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Giuliani's Fla. Condo Is Not Off Limits, Ga. Poll Workers Say
Two Georgia women who Rudy Giuliani accused of committing ballot fraud in the 2020 presidential election say his $3.5 million Florida condominium should be sold to help cover their $148 million defamation win against him, arguing he never established a "homestead" there before they brought a lien.
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Day Pitney Names Leaders In Corporate Department
Day Pitney LLP has named three attorneys in New Jersey and Connecticut to its corporate department leadership team, including the real estate, environmental and land use practice, as well as the energy and utilities group.
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A Deep Dive Into In-House Counsel Pay
The total compensation packages for in-house counsel at different levels of the corporate ladder can vary widely, with especially large variations seen in bonus amounts and long-term incentives, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.
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To Go, Or Not To Go, To A Firm Directly From Law School
Most legal professionals historically have emphasized the need for young attorneys to gain firm experience immediately after law school. However, that thought is shifting, as more junior lawyers graduate and go directly to a corporate legal team — movement that could eventually take hold as the in-house legal department continues to rise in prominence within businesses.
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Here's How To Negotiate The Best Pay Packages For GCs
Not all general counsel can pull in a pay package that places them near the top 10 highest-paid in-house lawyers. But every top legal officer can use some pro tips on how to negotiate the best deal possible. Law360 Pulse asked several executive compensation experts to share their advice.
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Which GCs Sold Stock In Sept.? Coinbase, Alphabet And More
While the world of cryptocurrency has been a mixed bag for many investors, it has been very good to Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc.
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Atty 'Malfeasance' Upends NY Manslaughter Conviction
A New York state judge reversed a manslaughter conviction against a man who says he mistakenly killed his friend, ordering a retrial after it was revealed his then-attorney concealed information he obtained about the trial judge's concerns with the defense's case.
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2nd Circ. Prods NY Appeals Court To Weigh Foreclosure Law
The Second Circuit has urged a state appeals court to provide input on a ruling retroactively canceling U.S. Bank's attempt to foreclose on a Queens condo in 2016 by applying a six-year statute of limitations in the state's 2022 Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act.
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Barclay Damon Gains 10 Attorneys From Burns & Levinson
Barclay Damon LLP has landed 10 attorneys from Burns & Levinson LLP as the firm shutters, including managing partner Paul Mastrocola and the head of its intellectual property practice, according to a Wednesday announcement.
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Over 360 Firms Gain Mansfield Certification In Record Cohort
Diversity Lab on Wednesday announced the names of the record number of law firms that earned Mansfield Certification for the 2023 to 2024 period.
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Smith Gambrell Lands Eversheds Sutherland Corporate Pro
Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP has brought on a former senior counsel at Eversheds Sutherland in its New York and Atlanta offices, bolstering its corporate practice and global transport group with an attorney who brings expertise in handling distressed and large transactions, the firm said Wednesday.
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M&A Vet Joins Debevoise In NY From Legal AI Co.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has boosted its New York office with a veteran mergers and acquisitions attorney who recently worked as chief product officer at legal-focused artificial intelligence company Harvey.
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LexShares Argues Ex-CEO's Suit 'Defies Common Sense'
Litigation financing company LexShares Inc. urged a Massachusetts federal court to throw out a Black former CEO's suit, arguing that his racial discrimination claim against two board members who helped him acquire the company "defies common sense."
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Benesch Continues New York Growth With Ex-Gibson Dunn Atty
The energy and enthusiasm surrounding Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP's 15-month-old New York office has convinced a seasoned litigator to move his practice after nearly 15 years with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
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Justice Roberts Names Judicial Conference Committee Chairs
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has reshuffled the leadership of the U.S. Judicial Conference, naming five new committee chairs and extending the terms of five current chairs by one year.
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A Deep Dive Into Top GC Pay
Law360 Pulse looked beyond bare financials to see how business sectors, law firms and schools could influence the pay of top-earning GCs in S&P 500 companies. Here’s what we found.
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These Are The Legal Chiefs Who Command Top Dollar
With the increasingly dynamic role of the top corporate lawyer playing out across sectors — as well as stock awards that far outpace the amounts they see in their salaries and bonuses — the pay packages for most general counsel and chief legal officers continue to stay strong.
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Everything You Need To Know About GC Pay
Want to know which legal chief is earning the most at an S&P 500 company? How compensation compares across business sectors? Explore the ins and outs of general counsel compensation with our interactive graphic.
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Cozen O'Connor Lobbying Shop Adds De Blasio Vet In NY
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, the international law firm's public affairs and lobbying arm, has grown with the addition of a veteran lobbyist who previously worked in New York City government, including with Mayor Bill de Blasio's office.
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NYC Mayor Adams May Face More Charges, Feds Say
Prosecutors told a Manhattan federal judge Wednesday it was "possible" they would charge New York City Mayor Eric Adams with additional crimes in his corruption case, indicating they have evidence he told witnesses to lie to the FBI.
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Troutman Pepper Names 18 Partners Ahead Of Merger
With a megamerger with Locke Lord LLP in the works for January, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP has announced the elevation to partner of 18 firm attorneys who hail from various offices around the country and a range of practice groups.
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Wigdor Sued For Dragging Cuomo Aide Into Harassment Case
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spokesperson hit Wigdor LLP with a malicious prosecution suit Tuesday, claiming the well-known employment law firm filed a bogus retaliation claim against him for likening a sexual harassment suit against Cuomo to extortion.
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Ex-NY AG Real Estate Chief Joins White Collar Boutique
New York white collar boutique Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP has announced that the former chief of the New York State Attorney General Office's real estate enforcement unit joined the firm as a partner.
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Baker Botts Adds NY Litigator From Walden Macht
Baker Botts LLP has expanded litigation services in its New York office with this week's addition of an attorney specializing in white collar defense, who moved his practice after 3½ years with Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP.
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NYC Mayor Elevates Attorneys Amid Corruption Charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams nominated a longtime public servant as his next corporation counsel and promoted a former WilmerHale attorney to City Hall chief counsel as the embattled Democrat faces federal corruption charges.