Lawyers seeking to solidify their credibility as thought leaders may find the medium of blogging increasingly essential, but many fail to harness its potential. Simplifying the narrative and steering clear of complex legal jargon can instantly make blog posts more engaging and accessible. Content marketing for legal professionals demands a nuanced approach, far from the…
Vietnam has been on an aggressive path against corruption over the past year, culminating with the sentencing of Truong My Lan, a 67-year-old former real estate tycoon, who has been charged with the country’s most significant financial fraud case. Lan, a high-profile businesswoman, was sentenced to death for her involvement in a massive fraud case…
In a noteworthy outcome, a Philadelphia jury has awarded a $6.1 million verdict to a worker severely injured on the job, rebuffing the plaintiff’s initial ‘nuclear’ settlement demand which, according to the attorneys involved, ranged between $51 and $101 million. However, the specifics of the incident leading to the lawsuit and the courtroom proceedings remain…
In a recent development, Labcorp, a leading laboratory testing entity, has been chosen as the winning bidder for Invitae’s assets through a bankruptcy auction. Invitae, a firm specializing in genetic testing services, digital health solutions, and health data services, is set to provide Labcorp with assets covering “substantially all” of Invitae’s operations. The deal aims…
Congress recently made the decision to effectively ban the popular social media app, TikTok. While the directive may have been decked as a requirement for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to divest its hold on TikTok within nine months, the reality is no multi-billion-dollar entity would willingly relinquish control of its coveted algorithm to…
The New Jersey State Bar Association, along with other professional legal groups in the state, are challenging a decision by a New Jersey Supreme Court ethics committee. This controversial decision prohibits New Jersey’s certified attorneys from paying referral fees to out-of-state lawyers. This move has sparked a response from the legal fraternity in the state,…
Steven Witkoff, a notable fundraiser for former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been handed a cease and desist letter from the organizers of the Miami Grand Prix, amidst plans to hold a fundraiser for Trump during the Grand Prix event. This legal drama marks another point of interest for fans of Formula 1, a sport…
In the Eleventh Circuit, the widow of a supermarket butcher put forward a case stating that the U.S. Tax Court erroneously affirmed certain constitutional protections for its judges. Additionally, she contended that the Tax Court incorrectly upheld tax liabilities against her, which originated from her husband’s tax filings. The widow asserts that the Tax Court…
A recently proposed law in British Columbia, Canada, has stirred controversy over its implications for legal professional regulation. This law, termed the Legal Professions Act, aims to establish a unified regulatory body for all legal service providers within the province. This includes lawyers, paralegals, and notaries public. According to the province’s attorney general, the fresh…
In the competitive legal industry, fostering and expanding client relationships is paramount. An often underutilized strategy for cultivating new business opportunities is tapping into established connections for referrals, which, according to recent discoveries, people are more willing to provide than one might initially think. This approach, elaborated by Rebecca Hnatowski at Edwards Advisory, pivots around…
Though attorneys might be hesitant to solicit referral recommendations for new business opportunities, it’s a method backed by research. Studies show that people tend to extend their help to those they know, like, and trust. Hence, it could be beneficial for legal professionals to identify and approach individuals within their network for referrals. The technique…
Global law firm Haynes and Boone LLP has officially relocated its San Francisco office to a larger site situated at the core of the city’s Financial District. The announcement, made on Monday, marks the sixth office move for the firm since the fall. This change of habitat for the firm’s operations indicates not only the…
A recent verdict by a jury in the Northern District of Ohio has contributed to the ongoing clarification of copyright laws surrounding tattoos, a decision that could have major implications for both the tattoo and video game industries. LeBron James and the creators of the popular basketball video game, 2K Games, were the defendants in…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider whether plaintiffs can amend their lawsuits to send them back to state court, following an initial successful transferal to meet before a federal judge. The decision comes as a result of an appeal from food manufacturing giants Royal Canin and Purina, who are currently facing a class…
Several of the United States’ top turkey producers are seeking permission from an Illinois federal court to immediately appeal a March ruling. The controversial ruling permitted an investment unit of Burford Capital to proceed with price-fixing allegations against the producers. The turkey companies argue that the Seventh Circuit should take into consideration whether the investor…
In a latest update into the investigation of former Trump administration official Jeffrey Clark, officials from the DC Bar said in a filing that disbarment remains “the only possible sanction”. Clark, who served as the assistant US attorney general during his tenure, reportedly tried to engage Justice Department superiors in questioning the outcome of the…
Spencer A. Burkholz, a partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, has built an enviable reputation mitigating some of the most significant securities cases in recent history. Despite his own accomplishments, Burkholz opts for humility, attributing his successes to efficient teamwork. While Burkholz tends to downplay his own individual achievements, his ability to effectively…
In a recent move that has stirred attention in the legal domain, Greenberg Traurig LLP announced the new addition of a former Morrison & Foerster LLP technology litigator and data security startup founder to its San Francisco office. The attorney, whose experience spans both law and tech entrepreneurship, is expected to bring a unique perspective…
Renowned law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore is ready to start a new chapter of its legacy as the company announces the completion of its relocation to their New York headquarters at Two Manhattan West. Anticipation has surrounded this move for several years, and following the firm signing the lease in 2019, the relocation comes…
Immigration law firm Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) has announced a significant expansion with the addition of approximately 90 legal professionals, which includes 21 attorneys, from Seyfarth Shaw LLP. These hirings are set to occur throughout the summer, positioning BAL as an increasing force within the immigration law niche. Simultaneously, the Texas-based BAL will…
Attorneys transitioning into therapists claim that lawyers uniquely comprehend the pressures of working in law. Having been practitioners themselves, they possess an insight into the specific strain that legal professionals might encounter. As detailed by ex-lawyers, their clientele often grapples with adapting to therapy that favours emotional responsiveness, mindfulness and body conscientiousness, as opposed to…
In the constantly progressing sphere of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), the notion of “AI washing” has emerged as a critical matter, particularly considering recent regulatory actions by the SEC. On March 18, 2024, the SEC made a determined move against this practice, declaring, via videos on YouTube and tweets, regulatory actions against two investment…
The impending doom of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), once supposed to have been shaken by the paradigm shift to Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) acceptance in law school admissions, clearly seems to have been mistaken. Historically, taking the LSAT was the only way to seek legal education, but things began to change in 2016….
Renowned Connecticut law firm has petitioned to a federal judge in New Jersey to gain approval for a fee of $500,000. The mentioned fee is related to its representation in a class action, concerning an allegation against a company’s falsely advertised magnesium supplement. In this class-action lawsuit, the questionable advertising of a magnesium supplement is…
Renowned legal podcast Legal Speak made its mark yet again at a different venue – the riveting General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024, which took place in Chicago last week. The conference brought together a senior-level audience of in-house counsel from multinational companies based in the U.S. Legal Speak’s co-hosts, Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith, had…