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South Florida Heavy Hitters Gather for $528 Million Class Action

Mon, 2024-01-08 16:29

"We are anxious to team up on this thing to try to find the bad guys," one of the attorneys said.

       

'That's Going to Lead to a Lot More Lawsuits': New Litigation Trend Emerging

Mon, 2024-01-08 16:04

A growing reliance on electronic messages is causing an unexpected outcome.

       

Legal Tech's Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2024

Mon, 2024-01-08 15:21

Legal industry experts make their predictions for what artificial intelligence has in store for law in the coming year.

       

Dechert Loses 2 Litigation Partners With Leadership Roles

Mon, 2024-01-08 15:13

Former SDNY U.S. attorney David Kelley, a co-leader of the firm's white-collar practice, moved to O'Melveny & Myers. Benjamin Barnett, chair of the firm's technology committee, joined plaintiffs firm Seeger Weiss.

       

Phila.'s Third Roundup Trial Kicks Off With Team Behind $175M Verdict at the Helm

Mon, 2024-01-08 15:11

"If they can enrage you and inflame you and make you mad, you won't care," Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough partner Michael Brown said.

       

How We Made Practice Group Chairs: Succession Planning Is Crucial, Say Michael Glaser and Murray Indick of Morrison Foerster

Mon, 2024-01-08 14:00

"When you spot leadership potential in a member of your team, you should begin nurturing it as early as possible," says Michael Glaser.

       

Three Things Bankruptcy Trustees Should Know About Due Diligence in Preference Litigation

Mon, 2024-01-08 10:00

Courts have struggled with the interpretation of the 2019 amendment to Section 547, specifically whether the due diligence requirement is an element of a preference claim that must be adequately pleaded in the plaintiff's complaint. While the law is still developing, there are three important takeaways for trustees to consider.

       

'Excited but Cautious': How Relativity's Adam Weiss Approaches the AI Revolution

Mon, 2024-01-08 09:50

"Simply refusing to get involved or pretending it doesn't exist is not a strategy for success. Embracing it wholeheartedly without examining potential pitfalls and mitigating risks is also not a strategy for success," said Adam Weiss, Relativity's chief legal officer and chief administrative officer.

       

Criminal Case Against Tom Girardi

Mon, 2024-01-08 08:00

Tom Girardi, 83, was charged on Feb. 1 with stealing at least $18 million from clients of his Los Angeles law firm, Girardi Keese, over the past decade. Others have been indicted. Here, we compiled the reporting in one place.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Don't Shy Away From Requesting Feedback and Constructive Criticism,' Says Tiffany Wynn of Crowell & Moring

Mon, 2024-01-08 05:00

"It may not always be easy to hear, but requesting and accepting feedback from your case teams, supervising attorneys, and clients shows a desire to learn and grow and is key to your professional development. And, as you get more senior and supervise others, pay it forward and provide constructive feedback to others."

       

Are Distributed Firms Made to Be Broken?: The Morning Minute

Mon, 2024-01-08 05:00

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

       

More Law Firms in New York Opt for Larger Spaces

Mon, 2024-01-08 04:00

King & Spalding and Paul Weiss are among the latest to secure new, larger space in New York.

       

Shearman's Co-Managing Partner Leads Team Move to Linklaters in New York

Mon, 2024-01-08 03:53

The six-person team is departing ahead of the firm's merger with Allen & Overy, which will see A&O leaders take charge of the combined firm.

       

'Clearly Feigning Cognitive Impairment': Why This Federal Judge Found Tom Girardi Competent

Fri, 2024-01-05 19:36

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton in Los Angeles unsealed her competency order, concluding that the arguments of Girardi's lawyers were "wholly lacking in credibility," and some evidence showed "no more than normal age-related decline."

       

Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook Did Not Defame Couple After Courtside Spat, Appellate Panel Affirms

Fri, 2024-01-05 18:38

A Utah appeals court tossed a defamation suit against the NBA player stemming from a courtside spat with a couple.

       

Which States Are Disqualifying Trump From 2024 Presidential Election Ballots?

Fri, 2024-01-05 17:00

Keep up with Law.com's coverage of the cases here.

       

Battle for the 2024 Ballot: Meet the Man Challenging Trump

Fri, 2024-01-05 17:00

"I felt a tingle up my spine and my first thought was the worst ... they are going to take hostages and they are going to occupy Congress to prevent the Electoral College from certifying the election and basically force the reinauguration of Trump," John Anthony Castro said. "It was basically a harebrained coup d'etat."

       

Did Uber's Updated 'Terms of Use' Provide Adequate Notice to Riders? Massachusetts High Court Considers

Fri, 2024-01-05 16:19

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is considering whether Uber's pop-up screen gave reasonable notice of the rideshare company's updated terms that would limit a registered rider's $63 million damages claim to arbitration after he suffered paralyzing injuries in a crash.

       

How I Made Partner: Be 'A Good Firm Citizen in Addition to a Good Lawyer,' Says Jennifer Mikels of Goulston & Storrs

Fri, 2024-01-05 15:33

"Answer your phone when it rings, return your messages and emails promptly, and become the person your colleagues can rely on even if that means spending time on non-billable matters such as serving as a sounding board for others."

       

With Higher Optimism in Deal Market, Big Law Firms Recruit M&A Partners to Kickstart Year

Fri, 2024-01-05 15:20

For partners, make-whole signing bonuses are trending up again, said Major Lindsey recruiter Kirsten Keegan Vasquez, as firms become more comfortable spending on talent than they were in 2023.

       

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