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The bankruptcy trustee for GWG Litigation Trust is suing Holland & Knight and one of its partners for more than $148 million. The lawsuit alleges multiple counts of alleged misconduct, including violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), conspiracy, aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.

       

Defense counsel for the music producer last month moved to dismiss a count of the indictment against Combs, claiming selective prosecution under a racist law.

       

The DEI backlash in the U.S. is not having an impact on Canada's legal industry, lawyers say. But some argue it presents an opportunity to create even more effective and meaningful strategies and initiatives.

       

In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled to deference over certain evidentiary determinations when assessing disability claims.

       

"The role of 'traditional lawyer GC' is widely disappearing, creating new growth opportunities for those with the right mindset," in-house veterans Stephen Mar and Mark Roellig wrote in an essay last month.

       

The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license allowing a private company to store spent nuclear fuel away from a nuclear reactor.

       

"There are 18 causes of action—one was dropped, and two were dismissed without prejudice. We could refile the complaint and add those two claims back if we wanted to. So, defeating the motion to dismiss almost entirely is a significant victory," Justin Chretien, a shareholder at Am Law 200 firm Carlton Fields, who is representing Fleming together with Gene Rossi, also a shareholder at Carlton Fields.

       

SharkNinja moved to exclude expert testimony from the plaintiff's expert, Dr. Wade Lanning, who works for an engineering consulting firm and opined that the circular lid on the Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System contributed to it jamming.

       

In a 5-4 vote, the court left in place on order from a federal district court judge demanding that the U.S. Agency for International Development immediately pay hundreds of millions of dollars in invoices, grants and loans for already completed foreign assistance work.

       

The DOJ installed a new top prosecutor in New Jersey on Monday night, and hours later he asked a judge to put the trial on hold. His predecessor last month had told the judge the trial should proceed as scheduled, with jury selection starting this week.

       

Younger partners in their 30s and 40s have been elevated to leadership positions after the exit of several practice leaders.

       

In a year of rising tides for a number of large law firms, Blank Rome saw growth across all of its financial metrics, boosting gross revenue by 18.7% to $742.7 million while net income increased by 23.9%.

       

Corcoran was Trump's attorney in the investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. He has also represented former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.

       

       

As the equity tier contracted, the nonequity partner ranks expanded by 13%, amid wider head count growth.

       

Leaders at some of the country's top labor and employment firms expect demand for services to remain steady once the new Labor Department leader is approved.

       

“Irresponsible rhetoric shrouded in disinformation undermines the public's confidence that our justice system can fulfill its constitutional duties," the FJA stated.

       

"My advice is to focus on finding a worthy mentor, networking, and on creating a sustainable work-life balance. Above all else, take pride in what you do. Every associate needs someone they can freely ask questions and confide in—whether it's in regard to successes or to struggles. Mentorship provides the guidance and support needed to navigate the complexities of the legal world. The encouragement of a great mentor can be instrumental not only in building confidence but also in positioning an associate as a strong candidate to make partner."

       

John A. Sarcone III, who ran for Westchester DA in 2024 but was not elected, is set to begin as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York on March 17. The district spans a swath of 32 upstate counties. Sarcone worked on the campaign of President Donald Trump's first term, and was later appointed to a role in Trump's first term.