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Will Big Law’s Bet on the Middle East Pay Off?

Will Big Law’s Bet on the Middle East Pay Off?

The Middle East appears to be the hottest legal market around, but wherever firms decide to place their eggs in 2025, geopolitical concerns loom large, writes The Global Lawyer.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

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Recent Ford Bronco Battery Recall Draws Pa. Class Action

Recent Ford Bronco Battery Recall Draws Pa. Class Action

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...

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The Reaction When Trump Proposes To Nuke Gaza

The Reaction When Trump Proposes To Nuke Gaza

(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Imagine a press conference during which President Donald Trump makes this surprising announcement: “If the situation in the Gaza Strip isn’t resolved by March 15, the United States will drop a nuclear bomb on Gaza City.” There would...

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The Top Tool For Attracting New Clients

The Top Tool For Attracting New Clients

How can lawyers harness AI and automation to scale their firms and optimize efficiency? “You have to create your own rules; if not, other people will make rules for you,” says Sam Mollaei, a lawyer and entrepreneur. In a recent episode of “Be That Lawyer,” Sam joins...

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‘Shame on Us’: Lawyer Hits Hard After Judge’s Suicide

‘Shame on Us’: Lawyer Hits Hard After Judge’s Suicide

Following the suicide of a Georgia judge on the bench, Atlanta attorney Eric C. Lang of The Lang Legal Group is calling for a more tailored approach for addressing mental health in the legal industry.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...

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Morning Docket: 02.10.25

Morning Docket: 02.10.25

* Return to office push taking a mental toll on lawyers. [Law.com] * Trump administration blocking federal funds set to build EV charging stations. Elon must not have been consulted on this one. [Law360] * Focus on immigration sapping DOJ resources from combatting...

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Investor Sues in New York to Block $175M Bitcoin Merger

Investor Sues in New York to Block $175M Bitcoin Merger

“As the industry matures and more crypto mergers and acquisitions occurs, the boards and leaders of crypto companies will need to prioritize higher standards of rigorous disclosure and good corporate governance," said Mike Katz, a partner at Manatt, Phelps &...

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Investor Sues in New York to Block $175M Bitcoin Merger

Investor Sues in New York to Block $175M Bitcoin Merger

“As the industry matures and more crypto mergers and acquisitions occurs, the boards and leaders of crypto companies will need to prioritize higher standards of rigorous disclosure and good corporate governance," said Mike Katz, a partner at Manatt, Phelps &...

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Why Value-Based Pricing Is Here To Stay

Why Value-Based Pricing Is Here To Stay

As we step into 2025, the legal operations landscape continues a transformation anchored by a simple question: What does value truly mean in a legal department? As we’ve seen through our work at UpLevel Ops and Value Strategies, the answer often transcends traditional...

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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. “This time, the anti-Trump resistance is in the courts, not in the...

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