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What's Next: Law Bot Goes Berserk, Plus: Google's Watchful Eye

Ian Lopez | August 15, 2018

In a major automation fail, a bot sent a hefty batch of bogus DMCA notices. Also on deck: Could Google's secretly keeping tabs on users mean legal action?
Law.com |Analysis

Skilled in the Art: PTAB Shake-Up Underway. Plus IPR 'Hostage' Situation Leads to Fee Award

Scott Graham | August 14, 2018

David Ruschke, chief judge of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, has told colleagues that he'll be stepping into a new role. That gives PTO Chief Andrei Iancu an opening to reshape the tribunal.
Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Watching This Lawyer-Whistleblower Case | Tesla's Troublesome Tweets | Meet Uber's New Chief Security Officer

C. Ryan Barber | August 14, 2018

An ex-Morgan Stanley lawyer alleges retaliation after raising FCPA and securities claims. Why we are watching this case and you should, too. Plus: Uber snags ex-DOJ and NSA lawyer Matt Olsen for a top security post. And scroll down for more on Tesla's law firm engagements.
The National Law Journal |News

Mueller's Team Used the Few Tools Available to Confront Tough Judges

C. Ryan Barber| August 14, 2018

The Manafort judge's interventionist style prompted discussions in legal circles and on cable talk shows about whether he had gone too far, with some observers arguing the judge’s hands-on approach and regular rebukes against prosecutors would have been fodder for a mistrial if the defense had been on the receiving end.
The National Law Journal |News

Mayer Brown Partner's Killing Shocks Colleagues, Appellate Bar

Ryan Lovelace | August 14, 2018

Stephen Shapiro's sudden death sparked an outpouring of reactions and remembrances from friends and fellow practitioners.
New York Law Journal |News

Pay Model Evolves at Fried Frank, Paving Way for Outsized Earnings

Christine Simmons | August 14, 2018

Industry sources say Lawrence Barshay, a top rainmaker at Fried Frank and brother to Paul Weiss partner Scott Barshay, has earned compensation reaching at least $11 million a year.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Will the Church Sex-Abuse Grand Jury Report Lead to New Civil Suits?

Max Mitchell | August 14, 2018

While some attorneys said the report could lead to a wave of new cases, other lawyers were skeptical and said there likely won't be much effect on sex abuse litigation in Pennsylvania without changes in the law.
Corporate Counsel |News

After Weed Killer Verdict, It's Damage Control Time for Monsanto Lawyers, Comms Staff

Phillip Bantz | August 14, 2018

The agribusiness giant's in-house lawyers are working "hand in glove" with in-house communications staffers to mitigate the fallout from the $289 million Roundup verdict. But one communications expert isn't impressed with the effort and another says outside PR consultants are key.
The American Lawyer International |News

China's Han Kun Expands Hong Kong Office With Simpson Thacher Hires

Anna Zhang | August 14, 2018

Capital markets lawyers Ethle Tang and Tao Li are the latest to quit Big Law for a Chinese firm.
Law.com |News

Law School Pulls Plug on Fall Classes Amid Accreditation Crisis

Karen Sloan | August 14, 2018

Arizona Summit Law School has called off next semester's classes, but Arizona State University is allowing the school's current students who are within one semester of graduating to take fall courses at its nearby campus.

Corporate Counsel |News

SoftBank Hires Leading MoFo Deal Lawyer as Chief Legal Officer

Dan Clark | August 14, 2018

After decades with the law firm, Robert Townsend will move in-house to lead the legal department at SoftBank, a company he's already represented many times.
Law.com |Podcast

Cannabis Legalization and The Waterfall Effect: Northern California's Rural Cannabis Regulation

Sponsored by: Greenspoon Marder LLP| August 14, 2018

In this special presentation of the Perspectives podcast, Heather L. Burke of Greenspoon Marder discusses the Northern California’s cultivator-led regulatory environment.
The American Lawyer International |News

Norton Rose Fulbright Nabs Clifford Chance's Perth Head

John Kang | August 14, 2018

Paul Lingard is set to leave the Magic Circle firm less than 18 months after taking over its leadership in western Australia.
Corporate Counsel |News

