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Congressional Probes Raise Legal, 'Reputational' Risks
An array of companies and executives may face investigations over their dealings with the Trump administration if Democrats take control of Congress, raising the possibility that some may refuse to comply. But experts say holding out hope for a mass pardon or expecting the Justice Department not to pursue contempt charges is a risky bet.
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Ga. Judicial Administrative Leader To Retire After 11 Years
Georgia's judicial administrative office director, who is retiring in October after working at the office for 27 years, said recently at her final judicial council meeting that she led amid a pandemic, budget cuts, leadership changes in state government and a cyberattack.
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PACER Experiences Outages Of Some Court Dockets
PACER, the online public repository of federal court documents, experienced technical errors on Wednesday and Thursday preventing some users from accessing certain court dockets.
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Western Pa. Attorney Accused Of Stealing From Client
A family law attorney in Western Pennsylvania has been arrested and charged with three felonies over accusations she stole nearly $100,000 from a client.
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Wash. State Legal Practice Pilot Learning From Predecessors
As the Washington Supreme Court handed out the first approval earlier this month to a legal tech firm to practice law, architects of the program are hoping to learn from its predecessors' successes — and their mistakes.
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Fla. Judge To Get Reprimand For Remark On Shooting Attys
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a public reprimand of a state district court judge for "intemperate and caustic" comments about shooting attorneys during a hearing.
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New Eastern La. Judge's 5th Circ. Bid Goes To Full Senate
U.S. District Judge Anna St. John of the Eastern District of Louisiana, who was confirmed to her current post in March, is one step closer to being elevated to the federal appeals bench.
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Sen. Hyde-Smith's Opponent Seeks Blue-Slip Transparency
Four years ago, Scott Colom — the son of the first African American elected to the chancery bench in her region of Mississippi — was nominated for a federal judgeship. Now he's running for Senate against the senator who blocked his confirmation.
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Ed. Dept. Committee Sidesteps ABA Accreditation Issue
A key U.S. Department of Education committee on Thursday declined to weigh in on whether an American Bar Association council should remain a federally recognized accreditor of law schools, a day after the panel deadlocked on different proposals over the hot-button issue.
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Del. Family Court Commissioner Nominated For Judgeship
A former Delaware Department of Justice attorney who has served for about a year as a commissioner for a state family court has been nominated for a judgeship by Gov. Matt Meyer.
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Goldstein Not Leaving Prison Any Time Soon, 4th Circ. Rules
The Fourth Circuit balked late Wednesday at freeing Tom Goldstein from prison as he fights felony convictions, and it rejected fast-track review of the renowned appellate advocate's trial, indicating he'll likely spend substantial time behind bars even if his appeal succeeds.
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Newman's Roadblocks Guide Judicial Conduct Reform Bill
The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act has worked well in allowing the judicial branch to govern itself for nearly 50 years, but the ongoing suspension of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman has exposed gaps that could be addressed with newly introduced legislation, attorneys say.
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Senate Confirms Abbott Aide To Texas Federal Bench
The Senate voted 50-47, along party lines, on Wednesday to confirm Angela Colmenero, deputy chief of staff to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, to serve on the Southern District of Texas.
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Fed. Panel At Standstill Over ABA Law School Accreditor Role
A key U.S. Department of Education committee deadlocked Wednesday over whether the American Bar Association council responsible for approving law schools should continue as a federally recognized accreditor, tabling the issue until Thursday after different proposals failed to win majority support.
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NJ County's 1st Watchdog Brings US Atty Experience
A former federal prosecutor who briefly was U.S. attorney for New Jersey and is now a partner at McCarter & English LLP has been named the inaugural inspector general for Hudson County.
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Utah Justice's Road To Bench Ran Through Walmart, Coupang
From humble beginnings on his family's cattle ranch in rural Ioka, Utah, state Supreme Court Justice Jay Jorgensen traveled a twisting and spiraling career path — partner at a major Washington, D.C., law firm, head of compliance at the world's largest company in Arkansas, the first general counsel for a multibillion-dollar e-commerce company in South Korea, religious missionary in Chile, and now a justice on Utah's highest court.
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Weinstein Sentenced To 15 Years After NY Trials
A New York state judge on Wednesday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 15 years for sexually assaulting "Project Runway" production assistant Miriam Haley, following a series of trials against the already-imprisoned former Hollywood producer.
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Cooley Adds GOP Hill Veteran To Congressional Probes Group
Cooley LLP announced Wednesday it has brought on a veteran Capitol Hill attorney as it continues to grow its congressional investigations practice launched in 2024.
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Ga. Leaders Push For Nonpartisan Probate Elections
Current and former Georgia officials on Tuesday threw their support behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would require probate judges to be elected in nonpartisan elections across the state, saying judges should be assessed on skill instead of politics.
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Fla. Justices Seek No-Pay Discipline In Judge's Ethics Case
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to sign off on a public reprimand and suspension for a state judge who admitted to ethics violations in connection with her election campaign, saying it would do so only if the suspension was without pay.
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Ga. Litigators, Prosecutors Recommended For Judicial Seats
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has received a short list of four candidates to fill two state judicial vacancies, with a partner and sole owner at Daniels Taylor Law LLC and a senior litigator for the Federal Defenders of the Middle District of Georgia among the recommended candidates.
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Split Ga. High Court Dismisses Former Judge's Ethics Cases
A split Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday found that a former state judge committed several ethics violations, including wrongly jailing a witness in a divorce case, but tossed the charges because she resigned from the bench, although dissenting justices said the court should use its authority to discipline her.
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NJ Prosecutor's Office Claims Immunity In Video-Sharing Case
A New Jersey county prosecutor's office urged a state court to toss a suspended police officer's suit alleging it improperly shared a video of her meeting with its investigators about gender discrimination and internal affairs complaints.
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Mich. Fed. Judge On 1-Year Leave Over Drunken Driving Case
U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Ludington is taking a one-year paid leave of absence from the bench following his misdemeanor conviction for drunken driving, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan announced Tuesday.
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9th Circ. Names Downey Brand Atty To Calif. Bankruptcy Court
The Ninth Circuit has named a longtime bankruptcy partner at the firm Downey Brand LLP to the bankruptcy bench in the Eastern District of California, the appellate court has announced.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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Series
My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter
Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.
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Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills?
Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.
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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.