Pennsylvania Pulse


  • Can State Courts Tame The 'Wild West' Of Judicial Security?

    As threats against local judges continue to ramp up, protection and incident tracking varies not only from state to state but county to county, making it difficult to draw the national judicial security landscape. Now, lawmakers are looking to use federal resources to even out disparities.

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    Law Firms Weigh ChatGPT As New Advertising Platform

    New advertising options on the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT have piqued the interest of some law firms, but most are still in a wait-and-see mode as a pilot ad program remains in testing.

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    Public Access Push Cited For Spike In Pa. Atty Ethics Cases

    While the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board's latest annual report showed that a record number of complaints were filed against Keystone State attorneys last year, the uptick may be an unintended consequence of recent efforts to bring more transparency and increase public awareness of the board's proceedings.

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    Flaster Greenberg Grows In Philly Region With Two Attys

    Flaster Greenberg PC has expanded its transactional resources in the Philadelphia area with the recent addition of two attorneys specializing in corporate counsel and real estate.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Alliance Defending Freedom, Pearman Law Firm PC and attorney Barry Arrington lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Colorado ban on therapy intended to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity amounts to viewpoint discrimination against a Christian therapist.

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    Legal Sector Lost 700 Jobs In March, Ending Hiring Streak

    The legal sector began to slow down in March after a year and a half straight of gains, with 700 fewer people employed in lawyer, paralegal and other law-related professional roles last month than in February, according to seasonally adjusted data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Law360 Announces The Members Of Its 2026 Editorial Boards

    Law360 is pleased to announce the formation of its 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards.

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    Senior Lawyers Survey: Tell Us About Your Career

    How are senior lawyers adapting to evolving career paths and emerging technologies? Share your perspective in this five-minute survey.

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    Why These Senior Attorneys Can't Quit Being Lawyers

    Slightly more than 1 out of 8 lawyers in the United States were age 65 or older in 2025. Law360 Pulse spoke with several senior attorneys who said they plan to continue working full time, finding the job to still be professionally and personally rewarding.

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    The Gray Exit: Senior Attorneys Confront A New Legal Reality

    BigLaw's upper ranks were long anchored by partners who extended their careers deep into older age. But in a post-pandemic market shaped by tighter economics and stricter succession planning, federal labor data suggest that late-career longevity has stalled.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry kicked off April with another busy week of BigLaw hires and insights about how attorneys use artificial intelligence. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Taylor Duma Closing Reflects Atlanta's Growing Competition

    The closure of Atlanta-based Taylor Duma LLP on Tuesday highlights the threat regional firms face as more and more outside firms open offices in the city, intensifying the competition for legal talent that cannot always be tackled through a merger partnership.

  • Fox Rothschild Unveils 2026 Leadership Transitions

    Fox Rothschild LLP has unveiled a slate of new leaders for several of its offices, departments and practice groups.

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    Becker & Poliakoff Expands Into Philly, Adds 2 HOA Attys

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Becker & Poliakoff has expanded its footprint into Pennsylvania with the recent launch of a new office in the Philadelphia suburbs and the addition of two attorneys specializing in advising homeowners associations and condo boards.

  • Khalil Seeks Bove's 3rd Circ. Recusal Over Ex-DOJ Roles

    Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident targeted for deportation, asked a Third Circuit judge, U.S. Circuit Judge Emil Bove, to recuse himself from en banc review of a decision allowing for Khalil's detention, saying Wednesday the judge was likely involved in decisions related to the case while at the U.S. Department of Justice.

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    McNees Opens 2 Offices With Fox Rothschild Education Team

    Pennsylvania-based McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC more than doubled the size of its education law practice and expanded into new offices in the Philadelphia suburbs and Berks County with the addition of a 24-person team of attorneys and professionals from Fox Rothschild LLP, the firm announced Wednesday.

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    Is 'Time Kills All Deals' True Of BigLaw Mergers?

    The time span between when a law firm merger is announced and when the deal closes can be a risky period, leading to lawyer losses at firms.

  • Wage Class Attys Get $254K Fee For Post, Smucker's Deal

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has signed off on a just over $254,000 fee request for Winebrake & Santillo LLC attorneys representing employees of Post Consumer Brands LLC and The J.M. Smucker Co. who alleged they were stiffed on overtime wages at a Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, manufacturing facility.

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    Squire Patton Atty Joins Dechert To Co-Chair NatSec Group

    Dechert LLP announced Tuesday it has brought on a former Squire Patton Boggs LLP practice leader who focuses on national security compliance and cross-border investment reviews to help lead its national security group.

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    Blank Rome Adds 3rd K&L Gates Corporate Atty In Pittsburgh

    An attorney specializing in advising corporate clients on investment transactions recently moved her practice to Blank Rome LLP's Pittsburgh office after nearly a decade with K&L Gates LLP and reunited with two colleagues who made a similar move earlier this year.

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    Chartwell Law Adds 14 Attorneys With Dallas Trial Firm Tie-Up

    Insurance defense firm Chartwell Law Offices LLP announced Tuesday that it has combined with the Bassett Firm in Dallas, bringing on the firm's entire 41-member staff, including the firm's founder and 13 other attorneys.

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    Lumber Co. Elevates Deputy Atty To GC

    Pittsburgh-area building materials supplier 84 Lumber has internally promoted one of its in-house attorneys to take over leadership of its legal department following the recent retirement of his predecessor, who held the role for nearly 40 years.

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    Threat Or Opportunity: Junior Attys Face The AI Future Now

    Early-career and senior attorneys alike said they believe artificial intelligence could replace responsibilities usually performed by junior lawyers, causing concern among some early-career legal professionals about their future job prospects, a new Law360 Pulse survey found.

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    Power Users Get Real About AI's Role At Work

    Attorneys who frequently use artificial intelligence tools are starting to feel less positive and more neutral about the technology's adoption in the legal industry, a trend that might be driven by lawyers developing more realistic expectations about AI's capabilities.

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    What Attorneys Really Think About AI

    Seventy percent of attorneys at law firms report using artificial intelligence at least once a week as part of their jobs, a sharp increase from 2025, according to the latest survey from Law360 Pulse.

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Expert Analysis

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    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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    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code Author Photo

    As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    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.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

  • 6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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    With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster Author Photo

    To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay? Author Photo

    Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.

  • How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids Author Photo

    Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter Author Photo

    Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.

  • Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills? Author Photo

    Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder Author Photo

    New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness Coach Author Photo

    Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.

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    Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader Author Photo

    Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.

  • Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce Author Photo

    In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

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