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    Firms Targeted By Trump Urge DC Circ. To Uphold EO Rulings

    Four law firms targeted last year by President Donald Trump urged the D.C. Circuit on Friday to affirm lower court rulings that struck down executive orders restricting their ability to practice law, saying the directives blatantly violate the Constitution.

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    ACLU-NJ's First Political Director Shares Vision For New Dept.

    As the ACLU-NJ expands with a newly-announced political advocacy department, John Butler, the group’s first-ever leader, joined Law360 Pulse for a conversation on the organization’s new direction and his goals for the project at a time of “political turbulence.”

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    Texas Judge Encourages Attys To Admit To AI Errors In Filings

    Texas special Judge Roy Ferguson encourages attorneys to admit to their mistakes when submitting court filings with generative artificial intelligence-generated errors, instead of blaming associates, staff or incomplete drafts.

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    The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers

    The U.S. Supreme Court issued two opinions and heard arguments in four cases this week, including a dispute over a state ballot-counting law that could have major implications for the coming midterm elections. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a data-driven dive into the week that was at the high court.

  • Fla. Judge Admits To Improper 'Chopped Cotton' Remark

    A Florida state judge has agreed to a public reprimand for a series of demeaning remarks, including telling public defenders to "shut up" and questioning whether a Black defendant had "chopped cotton."

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    NAACP's New GC On Ramping Up Its Work In Courts

    As she starts her new role as general counsel of the NAACP, Kristen Clarke told Law360 Pulse that the organization plans to turn more frequently to the courts to confront what she called the Trump administration's "aggressive attempts to roll back civil rights."

  • Ex-CEO Sues Former NJ AG Over Tossed RICO Case

    The former CEO of The Michaels Organization, who was indicted in New Jersey's now-dismissed criminal racketeering case against South Jersey power broker George E. Norcross III, has accused former New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and other members of his office of commencing the prosecution knowing there was no probable cause.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry marked the beginning of spring with another action-packed week as attorneys took on new roles and firms launched offices across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

  • Atty Group Backs Newman's Suspension Fight At High Court

    The Bar Association of the District of Columbia has thrown its support behind Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's U.S. Supreme Court challenge to the suspension imposed on her by her colleagues, saying it's doing so on behalf of those who are afraid that supporting her publicly will harm their careers.

  • Akin Must Explain Client's 'Self-Indulgent' 9th Circ. Appeal

    Upholding a foreign arbitration award against a wine importer, the Ninth Circuit on Thursday ordered its attorneys at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to explain why they and their client shouldn't pay their opponent's attorney fees for bringing a "frivolous" and "self-indulgent" appeal.

  • McDonald Hopkins Must Produce Fraud Warning Docs

    Midwestern law firm McDonald Hopkins LLC must produce email communications in connection with litigation accusing Blue Cross units of a smear campaign against a clinical lab owner, an Ohio federal judge ruled, finding the documents were not protected by work product or attorney-client privilege.

  • Ga. Judge, Prosecutor Shortlisted For Superior Court Vacancy

    Georgia's Judicial Nominating Commission has recommended a state court judge and a prosecutor in the DeKalb Judicial Circuit for a vacancy in the circuit's superior court after a judge resigned.

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    Bill To Give Admin More Control Over US Attys Advances

    A Republican-led bill that would give the executive branch more authority over the installation of U.S. attorneys was advanced out of a House committee Thursday.

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    DOJ Says It Wrongly Cited ICE Memo To Justify Court Arrests

    The U.S. Department of Justice has told a New York federal judge that it mistakenly cited a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo providing guidance for civil immigration arrests at non-immigration courts, while fighting a lawsuit challenging arrests at immigration courts.

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    Nixon Peabody Hires Former Interim US Atty For EDNY

    Nixon Peabody LLP announced Wednesday that it has hired a prominent federal prosecutor who spent about two decades with the Department of Justice, including as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

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    Watchdog Suit Seeking NJ AG Ethics Training Docs Revived

    A New Jersey appellate panel on Thursday revived a government watchdog's suit over the state attorney general's office's denial of its public records request for attorney ethics training materials, ruling the trial court should have conducted an in camera review of the requested documents before dismissing the complaint.

  • Mich. High Court Says Judge Who Struck Wife Must Retire

    The Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a state court judge to retire on July 1 after he was convicted of domestic violence for striking his wife, while also issuing a separate order placing him on interim suspension with pay. 

  • Maduro Judge Hints US Should Reconsider Legal Fee Refusal

    A Manhattan federal judge suggested Thursday that the Trump administration should revisit its refusal to allow former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to access his country's funds to pay for his defense against narco-terrorism and trafficking charges.

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    NAACP Taps Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief As General Counsel

    The NAACP has selected the former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division as its new top lawyer, a move the civil rights organization said comes as it is "ramping up its investment in its legal advocacy efforts" and doubling down on its mission.

  • NJ Panel Grills Judge For Berating Teens, Deportation Threats

    New Jersey's judicial disciplinary body questioned a municipal judge on Wednesday about why he believed it was appropriate to berate children and threaten their families with deportation during truancy hearings.

  • Ramey, EscapeX Ask Justices To Review Sanctions Challenge

    EscapeX IP and its attorney William Ramey III want the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit's decision backing $255,000 in fees and sanctions for what a California federal judge found to be a frivolous patent suit against Google.

  • Winston & Strawn Wants Hunter Biden To Respond In Fee Row

    Winston & Strawn LLP has asked the D.C. Superior Court to force Hunter Biden to fully respond to interrogatories in its lawsuit against the former president's son over unpaid legal bills, after Biden conducted an incomplete "hand search" of documents at issue.

