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Blank Rome Bolstered Profits by Over 20% in 2024

Wed, 2025-03-05 09:29

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%.

       

Former Trump Attorney Evan Corcoran Joins Brownstein

Wed, 2025-03-05 08:55

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.

       

Husch Grows Revenue 15% to $708M, as PEP Crosses $1M

Wed, 2025-03-05 04:59

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

       

Firm Leaders Waiting to See New Labor Secretary's Unionization Stance, Pace of Deregulation

Wed, 2025-03-05 04:59

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.

       

Federal Judges Association Condemns Recent Threats Against the Judiciary

Tue, 2025-03-04 23:03

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

       

How I Made Partner: 'Take Pride in What You Do,' Says Tyler Cobb of Ballard Spahr

Tue, 2025-03-04 22:59

"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 Sarcone III, Veteran of First Trump Term, Is Tapped for Upstate U.S. Attorney Post

Tue, 2025-03-04 20:15

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.

       

Veteran Business Litigator Exits Winston & Strawn to Join Boutique LA Firm Cohen Williams

Tue, 2025-03-04 20:07

After decades of working at some of the most prestigious firms in the country, business trial lawyer Paul Salvaty joined boutique Los Angeles firm Cohen Williams last week—and says he couldn't be happier to make his exit from "Big Law."

       

Pa. Justices Seem Skeptical of Higher Standard for Inconvenient Forum

Tue, 2025-03-04 18:10

“I don't see any case prevailing on forum non conveniens if the plaintiffs prevail in this case, Justice David Wecht said.

       

9th Circuit Rejects Antitrust Claims in Case Alleging Real-Estate Listing Conspiracy

Tue, 2025-03-04 17:24

"REX cannot prove that Zillow and NAR committed to a common, anti-competitive scheme and the district court correctly granted summary judgment," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled.

       

NY Watchdog Reports Record Year of Complaints Against Judges; but Vast Majority Didn't Warrant Investigation

Tue, 2025-03-04 17:19

The Commission on Judicial Conduct's in-house counsel and a former member of the watchdog say the agency's record year for receiving complaints was spurred by national attention being focused on judicial ethics.

       

SEC Names Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel

Tue, 2025-03-04 17:13

“Last year, he made partner at Willkie, as the first pure crypto lawyer to make partner at a Big Law firm solely on the strength of his crypto practice, said J. Christopher Giancarlo, ex-chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

       

Charles Schwab Shareholder Loses $187M Case Against Board Over Robo-Investing Program

Tue, 2025-03-04 17:09

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California found that despite amending the case twice, the shareholder—Reynolds Family Revocable Trust—hadn't sufficiently alleged that Charles Schwab directors were aware of the alleged issues with the robo-adviser program, much less that the marketing was misleading.

       

US Senate Democrats Urge New York Grievance Committee to Investigate Deputy AG Emil Bove

Tue, 2025-03-04 17:07

The complaint alleges Bove, who remains registered to practice law in New York, engaged in professional misconduct in connection with Justice Department efforts to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

       

Pillsbury Localizes Hong Kong Practice, Eyes Growth in Disputes Work and Synergies with the Middle East

Tue, 2025-03-04 15:43

The firm said its litigation and investigations partners Ronald Cheng in Los Angeles and Adam Goldberg in San Francisco will soon also be able to practice local Hong Kong law.

       

As More Law Firms Adopt 4-Day Office Policies, Will Others See 'Safety in Numbers'?

Tue, 2025-03-04 14:51

Wilmer will require its lawyers to be in-office four days a week starting April 28, becoming the latest Big Law firm to up its in-office mandate.

       

'Deeply Concerned' California Supreme Court Orders July Bar Exam to Be Held in Person

Tue, 2025-03-04 14:51

In a statement, California's Supreme Court justices said they will wait for a report on last week's technically troubled bar exam before determining what "appropriate remedies" test-takers are owed.

       

Manhattan Prosecutors Decline to Dismiss Charges Against We Build the Wall Following Bannon Plea

Tue, 2025-03-04 14:48

We Build the Wall no longer has any human officers, but prosecutors said they would advance the case should anyone appear.

       

Delaware Superior Court: Whether Accord Is in Stock or Cash, Insurer Liable for AMC Settlement

Tue, 2025-03-04 14:36

"This ruling will have far-reaching implications for businesses, as it will give them much needed financial flexibility in resolving claims without sacrificing the insurance coverage to which they are entitled," said Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna Chair Robin Cohen, whose firm was among those that represented the movie theater chain in the litigation.

       

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