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Ex-Kirkland Associate Asks Court to Quash Firm's 'Invasive' Probe of Work History at Paul Hastings, Fish & Richardson

Tue, 2023-12-26 15:35

Plaintiff Zoya Kovalenko's original complaint against drew notice for inadvertently including comments that highlighted perceived weaknesses in her argument.

       

ABA 509s: Law School First-Year Enrollment Lower Than 2022

Tue, 2023-12-26 14:45

On Dec. 15, the 2023 first-year enrollment is listed as 37,886—a decline of 174 students (0.46%) as compared to 38,060 in 2022; however, on Dec. 20, the 2023 total first-year J.D. enrollment shows 38,921, and when that figure is compared to 2022 total first-year J.D. enrollment of 39,294 that shows a decline of 373 students (nearly 1%).

       

ABA 509s: Law School First-Year and Total Enrollment Figures Tick Up

Tue, 2023-12-26 14:45

On Dec. 15, the 2023 first-year enrollment is listed as 37,886—a decline of 174 students (0.46%) as compared to 2022, but on Dec. 20, the 2023 first-year J.D. enrollment was updated to 38,921—an increase of 1,035 students, which is 861 students (0.02%) more than fall 2022.

       

Amid Strong Performance in Local Markets, Law Firms Continued to Open Up Shop in Texas in 2023

Tue, 2023-12-26 14:29

Out-of-state firms continued to open offices in the robust Texas market throughout 2023, and a number of firms put new leaders into place.

       

'Outlandish Outcome': 9th Circuit Reverses Ex-Congressman's Conviction Over Wrong Venue

Tue, 2023-12-26 14:11

"The Constitution plainly requires that a criminal defendant be tried in the place where the criminal conduct occurred," appeals court says.

       

Are You ESG-Prepared? Statistically Speaking, Probably Not!

Tue, 2023-12-26 13:00

"This growing focus on ESG is likely linked to the pandemic and climate crisis, so that investors and policymakers have realized the importance of at least tracking ESG-related data and metrics as they struggle to adapt to a rapidly changing world," Pacesetter Research analyst Ruth Sierra said.

       

US Trial Courts Issued More Pro-Employee Harassment Rulings After #MeToo, Study Says

Tue, 2023-12-26 12:56

By contrast, the report also found that the probability of plaintiff success in harassment cases on appeal decreased after the #MeToo movement began.

       

Why Jurors Shifted on Roundup Verdicts: The Morning Minute

Tue, 2023-12-26 05:00

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

       

Law Firm Mergers Began With A Boutique Bash. Will The Party Continue in 2024?

Tue, 2023-12-26 04:00

A&O's tie-up with Shearman could be a harbinger of more U.K.-headquartered firms expanding into the U.S.

       

2023 Saw Several Firms Shrink Fla. Office Spaces in Exchange for More Amenities

Tue, 2023-12-26 04:00

Hinshaw & Culbertson reduced its footprint in the state by more than 11,500 square feet, moving its three offices to new locations.

       

No Surprises: As Law Firms Double Down on Year-End Collections, GCs Detail Pet Peeves

Tue, 2023-12-26 04:00

"You need to make sure there's good alignment between what the firm thinks it's being asked to do and what the in-house counsel is asking them to do," said Elliot Mark, the former general counsel at crisis-management software firm Everbridge.

       

Washington Court Affirms Exercise of Personal Jurisdiction Over Custody Proceedings of Child With Dual Citizenship

Mon, 2023-12-25 23:58

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the state superior court's exercise of personal jurisdiction over the child custody of the divorced couple's child, concluding the court had the right under RCW 26.27.051.

       

Truck Drivers' Down Time Is Compensable Work, 1st Circ. Holds

Mon, 2023-12-25 23:55

In a lawsuit between a trucking company and its former employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit considered whether the downtime truck drivers spend in between driving shifts is considered compensable work.

       

Director Vidal's Impact On the PTAB: Big Changes and More On the Way

Fri, 2023-12-22 10:07

Perhaps the largest impact that Director Vidal has had upon the PTAB is has been via Director Reviews. The U.S. Supreme Court mandated Director Reviews to correct procedural defects in the way that administrative patent judges are appointed to the PTAB.

       

Legal Tech's Milestones for the Business of Law, In-House & Legal Ops in 2023

Fri, 2023-12-22 08:00

Legal industry experts make their picks for the biggest developments impacting the business of law, in-house legal departments and legal operations in the past year.

       

Allen & Overy Partners with Harvey, Microsoft to Create ContractMatrix Tool

Fri, 2023-12-22 04:25

Over 1,000 of the firm's lawyers are already using the tool internally, and five clients have already agreed terms for a January launch, the firm said.

       

'Jaw-Dropping Low' Offer for Disputed Extent of Ski Lift Injuries Heading to Trial

Thu, 2023-12-21 17:47

"Based on plaintiff's evidence, a reasonable fact finder could find that a $15,000 offer was jaw-droppingly low," Saris wrote, concluding that the record is not clear if AIG is liable for the financial supervision of the AmWINS claims process before 2018. Thus, that matter will proceed to a trial, the judge held.

       

Iowa High Court Weighs In on Retainer Agreement Dispute Between Attorney and Expert Witness

Thu, 2023-12-21 17:33

The Iowa Supreme Court panel turned back a doctor's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from a lawyer who allegedly paid him a retainer for expert witness services he didn't ultimately provide.

       

First Circuit Certifies 'Surface Water' Question to Mass. Supreme Judicial Court for Insurance Dispute

Thu, 2023-12-21 17:15

The three-judge panel said the certification will allow the state's high court to apply its law and policy judgments on this undecided issue, citing the lack of controlling precedent.

       

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