Mozilla Nabs Twitter Deputy GC as Next Top Lawyer

Caroline Spiezio | August 14, 2018

The efforts to browse for a new in-house boss are over for Mountain View, California-based Mozilla.
The National Law Journal |News

Closings Set for Wednesday After Manafort Declines to Testify at Fraud Trial

Ellis Kim | August 14, 2018

Manafort’s defense rested its case without calling any witnesses in the trial.
Corporate Counsel |News

Monsanto on the Hunt for New GC in Midst of $289M Roundup Verdict

Phillip Bantz | August 14, 2018

David Snively joined Monsanto's legal department 34 years ago in the midst of a PR crisis over Agent Orange. His replacement will also have to be adept at dealing with controversy.
American Lawyer |News

Mayer Brown Supreme Court Practice Founder Shot and Killed

Roy Strom | August 14, 2018

Stephen Shapiro, a former U.S. deputy solicitor general and leading Supreme Court advocate, is dead at 72.
The National Law Journal |News

Former Pruitt Aide at EPA Lands at Crowell & Moring

Ryan Lovelace | August 14, 2018

Byron Brown is a former senior counsel to Sen. James Inhofe and was deputy chief of staff under ousted EPA administrator Scott Pruitt.
The National Law Journal |News

From 'Honest Man' to 'Scared Stiff': All of Trump's Tweets Dishing on Jeff Sessions

Mike Scarcella | August 14, 2018

Trump has used Twitter to bash his attorney general, ramping up criticism in recent days as the Mueller probe persists. Sessions, for his part, has only publicly praised his boss.
LegalTech News |News

Year Two of BYU's LawX Initiative Has a New Focus and a New Partner: The University of Arizona

Zach Warren | August 14, 2018

In fall 2018, BYU and Arizona will develop parallel classes that explore solutions to reduce evictions in Utah, Arizona and beyond.

LegalTech News |Best Practices

8 Dos and Don’ts for Surviving the Social Media Age as an Attorney

Zach Warren | August 14, 2018

Robert Brownstone of Fenwick & West doesn't think that the legal profession should shy away from LinkedIn, cloud services and other new tools. Lawyers just need to be smart about how they're used.
The Recorder |News

Loeb & Loeb Opens First San Francisco Office

Xiumei Dong | August 14, 2018

The Los Angeles-based firm will set up shop in the Bay Area after adding a six-lawyer trusts and estates team from Cooley.
American Lawyer |News

Report Says Law Firm Demand Hit New Heights in Second Quarter

Roy Strom | August 14, 2018

Demand for law firms' services in the second quarter of 2018 grew more than in any quarter during the past six years, according to an analysis by Thomson Reuters.
The National Law Journal |News

'Unauthorized' Removal in Asylum Case Draws Judge's Ire, Sparks Procedure Review

Ellis Kim | August 13, 2018

“While we were in the air, no one told me anything about what was happening. It was not until we landed in my home country that an official asked me my name and whether I was appealing my case," the plaintiff recounted in a declaration filed Monday.
The National Law Journal |News

Now Paul Manafort's Lawyers Get Their Turn in Virginia Federal Court

Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber| August 13, 2018

U.S. prosecutors rested their case Monday against Paul Manafort, the first Mueller defendant to go to trial. Now it's the defense lawyers' turn in Virginia federal court. We'll learn a lot more Tuesday morning.
The Recorder |News

Plaintiffs Lawyers Eye More Roundup Lawsuits After $289M Verdict Against Monsanto

Amanda Bronstad | August 13, 2018

“I had 200 calls this morning from people wanting to sign up,” said plaintiff counsel R. Brent Wisner, of Los Angeles-based Baum Hedlund Aristei Goldman.
American Lawyer |News

Reed Smith Says Tech Summer Associate Program Will Return Next Year

Meghan Tribe | August 13, 2018

After a successful launch, the firm said it's already seeing some "exciting" resumes for next year's legal technology summer associate program.
Corporate Counsel |News

Rebuilding After FCPA Purge, Panasonic Avionics Hires New Compliance Chief

Sue Reisinger | August 13, 2018

Catherine Razzano was formerly assistant general counsel and director at General Dynamics.
Texas Lawyer |News

2 Longtime Big Law Partners Set Up Small Firm in Dallas

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | August 13, 2018

Ann Marie Arcadi and Gregory Jackson worked together at a pair of global legal giants before branching out on their own.
American Lawyer

NY Law Firm Credits Trump Tax Plan for Irish Expansion

Dan Packel | August 13, 2018

Since the passage of the Trump tax plan in December, Tully Rinckey has both opened up a new office in Dublin and restructured its American operations.

