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A Pennsylvania federal judge said Thursday that a former Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP attorney's assault claim against a onetime colleague at the firm is unviable because substantial proof exists to show that the actions in question were done to defend another person.
A Kleinbard LLC attorney who represents companies offering "skill games" in Pennsylvania can get a spreadsheet listing how much lottery revenue retailers take in per week compared to the number of skill games they have, after a state appellate court ruled Thursday that the data is a public record and not subject to any exemptions.
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC said Wednesday it has continued to grow in the Philadelphia suburbs with the recent addition of a construction attorney who joined the firm after more than two years at New York-based Smith Gambrell Russell LLP.
The president's veto of legislation that would have added dozens more federal judgeships has stunned and disappointed top jurists around the country, leaving them worried that the "devastating" move means backlogs on court dockets will continue to delay cases, hurt litigants and undermine confidence in the judicial system.
Management-side labor and employment law firm Littler Mendelson PC tapped its former Miami office managing shareholder and member of its management committee to serve as its next chief operating officer.
When veteran health care attorney Karl Thallner found himself at a career crossroads last summer after turning 65, he thought he made the right move in deciding to retire after nearly three decades at Reed Smith LLP's Philadelphia office. But that was before his clients had a chance to chime in.
Balancing profitability, growth and the implementation of generative artificial intelligence are the top challenges and priorities on the minds of law firm leaders going into 2025, according to the results of a recent survey by public relations firm Greentarget.
Leech Tishman is staying with the status quo for some of its top leadership positions after extending the firm's managing partner's 20-year tenure for another three-year term and reelecting two members of the management committee.
Lawyers advising organizations through nonclient constituents may be obligated to clear up any confusion about their role that may cause the constituents to mistakenly think they can rely on the lawyer's advice to avoid criminal or civil liability, the American Bar Association said in a formal opinion Wednesday.
A Pennsylvania judge expressed disappointment Wednesday about the need for a $32,000 sanction against an attorney accused of flouting deadlines in his client's employment discrimination claims against Tasty Baking Co., noting that "it didn't have to be this way."
K&L Gates LLP has promoted 33 attorneys across 18 of the firm's 45 offices, 27 of whom will join its partnership, along with a handful of other promotions of employees who will take on government affairs and of counsel roles, the firm recently announced.
Ballard Spahr LLP officially merged with Lane Powell PC on Jan. 1, marking its entry into the Pacific Northwest. Law360 Pulse spoke with Peter Michaud, chair of the combined firm, and Barbara Duffy, former Lane Powell president, about their leadership priorities, integration strategies and growth plans.
A New Jersey woman has urged the Third Circuit to revive her proposed class action against Garden State law firm Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf LLP over its debt collection practices, arguing a lower court was too loose with its standard for the timeliness of the two lawsuits involved.
An attorney specializing in employment litigation matters and advising companies on compliance strategies has moved her practice to McGuireWoods' Pittsburgh office after nearly six years with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC.
When Goodwin Liu became a California Supreme Court justice in 2011, the constitutional law professor found the intellectual demands of judging similar to academia, but was surprised to learn that "the art of judging is much more practical than people think."
As the financial markets swayed between booms and busts in recent years following the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul Hastings LLP stayed the course, doubling down on its transactional practices by recruiting top-tier talent across key global markets like New York and London, and rising hubs such as Texas.
What makes for a successful law firm merger? It's more than headcount and profits, according to two leaders of the newly minted Troutman Pepper Locke LLP law firm, which was formed Jan. 2 by the combination of major U.S.-based law firms Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord.
Tyson & Mendes LLP has elevated a California-based attorney under 40 as its first-ever national managing partner, a position that she hopes will allow her to continue supporting women leaders in the legal industry and beyond.
Legal leaders at tech and fintech companies like Robinhood, Alphabet, Coinbase and Meta enriched their holidays as each sold more than $2 million worth of stock in December.
A Philadelphia-based personal injury attorney who was convicted for not paying income tax on more than $8 million in revenue he earned and for failing to pay almost $60,000 in payroll taxes argued Monday he should not permanently lose his ability to practice law in New Jersey.
A former Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, school superintendent has left the education field after more than 30 years to join Barley Snyder as the firm's new chief operating officer.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP announced Monday the promotion of 22 lawyers to partnership, its largest ever partner class.
