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

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"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."

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.

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

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.

"Defendant's actions in coupling this filing with a press release and public advocacy touting the number of cases in which it has prevailed suggest a level of self-importance out of touch with the law in this jurisdiction dealing with defective products and the function of the post-trial process," Crumlish said.

The New York-based firm also ranked high in the Caribbean in what was a slow year globally for cross-border transactions.

"The legal academy was not built for anyone other than white males," Nicola Boothe, dean of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, said during the AALS session. "So there are always going to be opportunities for us to feel that we do not belong in this space."

"Official NCBE study aids are essential to examinees, law schools and bar exam preparation programs, and this agreement ensures that NCBE will continue to provide high-quality sample questions as we launch the NextGen bar exam," Judith A. Gundersen, president and CEO of NCBE, said in a statement.

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"When an applicant has a close connection with a JNC member, that relationship is disclosed to the JNC members and the member in question does not participate in the JNC's consideration of the applicant," said Vincent Russo, co-chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission of Georgia.

Law firm leaders must also focus on engagement to create a healthy, high-achieving work environment. Wellness and engagement are not interchangeable terms; they are distinct but interconnected pillars of a thriving work environment.

With his knowledge of the law, famed author Brad Meltzer's book for children, published today, has a lot to tell kids about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Grant Dixton joined the video game maker in June 2021, six months before it unveiled plans to be acquired by Microsoft for $69 billion, a deal that finally closed in October.

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"If you are fortunate enough to be entrusted with a position of leadership, be kind, build on the personal connections you have made, and make people—from facilities to assistants to associates to partners—feel heard, respected and valued."

"Many law firms have seen their ability to collect on those increasing rates falter, and clients have become more aggressive about trying to tier work to lower-cost firms," according to a new industry report.