Corporate Counsel |News

'Ban-the-Box' Enforcement Gains Steam. What Employers Need to Know.

Erin Mulvaney | August 13, 2018

Labor and employment perspective on several recent "ban the box" state attorney general enforcement actions.
The American Lawyer International |News

Ince & Co Senior Partner Steps Down Early From Top Leadership Role

Joseph Evans | August 13, 2018

Jan Heuvels has left his post immediately as the British firm begins the hunt for a successor.
The National Law Journal |News

2 Years Too Early, Kavanaugh Readied for Rehnquist’s Departure From Court

Tony Mauro | August 13, 2018

Documents the Senate Judiciary Committee posted as part of Kavanaugh's nomination reveal a heightened-alert atmosphere inside and outside the White House surrounding the speculation that Supreme Court vacancies would soon open up.
The American Lawyer International |News

Dentons Expands in South America With Chilean Tie-Up

Joseph Evans | August 13, 2018

The combination with Larrain Rencoret Urzua will help the global legal giant expand its Latin American footprint.
Law.com |News

Law School Group Looks to Disrupt the Faculty Hiring Market

Karen Sloan | August 13, 2018

The Southeastern Association of Law Schools has announced plans to launch its own law faculty hiring conference, taking on the Association of American Law Schools' longstanding hiring event.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

J&J Can't Dodge Pfizer's Antitrust Suit, Judge Rules

Max Mitchell | August 13, 2018

The ruling allows Pfizer to proceed with its antitrust lawsuit against J&J on allegations that rebate programs J&J entered into with insurers and hospitals were designed to curb competition.
LegalTech News |News

Updated: As Part of EY Acquisition, Riverview Law Extends Kim Technologies Partnership

Rhys Dipshan | August 13, 2018

The new contract allows Riverview to leverage Kim’s AI technology in its offerings well into the next decade, but enables Kim to partner with other legal managed services providers as well.
American Lawyer |News

Litigation Funding Pioneer Found Dead at 51

Roy Strom | August 13, 2018

Dennis Shields, also the on-again, off-again boyfriend of "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel, died from an apparent overdose.
LegalTech News |News

Newspaper Sues Former Employee Over Twitter Account, Charging Trade Secret Violations

Rhys Dipshan | August 13, 2018

The owner of The Roanoke Times alleges reporter Andy Bitter illegally kept his Twitter account when he left, and the case may have far-reaching consequences for the business use of social media accounts.
American Lawyer

Letter to the Editor Re: 'Is That Lateral Partner a Sexual Harasser?'

Vivia Chen | August 13, 2018

A former Big Law partner takes issue with a recent Careerist column focused on #MeToo allegations.

The National Law Journal |News

Russian Company Charged by Mueller Loses Bid to Dismiss Charges

C. Ryan Barber | August 13, 2018

"The appointment does not violate core separation-of-powers principles," U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich wrote on Monday, rejecting a motion from defense lawyers at Reed Smith. "Nor has the special counsel exceeded his authority under the appointment order by investigating and prosecuting Concord."
Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: A 'Legal Upheaval' for Law Schools?

