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    4th Circ. Says LeClairRyan Founder May Duck Tax Liability

    Defunct law firm LeClairRyan PLLC's operating agreement did not bar founder Gary LeClair from jumping ship in time to potentially dodge massive tax bills tied to the firm's collapse, the Fourth Circuit ruled Friday.

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    Cohen Vaughan Chair On New Philly Firm's Splashy Launch

    After helping co-found Goldberg Segalla and run it for two decades, Richard “RJ” Cohen told Law360 Pulse in an interview this week how he shepherded the recent launch of Cohen Vaughan LLP, a new Philadelphia-based firm that opened its doors last month with 75 attorneys across 18 offices in seven states.

  • Buchalter Hires Another Taylor English Litigator In Atlanta

    Buchalter PC has added an attorney from Taylor English Duma LLP to its office in Atlanta, saying the latest hiring will bolster the firm's litigation practice group, particularly in the construction and government contract sectors.

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    Cooley Litigation Leader On 'Enormous Momentum' Of Team

    Ian Shapiro, Cooley LLP’s new chair of litigation, joined Law360 Pulse for a conversation about his new leadership position at the firm where he’s spent almost all of his career, and developing the team into an elite litigation group.

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    Founders Of 'AI Judge' Arbitrus On Arbitration Tech's Promise

    In an interview, the creators of a new so-called AI judge for arbitration discuss how the tool ensures accuracy and fairness, how they plan to convince parties to trust the tool, and the future of dispute resolution.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry kicked off February with another action-packed week as attorneys took on new roles in BigLaw and the Trump administration. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    DLA Piper Business Litigator Jumps To Hanson Bridgett In SF

    Hanson Bridgett LLP is boosting its litigation team, bringing in a DLA Piper trial attorney as a partner in its San Francisco office.

  • Fla. Panel Rules Atty Imposter Scam Suit Had Invalid Service

    A Florida appellate court has reversed a judgment against a New Jersey real estate agent who was accused in a lawsuit of posing as an attorney and intercepting a $930,000 wire transfer meant to close on a Miami-area property, saying service was invalid.

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    SEC Assistant Chief Litigation Counsel Joins Carlton Fields

    An assistant chief litigation counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has left the agency to join Carlton Fields as a shareholder in the firm's securities litigation and enforcement practice in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Thursday.

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    Judge Questions Firm's Candor In Apple, Amazon Docs Row

    A Washington federal judge said on Thursday there was "troubling shifting" around Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP's explanation of texts and emails with a client who disappeared from a proposed class action targeting Amazon and Apple, while also saying it might not matter because the firm found substitute plaintiffs.

  • Earthlink Investors' Attys Score $28M In Merger Suit

    The attorneys who helped Earthlink investors score an $85 million settlement with the company after they said they were tricked into approving a $1.1 billion merger with a failing telecommunications company will be walking away with almost $28 million for their trouble.

  • No Imminent Plans To Publish Jan. 6 FBI Agents List, DOJ Says

    FBI agents were unable to strike a deal Thursday that would block the federal government from releasing a list of FBI employees who investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, but the U.S. Department of Justice told a judge it does not immediately intend to make that information public.

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    Jones Day Names 6 Office And Practice Leaders

    Jones Day announced Thursday that six of its attorneys earned new practice group or office leadership roles, including at shops in Texas and California.

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    Ex-Conn. US Atty On Melding Public Service, Private Practice

    Vanessa Roberts Avery, who recently stepped down as U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, rejoined McCarter & English LLP's office in Hartford this week. In a recent conversation with Law360 Pulse, Avery discussed her legal career and reflected on her time as the state's top federal prosecutor.

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    NJ Personal Injury Firm Hit With Bias Suit From Fired Atty

    A solo personal injury attorney is suing his former firm in New Jersey state court alleging that he was discriminated against based on his Ecuadorian heritage and because of his requests for accommodations when he became a father.

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    Philly Law Firm Settles $1.5M Fee Suit Against Metal Company

    Philadelphia firm Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC and metalworking company M. Cohen & Sons have resolved a legal battle in which the firm sought to collect $1.5 million in fees while also attempting to fight legal malpractice counterclaims over an alleged conflict of interest.

  • Appellate Group Of The Year: Gibson Dunn

    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP notched critical wins as the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an Eighth Amendment challenge to a city's public camping law and gave insurers a voice in mass tort bankruptcies, making it one of the 2024 Law360 Appellate Groups of the Year.

  • Jay-Z Gets Nod To Withdraw Sanctions Bid Against Buzbee

    Rapper Jay-Z has dropped his sanctions bid against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee for filing a lawsuit that claims Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped a 13-year-old more than 20 years ago, accusations he has called "knowingly false."

  • Judge Puts Atty On Hook For Fees For Conduct In TM Trial

    A California judge ordered an attorney who represented a microphone manufacturer that lost a trade dress infringement trial to be jointly responsible with his client for attorney fees and costs as a sanction for his conduct during the case.

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    Snell & Wilmer Grows DC Office With Ex-McDermott Partner

    Snell & Wilmer LLP strengthened its litigation services in Washington, D.C., with the recent addition of an attorney specializing in representing clients in federal compliance and civil and criminal enforcement matters.

  • Fla. Judge Beats Bias Challenge In Presiding Over CBD Suit

    A Florida federal judge on Thursday rejected an objection by former franchisee for CBD company American Shaman Franchise System LLC to a magistrate judge's decision not to recuse herself from his breach of contract case.

  • Metals Dealer Says Partners Lost $12M In Attys' Tax Scam

    A precious metals dealer and his partners said they were fleeced of $12 million by attorneys who directed them to form a partnership and take illegal tax deductions for intellectual property, according to a complaint filed in Colorado federal court.

