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3M Accuses Three Lawyers of ‘Black Lung’ Fraud Scheme

3M Accuses Three Lawyers of ‘Black Lung’ Fraud Scheme

3M's RICO suit said the actions of the three lawyers—Glenn Hammond in Kentucky, Johnny Givens in Mississippi and Mike Martin in Texas—"far exceeded the bounds of lawful, zealous advocacy."       3M's RICO suit said the actions of the three lawyers—Glenn Hammond in...

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This Biglaw Firm Is Growing Its Associate Ranks

This Biglaw Firm Is Growing Its Associate Ranks

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by the National Law Journal, which Biglaw firm had the largest net gain in the number of associates in 2024, adding 232 associates to its ranks? Hint: The firm was followed...

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How’s This For Wasteful Government Spending?

How’s This For Wasteful Government Spending?

I don’t take hypocrites lightly. When I worked at a law firm, I was always annoyed, for example, when the firm had no money for business development for the plebian partners but somehow always found money for exotic locales, five-star hotels, and $100-a-bottle wines...

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Americans Know The Truth About The Supreme Court

Americans Know The Truth About The Supreme Court

The myth that the Supreme Court is a politically neutral body that just calls “balls and strikes” in its jurisprudence has been well and truly shattered. According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 20% of respondents think the Supreme Court is politically neutral. The...

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Morning Docket: 06.16.25

* Poll reveals majority of Americans understand Supreme Court is partisan institution. [Reuters] * They’re raising taxes on the free office snacks your bosses supply so they can give even bigger tax cuts to your bosses. [Washington Post] * “Trial tourists.” New least...

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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. “Woman accused of being a witch in Brazil can seek asylum in U.S., court...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Biglaw’s Office Space

Stat(s) Of The Week: Biglaw’s Office Space

Back at the start of office reentry, we asked our audience to compare their desire for higher pay with their desire for remote flexibility.  We learned that it would take a 30% pay increase to persuade over half of our readers to voluntarily abandon remote work.  Four...

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Willkie Partners Are Walking Away! — See Also

To Cooley, That Is!: They are leaving in favor of a firm with a backbone. Skadden De-Fangs Their Distinguished Fellows Program To Keep Trump Happy: How will they reconcile helping the poor and “conservative ideals”? Back And Worse For You!: The injunction restriction...

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The Incredible Growing Biglaw Firm

The Incredible Growing Biglaw Firm

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by the National Law Journal, which Biglaw firm grew its headcount the most in 2024? Hint: The firm added 314 full-time lawyers last year. See the answer on the next page....

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Pay Frustrations Prompting More GCs to Move On

Pay Frustrations Prompting More GCs to Move On

Legal chiefs are taking on more responsibilities at the same time companies are tying more of their compensation to achieving performance targets.       Legal chiefs are taking on more responsibilities at the same time companies are tying more of their compensation to...

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