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Trial Lawyers Denounce Musk Attack on New York Federal Judge

Trial Lawyers Denounce Musk Attack on New York Federal Judge

Musk's attack “exposes the judge and judges like him to very real danger, said Richard Deane, the president of the American College of Trial Lawyers.       Musk's attack “exposes the judge and judges like him to very real danger, said Richard Deane, the president of...

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Trial Lawyers Denounce Musk Attack on New York Federal Judge

Trial Lawyers Denounce Musk Attack on New York Federal Judge

Musk's attack “exposes the judge and judges like him to very real danger, said Richard Deane, the president of the American College of Trial Lawyers.       Musk's attack “exposes the judge and judges like him to very real danger, said Richard Deane, the president of...

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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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Morning Docket: 02.07.25

Morning Docket: 02.07.25

* Deal lawyers earning some vacation time next week as they billed like crazy to get mergers filed by today to avoid new rules. [Reuters] * Despite court orders, the federal hiring freeze hangs over everything and agencies are halting law school recruiting. [Bloomberg...

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Legal Leaders Need To Create A High-Trust Culture

Legal Leaders Need To Create A High-Trust Culture

In any legal office, leaders set the tone, whether they lead a large or small office. Setting the tone means serving as a role model of trustworthiness and trust. Nothing serves to harm an organization more than a failure of trust, which can raise its ugly head in...

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Donna Adelson Moved To Protective Custody

Donna Adelson Moved To Protective Custody

Chronicling the Adelson trial has had its fair share of clever legal arguments and delays, but this development happened out of court. Being incarcerated comes with its stressors. Being in a cell and having your day dictated to you take their toll, but sometimes it’s...

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The Grass Is Still Greener On The In-House Side

The Grass Is Still Greener On The In-House Side

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025 Law360 Pulse In-House Counsel Satisfaction Survey, what percentage of respondents are satisfied with their job’s schedule flexibility? Hint: Flexibility is key since the...

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There’s A New Biglaw Firm On The Front — See Also

There’s A New Biglaw Firm On The Front — See Also

The DOJ Is Basically Trump Legal Now: And there’s so much work to bill! Losses And So Much Potential: Will a merger get them on the right track? How Can It Be Defamation When I’m So Silly?: This defense against defamation may be an issue of first impression. Donna...

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Litera Adds Dash Of Peppermint

Litera Adds Dash Of Peppermint

In the least surprising news of the day, Litera has acquired a company. Litera’s strategic vision — sometimes more like a mythic quest — involves building the ultimate end-to-end law firm software empire and the company is always on the lookout for providers offering...

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The Motherhood Penalty And The Practice Of Law

The Motherhood Penalty And The Practice Of Law

Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Faith Bentley to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. The adage that women are...

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