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    Armstrong Teasdale Lands Former Troutman Litigation Trio

    Armstrong Teasdale LLP has added three attorneys from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in New York City to enhance its litigation practice group and strengthen its efforts in mass tort, complex commercial and product liability matters.

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    Filing Claims 'Secret Lockout' Led To Conn. Trial Firm Schism

    One of the 50-50 partners litigating the dramatic breakup of Connecticut Trial Firm LLC, a personal injury firm known for high-dollar verdicts, has accused his onetime partner of having "plotted a secret lockout" to remove him from the firm, according to a revised derivative complaint filed in Connecticut state court.

  • Cuomo Faces Skeptical Panel In AG Document Lawsuit

    Counsel for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced a doubtful appellate panel Wednesday, who questioned whether the disgraced executive had jumped the gun in suing Attorney General Letitia James for records from the state's sexual harassment investigation against him that are still being reviewed and produced.

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Expert Analysis

  • How To Find Your Inner Calm When Client Obligations Pile Up Author Photo

    In the most stressful times for attorneys, when several transactions for different partners and clients peak at the same time and the phone won’t stop buzzing, incremental lifestyle changes can truly make a difference, says Lindsey Hughes at Haynes Boone.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Can I Support Gen Z Attorneys? Author Photo

    Meredith Beuchaw at Lowenstein Sandler discusses how senior attorneys can assist the newest generation of attorneys by championing their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance and providing the hands-on mentorship opportunities they missed out on during the pandemic.

  • Advice For Summer Associates Uneasy About Offer Prospects Author Photo

    There are a few communication tips that law students in summer associate programs should consider to put themselves in the best possible position to receive an offer, and firms can also take steps to support those to whom they are unable to make an offer, says Amy Mattock at Georgetown University Law Center.

  • How Law Firms Can Cautiously Wield AI To Streamline Tasks Author Photo

    Many attorneys are going to use artificial intelligence tools whether law firms like it or not, so firms should educate them on AI's benefits, limits and practical uses, such as drafting legal documents, to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving legal market, say Thomas Schultz and Eden Bernstein at Kellogg Hansen.

  • Keys To Managing The Stresses Of Law School Author Photo

    Dealing with the pressures associated with law school can prove difficult for many future lawyers, but there are steps students can take to manage stress — and schools can help too, say Ryan Zajic and Dr. Janani Krishnaswami at UWorld.

  • Can Mandatory CLE Mitigate Implicit Bias's Negative Impacts? Author Photo

    Amid ongoing disagreements on whether states should mandate implicit bias training as part of attorneys' continuing legal education requirements, Stephanie Wilson at Reed Smith looks at how unconscious attitudes or stereotypes adversely affect legal practice, and whether mandatory training programs can help.

  • Ditch The Frills And Start Writing Legal Letters In Plain English Author Photo

    To become more effective advocates, lawyers need to rethink the ridiculous, convoluted language they use in correspondence and write letters in a clear, concise and direct manner, says legal writing instructor Stuart Teicher.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Can I Negotiate My Separation Agreement? Author Photo

    Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey discusses how a law firm associate can navigate being laid off, what to look for in a separation agreement and why to be upfront about it with prospective employers.

  • DoNotPay Cases Underscore Hurdles For AI-Fueled Legal Help Author Photo

    Recent legal challenges against DoNotPay’s "robot lawyer” application highlight pressing questions about the degree to which artificial intelligence can be used for legal tasks while remaining on the right side of both consumer protection laws and prohibitions against the unauthorized practice of law, says Kristen Niven at Frankfurt Kurnit.

  • For The Future Of Legal Practice, Let's Learn From The Past Author Photo

    At some level, every practicing lawyer is experiencing the ever-increasing speed of change — and while some practice management processes have gotten more efficient, other things about the legal profession were better before supposed improvements were made, says Jay Silberblatt, president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

  • Why All Law Firms Should Foster Psychological Capital Author Photo

    Law firms will be able to reap great long-term benefits if they adopt strategies to nurture four critical components of their employees' psychological wellness and performance — hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism, says Dennis Stolle at the American Psychological Association.

  • A GC's Guide To Litigation, Inspired By Sun Tzu's 'Art Of War' Author Photo

    With caseloads and spending increasing, in-house counsel might find themselves called to opine on the risks and benefits of litigation more often, and they should look at five Sun Tzu maxims from the ancient Chinese classic "The Art of War" to inform their approach to any suit, says Jeff Golimowski at Womble Bond.

  • ChatGPT Is A Cool Trick, But AI Won't Replace Lawyers Author Photo

    Generative AI applications like ChatGPT are unlikely to ever replace attorneys for a variety of practical reasons — but given their practice-enhancing capabilities, lawyers who fail to leverage these tools may be rendered obsolete, says Eran Kahana at Maslon.

  • Pro Bono Work Is Valuable In IP And Continued Learning Author Photo

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's recent elimination of a rule that partially counted pro bono work toward continuing legal education highlights the importance of volunteer work in intellectual property practice and its ties to CLE, and puts a valuable tool for hands-on attorney education in the hands of the states, say Lisa Holubar and Ariel Katz at Irwin.

  • Increasing Public Access To Legal Services: A Practical Plan Author Photo

    Recommendations recently issued by a special committee of the Florida Bar represent a realistic, pragmatic approach to increasing the accessibility and affordability of legal services, at a time when the disconnect between the legal profession and the public at large has widened considerably, says Gary Lesser, president of the Florida Bar.

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