Orlando personal injury lawyer Dan Newlin has embarked on a substantial advertising campaign, investing over a million dollars in more than 100 electronic billboards across Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. These billboards feature alternating messages promoting former President Donald Trump and advertising Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys. According to Newlin, it is “an incredible honor” to participate in what he believes will be a historic demonstration of patriotism and American spirit. Further details on Newlin’s campaign can be found in the Tampa Bay Times.
Amidst the turmoil in broader legal circles,
- Attrition rates within Big Law firms are showing “a disturbing trend” for junior attorneys, with noticeable challenges faced by women and attorneys of color. Wayne Stacy, Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, criticizes the profession for maintaining a biased system despite promoting a commitment to diversity. For an in-depth analysis, see Law.com.
- Latham & Watkins has been retained by AI music companies Suno and Udio to defend against lawsuits initiated by major labels Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group. This follows Latham’s recent involvement in defending Anthropic against similar allegations. Details are available on Billboard.
- Justin Fitzdam has been appointed general counsel at Allia Group, a legal finance firm focusing on healthcare insurer disputes. Fitzdam previously worked at Sullivan & Cromwell and Boise Schiller Flexner. More information is available on Legal Funding Journal.
For more updates, including laterals and in-house moves, Greenberg Traurig and Polsinelli have added new shareholders in their corporate and IP litigation practices, respectively. Further details are available in the Bloomberg Law Wake Up Call.