforms to its tort claims system that aim to reduce outsize jury awards and other expenses contributing to rising liabilities, which carriers and policyholders hope will relieve strains on the insurance industry.
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Conn. Firm Fights Atty Fee Award In Client's Suit Over Scam
Connecticut law firm Mancini Provenzano & Futtner LLC has asked a Constitution State court to reconsider its decision to award attorney fees and prejudgment interest to a former client after a fraudster used the firm's email system to rob the client of $90,586, arguing there was no bad faith to warrant such an award.
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Judge On Bid To Redo Wawa Breach Atty Fees: 'I Don't Buy It'
A Third Circuit panel on Thursday considering a class member's request to reconsider a $3.2 million attorney fee award in the Wawa data breach litigation seemed unconvinced of the argument that the number was the result of side-dealing attorneys, with one judge telling counsel, "I don't buy it."
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Conn. Justices Seem Open To Redo Of Atty's Scam Damages
Justices of the Connecticut Supreme Court appeared sympathetic Thursday to an attorney's argument that they should boost the damages he won against scammers in an identity theft case, and asked probing questions about how the $450,000 award was calculated, then recalculated, in two lower courts.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
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Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.
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6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.
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Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster
To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay?
Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.