  • Trade Court Nom Regrets Past Tweets Critical Of GOP Sens.

    Kara Westercamp, associate counsel to the president, who was nominated for the U.S. Court of International Trade, said Wednesday she regretted her past social media posts critical of Republican senators.

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    Del. Chancellor Pauses Tesla Suit As Musk Cites LinkedIn Post

    The Delaware Chancery Court has paused a high-profile Tesla stockholder case following a recusal bid from Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. after a judge's LinkedIn account appeared to react to a post celebrating a recent California jury verdict against Musk, including language praising efforts to stand up to "the richest man in the world."

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    High Court Reverses Music Piracy Liability Ruling Against Cox

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Fourth Circuit incorrectly affirmed a jury verdict that found Cox Communications liable for its customers' music piracy, concluding there is a legal distinction between mere knowledge of infringement and intent to promote it.

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Expert Analysis

  • Law Firms Must Prioritize Mental Health In Internal Comms Author Photo

    The traditional structure of law firms, with their compartmentalization into silos, is an inherent challenge to mental wellness, so partners and senior lawyers should take steps to construct and disseminate internal action plans and encourage open dialogue, says Elizabeth Ortega at ECO Strategic Communications.

  • Our Current Approach To Trial Advocacy Training Is Lacking Author Photo

    The key to trial advocacy is persuasion, but current training programs focus almost entirely on technique, making it imperative that lawyers are taught to be effective storytellers and to connect with their audiences, says Chris Arledge at Ellis George.

  • How Women In Law Can Advance Toward Leadership Roles Author Photo

    Female attorneys in leadership roles inspire other women to pursue similar opportunities in a male-dominated field, and for those who aspire to lead, prioritizing collaboration, inclusivity and integrity is key, says Kim Yelkin at Foley & Lardner.

  • The Case That Took Me From Prosecutor To Defense Attorney Author Photo

    Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Moira Penza, now at Wilkinson Stekloff, recalls the challenges of her first case as a civil defense attorney — a multibillion-dollar multidistrict class action against Allergan — and the lessons she learned about building rapport in the courtroom and with co-counsel.

  • The Importance Of Legal Macroeconomics Education For Attys Author Photo

    Most legal professionals lack understanding of the macroeconomic trends unique to the legal industry, like the rising cost of law school and legal services, which contributes to an unfair and inaccessible justice system, so law school courses and continuing legal education requirements in this area are essential, says Bob Glaves at the Chicago Bar Foundation.

  • Opinion

    It's Time To Hold DC Judges Accountable For Misconduct Author Photo

    On the heels of Thursday's congressional hearing on workplace protections for judiciary employees, former law clerk Aliza Shatzman recounts her experience of harassment by a D.C. Superior Court judge — and argues that the proposed Judiciary Accountability Act, which would extend vital anti-discrimination protections to federal court employees, should also include D.C. courts.

  • What ABA Student Well-Being Standards Mean For Law Firms Author Photo

    While the American Bar Association's recent amendments to its law school accreditation standards around student well-being could have gone further, legal industry employers have much to learn from the ABA's move and the well-being movement that continues to gain traction in law schools, says David Jaffe at the American University Washington College of Law.

  • Series

    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Build Rapport In New In-House Role? Author Photo

    Tim Parilla at LinkSquares explains how new in-house lawyers can start developing relationships with colleagues both within and outside their legal departments in order to expand their networks, build their brands and carve their paths to leadership positions.

  • What Attys Should Consider Before Taking On Pro Bono Work
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    Piper Hoffman and Will Lowrey at Animal Outlook lay out suggestions for attorneys to maximize the value of their pro bono efforts, from crafting engagement letters to balancing workloads — and they explain how these principles can foster a more rewarding engagement for both lawyers and nonprofits.

  • Opinion

    NY Bar Admission Criminal History Query Is Unjust, Illegal Author Photo

    New York should revise Question 26 on its bar admission application, because requiring students to disclose any prior interaction with the criminal justice system disproportionately affects people of color, who have a history of being overpoliced — and it violates several state laws, says Andrew Brown, president of the New York State Bar Association.

  • Roundup

    Ask A Mentor Author Photo

    As the legal profession undergoes a dramatic period of change, experts answer questions on career and workplace conundrums in this Law360 guest article series.

  • 7 Ways Attys Can Improve Their LinkedIn Summaries Author Photo

    Lawyers can use LinkedIn to strengthen their thought leadership position, generate new business, explore career opportunities, and better position themselves and their firms in search results by writing a well-composed, optimized summary that demonstrates their knowledge and experience, says Guy Alvarez at Good2bSocial.

  • How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome Author Photo

    Imposter syndrome is rampant in the legal profession, especially among lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, leading to missed opportunities and mental health issues — but firms can provide support in numerous ways, and attorneys can use therapeutic strategies to quiet their inner critic, says Helen Pamely at Rosling King.

  • The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves Author Photo

    In 2022, partners considering lateral moves have new priorities, and firms that hope to recruit top talent will need to communicate their strategy for growth, engage on hot issues like origination credit and diversity initiatives, and tailor their integration plans toward expanding partners’ client base, says Gloria Sandrino at Lateral Link.

  • Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout Author Photo

    Lawyers are experiencing burnout on a massive, unprecedented scale due to the pandemic, but law firms and institutional players can and should make a difference by focusing on small, practical solutions that protect their attorneys’ most precious personal resource and professional commodity — time, says Chad Sarchio, president of the District of Columbia Bar.

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