BakerHostetler LLP has made changes in leadership at two of its offices, naming new managers for its offices in Philadelphia and Chicago, the firm announced Monday.
Large law firms engaged in more lateral hiring in 2024 than the year before, but a strong start to the year fizzled out with a substantial dip in hiring across all job categories in the fourth quarter, according to new information from legal data company Firm Prospects LLC.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added five new members to its executive board, including four elected to the position and one who joins after being named the new chair of its finance department.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Retire Without Creating Chaos?Retired attorney Vernon Winters explains how lawyers can thoughtfully transition into retirement while protecting their firms’ interests and allaying clients' fears, with varying approaches that turn on the nature of one's practice, client relationships and law firm management.
Narges Kakalia at Mintz recounts her journey from litigation partner to director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the firm, explaining how the challenges she faced as a female lawyer of color shaped her transition and why attorneys’ unique skill sets make them well suited for diversity leadership roles.
Navigating the legal world as an Asian American lawyer comes with unique challenges — from cultural stereotypes to a perceived lack of leadership skills — but finding good mentors and treating mentorship as a two-way street can help junior lawyers overcome some of the hurdles and excel, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.
As the need for pro bono services continues to grow in tandem with the pandemic, attorneys should assess their mental well-being and look for symptoms of secondary traumatic stress, while law firms must carefully manage their public service programs and provide robust mental health services to employees, says William Silverman at Proskauer.
As more law firms develop their own legal services centers to serve as both a source of flexible personnel and technological innovation, they can further enhance the effectiveness by fostering a consistent and cohesive team and allowing for experimentation with new technologies from an established baseline, say attorneys at Hogan Lovells.
Amid pandemic-era shifts in education, law schools and other stakeholders should consider the wide geographic and demographic reach of Juris Doctor programs with both online and in-person learning options, and educators should think through the various ways hybrid programs can be structured, says Stephen Burnett at All Campus.
BigLaw has the unique opportunity to hit refresh post-pandemic and enhance attorney satisfaction by adopting practices that smaller firms naturally employ — including work assignment policies that can provide junior attorneys steady professional development, says Michelle Genet Bernstein at Mark Migdal.
In order to attract and retain the rising millennial generation's star talent, law firms should break free of the annual review system and train lawyers of all seniority levels to solicit and share frequent and informal feedback, says Betsy Miller at Cohen Milstein.
Lawyers can take several steps to redress the lack of adequate LGBTQ representation on the bench and its devastating impact on litigants and counsel in the community, says Janice Grubin, co-chair of the Judiciary Committee at the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York.
Krill Strategies’ Patrick Krill, who co-authored a new study that revealed alarming levels of stress, hazardous drinking and associated gender disparities among practicing attorneys, highlights how legal employers can confront the underlying risk factors as both warnings and opportunities in the post-COVID-19 era.
While international agreements for space law have remained relatively unchanged since their creation decades ago, the rapid pace of change in U.S. laws and policies is creating opportunities for both new and veteran lawyers looking to break into this exciting realm, in either the private sector or government, says Michael Dodge at the University of North Dakota.
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Ask A Mentor: What Makes A Successful Summer Associate?Navigating a few densely packed weeks at a law firm can be daunting for summer associates, but those who are prepared to seize opportunities and not afraid to ask questions will be set up for success, says Julie Crisp at Latham.
Law firms can attract the right summer associate candidates and help students see what makes a program unique by using carefully crafted messaging and choosing the best ambassadors to deliver it, says Tamara McClatchey, director of career services at the University of Chicago Law School.
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Judges Deserve Congress' Commitment To Their SafetyFollowing the tragic attack on U.S. District Judge Esther Salas' family last summer and amid rising threats against the judiciary, legislation protecting federal judges' personal information and enhancing security measures at courthouses is urgently needed, says U.S. District Judge Roslynn Mauskopf, director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can Recalcitrant Attys Use Social Media?Social media can be intimidating for reluctant lawyers but it can also be richly rewarding, as long as attorneys remember that professional accounts will always reflect on their firms and colleagues, and follow some best practices to avoid embarrassment, says Sean Marotta at Hogan Lovells.