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Staff Layoffs And AI Penalties — See Also

Trump-Fighting Firm Lays Off Staff: Best of luck to the former Perkins Coie staffers. Using AI Has Its Consequences: Life in prison may be a little much! Former Skadden Fellows Share Their Thoughts On The Program Changes: They don’t seem too happy. Looking For The...

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Cybersecurity and AI: What Clients Really Think

Cybersecurity and AI: What Clients Really Think

Discover where your firm stands in comparison to industry benchmarks—and what actionable strategies can help yougain a competitive edge.       Discover where your firm stands in comparison to industry benchmarks—and what actionable strategies can help yougain a...

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Biglaw Firm Fighting Trump Announces Staff Layoffs

Biglaw Firm Fighting Trump Announces Staff Layoffs

Perkins Coie was one of the very first firms that Donald Trump issued a retaliatory executive order against, punishing its lawyers for the crime of representing the president’s perceived enemies: Democrats. In its suit against Trump, Perkins Coie noted that thanks to...

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Ba- Ba- Ba-, Ba- Bomb Iran

Ba- Ba- Ba-, Ba- Bomb Iran

Iran presents a real dilemma. I’m writing this on Saturday, and the United States is not (yet) bombing Iran. For Donald Trump, this is great. It’s great if Israel solves the Iran problem — eliminating Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon — without the United States getting...

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Morning Docket: 06.23.25

Morning Docket: 06.23.25

* Kilmar Abrego Garcia released pending trial. [Axios] * In addition to massively expanding the deficit, Congress is also planning student loan caps that will crowd out law school access for many. [Reuters] * White nationalist receives law school prize from Trump...

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Reed Smith Global Managing Partner Elected to 4-Year Term

Reed Smith Global Managing Partner Elected to 4-Year Term

Casey Ryan first moved into the role in 2023, when prior firm leader Sandy Thomas stepped down to take up a chief legal officer position at a nonprofit.       Casey Ryan first moved into the role in 2023, when prior firm leader Sandy Thomas stepped down to take up a...

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Be a Powerful Post-it Note Professional

Analog Attorney | Sticky notes are a powerful productivity tool in a law firm. Here are five options that will stick with you. The post Be a Powerful Post-it Note Professional appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Analog Attorney | Sticky...

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Mistaken Honorifics In The Courtroom — See Also

Mistaken Honorifics In The Courtroom — See Also

Attorney Calls Judge “Honey” During Oral Argument: At least he immediately caught himself! Ketanji Reads Gorsuch’s Textualism Argument For Filth: She’s not pulling any punches! FASORP Takes Michigan Law School To Court: They’ll keep throwing the “You Hate White Men!”...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Boeing 737 MAX victims’ relatives ask judge to reject deal ending...

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Why Your Law Practice Is Killing You And How To Fix It

Why Your Law Practice Is Killing You And How To Fix It

Let’s be real, most lawyers are grinding themselves into the ground. Stress, exhaustion, and burnout aren’t badges of honor. They’re warning signs. And if you don’t listen to them now, your body will make sure you do later.  “It’s so critical that lawyers start to...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Your Firm ‘Caring’?

Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Your Firm ‘Caring’?

It’s not exactly news that most lawyers work incredibly hard for their clients.  But translating that work into positive client sentiment is another story, according to a new survey.  The Legal Client Experience Report by the client engagement platform Case Status...

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Top Wachtell Dealmaker Heads to Latham

Top Wachtell Dealmaker Heads to Latham

Podolsky is set to join Latham's M&A group in New York in the coming days, sources told American Lawyer.       Podolsky is set to join Latham's M&A group in New York in the coming days, sources told American Lawyer.       

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Top Wachtell Dealmaker Heads to Latham

Top Wachtell Dealmaker Heads to Latham

Podolsky is set to join Latham's M&A group in New York in the coming days, sources told American Lawyer.       Podolsky is set to join Latham's M&A group in New York in the coming days, sources told American Lawyer.       

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The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2026)

The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2026)

Many law students and lawyers alike have long dreamed of someday working in New York, the city that never sleeps (especially if they wind up as Biglaw associates). New York firms are regarded as the crown jewels of the legal profession, and it’s in New York where...

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Taylor Waldrop Pribisco: Built on Teamwork

Taylor Waldrop Pribisco: Built on Teamwork By Attorney at Law Magazine At first glance, it might seem unusual to compare a law firm to a sports team—but for the attorneys at Taylor Waldrop Pribisco, the analogy is not only appropriate, it’s foundational. The firm,...

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Gunster Celebrates Its Centennial

In 1925, John Kenneth Williamson and William Quiggin Cain founded a small law firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Today, 100 years later, that firm has grown to more than 320 attorneys and consultants with offices across the state of Florida. Beyond being one of the...

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Joseph George: Neutrality Isn’t Passive

We had the opportunity to sit down with international arbitrator and mediator Joseph George, partner at George & George ADR Group, where he has been practicing mediation for the past six years. He is a Florida Supreme Court certified appellate, circuit, and county...

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Legal Legend: Mark G. Alexander

In our last First Coast issue, we featured Alexander DeGance Barnett as our Law Firm of the Month and cover story. On the eve of their 15th anniversary, the firm shared that Mark Alexander had decided to retire. As he steps into his new role as partner emeritus, we...

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Morning Docket: 06.20.25

Morning Docket: 06.20.25

* It’s that time of year to start wildly speculating about Supreme Court retirements. [ABA Journal] * A new decision strikes down medical privacy rules to give prosecutors more access to scour private abortion records. It will shock you not at all that this comes from...

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