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Susman Godfrey Becomes Fourth Law Firm to File Suit Over Trump Executive Order

Fri, 2025-04-11 20:16

Susman Godfrey, represented by Munger, Tolles & Olson, filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Trump's executive order.

       

Colleges, Universities Formally Withdraw From State Minority-Exclusive Scholarship Program

Fri, 2025-04-11 17:20

“This latest victory illustrates that the threat of legal action can be enough to force bad actors into dissolving harmful practices that disregard merit and divide Americans based on race," U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

       

SEC Inspector General Releases Report Clearing Simpson Thacher Senior Adviser of Ethics Charges

Fri, 2025-04-11 16:46

“The public continues to lose trust and confidence in many institutions in government and this has been a big black eye for the SEC, said Tristan Leavitt, the president of Empower Oversight, which requested the ethics investigation.

       

South African M&A Hiring Heats Up After A&O Shearman and Hogan Lovells Exodus

Fri, 2025-04-11 16:16

South African firms are expanding their M&A teams by poaching senior talent from rivals.

       

5 Class Actions: Blue Shield Allegedly Allowed Google to Track Client Data

Fri, 2025-04-11 15:53

"Patients do not anticipate that their trusted healthcare and insurance provider will send their private information to social media and marketing companies for future exploitation and targeted marketing," the complaint claimed.

       

Nicholas Grippo Rises to SEC's Chief Litigation Counsel

Fri, 2025-04-11 15:39

"Nick's a litigator," said Stephen E. Frank, a partner at Quinn Emanuel who served nearly 17 years as a federal prosecutor. "That's what he has done for the bulk of his career, and during his tenure at the Justice Department in particular."

       

Tinder Seduction Ends in $3M Crypto Scam

Fri, 2025-04-11 15:01

In a Missouri state court complaint, Ari Ben Swartz recounted how Nomi Erokhina and a mysterious crypto platform called Web3z.cc apparently orchestrated what he alleged was a textbook example of what the digital asset industry calls a "pig butchering" scam—totaling nearly $3 million.

       

Out-of-State Employee Can't Clear Discrimination Claims Against Minnesota Employer, 8th Circuit Rules

Fri, 2025-04-11 13:28

The federal appellate court rejected an out-of-state employee's Minnesota Human Rights Act claims against her former Minneapolis-based employer, finding she was not considered an "employee" with a physical presence in the state.

       

Texas AG Using State's Formidable New Privacy Law to Tame Corporate Titans

Fri, 2025-04-11 11:41

“Any lawyer who is counseling companies on privacy measures needs to take notice of Texas, Troutman Pepper Locke attorney Samuel Fishel said.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Make Yourself Someone on Whom People Depend,' Says Theresa Fortin Balducci of Herrick Feinstein

Fri, 2025-04-11 10:59

"Get out there and talk to people, build a network. Volunteer to take on work, follow through with a good product, and be consistent. Make yourself someone on whom people depend."

       

Brand Building and Buy-In: How a Strong Brand Can Drive Law Firm Growth

Fri, 2025-04-11 09:59

In this article, we'll explore the key strategies needed to develop a successful brand that resonates with both your people and your clients.

       

Matter of First Impression: State Appellate Court Looks to Clarify 'Using' a Vehicle

Fri, 2025-04-11 09:47
"We have found no Illinois authority, pre- or post-Schultz, that addresses whether a driver 'uses' a vehicle when he stops and exits the vehicle to obtain the license plate number, or attempts to confront the driver, of another vehicle with which he just had a road rage-like incident," Illinois Appellate Judge Rena Van Tine wrote.        

Former 3rd Circuit Judge Kent Jordan on Wanting an Apolitical Retirement

Fri, 2025-04-11 07:44

When Kent Jordan announced his plans to retire from the Third Circuit last May, he broke from a growing trend in the judiciary.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2025: Marqeta's Thai Trower

Fri, 2025-04-11 05:59

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Thai Trower, Vice President and BSA Officer at Marqeta, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2025: Exterro's John Vincenzo and Anthony Diaz

Fri, 2025-04-11 05:59

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Exterro Chief Marketing Officer John Vincenzo and Chief Security Information Officer Anthony Diaz, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.

       

Call for Nominations: New England Legal Awards 2025

Fri, 2025-04-11 00:54

The New England Legal Awards stand as a distinguished celebration of professional excellence within the legal community across Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

       

GoDaddy Anted Up a $10M Stock Grant to Woo New Legal Chief Aboard

Fri, 2025-04-11 00:29

Part of the award offset equity Jared Sine forfeited when he resigned from his prior employer, Match Group.

       

Kirkland, Latham, A&O Shearman, Simpson and Cadwalader Make Deal With Trump

Fri, 2025-04-11 00:27

The five law firms, Trump said, will provide an aggregate of at least $600 million in pro bono work “and other free legal services."

       

The Law Firm Disrupted: Trump Makes Pro Bono Work A Big Story

Thu, 2025-04-10 21:47

Through either hyperbole or debasing the meaning of the term, the president's actions has put a spotlight on gratis legal work.

       

Cash Advance Apps Slammed With Class Actions Alleging 'Predatory' Lending to Military Service Members

Thu, 2025-04-10 21:20

At least six cash advance companies were hit with class actions across the country alleging they preyed on active-duty military service members and their dependents in March and April.

       

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