Karen Sloan | August 13, 2018

Law professor Michele DeStefano's new book pinpoints what today’s law students need in order to thrive in tomorrow’s legal profession. Plus, UVA holds a conference on racism one year after the “Unite the Right” rally.
The Recorder |News

Squire Patton Boggs Acquires Silicon Valley-Based IP Boutique

Xiumei Dong | August 13, 2018

For the third time in three years, the global legal giant has absorbed a smaller firm in the Bay Area.
American Lawyer |News

Proskauer Partner, Firm Resolve $50M Gender Bias Suit

Scott Flaherty | August 11, 2018

Connie Bertram remains a Washington, D.C., partner at Proskauer, which she claimed "consistently underpays its top female talent."
The Recorder |News

Monsanto Hit With $289M Verdict Over Roundup Weed Killer

Amanda Bronstad | August 10, 2018

Jurors awarded $39.2 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages to plaintiff DeWayne “Lee” Johnson.
The National Law Journal |News

Trump to Sign CFIUS Reform Bill: What Dealmakers Need to Know

MP McQueen | August 10, 2018

U.S. companies dealing with foreign investors will soon have a whole new reality to contend with when Trump signs it into law Monday.
Daily Report |News

SCOTUS Asked to Ignore Circuit Split on Sexual Orientation Discrimination

R. Robin McDonald | August 10, 2018

Freeman Mathis & Gary attorneys defending Clayton County, Georgia, in a discrimination fight over sexual orientation say the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit got it right in a finding that discrimination against people because of their sexual orientation is not prohibited under federal law.
The Recorder |Analysis

3 Takeaways From the Ruling Keeping the Tezos ICO Suit Alive and Stateside

Ross Todd | August 10, 2018

Although U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg's ruling was far from the final word on whether the Tezos initial coin offering ran afoul of U.S. securities laws, it did offer the judge's early look at some critical issues in the case.
Corporate Counsel |News

Wynn Resorts' Embattled GC Leaves With $1.8 Million in Cash and Millions More in Stock

Sue Reisinger | August 10, 2018

Kim Sinatra, who got swept up in the #MeToo controversy swirling around former company CEO Steve Wynn, left her job this summer—but not without being paid handsomely, according to a new SEC filing.
The National Law Journal

Brett Kavanaugh's SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing Is Set for Sept. 4

Ryan Lovelace | August 10, 2018

The hearings on Kavanaugh's nomination will come less than a month before the start of the next Supreme Court term.

Law.com |Best Practices

Measuring Success in Cybersecurity

Chris Moschovitis| August 10, 2018

Cybersecurity concerns are akin to health concerns. You can practice a healthy lifestyle; you can get regular medical check-ups; you can be vigilant in monitoring your own body. Still, the question remains, “How do I know I’m healthy?” The answer is, “You don’t.”
Law.com |Podcast

Think Like a Waiter … and Other Tips for Making It in Big Law

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | August 10, 2018

Legal recruiter Richard Hsu, host of the podcast Hsu Untied, shares his takeaways for getting hired, finding mentors and handling rejection.
Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Quinn's Big Win for StubHub in Trade Secrets Claim, Plus: Pot Patent Handler Goes to Court

Scott Graham | August 10, 2018

After analysis of 7 million lines of computer code, StubHub managed to beat a DTSA claim. Plus, a look at United Cannabis Corp's patent infringement suit against Pure Hemp Collective Inc.
New York Law Journal |In Brief

Attorneys General Ask State Department to Remove 3-D Gun Files From Websites

Dan M. Clark | August 10, 2018

The attorneys general, including New York’s Barbara Underwood, said in the letter that the availability of those files is “a manufactured crisis” created by the U.S. State Department when it chose to allow a company to post them online.
Corporate Counsel |News

The Reviews Are in: EY's Acquisition of Riverview Law Has Grabbed Legal Departments' Attention

Dan Clark | August 10, 2018

Asked about EY's latest move into the legal market, one GC said the idea of having legal service providers only owned and operated by lawyers is "narrow-minded and dated."
Daily Report |News

Law Firms Looking to Game the New Tax Law? Think Again

Meredith Hobbs | August 10, 2018

Licensing spinoffs? Partnerships of associates? The IRS and Treasury Department anticipated how law firms might try to take advantage of Trump's tax reforms—and said no way.
Daily Report |News

Maryland's Switch From Electronic to Paper Ballots Could Set Stage for Georgia

R. Robin McDonald | August 10, 2018

A federal case in Atlanta overseeing a push for paper ballots in the November election includes an affidavit from a Maryland election judge, who said the switch to paper ballots there made the elections easier to conduct.
Corporate Counsel |News

