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Law Firm Leaders Want Lawyers to Spend More Time in the Office, But With Less Space

Fri, 2024-03-08 04:00

Forty-two percent of all firms in the CRBE 2024 U.S. Law Firm Office Benchmarking Survey expect their office footprint to stay the same over the next three years.

       

Man Files Lawsuit Against Dollar General After Allegedly Being Locked in Store

Thu, 2024-03-07 23:57

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

       

Big Law Recruiting Firms Merge, Aiming to Form 'One-Stop Shop for the Am Law 20'

Thu, 2024-03-07 23:24

Johnson Downie and Lippman Jungers have joined forces in a bid to dominate the profession's top lateral partner moves.

       

Law Firms Have Been Giving Clients Discounts, But Those Reduced Rates Might Be Swelling Faster Than Standard Rates

Thu, 2024-03-07 23:13

Because of the large gap between standard and agreed rates, some firms have been able to raise rates for clients quietly. Now, there's seemingly pushback.

       

The Law Firm Disrupted: Orrick, Reed Smith and Dechert Make Time to Get Comfortable With AI

Thu, 2024-03-07 17:57

For five years, Orrick and Reed Smith have been giving associates billable hours credit for innovation work, and in that interval, generative AI has jumped to the forefront.

       

Coins Worth $3.6M Allegedly Missing From Bank of America Safe Deposit Box, Lawsuit Claims

Thu, 2024-03-07 17:29

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

       

Appellate Court Hears Arguments in Thumbs-Up Emoji Contract Case

Thu, 2024-03-07 17:28

A Canadian grain farmer argued his casual response to a text meant he'd received the message, not agreed to a full contract with a grain buyer.

       

Ogletree Deakins Rebounds, Seeing Revenue and Profit Growth Amid Strong Employment Practice Demand

Thu, 2024-03-07 16:36

Firm leader Liz Washko said "the largest part" of the revenue increase could be attributed to demand remaining strong and lawyers "working harder" after its hours billed increased 6.7%.

       

'Seriously Inflated' Duane Morris Bill Highlights Risk When Big Law and Public Clients Lack Alignment

Thu, 2024-03-07 16:27

"With public sector clients, you're frequently dealing with people who aren't lawyers," said Mantra Partner founder and CEO Marci Taylor. "You're writing knowing that there's a high likelihood that your invoices will be made public."

       

Ohio State's Immunity Claim Against COVID-19 Tuition Class Action Survives State Supreme Court Scrutiny—for Now

Thu, 2024-03-07 16:07

"This case is an outlier, one arising from the rare occurrence of a worldwide pandemic. It appears that the majority reached its conclusions on jurisdiction because this is one of those unicorns. Its holding should not be universally applied. Otherwise, egregious situations caused by the state would go unchecked, despite the existence of specific statutes by which the state waives sovereign immunity," Justice Jennifer Brunner wrote in a dissenting opinion.

       

4th Circuit Judge Wynn: 'You Have a Duty to Speak to Bias'

Thu, 2024-03-07 15:42

Judge James Wynn recalled asking a five-minute question at oral arguments to drive home a point about the justice system's reluctance at times to look at new evidence.

       

Jurors in Trump's Manhattan Criminal Case Will Serve Anonymously: Judge

Thu, 2024-03-07 15:25

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Thursday issued a protective order, saying he found good cause to believe jurors could face harm if their identities or identifying information was not kept secret.

       

EBay Chief Legal Officer Exiting in Wake of $3M Cyberstalking Settlement

Thu, 2024-03-07 15:24

Marie Oh Huber is stepping down after cleaning up the legal fallout from a campaign unleashed by a group of employees to terrorize a Massachusetts couple as retribution for negative coverage in their e-commerce newsletter.

       

In 'Ultra-Dynamic' AI Environment, More Law Firms Are Launching Devoted Teams

Thu, 2024-03-07 14:54

Husch, Winston and Norton Rose are a few of the firms that have officially launched AI groups during Q1 of 2024, with firm leaders pointing to increased client interest and a surge of AI-related cases hitting courts.

       

Hemp's NY Lawsuit / 9th Circuit Cannabis Case / Saul Ewing's New Partner / Emerald Triangle Ballot Measure

Thu, 2024-03-07 14:45

In a newly filed suit, New York hemp industry members say new regulations made some of their once-legal products illegal almost overnight.

       

Sneak Peek at the 2024 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 21-30

Thu, 2024-03-07 14:00

Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2023 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 100 law firms.

       

Arkansas Law Dean 'Thrilled' That Many Women of Color Have Succeeded Her

Thu, 2024-03-07 13:17

Cynthia Nance said one of the most rewarding parts of being dean came at the end when UA hired Stacy Leeds, currently the dean at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, to succeed Nance, adding, "That was thrilling! She was the very first ever Native American woman dean. It was like a 'mic drop moment.'"

       

ABA Approves Charleston Law's Request to Become Nonprofit

Thu, 2024-03-07 12:35

"This is a significant moment in the history of our young law school," Larry Cunningham, provost and dean, who testified before the Council in February, said in a statement. "Becoming a nonprofit is in the best interests of students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community."

       

5 Expert Cybersecurity Steps to Take in 2024

Thu, 2024-03-07 10:40

As many CISOs and cyber teams think about the year ahead, and legal professionals consider the far-reaching consequences of cybersecurity, here is a checklist to help them prepare for the biggest cybersecurity trends to come.

       

ABA Approves Golden Gate University Law's Teach-Out Plan

Thu, 2024-03-07 10:18

Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the ABA posted notice on Wednesday saying that after careful review of the Law School's revised teach-out plan submitted on Feb. 9, the Law School's accreditation will continue until July 1, 2027, which could be removed earlier.

       

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