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Ex-Paxton Attys Defend Conspiracy Suit Tied To Impeachment
Three of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's top deputies are not immune from allegations that they conspired to retaliate against former colleagues who raised allegations of witness tampering and other ethical misdeeds during Paxton's impeachment, those former colleagues have told a Texas federal court.
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Hartmann Doherty Adds Veteran Federal Prosecutor In NJ
Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP expanded its white collar practice on Monday by adding a partner bringing nearly 30 years of experience as both a federal and state prosecutor in New Jersey.
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DeSantis Appoints Broward Judge To Fla. State Appeals Court
A judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida has been appointed to the state's Fourth District Court of Appeal.
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Expert Sues DC Atty For Allegedly Pirating $30K J6 Report
A Texas-based expert report author has accused a Washington, D.C., attorney and her firm of unlawfully copying and distributing a copyrighted report regarding jury pool attitudes toward cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol in at least three separate criminal cases, unlawfully bypassing a $30,000 licensing fee.
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Justices Skeptical Of Tolling Supervised-Release Absconders
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared hesitant Monday to embrace the government's arguments that the "fugitive tolling" doctrine, which bans criminal defendants from earning credits to reduce prison sentences while they are not behind bars, should also be used to penalize defendants who abscond from supervised release.
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Insurer Not Liable For Crypto Settlement Row, Judge Says
An insurer for an attorney and his practice does not owe $275,000 to an investment company over a soured cryptocurrency deal that ended in a $700,000 settlement, a Pennsylvania federal court ruled, finding that a contractual liability exclusion in the attorney's policy applies.
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Up Next At High Court: Tariffs, Fugitives & Contractor Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its November oral argument session Monday, during which the justices will consider President Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs on foreign countries under an emergency statute, whether military contractors can be held liable for alleged breaches of contracts in war zones, and if there are time limits for litigants who want to vacate a void judgment. Here, Law360 breaks down the week's oral arguments.
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Judges See An Immigration Court Gutted From Inside
Eight former immigration judges who spoke to Law360 say the rough treatment of the immigration courts in President Donald Trump's second term poses an unprecedented threat to judicial independence and is eroding immigrants' due process rights.
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Contractor Sues Over Delays To 4th Circ. Courthouse Project
A Virginia-based contractor is suing the General Services Administration, claiming that the agency hasn't paid for more than $500,000 of construction work on the Fourth Circuit's Lewis F. Powell Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Richmond.
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3 Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch In Nov.
The Third Circuit will hear a union's appeal in a withdrawal liability battle, a union health plan defends its partial win in a coverage fight at the Ninth Circuit, and pharmacy benefit managers will take a challenge to the Federal Trade Commission's authority to the full Eighth Circuit. Here are three arguments to keep an eye on in November.
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Ga. Capitol Pros Open Lobbying Firm To Be 'Problem Solvers'
If litigators and corporate lawyers represent two parts of the "three-legged stool" of legal services, the leaders of the new Atlanta government relations firm Gold Dome Partners see themselves as the third leg by helping clients change laws or regulations.
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Ill. Judge Prefers 'Clean' Dismissal Against Ex-Girardi Attys
An Illinois federal judge told Edelson PC on Friday to either dismiss its conversion case against two former Girardi Keese attorneys in a "clean" and "unadulterated" stipulation or submit legal authority supporting its desire to condition the dismissal on him adopting side agreements the parties outlined in their filing.
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Conn. Justices Hint Atty's 'Diatribe' Was Protected Opinion
Connecticut Supreme Court justices said Friday that a disciplined attorney appeared to be expressing protected opinions when he filed a brief that rebuked judges in a fee dispute, casting doubt on a grievance committee's decision to reprimand him.
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3rd Circ. Preview: BMW, MiLB And Sandoz Top Nov. Lineup
The Third Circuit in November will hear a pair of disputes over awards handed out in New Jersey federal court, including a nearly $4 million attorney fee for class counsel representing BMW drivers and a $70 million win for Sandoz Inc. in a contract battle over blood pressure medicine.
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New Rule Limits Loan Forgiveness For Public Service Workers
The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit who can qualify for a federal student loan forgiveness program that has been a key incentive for attorneys to pursue public service and nonprofit careers.
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Pennsylvania Judges, Solos Seek 2 Spots On Appeals Courts
Two vacancies on Pennsylvania's midlevel appellate courts have drawn five candidates, including two sitting judges, spanning three parties, with a mix of public- and private-sector backgrounds.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry marked the end of October with another action-packed week as BigLaw firms announced partner promotions and expanded their practice offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Wash. Justices Debate Judge's Future Amid Court Discord
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday asked about the practical effect of returning a suspended municipal judge to the bench, probing whether there's any evidence that Judge Tracy S. Flood and staff of the Bremerton Municipal Court would be able to avoid further discord and subsequent impacts on litigants if she went back to her post.