For Some Legal Departments, Two GCs Are Better Than One

Kristen Rasmussen | August 10, 2018

Sometimes, it takes two. The legal department at Hearst Communications recently took the unusual step of appointing dual general counsel. Here are four others that have adopted this unusual model.
The National Law Journal

'Turn That Plane Around' and Other Times Judge Emmet Sullivan Was Outraged

Mike Scarcella | August 10, 2018

Yes, like many judges, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan in D.C. has been outraged before by U.S. government action. Here are three other moments when he found himself troubled.
The National Law Journal |News

Supreme Court Discharges Veteran Special Master in 'Florida v. Georgia' Water Dispute

Tony Mauro | August 10, 2018

No matter what the reason for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, it will reduce future litigation costs for both Florida and Georgia as the fact-finding continues.

Texas Lawyer |Commentary

This One Psychological Term Could Be Responsible for a Lot of the Strife in Law and Life

James H. Dolan| August 10, 2018

Lawyers would do well to grasp the process of splitting, because law practice is based on it. It is so thoroughly ingrained in the legal mindset that it becomes habitual, and is applied to all problems, not just those in legal work.
The American Lawyer International |News

Paul Hastings Adds Capital Markets Duo in Hong Kong

John Kang | August 10, 2018

Samuel Ng joins from Morrison & Foerster and Jason Kuo arrives from Troutman Sanders.
Connecticut Law Tribune

The Loyalty Factor: Robinson & Cole's Secret to Attorney Retention

Robert Storace | August 10, 2018

It's been around long enough to have Mark Twain and Helen Keller as early clients. Now it seems Robinson & Cole has also figured how to keep attorneys around for decades.
Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Will ‘Alternative’ Providers Ever Go Mainstream?

Roy Strom | August 09, 2018

Ernst & Young's acquisition this week of Riverview Law, which was launched in 2012 with backing from DLA Piper, has the Big Law world buzzing.
Corporate Counsel |News

GCs Are Flirting With the Big Four— But They Remain Wary

Phillip Bantz | August 09, 2018

As giant accounting firms make new forays into the legal industry, in-house attorneys are giving more thought to offering the EYs and PwCs of the world their business.
American Lawyer |Analysis

ABA Clarifies Rules on Lawyer Advertising (Sort Of)

Scott Flaherty | August 09, 2018

At the ABA's recent national convention, a board of delegates voted to adopt a set of changes to model rules surrounding attorney advertising, a confusing ethical area for both Big and Small Law.
The National Law Journal |News

Sotomayor's Barbed Dissent in Death Penalty Case Charges 'Rush to Execute'

Marcia Coyle | August 09, 2018

"If the law permits this execution to go forward in spite of the horrific final minutes that [Billy Ray] Irick may well experience, then we have stopped being a civilized nation and accepted barbarism. I dissent," Sotomayor wrote.
Texas Lawyer |News

EEOC Accuses United Airlines of Enabling Pilot's Sexual Harassment

Erin Mulvaney | August 09, 2018

"Employers have an obligation to take steps to stop sexual harassment in the workplace when they learn it is occurring through cyber-bullying via the internet and social media," an EEOC lawyer said in a statement.
Law.com |Analysis

Higher Law: Watch This Colorado Patent Case | A Prosecutor's Salty Take on Marijuana | Plus: New Lobbying, and Who Got the Work

Cheryl Miller | August 09, 2018

Here's why patent lawyers are closely watching a new cannabis case in Colorado federal district court. Plus: one federal prosecutor has a lot to say about pot—on Twitter. Plus: we've got some new lobbying disclosure to share below. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
Law.com

Riverview Law and EY Law: A View from the Technology Side

Erin Hichman | August 09, 2018

A technology perspective of the recent Riverview Law acquisition by EY Law. Legal managed services are already evolving.

Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Tribune Sues for $1B in Damages After Canceling Deal With Sinclair

Tom McParland | August 09, 2018

The lawsuit filed by Debevoise & Plimpton targets Sinclair's "belligerent and unnecessarily protracted" negotiations with regulators.
New York Law Journal |News

Carl Icahn Ordered to Resume Deposition in Wachtell Malpractice Case

Christine Simmons | August 09, 2018

Wachtell said questioning the investor and former President Donald Trump adviser about energy policy is relevant to his credibility, arguing Icahn-controlled CVR Energy sued the firm because "he does not like Wachtell. It was brought as payback."
Law.com |News

ABA Seeks to Stay InfiLaw Accreditation Suits

Karen Sloan | August 09, 2018

The American Bar Association is expected to issue decisions in accreditation appeals filed by Florida Coastal School of Law and Arizona Summit Law School by October, but those schools are arguing in court that their lawsuits against the ABA should move forward anyway.
American Lawyer |Commentary

Is That Lateral Partner a Sexual Harasser?

Vivia Chen | August 09, 2018

Heavy-handed, "Mad Men"-style harassment still happens in Big Law.
Law.com |Expert Opinion

Disgrace Insurance for Those Embarrassing and Costly Moments

Mikaela Whitman| August 09, 2018

In the age of social media, word of bad behavior spreads instantaneously, often causing immediate damage to brands.
The National Law Journal |News

Ex-Morgan Stanley Lawyer Alleges Retaliation After Raising Corruption Concerns

C. Ryan Barber | August 09, 2018

U.S. labor judge confronts "unsettled" litigation-funding issue in whistleblower Christopher Garvey's case against the investment bank. Morgan Stanley contends Garvey, who was based in Hong Kong, voluntarily resigned.
The American Lawyer International |News

CMS Affiliate Adds 7-Lawyer Insurance Team in Hong Kong

John Kang | August 09, 2018

Disputes lawyers Andrew Horton and Steven Wise have joined Shirley Lau & Co, which entered into an association with CMS in May.
Law.com

Labor of Law: EEOC's Chai Feldblum Addresses Critics | Responding to Reputation Hits | New Suit Confronts Social Media Policy

Erin Mulvaney | August 09, 2018

The EEOC could soon be down to two members—it's happened before. EEOC's Chai Feldblum pushes back against critics. Plus: the latest new moves, and scroll down for new client work. Thanks for reading Labor of Law.
Law.com |News

RBG Action Figure Launched Through Copious Crowdfunding

Angela Morris| August 09, 2018

The doll's features include the justice’s signature jabot, righteous robe and a hardwood gavel "to bring order to your life."
New York Law Journal |News

2nd Circuit Blocks Allergan Whistleblower's Suit, Citing 'First-to-File' Violation

Mike Scarcella | August 09, 2018

The U.S. Department of Justice had supported the former Allergan sales representative in the trial court but switched its stance in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The question presented to the court was one of first impression.

American Lawyer |News

Latham's Leadership Roles Filled as Firm Names Chicago Partner Vice Chairman

Roy Strom | August 09, 2018

Latham & Watkins' top leadership ranks are now set following the unexpected departure of its former chairman earlier this year.
Law.com

Simmons suspends Japan joint venture as Tokyo head leaves for Jones Day

John Kang and Ben Wheway| August 09, 2018

UK firm recruits new Tokyo chief as foreign law joint venture put on hold
The Recorder |News

Why Patent Lawyers Are Watching This Colorado Cannabis Case

Cheryl Miller | August 08, 2018

"Nobody knows what a court is going to do, no one wants to be that test case. The risk is quite high. You could get to court and the court could say, 'This is Schedule 1, I'm going to dismiss this case.'"
Law.com

Inside Track: GCs Who Pay Off Crypto Ransoms | GDPR, the In-House Struggle Is Real | In-House Summers

Rebekah Mintzer | August 08, 2018

In this week's Inside Track, we look at GCs who are stockpiling cryptocurrency in case of a hacker ransom. Then, we're sharing the story of one GC who has faced a whole lot of trouble around the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and examining Uber's latest in-house legal hire.
New York Law Journal |News

Second Circuit Finds Tossing Wage Case on the Eve of Trial Was in Error

Colby Hamilton | August 08, 2018

U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest's sua sponte decision, declining to assert jurisdiction on state-law claims, was reversed and remanded by the panel that took issue with her reasoning.
Texas Lawyer |News

