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Nelson Mullins Partner Confirmed To SC Federal Bench
The Senate voted 52-38 on Tuesday to confirm Sheria Clarke, a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, as a judge for the District of South Carolina.
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Shhh, What AI? Katyal Talk Shows Tech Potential In Args Prep
In pulling back the curtain on how he secured a high-stakes U.S. Supreme Court victory, renowned litigator Neal Katyal of Milbank LLP recently confessed to a strategy that many lawyers may be using but don't want to admit: adopting artificial intelligence to detect patterns in court cases and anticipate possible questions from the bench.
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Non-Clients Say Katten Attys' 'Double-Cross' Bars Immunity
Two onetime Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP attorneys accused of violating a joint defense agreement in a federal criminal healthcare fraud investigation should not be able to avail themselves of a Texas attorney immunity doctrine, according to two co-defendants who allege they were offered as "sacrificial lambs" in a "double-cross that would make good fiction."
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Del. Judge Pushes Firms To Back Up 2nd Bid To DQ Her
A Delaware vice chancellor has told Friedlander & Gorris PA and two other firms to provide more information in their second bid to disqualify her from presiding over Chancery Court litigation because she previously was an attorney at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP.
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Brother May Pay Ex-BigLaw Atty's Legal Fees In Insider Case
A former BigLaw associate charged with orchestrating a sweeping insider trading scheme can have his legal expenses covered by his co-defendant brother if the two waive potential conflicts, a Massachusetts federal magistrate judge said Tuesday.
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When Firms Hire Before Grades, What Drives Decisions?
For some law students, the race for summer associate jobs is ending before their grades are even posted. As firms continue to move hiring earlier, recruiters say decisions are increasingly being made with limited academic information, shifting the focus toward experience, connections and perceived fit.
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How To Ace Your Summer Associate Gig
More than 500 law students recently shared their concerns with Law360 about succeeding as summer associates. Here, legal experts offer suggestions on how students can ace their programs this summer.
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What Students Want In A Summer Associate Job
Office locations and available practice areas were the top considerations for prospective summer associates, with Kirkland & Ellis LLP retaining its position as the most coveted destination, according to Law360 Pulse's 2026 Summer Associates Survey.
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Aspiring Georgia Justices Take Ethics Case To High Court
A pair of plaintiffs attorneys running to unseat Republican-appointed justices on the Georgia Supreme Court asked the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate an Eleventh Circuit ruling that allowed Georgia's judicial watchdog to issue public statements about ethics violations they are accused of committing.
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NY Judge Largely Halts Manhattan Immigration Courts Arrests
A New York federal judge Monday largely barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from conducting arrests at three Manhattan immigration courthouses, finding there was no good reason why "unfettered discretion" by ICE officers was better than a policy with arrest limitations.
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Wyoming Prosecutor Confirmed Despite Misconduct Rebuke
Just a few days ago, federal judges tossed nine criminal indictments after President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. attorney's office of Wyoming was accused of prosecutorial misconduct. On Monday evening, he was confirmed to permanently lead the office.
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Aspiring Ga. Justices Flagged For Possible Ethics Violations
A pair of plaintiffs attorneys running to unseat Republican-appointed justices on the Georgia Supreme Court in Tuesday's election may have violated state ethics rules, an oversight commission said Sunday in public statements after securing an Eleventh Circuit ruling.
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Ex-Willkie Atty Banned By SEC For Insider Trading
A former Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP mergers and acquisitions attorney who earlier this month admitted to taking part in a widespread BigLaw insider trading scheme will be barred from representing a client before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a minimum of four years, according to an order the agency issued Monday.
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DOJ Lawsuit 'A Shot Across The Bow' To State Bar Authorities
A recent Justice Department lawsuit accusing D.C. attorney disciplinary officials of "partisan and ideological bias" in a case against a former agency lawyer is drawing criticism from those who say it's a continued attack on state bar authorities and would create a special class of attorneys exempt from ethics rules.
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Trump Seeks Circuit Seats For 2 Judges He Appointed
President Donald Trump's recent picks for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits mark the first time in his second administration that he's seeking to elevate judges he appointed in his first term.
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Murdaugh Sues Ex-Court Clerk Who Tried To Sway The Jury
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh is suing the court clerk whose attempt to influence the jury in his murder trial led the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn his murder conviction.
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Justices Deny Eli Lilly's Qui Tam Constitutional Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review Eli Lilly's $183 million trial loss to a whistleblower who claimed the drugmaker knowingly defrauded the government by underpaying Medicaid drug rebates.
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Ex-Pol's Insider Trading Case Not Fit For Top Court Review
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up former Indiana Rep. Stephen Buyer's appeal of his insider trading conviction, after he urged the justices to correct what he deemed to be an "outdated" venue rule that steers many such cases toward the Southern District of New York.
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High Court To Examine Title IX Protections For Coaches, Profs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case arguing that Title IX sex discrimination safeguards should be extended to college coaches and professors, tackling a persistent split on the question among circuit courts.
