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Kilpatrick Merges With Chicago Law Firm, Significantly Expanding Corporate Practice

Wed, 2024-01-10 10:01

HMB's expertise in mergers and acquisitions and private equity "enhances the depth and breadth of Kilpatrick's corporate department," said Henry Walker, CEO of Kilpatrick, ranked No. 90 in the Am Law 100.

       

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Why Tom Girardi Was Found Competent to Stand Trial, Another Roundup Trial Begins in Philadelphia

Wed, 2024-01-10 10:00

The federal judge who found Tom Girardi competent to stand trial on criminal charges of stealing $15 million from his clients scheduled a status conference today that, according to updates filed on Monday, will focus on a trial date.

       

Axinn Names DC-Based Antitrust Partner as Next Leader

Wed, 2024-01-10 08:00

The 100-lawyer firm, well known for its antitrust and litigation expertise, has represented Google, Tyson Foods, Ball Corp., Thermo Fisher Scientific and VMware, among others.

       

Many Companies Doubling Down on DEI Despite Backlash

Wed, 2024-01-10 07:24

While a new study from Littler Mendelson found companies are determined to press on with their DEI initiatives, it found they're tending to avoid "legally thorny" practices, such as providing incentives to executives to advance diversity.

       

Clifford Chance Mulls Lockstep Change to Better Reward Top Performers

Wed, 2024-01-10 06:28

With star talent exiting the firm recently, the anticipated change is expected to help it to retain its strongest performers in an increasingly monied hiring market.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Invest Time and Energy Connecting With People,' Says Demetrius A. Warrick of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Wed, 2024-01-10 05:00

"When your time comes, you will need people to advocate for you and act on your behalf."

       

As Billing Rates Soar, Law Firm Clients Move Work: The Morning Minute

Wed, 2024-01-10 05:00

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

       

Top Big Law Partners Are Earning More Than $2,400 Per Hour, as Rates Continue to Climb

Wed, 2024-01-10 04:00

Dechert has hiked its rates for top partners by 20%, while McDermott is charging top partners out at $2,590 hourly, according to recent bankruptcy court filings.

       

St. John's Law Names First Black Dean to Succeed Longtime Dean Michael Simons

Tue, 2024-01-09 23:21

"I'm honored to serve as the next dean of St. John's Law," Jelani Jefferson Exum said in a statement. "The Law School's tremendous legacy of strengthening the legal profession and serving the community by providing a mission-focused education is inspiring."

       

9th Circuit Partially Reinstates Class Certification Suit Against Kirkland's Stores Over Break Policy

Tue, 2024-01-09 23:11

"Unlike the rest break policy—which appears to have been enforced uniformly except for a few isolated examples—the evidence suggests that Kirkland's enforced the bag check policy sporadically," Judge Kenneth K. Lee said.

       

Split Wash. Supreme Court Says University Is Not Liable for Student's Off-Campus Rape

Tue, 2024-01-09 20:55

The majority found that while a special type of relationship exists between a university and its students, it clarified that the duty is limited to university property and activities it controls.

       

FCRA Suit Against Ambulance Services Company Revived by Massachusetts Court

Tue, 2024-01-09 17:46

According to the court, under the FCRA, "'any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer' for actual or nominal damages."

       

'Not the Traditional Response': Ex-Davis Polk Manager Says Ex-Associate Showed Unusual 'Cavalier' Attitude

Tue, 2024-01-09 16:54

Kaloma Cardwell's attorney David Jeffries called former Davis Polk professional development manager Rocio Clausen as his first witness.

       

From Reactive to Proactive: Is Your Firm Investing in the Future?

Tue, 2024-01-09 16:47

The ups and downs of the last few years have been a lesson on the importance of contingency planning across all industries, particularly legal. Businesses

       

As Threats Against the Judiciary Mount, a Former Federal Judge Calls on Bar Associations for Coordinated Response

Tue, 2024-01-09 15:54

"Judges are certainly not above criticism," said former U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm. "But typically, what you say is that the decision is wrong, we will appeal, and we think an appellate court will reverse it. You do not attack the integrity of a judge, publish their home phone number and address, and put it out with vitriolic statements on social media where people can pick their own silo where they get information."

       

'So Hot You Can't Breathe.' Rare Damages Trial Begins for Oregon Wildfire Victims

Tue, 2024-01-09 15:29

A second trial over wildfires that ravaged Oregon over Labor Day 2020 began Tuesday, this time focused on economic and noneconomic damages of nine class members.

       

No Perfect Solution: Justices' Own Bankruptcy Ruling Creates $326M Problem

Tue, 2024-01-09 15:28

The Supreme Court's 2022 constitutional decision is in search of a 2024 remedy.

       

The EU AI Act Will Transform Practices for AI Governance In the U.S.

Tue, 2024-01-09 15:17

The EU AI Act solidifies one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to bring governance to unlock innovation in AI. U.S. companies have asked, what exactly does this development mean for their businesses?

       

Pace of Law Firm Office Leasing Picked Up in Late 2023, With More Firms Shedding Space

Tue, 2024-01-09 14:31

In a new office lease in D.C., Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner decreased its space by 73% by shedding two full floors.

       

Automation and Algorithms: How Pierson Ferdinand Aims to Build a New Type of Law Firm

Tue, 2024-01-09 14:05

Pierson Ferdinand, a new law firm recently launched by the managing partners from FisherBroyles, looks to build legacy systems that stay flexible enough to accommodate future needs, and automate as much non-billable work as possible.

       

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