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Legal Jobs Up 19th Straight Month In 'Goldilocks' Economy
The legal sector continued its lengthy upward streak in February, with 2,600 more people employed in lawyer, paralegal and other law-related professional roles last month than in January, according to seasonally adjusted data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry began the month of March facing a new conflict in the Middle East and developments on executive orders targeting BigLaw firms. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Cleary Rehires Former Federal Prosecutor From Paul Weiss
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP announced on Thursday that it has rehired a former Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP lawyer who previously served as co-chief of the Southern District of New York's General Crimes Section.
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Why Firms Are Investing In State AG Practices
As clients face heat from state attorneys general amid a changing federal enforcement landscape, a growing number of law firms are building up their state attorney general practices, including Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, which announced a new task force this week.
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Dems Again Push For Independent Immigration Courts
Democrats have again introduced a bill that would shift the immigration courts from the executive branch to an independent judiciary, following concerns that the Trump administration has "weaponized" the system.
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Lindsey Halligan Faces Fla. Bar Investigation, Watchdog Says
The Florida Bar is investigating Lindsey Halligan, the former interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who pursued controversial indictments against President Donald Trump's political opponents, according to a letter the Campaign for Accountability made public Thursday.
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Blogger Claims Alleged Judicial Threats Came From Case Law
A Virginia man accused of cyberstalking three Connecticut judges took the stand in his own defense Thursday, telling a jury at least some of the alleged threats were recycled from at least two First Amendment cases that, in his view, either protected a blog he oversaw or were wrongly decided.
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Wash. Lawyer Disbarred For Theft Of Client Funds, False Docs
Washington's highest court Thursday disbarred attorney Stephen K. Monro, rejecting his argument that a Washington State Bar Association hearing officer applied the wrong standard of proof when considering evidence against him.
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DOJ Reversal On Firm EOs Weakens Case But Sends Message
The U.S. Department of Justice's abrupt turnabout this week in its battle with four law firms may have undermined its position in an already weak court case, attorneys and industry observers told Law360 Pulse, but they say its actions show the Trump administration's campaign against the legal profession is not over.
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UK Law Sector's Private Equity Boom Offers Lessons For US
Private equity money is pouring into the U.K. legal sector, fueling a wave of consolidation in consumer-facing practices and offering a glimpse of what it could look like if outside investment in the U.S. legal industry takes off.
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Criminal Contempt Of DOJ Attys Unlikely For Violating Orders
Federal judges have been floating the possibility of holding government attorneys in criminal contempt of court for violating immigration-related court orders, a potentially shocking move that scholars say is unlikely and probably less effective than civil contempt orders.
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Ex-Judge In Wis. Says ICE Prosecution Theory Has No Limits
A former Wisconsin judge has said the government's case against her for obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no limiting principle and wrongly turned her authority to manage her courtroom into a federal felony for impeding ICE.
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Former Ga. Chief Justice To Mediate Fulton Ballot Seizure
A Georgia federal judge has tasked former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton, now a Troutman Pepper Locke LLP partner, to mediate the ongoing dispute over possession of Fulton County's 2020 election ballots after they were seized by the FBI in January.
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Bondi Subpoenaed To Testify On DOJ's Epstein Investigation
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday voted to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into deceased child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with five Republicans joining their Democratic colleagues to compel Bondi's testimony.
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DHS Chief Denies Court Order Violations Amid Criticism
Testifying before a House committee Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that during her tenure, the agency has never violated a court order despite what a number of judges say is vast evidence to the contrary.
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Judge Questions DOJ Stance In ABA's Intimidation Suit
A Susman Godfrey LLP attorney told a district judge that the Trump administration's recent double-reversal on its executive orders targeting law firms proved that attorneys fighting government action face a real and ongoing threat and urged the judge not to toss a suit from his client, the American Bar Association, to end the "Intimidation Policy."
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NJ Judge Faces Ethics Charge Over Pro-Palestinian Hat
The New Jersey Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct has filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Steven A. Brister, who wore pro-Palestinian garb at an industry conference.
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DOJ Seeks Power To Block State Bar Probes Of Agency Attys
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to pause and review state-level ethics complaints against its attorneys to combat what the agency called "weaponization" of ethics processes, a proposal that drew concerns from ethics scholars for overstepping states' authorities.
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Comey, James Urge 4th Circ. To Reject Indictment Revival Bid
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have urged the Fourth Circuit not to revive criminal indictments filed against them last year in the Eastern District of Virginia, arguing they were fatally flawed because they were brought by a federal prosecutor who was not lawfully in that position.
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Ex-FBI Special Counsel Moves To Crowell & Moring's DC Team
A former special counsel to the FBI director has joined Crowell & Moring LLP's privacy and cybersecurity group, where he'll counsel clients on cybersecurity threats and help them navigate the changing legal and regulatory environment related to those dangers.
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Appeals Panel Debates NJ's Duty In Prosecutor Ethics Case
A New Jersey appellate panel on Wednesday weighed whether it was in the state's best interest to represent an assistant prosecutor in an ethics proceeding, questioning how a prosecutor is different from any other attorney called before the disciplinary board.
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Weinstein's 3rd NY Rape Trial Bumped To April
A New York state judge on Wednesday set an April 14 date for Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial after a last-minute defense attorney swap.
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Workers Challenging Trump DEI Firings Seek Class Status
Former federal workers who claimed they were illegally fired after President Donald Trump ordered the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion positions in the government urged a D.C. federal judge to award them class certification, arguing the firings impacted thousands of employees.
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Justices Limit Courts' Purview Over Persecution Findings
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained federal courts' ability to review determinations from the Board of Immigration Appeals over whether the past mistreatment of asylum seekers constitutes persecution, saying courts must apply a deferential substantial evidence review to the board's judgment.
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Supreme Court Rejects NJ Immunity Defense In NY, Pa. Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey cannot shield its public transit system from personal injury lawsuits by out-of-state plaintiffs under the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
Expert Analysis
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
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Opinion
Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code
As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.
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Series
My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
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Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.
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6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.
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Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster
To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay?
Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.
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How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids
Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.