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2025 Women in Law Special Issue – COMING SOON

Coming May 2025 Annual Women in Law Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine is proud to announce its 2025 Women in Law Special Issue, highlighting female lawyers making an impact in the profession.  Want to Participate? Since printing our first issue in 2009, Attorney...

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From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World

From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World

Protection against unauthorized model distillation is an emerging issue within the longstanding theme of safeguarding IP. Existing countermeasures have primarily focused on technical solutions. This article examines the legal protections available under the current...

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Lawyers Scramble as Miami Judge Calls Them to Trial Overnight

Lawyers Scramble as Miami Judge Calls Them to Trial Overnight

“Whatever number you are, it doesn't matter. You better be ready because, well, just look at what happened here," said Javier Lopez of Vedder Price.       “Whatever number you are, it doesn't matter. You better be ready because, well, just look at what happened here,"...

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The Ultimate Courtroom Moment

The Ultimate Courtroom Moment

(Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal drama was writer Aaron Sorkin’s first screenplay? Hint: The climax of the movie is a tense courtroom scene where the witness’s answer under cross...

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Paul Weiss Hit By Latest Broad Order

Paul Weiss Hit By Latest Broad Order

In a statement, Paul Weiss noted that Mark Pomerantz has not been affiliated with the firm for many years.       President Donald Trump has suspended security clearances for those at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, marking the latest executive action...

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How To Master Your Time And Build A Thriving Firm

How To Master Your Time And Build A Thriving Firm

Getty ImagesTime is a lawyer’s most valuable asset — but are you using it wisely? In a recent episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, Mike Chastaine — an award-winning lawyer, speaker, and author — joins me to share strategies for maximizing productivity, growing a...

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SXSW And The Power Of Storytelling In Persuasion

SXSW And The Power Of Storytelling In Persuasion

(Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SXSW is not only about technology but it’s also about filmmaking, storytelling, and marketing. Multiple panel discussions explore how to craft compelling narratives and connect with an...

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Travers Smith to Open Office in Brussels, Close in Paris

Travers Smith to Open Office in Brussels, Close in Paris

Travers has a history of advising clients on complex EU merger control matters, investigations and advisory mandates.       Travers has a history of advising clients on complex EU merger control matters, investigations and advisory mandates.       

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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. “Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump...

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Chief Justice Denies Request to Stall FINRA Proceeding

Chief Justice Denies Request to Stall FINRA Proceeding

A Utah-based securities broker-dealer will have to face an enforcement proceeding over its business practices from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority despite its complaint that the self-regulatory body is "utterly unaccountable."       A Utah-based securities...

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Will Perkins Coie’s Clients Obey In Advance?

Will Perkins Coie’s Clients Obey In Advance?

Perkins Coie secured a temporary restraining order against the enforcement of the most egregious provisions of the executive order that targeted the firm. That’s great news for them, but the firm isn’t out of the woods yet. During the TRO hearing, Perkins Coie’s...

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What’s In A Name? It Depends.

What’s In A Name? It Depends.

For years, I have heard yammering from white male attorneys about how they are now disenfranchised. Please. Spare me. How about some examples from my almost 50 years in practice that dispute that ludicrous claim?  A white male state bar president who proclaimed that...

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Call for Nominations: Texas Legal Awards 2025

Call for Nominations: Texas Legal Awards 2025

Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.       Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.       

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Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

* Court order reinstates tons of federal government workers [Law360] * Trump takes birthright citizenship order to Supreme Court. [Bloomberg Law News] * Lawyer heading to prison for lying about Biglaw on resume. [ABA Journal] * Spencer Fane revenue is up, though PEP...

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What Happens When Judges Don’t Feel Safe?

What Happens When Judges Don’t Feel Safe?

Law.com interviewed current and former judges, litigators and leaders in the profession about the impact of the Trump administration's threats to judges and law firms.       Law.com interviewed current and former judges, litigators and leaders in the profession about...

