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Ex-Hooters Legal Chief Moves To Church's Texas Chicken
O'Melveny Adds Ex-NBA Assistant GC As Partner
Increase In GC, CCO Hiring In 2025 Predicted
GCs Express Fear Of Giant Verdicts, Expect More Litigation
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SEC Sues Investment Firms, GC Over 'Sham' Oil And Gas Co.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has accused a wealth management advisory firm, an affiliate and several of its representatives of defrauding investors by selling prohibited shares of a "sham" oil and gas company, while also accusing the firm's general counsel and chief compliance officer of playing an "active role" in the alleged misconduct.
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Ex-Chemical Biz Atty Drops Claims Against Bain Capital
A former in-house attorney for chemicals company Arxada has agreed to remove Bain Capital as a defendant in her New Jersey state court suit alleging that she was unlawfully dismissed after she discussed taking leave to recover from a miscarriage.
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Troubled Crypto Exchange KuCoin Lifts Legal Chief To CEO
The giant crypto exchange KuCoin, which is under indictment in the U.S., said Monday it has promoted its chief legal officer to the role of CEO, citing its commitment to "global growth, innovation, and regulatory compliance."
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Weil Adds SEC's Asset Management Co-Chief To NY Group
A more-than 12-year veteran of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, who most recently co-led the agency's Asset Management Unit, is joining Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP as the firm continues adding former regulators to begin the new year.
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What IP Attorneys Need To Know From Trump's First Days
Since the Trump administration took over on Monday, a new acting director for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has been sworn in, federal workers have been mandated to return to working in person and the Biden administration's artificial intelligence executive order has been rescinded. Here's what IP attorneys should know.
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Law360 Names Practice Groups Of The Year
Law360 would like to congratulate the winners of its Practice Groups of the Year awards for 2024, which honor the attorney teams behind litigation wins and significant transaction work that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.
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Law360 Names Firms Of The Year
Eight law firms have earned spots as Law360's Firms of the Year, with 54 Practice Group of the Year awards among them, steering some of the largest deals of 2024 and securing high-profile litigation wins, including at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week
A report says the market is heating up for the hiring of general counsel and chief compliance officers. Meanwhile, Meta is having trouble hanging on to its lawyers, with its deputy general counsel for civil rights leaving, and an outside IP counsel quitting over the CEO's "toxic masculinity." These are some of the stories in corporate legal news you may have missed in the past week.
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Texas Rangers Begin Search For Team's New GC
The Texas Rangers are searching for a new senior vice president and general counsel, according to a posting this week on the professional baseball club's website.
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Sonos Legal Chief's Compensation Topped $3M In 2024
Audio equipment maker Sonos Inc. has disclosed that its head of legal affairs saw his compensation skyrocket in fiscal year 2024 compared to a year earlier, amid shifts in roles and upheaval in the company's executive team.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another busy week as law firms inked new deals, elevated attorneys and expanded practices. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse’s weekly quiz.
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Trump Taps Williams & Connolly's Sarah Harris As Acting SG
Sarah M. Harris of Williams & Connolly LLP will serve as acting U.S. solicitor general for President-elect Donald Trump while his permanent pick undergoes the confirmation process.
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SEC's General Counsel Barbero To Exit As Trump Takes Office
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that General Counsel Megan Barbero will depart the agency on the day of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, capping a nearly two-year run that saw the agency face setbacks to its regulatory powers before conservative courts, but also notch some important wins.
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ITC Commissioner Heading To WilmerHale In DC
One of the commissioners of the U.S. International Trade Commission, who had served as the agency's leader for a year and a half, has decided to leave and make the move to WilmerHale, according to the ITC.
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Chamber Slams Opioid Judge's PBM Audit Privilege Ruling
The Sixth Circuit must step in to prevent a pharmacy benefit manager from being forced to turn over internal compliance audit documents, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has said, arguing a lower court's decision threatens to undermine the existence of in-house counsel's attorney-client privilege.
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Ex-Direct Energy GC Joins Boutique Minn. Law Firm
Minneapolis business law boutique Avisen Legal PA has tapped a former general counsel at Direct Energy to join the firm as an energy lawyer, the firm announced this week.
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Ex-Amazon Incident Response Atty Joins Constangy
A former corporate counsel for Amazon has joined Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP's cybersecurity practice in Baltimore.
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Shutts & Bowen Adds Former Healthcare Biz GC In Miami
Shutts & Bowen LLP announced Thursday that an experienced corporate attorney who most recently spent nearly a decade as general counsel for a healthcare-focused management services company has joined its Miami office as a partner.
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GC Network The L Suite Acquires LegalOps Group LINK
Legal networking group the L Suite, formerly known as TechGC, has announced its acquisition of Legal Innovators Network, or LINK, a community organization representing 800 senior legal operations professionals.
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DeFi Upstart Brings On Seasoned Crypto Legal Chief
Veteran crypto in-house attorney Rebecca Rettig will take on the chief legal officer role at Jito Labs, a developer of products on the Solana blockchain, as the firm's first legal hire, the company announced Thursday.
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Amazon Sr. Counsel Moves To Mintz's Tech, Telecom Practice
Mintz has tapped a former senior counsel at Amazon to join its Washington, D.C., office as a member and boost Mintz's decades-old technology, communications, and media practice, the global law firm announced Wednesday.
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Crypto Co. Kraken's Legal Chief Says He's Stepping Down
The legal head of Kraken announced Wednesday that he is stepping down as chief legal officer and stepping into a senior adviser role that will see him build a global advisory council at the crypto exchange.
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Public Transportation Group Appoints DC-Savvy GC
The transit industry group American Public Transportation Association has found its new legal leader in an experienced attorney in the nation's capital who previously worked at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. and the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Former FDA Official Joins King & Spalding Life Sciences Team
King & Spalding on Wednesday announced that a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration official has joined the firm's government matters and regulation practice group after an eight-year stint at the agency.
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Elusive Cognizant Witness Ready To Testify, Gov't Says
A witness from India whose 2023 absence on the brink of the foreign bribery trial of two former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives set off a lengthy delay is now willing to testify, federal prosecutors said, despite stating they were under no obligation to respond to defense counsel's concerns.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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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
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
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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.