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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.

       

At Supreme Court, Trump Finds More Success Fighting Losses

Thu, 2025-04-10 18:44

The U.S. Supreme Court has shown a willingness to overturn some of President Donald Trump's early court losses during his second term, though it remains to be seen what happens with his most ambitious assertions of executive power.

       

Expected to 'Fight' Trump's Executive Order With a Lawsuit, Susman Godfrey Has Battled Critics Before

Thu, 2025-04-10 17:23

In 2023, after affirmative action opponent Edward Blum threatened to sue the firm over its diversity programs, Susman Godfrey responded by expanding the programs.

       

Deputy AG's Memo Bars Justice Department Attorneys From ABA Event Participation

Thu, 2025-04-10 16:47

The DOJ must separate itself from the American Bar Association to continue to represent all Americans without appearing to undermine the department's goal of "advancing the legitimate and lawful statutory and policy decisions made by the political branches of [the] government," Todd Blanche wrote.

       

Skadden Makes A Strategic Play for Middle East M&A

Thu, 2025-04-10 16:04

Sovereign wealth funds and large, regional corporate clients are expected to form a significant part of Skadden's work.

       

'Not So Fast': New York State Obtains $40M Settlement From Block

Thu, 2025-04-10 15:30

"This sends a message to Robinhood, Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini and all of the others that you better have your know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance on point," said John Deaton, the founder of Crypto-Law.US.

       

Reframing the AI Debate Will Improve How We Practice Law

Thu, 2025-04-10 14:48

For the last several years, I've become obsessed with a particular legal, technological, and philosophical question: Can a robot invent on its own?

       

Law Firms Are Turning Into Tech Developers. Legal Tech Providers Aren't Worried

Thu, 2025-04-10 14:44

In the not too distant past, no one would mistake a law firm for a legal tech company. Now, it's not always as clear cut.

       

DENIED: Alex Jones Out of Challenges to $1.4 Billion Judgment

Thu, 2025-04-10 14:25

"Somewhere, some place, there is a court that will see the case for the farce it became," Norm Pattis of Pattis & Paz, counsel for Jones during the trial, said. "The court of last resort is the United States Supreme Court. I hope Alex petitions. At least Justice Ecker was paying attention."

       

Amazon Delivers Big Package of Stocks to Legal Chief Worth $25M

Thu, 2025-04-10 14:02

Amazon said David Zapolsky's stock awards were due in part to "the quality and thoroughness of his counsel and advice to management and the Board on legal, regulatory and policy issues" amid the company's growth.

       

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