Several leading cities in the Southeastern United States, including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville, are experiencing a significant increase in lateral partner moves this year. This trend reflects the overall surge in legal industry activity throughout the region. According to newly released data from Decipher Investigative Intelligence, the majority of these moves occurred during the second…
During its annual meeting in Denver on August 8, 2023, the American Bar Association’s policymaking body deliberated for two hours before making vital changes to its Model Rules of Professional Conduct. These changes hold the potential to significantly alter attorney procedures when it comes to dealing with clients. See full article In a bid to…
A recent lawsuit has raised alarm in legal circles, attributing the untimely death of a U.S. Senate candidate to a cryptocurrency scam allegedly masterminded by a campaign staffer. This comes at a time when the legal community is paying keen attention to developments in the cryptocurrency sector, with its potential for misuse causing concern among…
General Counsels (GCs) speaking at the ALM General Counsel Summit in Sydney, have highlighted the need for corporate legal departments to demonstrate their value within the business setup. This sentiment becomes all the more relevant amidst the transition to work-from-home norms and tightened corporate budgets. While technological advances and generative AI have made remote work…
In a recent patent dispute, a panel from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated eight claims tied to the design of a uniquely developed orthopedic implant by surgical device powerhouse, Stryker. The implant, geared to fit between two bone parts, was contended in a lawsuit set forth in an Illinois federal court against…
Donald Trump’s lawyer, John Lauro, has proclaimed an intention to expose the Jan 6th case to public scrutiny, rather than seeing it litigated within the chambers of the US District Court of the District of Columbia. Lauro has been vocal in his criticism over a potential protective order barring Trump from sharing trial-related evidence on…
Two years ago, the esteemed legal community resource firm, Vault, seemed to vanish abruptly, culminating in it living on merely as a sub-site of Firsthand, a career mentoring and engagement platform. Utilized by law students and lawyers for over twenty years, its sudden absence was marked within the industry. Though it continued to issue its…
Michelle Cross, the self-termed “Legally Blonde Atlanta” DUI attorney, is now under fire from movie studio MGM for her usage of their copyrighted phrase. After receiving a cease and desist letter from the movie giant, Cross has decided to take down the related billboards, but she isn’t ready to give up her Instagram handle just…
General counsels (GCs) have cited greenwashing, data breaches, and regulatory changes as some of the major issues causing them concern, according to discussions at the ninth annual General Counsel Summit in Sydney on August 7. These issues loom large in their thought processes and strategic planning due to their potentially disruptive impacts on their respective…
Each year, the United States Supreme Court pronounces numerous decisions which carry far-reaching implications. It’s especially consequential in criminal cases where a single court decision can dramatically impact the fate of hundreds or even thousands of defendants across the nation. A recent report by Kenneth Notter highlights key trends and takeaways from the high court’s…
Austin-based legal recruitment and software startup Flo Recruit has confirmed the closure of a successful funding effort, to the tune of $4.2 million. The seed round funds will be directed towards expanding the company’s network among law schools and developing its products further. LiveOak Venture Partners and Moneta Ventures led the funding round, with further…
As law firms continue to evolve in the digital era, the demand for e-discovery centers has been steadily increasing. According to a report from Law.com, these centers specifically dedicated to electronic discovery tasks are seeing a surge in business, not only from within their own firms but from a growing number of external clients as…
In a significant development, Dentons, one of the world’s largest law firms, has terminated its combination with Dacheng Law Offices in China. The unprecedented move comes amidst an increasingly strict regulatory environment in China that includes novel mandates and requirements for data privacy, cybersecurity, governance, and capital control. According to reports, shifts in policy have…
The topic of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) proposals has been a hot-button issue in the 2023 proxy season. Public-company shareholders faced a barrage of these proposals, in line with a trend noted by the EY Center for Board Matters. Nevertheless, the study by EY observed a telling trend: shareholders have become increasingly selective, a…
In a recent development that highlighted the crucial role of objectivity in the courts, a Federal Judge was reported to have remarked that a defendant under his judgement ‘Looked like a criminal to him.’ The case in question saw Leron Liggins undergoing trial for drug-related charges under the purview of Eastern District of Michigan Judge…
Important developments in the legal sphere recently saw two Virginia federal judges put up a staunch resistance against a settlement proposal with a BigLaw founder. According to legal experts who spoke to Law360 Pulse, the staunch critique from these judges was both a matter of law and personal stake. This event is observed to be…
Recent events have once again spotlighted the vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure to cyber threats, with several hospitals and outpatient treatment facilities across three states still grappling with a ransomware attack that took place last week. The attack targeted Prospect Medical Holdings, a Los Angeles-based healthcare organization that oversees 16 hospitals and 165 outpatient facilities scattered…
The union between Dentons and Dacheng, forged in 2015 to shape the world’s largest law firm with over 6,000 attorneys, has seen a remarkable expansion to approximately 12K lawyers since. Nonetheless, this vast establishment is in the process of its imminent closure as Dacheng opts to separate from the Dentons umbrella. Dentons secures its continued…
In a strategic move aimed at increasing its appeal for potential merger partners, the law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan recent activities show a growing urge to merge. The firm recently secured a vote by its retired partners, permitting the firm to drop its pension obligations. This move comes amidst a steady exodus of…
The United Services Automobile Association (USAA), the plaintiff in a product liability lawsuit against Dampp-Chaser Electronics Corp., has been allowed to proceed with its case. The contention revolves around allegations that a humidity control device, manufactured by the defendant and installed under a piano in a Maryland home, may have been the cause of a…
In a notable development from the pharmaceutical world, the former Analytics Director at Pfizer has reportedly filed allegations against the company. He asserts he was unjustifiably terminated from his role, with the claim that this act was in response to his attempts to expose violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) within the corporation….
In a dramatic and somewhat predictable move, former President Donald Trump has demanded the recusal of Judge Tanya Chutkan from his case concerning the attempted January 6th coup. Trump aired his feelings on this matter with posts on social media, full of rants, capital letters, ersatz quotes, allegation of conspiracies, and a heap of name-calling….
As recently reported, Dentons, once the largest law firm, is parting ways with Dacheng in response to China’s new cybersecurity regulations (Financial Times). This split comes in the wake of significant changes in the international legal landscape, particularly as countries implement stringent measures to safeguard their cyber infrastructure. Meanwhile, debate around diversity policies in the…
In a significant move within the US energy private equity sector, Allen & Overy has reportedly recruited a top-tier attorney from Paul Hastings. This news comes shortly before the planned merger of Allen & Overy with Shearman & Sterling. Although details of the transition are currently sparse, this announcement is expected to catalyze changes in…
Gilbert + Tobin, an esteemed Australian law firm, recently added a new member to its partnership fold. Drawing expertise from competitors, the firm has recruited a specialist renewable energy lawyer from Ashurst, highlighting an increased demand for professionals versed in the sectors of projects and infrastructure law. Although it’s not uncommon for legal firms to…