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Saxton & Stump Adds Ex-Federal Prosecutor In Philadelphia
Saxton & Stump has beefed up its criminal defense group this week with the addition of a former assistant U.S. attorney to the firm's Philadelphia office.
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Many Attorneys Of Color Are Feeling Used
Many lawyers of color say they are included in their law firm's client pitches but are not assigned to the resulting work, pointing to some firms' "window dressing" approach to diversity and inclusion, according to a report reviewed by Law360 Pulse that will be released publicly on Tuesday.
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Firms Fall Short On Occupancy Goals Amid Downsizing Trend
U.S. law firms have been working to reduce the amount of office space allocated per attorney. Despite these efforts, a recent report by the real estate services company Savills Inc. found that the average square footage per attorney still remains higher than the occupancy ratios most firms aim for.
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Ex-Client Says Nurick Law Founder Refuted Found Fee Clause
A former Nurick Law Group LLC client said the court shouldn't reverse its decision to keep his malpractice suit against the firm in the Garden State after the discovery of a crucial document, arguing the firm's founder testified the document is not a valid agreement.
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'Busy' Solo Atty Chided For Blown Deadline In Pa. Bias Case
A Pennsylvania federal judge gave an earful to an attorney representing a Drexel University administrator suing the school for disability discrimination after the case was dismissed without prejudice over the attorney's missed deadlines.
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Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Eye Year-End Merger Closure
Merger talks between Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP and Locke Lord LLP are progressing, with the deal on track for a late summer partner vote and a hoped-for year-end closure, according to sources close to the deal who spoke to Law360 Pulse on the condition of anonymity.
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Law360 Names 2024's Top Attorneys Under 40
Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2024, our list of 158 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.
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Firms See Stable Lateral Hiring, Corporate Rises In Q2
After a slower first quarter, lateral recruitment at law firms appeared to find more solid footing in the second quarter, with both associate and counsel hires showing signs of recovery from the previous quarter, according to recent data provided by legal data company Firm Prospects LLC.
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AbbVie Brings Atty-Client Privilege Fight To Supreme Court
Drugmaker AbbVie has set its sights on the U.S. Supreme Court, asking justices to weigh in on a discovery battle over what it believes are privileged attorney-client communications relating to a "sham" Pennsylvania patent case.
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Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
Parsons Behle's work on a Salt Lake City renewable energy project and Schwabe Williamson's challenge to a federal mining permit lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from June 22 to July 12.
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Buchanan Ingersoll Adds Ex-Clark Hill Litigator In Pittsburgh
A familiar name joined Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's commercial litigation team this week when a former Clark Hill PLC attorney moved his practice to the Pittsburgh office.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another action-packed week as attorneys took on new roles and law firms reshaped practices following the holiday. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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AI, Debt Keep Legal Tech Funding Afloat In 2024
Funding for legal technology companies totaled $2.422 billion in the first half of 2024, nearly matching the $2.443 billion in capital raised during the same period in 2023, a positive sign for the sector after years of declining investments.
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Inside The ABA Campaign To Count Lawyers With Disabilities
Robert Dinerstein, chair of the American Bar Association's Commission on Disability Rights, joined Law360 Pulse for an in-depth conversation about the organization's #BeCounted campaign
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Atty's Suit Against Aircraft Cos., Blank Rome Attys Survives
A federal judge ruled in favor of a lawyer who alleges that aircraft companies and attorneys with Blank Rome LLP brought a baseless lawsuit against her in retaliation for switching from corporate defense to the plaintiffs bar, denying a motion to dismiss and allowing her lawsuit to continue.
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Pa. Legal Vet, NY Tech Pro Team Up For Cyber Law Boutique
Veteran Pennsylvania attorney and litigator Gabriel Vincent Tese says he fulfilled a lifelong dream last month when he left Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC to start a cyber and technology law boutique with a New York partner who earned her law degree last year.
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Most Local Prosecutors Consider Leaving A Job They Love
Most district attorneys and the prosecutors in their offices take great pride in their work, but nearly 60% have recently considered leaving for better paying and less stressful jobs elsewhere, according to a new survey by the National District Attorneys Association that calls for "systemic changes" to stave off a potential exodus.
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In The Age Of AI, Attys Prepare To 'Live In The World Of Data'
The arrival of artificial intelligence in the legal profession means new use cases and obligations, but a few lawyers are still trying to trust this new technology, a panel of experts said Thursday.
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Atty Fined For Missing 'Every Deadline' Since Feb. In Bias Suit
A Philadelphia-based attorney has missed so many deadlines in a federal race bias lawsuit against a Penn State University branch campus that the senior circuit judge assigned to his case issued sanctions and a stern warning that a large caseload is no excuse on Thursday.
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Pa. Retirement Consultancy Appoints GC From Vanguard
PCS Retirement has found a general counsel in The Vanguard Group's former head of operational risk and controls, saying Wednesday that it is building its executive ranks "to address the significant risks of information security and legal liability in the retirement industry."
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Ga. Dem Helps Block NY Judge's Nomination From Advancing
President Joe Biden's nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn for the Southern District of New York failed to advance out the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, after a key Democrat joined Republicans in opposition over her recommendation in a case that an inmate be transferred to a female facility.
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Nike Wins Another Look At TM Atty Fees Ruling At 3rd Circ.
The Third Circuit on Wednesday undid a $5 million attorney fee award to a Pennsylvania clothing manufacturer that sued Nike Inc. for trademark infringement, ordering a federal trial court to look more closely at the specifics of the case to determine if the outcome was truly "exceptional."
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Margolis Edelstein Fights Bid To Revive Malpractice Suit
An attorney representing Margolis Edelstein told the Delaware Supreme Court on Wednesday that an insurer's malpractice suit against the law firm shouldn't be revived as the firm's purported negligence wasn't the reason the insurer settled an underlying dispute for $1.2 million.
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'Law Moms' Share Tales Of Juggling Family And Careers
From mental health and substance abuse to feelings of grief and guilt, a "Law Moms" book from eight attorneys offers candid accounts of balancing their roles as mothers and lawyers, with the hope that the stories will remind other women facing similar struggles that they’re not alone.
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Faegre Drinker Confirms Operational, Administrative Layoffs
A spokesperson for Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP confirmed to Law360 Pulse on Wednesday that the firm laid off "less than 5%" of its total operations and administrative staff earlier this year.