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Judge Slays Firm's Use of Dragon Logo in Filing

Fri, 2025-05-02 18:02

"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents.

       

Attorney and Law Firm Accused of Defamation in WWE Litigation

Fri, 2025-05-02 17:59

An attorney who's settled high-profile defamation lawsuits is representing a doctor in a new lawsuit against an attorney and her firm in litigation involving World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. CEO Vince McMahon.

       

AALS History Book Documents Importance of the Rule of Law Over 125 Years

Fri, 2025-05-02 16:02

“Law professors didn't want the government to tell them what to do, but they believed they could help each other to be the best possible, and that's still our goal 125 years later, Judy Areen, co-author of the book and former executive director of AALS, told Law.com.

       

‘Courage of the Bar:' Brooklyn Bench Marks Law Day

Fri, 2025-05-02 15:45

The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.

       

BCLP Plans Sweeping Job Cuts at Business Support Level

Fri, 2025-05-02 14:43

The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.

       

Nvidia GC's Pay Soars 75%, as Comp Committee Ups Pay Scale for Top Brass

Fri, 2025-05-02 14:28

Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would lead the AI revolution and become the world's third-most-valuable company.

       

The Winners' Roster in Daily Report's 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards

Fri, 2025-05-02 14:07

The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees in other categories were recognized and received trophies.

       

Trump Picks Tennessee Attorney for 6th Circuit in His First 2nd-Term Judicial Nomination

Fri, 2025-05-02 13:39

Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the strategic litigation unit in the Tennessee attorney general's office.

       

Leah Wilson to Step Down as State Bar Executive Director

Fri, 2025-05-02 13:25

Wilson's announcement to the bar's trustees Friday morning comes as thousands of people who took the February 2025 bar exam still don't know when they will learn if they passed or failed.

       

Abbe Lowell Unveils New Firm, Joined by Associates Who Loudly Defected From Big Law

Fri, 2025-05-02 11:22

The high-profile litigator left Winston & Strawn and is currently representing former chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Miles Taylor, New York Attorney General Letitia James and whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Be Proactive in Finding Solutions Rather Than Creating New Challenges,' Says John Vielandi of Labaton Keller Sucharow

Fri, 2025-05-02 10:59

"First and foremost, work hard and pay close attention to detail—small mistakes can have big consequences, and being meticulous sets you apart. Beyond that, try to anticipate problems before they arise and be proactive in finding solutions rather than creating new challenges. Always keep the big picture in mind—understanding where your work fits within a case or a client's broader goals will make you a more valuable team member."

       

What's Driving Your Culture? (Hint: It's Not Your Strategic Plan)

Fri, 2025-05-02 10:58

In high-performance environments like law firms, culture isn't shaped by mission statements—it's built in behaviors, especially subtle, repeated ones. These behaviors become norms. And norms, if left unchecked, become the blueprint for how people work, communicate and trust (or don't).

       

Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Meredith Ritchie, EVP, General Counsel, Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer at Alliant Credit Union

Fri, 2025-05-02 09:52

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Meredith Ritchie, EVP, general counsel and chief ethics and government affairs officer at Alliant Credit Union.

       

Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Donna Haddad, VP, Associate General Counsel, IBM Corporation

Fri, 2025-05-02 09:51

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Donna Haddad, VP and associate general counsel at IBM Corporation.

       

Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Patricia Bradley, Vice President, Sr. Associate General Counsel, Adtalem Global Education

Fri, 2025-05-02 09:50

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Patricia Bradley, the vice president and senior associate general counsel at Adtalem Global Education.

       

Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers

Fri, 2025-05-02 07:59

We are pleased to unveil the finalists and honorees for The National Law Journal Legal Awards highlighting the top litigation and appellate work from the past year.

       

What to Watch for in Case of Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE

Fri, 2025-05-02 07:44

Defenses revolving around judicial immunity, the Tenth Amendment and a lack of corrupt intent are likely to come up as Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's case unfolds.

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Fri, 2025-05-02 04:59

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appears vulnerable to an ethics complaint, but will disciplinary authorities be willing to bring charges?

       

Crypto Investor Accused of $4M Theft and Holding CEO Hostage in Dubai

Fri, 2025-05-02 00:14

"You are going to jail for a long time," Kenzi Wang allegedly shouted at Fred Jin, threatening the chief executive officer of Cerebellum Networks Inc. with arrest unless he handed over millions of dollars, according to the complaint.

       

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