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Google Lawyer Heads to Freshfields' Antitrust Practice

Mon, 2024-09-09 08:00

Kevin Yingling was director of competition at Google, where he worked for about 15 years.

       

Ex-Major, Lindsey & Africa Leader Joins CenterPeak, Formerly Johnson Downie and Lippman Jungers

Mon, 2024-09-09 05:00

Jeffrey Lowe adds a Washington, D.C., stronghold to CenterPeak's presence in New York, California and Texas.

       

Jurden Announces 2025 Retirement, Capping 24 Years on Superior Court

Mon, 2024-09-09 00:47

Superior Court President Judge Jan Jurden, who has sat on the court since May 2001, is the first woman ever to lead the court, a role she was appointed to at the beginning of 2015.

       

Identifying and Articulating Your Differentiator

Mon, 2024-09-09 00:21

How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions While humility is incredibly important in business and law, it is equally important to identify and articulate what you do well — really well — in your practice. Those who can ascertain, embrace and communicate their differentiator(s) will be well-positioned for steady practice and client growth.

       

Law Firms Struggled with Gen Z, Now Prepare for Gen Alpha

Sun, 2024-09-08 17:18

The next generation of recruits, due to enter the workforce in the coming few years, bring all sorts of new challenges for law firms—the Global Lawyer asks if you are ready.

       

Covington Hit With Crypto Inventor's Legal Malpractice Suit Seeking $100M

Fri, 2024-09-06 17:48

Steven Nerayoff claims Covington's Alan Vinegrad advised him not to share exculpatory information with prosecutors. A Covington spokesperson said "the lawsuit lacks merit."

       

Law Firm Leaders See Rapid Movement by Laterals as Red Flag

Fri, 2024-09-06 17:46

"I think the businesses have to pay attention and hire people that they think are going to be a good, long-term investment and pass on those who seem to be moving further on self- and short-term gain," said John Hall of Hall Booth Smith.

       

Precedential & Pro Bono: Maslon's Erica Holzer Defeats Sperm Donor's Paternity Suit

Fri, 2024-09-06 17:31

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents.

       

Procopio Cory Managing Partner John Alessio Dies at 55

Fri, 2024-09-06 17:28

Alessio was first elected chair of the San Diego-based litigation firm in 2017.

       

Associate Bonuses Build 'Morale,' but Does Management Have More Leverage Now?

Fri, 2024-09-06 16:56

"I'd be delighted if other firms wanted us to pay more than anyone else, but I don't suspect that will be the case," said Milbank's chair.

       

Bristol Myers Urges Dismissal of $6.4 Billion Lawsuit, Arguing Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Fri, 2024-09-06 16:54

Bristol Myers Squibb counsel from DLA Piper told U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman on Friday that the UMB Bank NA had no standing to sue -- claiming the bank was not properly appointed as successor trustee.

       

Judge Pauses Landmark $2.75B NCAA Settlement Proposal, Parties to Hash Out More Details

Fri, 2024-09-06 16:13

"This provision was carefully negotiated. It is a central part of the deal, and without it, I am not sure there will be a settlement to submit," Rakesh Kilaru, a partner with Wilkinson Stekloff and counsel to the NCAA, said.

       

Musician Indicted in New York Over Music Fraud Related to AI-Generated Songs

Fri, 2024-09-06 16:07

"It's time for Smith to face the music,' said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York, as he laid out the indictment against a musician who obtained $10 million in royalty payments via AI-generated songs and streaming bots.

       

DEI Leadership: Unlocking Unique Value

Fri, 2024-09-06 16:00

"DEI leaders lead the charge on workplace innovation that amplifies the contributions and progression of those in both underrepresented and overrepresented communities," writes Kimberly Hulsey.

       

Alito Reports Concert Tickets From German Socialite in New Disclosure Form

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:48

Friday's 2023 disclosure came after the justice sought and received a three-month filing extension from the judiciary, the only member of the U.S. Supreme Court to need extra time to prepare their form.

       

Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:45

The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.

       

'Ad Network Monopoly'?: YouTube CEO May Testify at Google's Second Antitrust Bench Trial

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:21

U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied Google's motion to exclude lay opinion testimony from its advertising antitrust bench trial. This includes testimony from Andrew Casale, president and CEO of Index Exchange, and testimony from Benneaser "Ben" John, vice president of engineering at Microsoft.

       

Be Careful What You Stip For: 'Liggett v. Lewitt Realty LLC'

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:14

The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization Law.

       

In-House Lawyers Weigh In on How AI Will Revolutionize Dispute Resolution

Fri, 2024-09-06 15:04

For years, China has employed AI agents as online "robot judges." Could that happen here?

       

Texas Supreme Court Sends 6 Cases to the New Court of Appeals

Fri, 2024-09-06 14:56

The purpose of the court is to hear appeals from lawsuits involving complex commercial litigation and challenges to state laws, state agencies and their executive officials.

       

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