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Taft Adds Fennemore Craig Duo Amid Post-Merger Growth
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP said on Thursday that it has added a pair of Fennemore Craig PC litigators to its Phoenix office, which has grown by 200% since the firm's merger with Sherman & Howard LLC at the start of last year.
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Bass Berry Adds 3 Members, 7 New Attys
Bass Berry & Sims PLC has announced it hired three new members for its offices in Washington, D.C., Nashville, and its newly launched Chicago shop, and additionally brought on another four lawyers in locations across its spaces in Tennessee.
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Faegre Drinker Adds Withers Int'l Arbitration Atty In NY
A former Withers litigation and arbitration special counsel has joined Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP as a New York partner.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The summer wind brought in another busy week for the legal industry as firms expanded their practices and doled out extra cash for attorneys. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Quinn Emanuel Says 3M Fee Proposal Undervalues Its Work
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has objected to a special master's recommendation on the allocation of common benefit fees in the $6 billion settlement that ended multidistrict litigation against 3M over allegedly faulty combat earplugs, saying the amount doesn't value the "length, extent and impact" of the firm's work.
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Nigerian Bank Exits NJ Law Firm's Suit Over Fraudulent Check
A New Jersey federal judge has tossed claims brought by law firm Scura Wigfield Heyer Stevens & Cammarota LLP against Access Bank PLC over an alleged scam that sent nearly $119,000 of the firm's funds to a bogus entity's account, saying the court does not have jurisdiction over the bank, since it is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Jones Day Hires Ex-McDermott Real Estate Pro For NYC Office
Jones Day has brought on a former McDermott Will & Schulte partner who specializes in commercial real estate deals for its New York City office, the firm announced.
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SCOTUSblog Founder Goldstein Blasts 'Inflated' DOJ Tax Math
Convicted SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein and federal prosecutors are clashing again over their dramatically divergent sentencing recommendations, with the defense accusing the government of presenting a "one-dimensional caricature" of the famed lawyer in seeking an eight-year sentence, and prosecutors accusing him of potentially deleting "secret chats" with his gambling backers.
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Colo. Judge Tosses Fired Public Defender's Speech Claim
A Colorado state judge has dismissed a free speech claim by a former public defender, who alleged he was fired after making court filings and seeking a hearing to warn that crushing caseloads and a cyberattack threatened his ability to provide constitutionally adequate representation to criminal defendants.
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Sex Abuse, Wages, Wildfires Drive Complex Case Spike In LA
What constitutes complex civil litigation is undergoing a "dramatic transformation" in Los Angeles, where cases involving sexual abuse and the Catholic Church, novel employment issues and recent wildfires are driving a surge in complicated disputes, according to a new report.
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Lack Of Evidence Sinks Insurance Fraud Case, Atty Says
A Louisiana law firm and lawyer found guilty of criminal conspiracy and wire fraud for staging vehicle crashes as part of a scheme to defraud insurance carriers and trucking companies are seeking acquittal or a new trial, arguing that federal prosecutors failed to support their claims with evidence.
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Ex-SEC Chief Litigation Counsel Joins Norton Rose
Norton Rose Fulbright has hired the former assistant chief litigation counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement, who has moved to the team after working for several years with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.
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How Desmarais, Potter Anderson Got A $20.2M Patent Win
A team led by Desmarais LLP attorneys and assisted by Delaware counsel Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP told Law360 Pulse they recently secured a $20.2 million verdict in an infringement suit over a mouse antibody patent by employing a strategy not impeded by the case's technical complexities.
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NY Prosecutors Drop Weinstein Rape Charge After Mistrial
Prosecutors told a New York judge Thursday that they will drop a third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after two consecutive juries deadlocked on the allegation by actor Jessica Mann.
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Ex-Quinn Emanuel Atty To Lead Kirkland's Appellate Practice
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced Wednesday it has rehired a former associate, who most recently was a national appellate practice co-chair at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, to be the leader of its Supreme Court and appellate practice.
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Legal Tech Co. Sues US Over Anthropic AI Shutdown Order
Legal tech company Legion has sued the U.S. government in D.C. federal court over a directive ordering Anthropic to shut down two of its advanced AI models to foreigners, alleging the move caused the company to lose access to one of the models that powers its platform.
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Kennedys Adds 12-Atty Tyson & Mendes Trial Team In NY
Kennedys has added to its New York office a team of 12 trial attorneys led by a former managing partner of Tyson & Mendes LLP with expertise in high-stakes, complex litigation, the firm announced Wednesday.
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Conn. Justices Threaten Sanctions For AI Errors
The Connecticut Supreme Court has threatened to sanction GLG Law LLC and one of its attorneys for submitting documents in two cases "that misrepresented the law through the use of generative artificial intelligence," according to a Tuesday order that summoned them to appear in court next month.
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Texas Judge Tosses Buzbee Firm's Jay-Z Conspiracy Suits
A Texas state court has handed a win to Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP and a Mississippi law firm, which sought dismissal of claims that they conspired with Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter to retaliate against Houston personal injury firm The Buzbee Law Firm and two of its former clients.
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Seyfarth Adds Labor Pro In Dallas From Pilots Union
Seyfarth Shaw LLP has bolstered its labor and employment capabilities with a new partner in its Dallas office who served as labor relations counsel for the Air Line Pilots Association.
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Marshall Dennehey Lands Zarwin Baum's Casualty Co-Chair
Marshall Dennehey has added the former co-chair of the casualty department and employment practice at Zarwin Baum Devito Kaplan Schaer PC to bolster its capacity to handle trucking and transportation litigation, catastrophic claims and other matters.
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Connecticut Courts Require Verification Of AI Output In Filings
Connecticut's state judges on Tuesday issued a new requirement that attorneys and pro se filers independently verify all citations, legal authorities and evidence produced by generative artificial intelligence tools, threatening to impose case-ending sanctions on those who flout the rule.
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Associates Unhappy Over Leave, Firm Leadership
Associates are dissatisfied over the lack of transparency at their law firms, what they perceive to be limited opportunities for advancement and how their leaders communicate, Law360 Pulse found in its sixth annual Lawyer Satisfaction Survey.
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What Attorneys Really Think About Their Profession
Law360 Pulse asked attorneys for their thoughts on what being an attorney is actually like — what they love about their job, what they see as the biggest misconceptions about a career in law and what advice they have for new lawyers. Here's what they said.
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Are Attorneys Happy At Work? Depends Who You Ask
Most lawyers are satisfied with their careers, but their happiness at work varies depending on their rank, a new Law360 Pulse survey found.
Expert Analysis
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.