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The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025)

The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025)

A common complaint practicing lawyers have is that while law schools cost a fortune, they simply don’t teach the most essential skill needed for professional competency. What skill might that be? “How to be a lawyer,” of course. Some law schools, however, are trying...

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Are Addiction Secrets Holding You Back?

Are Addiction Secrets Holding You Back?

We all have secrets. Mine were spread out to multiple cities. In between multiple divorces, drugs were delivered to my hotel room in Vegas. Coke deals transacted with quick hand-to-hand exchanges under cover of darkness just feet from the calming waves of the ocean at...

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Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers

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Ready Or Not, NextGen Bar Exam Is Coming!

Ready Or Not, NextGen Bar Exam Is Coming!

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! This week, which state announced they would administer the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ NextGen Bar Exam beginning in 2028, making them the 37th state to sign onto the revamped bar exam? Hint:...

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Can’t Get Rid Of Remote Work! — See Also

Can’t Get Rid Of Remote Work! — See Also

Hybrid Work Is Here To Stay: Anything but a five-day, in-person work week! It Won’t End With Perkins Coie: Will Williams & Connolly be the next firm caught in the administration’s sights? Keep The Theory Practical!: These are some of the best law schools for...

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75 Lawyers Argue Why Each Should Lead Depo-Provera MDL

75 Lawyers Argue Why Each Should Lead Depo-Provera MDL

U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, accused in a misconduct complaint two weeks ago of showing preference to women, gave each lawyer five minutes on Thursday to present their case.       U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, accused in a misconduct complaint two...

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Mortgage Giants Face Lawsuit Over Loan Disclosures

Mortgage Giants Face Lawsuit Over Loan Disclosures

A Houston man has sued Rocket Mortgage and Charles Schwab Bank, alleging they didn't disclose that another person couldn't assume his mortgage. The man is seeking class action status. His lawyer said it sends a message to mortgage companies that they have to disclose...

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For General Counsel in 2025, Success Starts With Empathy

For General Counsel in 2025, Success Starts With Empathy

"For a long time, I thought I had to act a certain way to be successful. Now, I know my value is in being consistent and creating a space where people can be their best selves," said Jasmine Sing, general counsel of Ironclad.       Building empowered legal teams while...

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Is Google Search Dead? How AI Is Reshaping SEO and Search

Is Google Search Dead? How AI Is Reshaping SEO and Search

AI-driven assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini have completely shifted how people find information. Instead of relying on traditional search results, users are turning to conversational models that deliver direct answers, and mostly good ones, in seconds. This is a...

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Trump’s Tariff Tease Creates Uncertainty for Lawyers

Trump’s Tariff Tease Creates Uncertainty for Lawyers

Demand for advice on tax, reorganizations and other corporate matters remains brisk, however, and law firms in Mexico continue to hire.       Demand for advice on tax, reorganizations and other corporate matters remains brisk, however, and law firms in Mexico continue...

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AI Mastery for Legal Professionals

AI Mastery for Legal Professionals

Mastering AI tools is vital for law firms striving to remain competitive. The increasing demand for prompt and effective services means firms that do not adapt may fall behind. Gaining expertise in AI equips legal professionals with essential skills to leverage...

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For GCs in 2025, Success on Every Front Starts With Empathy

For GCs in 2025, Success on Every Front Starts With Empathy

"For a long time, I thought I had to act a certain way to be successful. Now, I know my value is in being consistent and creating a space where people can be their best selves," said Jasmine Sing, general counsel of Ironclad.       "For a long time, I thought I had to...

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Dilworth Paxson Partner John Squires Nominated to Lead USPTO

Dilworth Paxson Partner John Squires Nominated to Lead USPTO

Squires, who is chair of emerging companies and IP at Dilworth Paxson, previously was a partner at Perkins Coie and chief IP counsel at Goldman Sachs.       Squires, who is chair of emerging companies and IP at Dilworth Paxson, previously was a partner at Perkins Coie...

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