Houston Judge Issues Order Granting Pregnant Lawyers Automatic Trial Stays

John Council | August 08, 2018

Judge Ravi Sandill said he came up with the idea after reading about a pregnant Florida lawyer whose motion for continuance sparked controversy last month after her opposing counsel objected to it.
American Lawyer |News

Attorney-Client Dispute Delays Ex-King & Spalding Associate's Suit Against Firm

Scott Flaherty | August 08, 2018

A lawyer for David Joffe, a former King & Spalding associate who alleges he was fired for reporting unethical conduct by the firm's partners, claims his client has been difficult to deal with and hasn't paid his bills.
LegalTech News |News

Federal Judge Skeptical of Groupon's Attack on Closely Watched Patent Infringement Verdict

Tom McParland | August 08, 2018

Delaware Judge Leonard P. Stark expressed skepticism at Groupon Inc.'s attempt to roll back an $82.5 million verdict for willfully infringing four IBM patents that date back to the early days of the internet.
Law.com |Best Practices

Protecting Privilege Before and After a Cyber Breach

Robert W. Anderson and Eric B. Levine| August 08, 2018

Critical to any counsel working to prevent a cyber attack or respond to a successful cyber intrusion is an understanding of why and how to properly utilize both attorney-client and work-product privilege.
Law.com

The Big Four’s Recent Acquisition in the Legal Market is a Big Deal

Nicholas Bruch, Senior Analyst ALM Legal Intelligence | August 08, 2018

EY’s announcement that they are acquiring Riverview Law could accelerate the pace of change in the legal industry

American Lawyer |Analysis

A Big Four-Branded New Law Competitor Could Be a ‘Safe Disruptor’

Roy Strom | August 08, 2018

Ernst & Young is the first of the Big Four to acquire a managed services firm. What happens next?
Corporate Counsel |News

GCs Want to Speak Out for Companies on Political Issues, But It May Not Be Worthwhile

Phillip Bantz | August 08, 2018

New survey findings suggest that GCs should think twice about taking public stances on many political and cultural issues ... and never talk about Trump.
New York Law Journal |News

Chief Counsel in SDNY Prosecutor's Office to Join Sidley Austin

Christine Simmons | August 08, 2018

Joan Loughnane served under seven U.S. attorneys in the Southern District over the last 15 years.
The National Law Journal |News

What Labor, Management Lawyers Say About Missouri’s Right-to-Work Defeat

Erin Mulvaney | August 08, 2018

“The win could certainly portend things to come. It shows when organized labor exercises its influence within a state and gets people energized on middle-class jobs and middle-class salaries, we can win,” a labor lawyer in St. Louis said.
The National Law Journal |News

A Record Number of SCOTUS Clerks Are Likely This Term—Thanks to Kennedy

Tony Mauro | August 08, 2018

What accounts for the larger number of Supreme Court clerks? The answer seems to be Anthony Kennedy's retirement on July 31 and its impact on the allocation of his clerks.
Corporate Counsel |Slideshow

Who Were the 10 Highest-Paid Female GCs in 2017?

Dan Clark | August 08, 2018

There were a lot of well-compensated in-house legal leaders in Corporate Counsel's GC Compensation Survey rankings this year. Here's a countdown of the top 10 women on the list.
The American Lawyer International |News

King & Wood Mallesons Expands in New York, Tokyo

John Kang | August 08, 2018

The global legal giant has recruited a tax expert from Cahill Gordon & Reindel and a corporate lawyer from a Japanese firm where he was a name partner.
The National Law Journal |News

Quarrels Continue as Judge Pushes Prosecutors in Manafort Trial

Ellis Kim | August 08, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis III and prosecutor Greg Andrews again quarreled over the relevance of testimony and the trial’s speed Wednesday.
Law.com |News

Want that 'A' in Law School? It Helps If Your Professor Looks Like You.

Karen Sloan | August 08, 2018

Research shows the effects of so-called "demographic mismatch," in which 1L students are less likely to receive top grades from a professor who is a different sex or race.
Law.com |Expert Opinion

It’s Never Too Early for Associates to Build a Personal Brand

Jay Harrington| August 08, 2018

Before a lawyer ever has a chance to meet prospective clients face-to-face, those potential clients will have vetted their options based upon what they learn online.

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