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Judge Blasted For Violent Sexual Comments Against Minors
The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct has reprimanded a municipal judge for directing sexual remarks at children and wishing sexual violence upon them, noting that the judge exhibited racial bias from the bench.
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Atty Accused Of Embezzling $2M Can't Avoid GPS Monitoring
A Boston attorney accused of embezzling nearly $2 million from clients before being arrested en route to Iran must remain monitored while awaiting trial, Massachusetts' highest court ruled Thursday, denying his request to remove his GPS tracking device or expand the area he is allowed to traverse.
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Judges Say Judicial Freedom Key To Maintaining Rule Of Law
Colorado state and federal judges provided a glimpse Wednesday into how courts decide cases when facing current challenges to the rule of law, agreeing that judicial independence is paramount to maintaining the heart of the United States' legal system.
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Ga. Judge Should DQ Self From Med Mal Case, Couple Say
A Florida couple have moved to disqualify a Georgia federal judge from presiding over their medical malpractice case, citing alleged conflicts of interest involving the judge's family members and their connections to Southeast Georgia Health System Inc.
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Meet The Judge Hearing Comey's, James' US Atty Challenges
The South Carolina federal judge who will consider former FBI Director James Comey's and New York Attorney General Letitia James' challenges to the authority of the interim U.S. attorney who brought separate criminal charges against them is known for her rigorous preparation and exacting standards.
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California State Judge Admonished For Acts Of Misconduct
A California state judge has been hit with a public admonishment by a judicial watchdog for "numerous acts of misconduct," including discussing litigants and pending cases "in an area of the courthouse where she could be overheard."
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Suspended NC Atty Fights Disbarment Bid Over Tax Issues
A North Carolina attorney currently serving a five-year suspension for misconduct, including tax crimes and commingling funds in a client trust account, is fighting the state bar's appeal seeking to disbar him, telling the state's intermediate appeals court that his failure to withhold income taxes from his own wages is not a crime.
Expert Analysis
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder
New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness Coach
Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.
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Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader
Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.
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Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce
In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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How Firms Can Effectively Evaluate Their Summer Associates
One of the most effective ways firms can ensure their summer associate programs are a success is by engaging in a timely and meaningful evaluation process and being intentional about when, how and by whom feedback should be provided, say Caroline Cimei and Erica Fine at Shutts & Bowen.
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Talking Mental Health: Life As A Lawyer With OCD
Kelly Hughes at Ogletree discusses what she’s learned in the 14 years since she was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, recounting how the experience shaped her law practice, what the legal industry and general public get wrong about the disorder, and how law firms can better support employees who have OCD.
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3 Innovative Ways AI May Be Used In Legal Practice
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly be used by outside counsel to better predict the outcomes of litigation — thus informing legal strategy with greater precision — and by clients to scrutinize invoices and evaluate counsel’s performance, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Librarian
Lisa A. Goodman at Texas A&M University shares how she went from a BigLaw associate who liked to hang out in the firm's law library to director of a law library herself in just over a decade, and provides considerations for anyone interested in pursuing a law librarian career.
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Legal Briefs Can Benefit From Cleaned Up Case Citations
Federal courts have recently been changing the way they quote decisions to omit insignificant details and string cites, and lawyers should consider adopting this practice to enhance the readability of their briefs — as long as accuracy stays top of mind, says Diana Simon at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.
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5 Best Practices For Firms Designing DEI Programs
Nikki Lewis Simon, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Greenberg Traurig, discusses best practices — and some pitfalls to avoid — for law firms looking to build programs aimed at driving inclusion in the workplace.
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Former Minn. Chief Justice Instructs On Writing Better Briefs
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, now at Greenberg Traurig, offers strategies on writing more effective appellate briefs from her time on the bench.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Juggle Billables And Other Activities?
While involvement in internal firm initiatives can be rewarding both personally and professionally, associates' billable time requirements don’t leave much room for other work, meaning they must develop strategies to ensure they’re meeting all of their commitments while remaining balanced, says Melanie Webber at Fisher Phillips.
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Making Legal Cents: How To Adapt As Clients Tighten Budgets
Amid a dip in corporate legal spending and client pushback on bills, Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants highlights specific in-house counsel frustrations and explains how firms can provide customized legal advice with costs that are supported by undeniable value.
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Spartan Arbitration Tactics Against Well-Funded Opponents
Like the ancient Spartans who held off a numerically superior Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae, trial attorneys and clients faced with arbitration against an opponent with a bigger war chest can take a strategic approach to create a pass to victory, say Kostas Katsiris and Benjamin Argyle at Venable.
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General Counsel And Legal Ops Must Work Together
It is critical for general counsel to ensure that a legal operations leader is viewed not only as a peer, but as a strategic leader for the organization, and there are several actionable ways general counsel can not only become more involved, but help champion legal operations teams and set them up for success, says Mary O'Carroll at Ironclad.