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How to Respond When Facing Undue Hostility From a Judge

Wed, 2025-09-17 16:11

California Superior Court Judge Barbara Kronlund says lawyers facing an overly hostile judge should ask the following: “Is the judge joining the fray and personally embroiled? Does the judge make it about the judge?

       

SEC Clears Path for IPOs With Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

Wed, 2025-09-17 16:01

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has historically blocked initial public offerings that have mandatory arbitration provisions in their registration statements.

       

Oregon Jury Hits PacifiCorp With $63M Verdict for 10 Wildfire Victims

Wed, 2025-09-17 15:29

Tuesday's verdict, awarding all non-economic damages, is the tenth against PacifiCorp over a series of 2020 wildfires in Oregon.

       

Showdown at TV Station Highlights Reputational Risks of Noncompetes

Wed, 2025-09-17 11:43

“I do get calls from clients saying, we're getting pushback from employees. And then we have a conversation about what we really need and what's a legitimate business interest," said Tobias Schlueter, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins' Chicago office. “There is this question of, even if they can, should they?

       

How I Made Partner: 'Success Means Being a Trusted Adviser,' Says Carrie Connolly of Faegre Drinker

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:59

"Success in your practice is defined by your ability to solve your clients' problems. It's not just about winning cases or closing deals; it's about providing solutions that genuinely help your clients achieve their goals. Success means being a trusted adviser, someone clients can rely on for sound legal counsel and support. It also involves continuous learning and growth, staying updated with legal developments, and improving your skills to better serve your clients."

       

Robinhood Counters State's Lawsuit Over Sports-Betting Statute

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:56

Robinhood claims the Massachusetts Attorney General, the state's gaming commission and other defendants are improperly attempting to enforce the state's sports wagering laws against its federally regulated event contracts.

       

Brotherhood in Big Law: How Black Male Attorneys in D.C. Built Their Own Network

Wed, 2025-09-17 10:29

A dedicated social space helps with the heavy emotional load: regular micro- and macro-aggressions, isolation, and pressure to outperform non-Black peers just to be seen as equals. Add the absence of safe spaces to seek advice or admit uncertainty, and the weight grows. What might seem like “just wanting a social space is often what helps Black associates stay.

       

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