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Texas Judge Suspended for Alleged Witness Tampering

Wed, 2025-07-09 15:51

The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced the suspension following the judge's indictment for alleged witness tampering. The jurist is the second judge suspended in her county this year.

       

'Plaintiff-by-Plaintiff': Class Action Dismantled Against Progressive Insurance

Wed, 2025-07-09 14:59

Jeff Cashden of King & Spalding, counsel for Progressive Insurance, said this decision clarifies the "methodological approach courts should be taking in class-certification cases."

       

Activists Demand 'Board Refreshment,' but Companies Say a Long-Tenured Director Can Be Indispensable

Wed, 2025-07-09 14:59

"We are hearing from clients that they're really relying on some of their long-tenured directors in the boardroom who really have that seasoning and have seen the company through crisis periods before," said Beth Sasfai, a partner at Cooley.

       

'Lack of Candor'?: US Judge Demands Big Law Attorney Answer Show-Cause Order

Wed, 2025-07-09 14:12

"It is a rare occasion when this court observes repeat and purposeful unprofessional misrepresentations to the court and opposing counsel," U.S. District Judge Cristina D. Silva of the District of Nevada wrote in a show-cause order requiring attorney Mark Krotoski to answer why he should not face sanctions for alleged lack of candor.

       

Insurance Broker Could Be on the Hook in $1.2M Insurance Dispute, Federal Judge Rules

Wed, 2025-07-09 14:03

"We are very pleased with the court's recent decision affirming our client's right to assert claims against both its insurer and the insurance agents who recommended and purchased the operative policy on our client's behalf," said Scott C. Frost, an attorney at Howard & Howard, who represents the plaintiff.

       

Inside the Agentic AI Tools A&O Shearman Built With Harvey

Wed, 2025-07-09 14:01

A&O Shearman co-developed agentic AI tools with Harvey to help streamline work in four specific practice areas. The firm also entered into a “revenue sharing arrangement with the startup that allows it to license these tools to clients and other firms.

       

What A&O Shearman's Revenue Sharing Arrangement With Harvey Says About AI's Market Disruption

Wed, 2025-07-09 14:01

A&O Shearman didn't just co-develop agentic AI tools with Harvey—it also modernized its business model to stay competitive in the age of AI disruption.

       

Mass Action Startup Chariot Claims, Formerly ClaimClam, Announces $3.6M Seed Round

Wed, 2025-07-09 13:59

Chariot Claims will mainly use the funding to support upgrading its platform.

       

Citing 'Shakedown of Prominent Law Firms,' Democratic Lawmakers Probe EEOC

Wed, 2025-07-09 13:46

The lawmakers asked the EEOC to turn over records and correspondence between agency leaders and Kirkland, Latham, Simpson Thacher and A&O Shearman.

       

‘Duty of Candor': 9th Circuit OKs $158K Sanction for Jehovah's Witnesses Group Lawyer

Wed, 2025-07-09 13:33

“We note that independent of any laws or court rules, attorneys are bound by rules of professional conduct that impose duties on attorneys as a requirement of holding a law license," the appeals court stated.

       

Gen AI In e-Discovery: The Now, the Next and the Never

Wed, 2025-07-09 11:53

Generative AI is reshaping e-Discovery workflows, with technology-assisted review evolving from using established continuous active learning methods to advanced large language models. As this transformation unfolds, understanding precisely what is realistic now, what's imminent on the horizon, and what remains purely speculative is essential for legal professionals and e-Discovery technologists alike.

       

New Law School Deans Take the Helm, Most Leading a Law School for the First Time

Wed, 2025-07-09 11:21

Of 17 new deans, only three (18%) have held prior deanships.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Show Up and Build Rapport With Colleagues and Clients,' Says Michael O'Mara of Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider

Wed, 2025-07-09 10:59

"Be visible. Show up and build rapport with colleagues and clients. Strong relationships are built through consistent interaction and trust."

       

Why I'm Telling Secrets About the Plaintiffs Bar (While Still Working in It)

Wed, 2025-07-09 10:53

The inner workings of the plaintiffs bar get overlooked everywhere—from law school classrooms to Hollywood films. While it's true that nuance is hard to capture in a 50-minute class or a two-hour blockbuster, the bigger problem is that the insiders who truly understand high-stakes plaintiffs work aren't eager to discuss it publicly.

       

Judge Named to Lead Georgia's New Court

Wed, 2025-07-09 10:50

Gov. Brian Kemp has nominated the chief judge of the new Georgia Tax Court.

       

Third Circuit Sides With Magistrates On Bankruptcy Appeals

Wed, 2025-07-09 09:44
The Circuit split caused by MTE Holdings can and should be fixed by the Fifth and Seventh Circuits when the appropriate appeal reaches them. MTE reflects the more current analysis. It is unlikely that the Supreme Court will be able to resolve the split any time soon.        

Covington Switches to 4-Day In-Office Week, Offers August WFH

Wed, 2025-07-09 06:34

It is the latest U.S. firm to make the move, which includes the London office, easing the switch with a two-week August WFH period.

       

Indonesia's IPO Activity Picks Up, Regional Firms Fight For Market Share

Wed, 2025-07-09 05:25

Small-cap IPOs have benefited a raft of local law firms while international firms sit out.

       

Cravath Litigation Partner Decamps for Hecker Fink

Wed, 2025-07-09 04:59

Damaris Hernandez, who was Cravath's first Latina partner, had been at the firm for 18 years.

       

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