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Justices Deny Va. Dems' Emergency Redistricting Bid
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democrats' request to stay a state high court ruling that invalidated a newly drawn, voter-approved congressional redistricting map.
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Fed. Circ. Urges Justices To Reject Newman Suspension Case
The Federal Circuit has urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear Judge Pauline Newman's appeal targeting a suspension imposed on her by the court's other judges, arguing that a lower court correctly held that her challenges to the order are not subject to judicial review.
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Panel Fights Fla. Judge's Bid To Rethink Ethics Ruling
A judicial panel is arguing a "key premise" is "incorrect" in a Florida appellate judge's bid for reconsideration of the denial of her motion to dismiss allegations that she attempted to influence lower court proceedings for an incarcerated man formerly on death row.
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New Jersey AG Traces Her Path To Public Service
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport talked shop at the State Bar Association's annual meeting, dishing on what it was like to get the call to be the state's top law enforcement officer, how her time as general counsel for a public utility informs her new role and what it's like to be both friend and foe to the federal government. The Cape May County native also revealed her favorite diner.
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Former Georgia Chief Justice To Start New Law School Role
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton, now a Troutman Pepper Locke LLP partner, is set to become the first expert-in-residence at the Georgia State University College of Law in July.
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Top NJ Judges Stress Judicial Independence Amid Threats
New Jersey's top state and federal judges spoke out Friday about rising threats against judges and the importance of an independent judiciary during the New Jersey State Bar Association's annual convention, drawing on the legacy of the nation's founding as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary.
Expert Analysis
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Habits Of Great Relationship Partners
When seeking outside legal advisers, general counsel want commercially savvy lawyers who cultivate relationships of trust with their in-house counterparts, back up the GC's authority and focus on actionable advice instead of abstract legal analysis, say Andrew Dick at The L Suite and Rob Morvillo at Olo.
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High Court Birthright Case Could Reshape Judicial Power
Recent arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in cases challenging President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order primarily focused on federal judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions and suggest that the upcoming decision may fundamentally change how federal courts operate, says Mauni Jalali at Quinn Emanuel.
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Roundup
Nonprofit Launch Tips From Founders In The Legal Industry
In this season of giving, take a look back at this Law360 series featuring legal professionals who have founded industry-related nonprofits. They discussed the biggest challenges to getting started, and how to balance the launch and management of an organization along with the demands of their primary work.
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Nonequity Partner Frustrations Reflect Erosion Of Opportunity
Nonequity partners report the lowest satisfaction, highest stress and poorest financial outlook of any group of lawyers, highlighting a growing structural disconnect that leaves attorneys at many firms feeling like the ladder has been pulled up behind those who already ascended, says Jake Carroll at Nelson Mullins.
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Learn Your Colleagues To Cross-Sell Their Services Fearlessly
Understanding where colleagues in other practice areas shine can help attorneys confidently cross-sell each other's services and bring in business to keep the firm afloat in hard times, says Joe Calve at Calve Communications.
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Series
Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Advertise Ethically
Business development in the legal industry is about building authentic connections and showcasing expertise in a way that reflects reality, and, when done right, it can elevate a practice, establish credibility and bring in clients without risking an ethics violation, says Melody Jackson at Robinhood.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Help After Mental Health Leave?
Molly Ranns at the State Bar of Michigan suggests five ways to smooth a colleague's return to practice after short-term mental health leave, while creating a firm culture that protects employees’ emotional health.
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Tips For Attracting Stellar CLOs In A Competitive Landscape
Amid a rapidly changing regulatory environment and a fierce market for talent, companies hoping to attract the best chief legal officers must have a strong grasp of their roles’ biggest selling points, and any roadblocks that may prevent them from recruiting the strongest choice, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
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'Golden Handcuffs' May Be A Double-Edge Sword For Firms
As law firms increasingly use certain financial incentives to retain partners in a fierce lateral market, managing partners should consider the pros and cons of various deferred compensation schemes, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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The 10-Min. Rule For Building A Business Development Habit
Many lawyers assume that becoming a rainmaker requires a significant investment of time and effort, but the truth is that building a consistent habit of business development can start with just 10 minutes of strategic outreach a day, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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5 Pointers For Firm Leaders Communicating Tough Decisions
Certain law firm decisions — such as whether to challenge an executive order — cannot be crowdsourced, but leadership can collaboratively communicate these choices using strategies that build trust, reinforce values and preserve cohesion, says John Hellerman at Hellerman Communications.
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Series
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Conversations around retirement and succession can be understandably difficult, but when attorneys make a plan for the transition early and effectively, they have the opportunity to not only keep work but also increase it, says Jillian McKenna at Verrill Dana.
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Looking Under The Hood Of The $3,000 Billable Hour
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In recent years, top-tier law firms have pushed hourly rates to unprecedented heights, with some partners commanding $3,000 per hour — but this eye-popping number doesn’t tell the full story, as there are numerous caveats and rigorous winnowing along the way, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
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Alien Enemies Act Case Could Reshape Executive Power
President Donald Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals raises fundamental questions about statutory interpretation, executive power and constitutional structure, which now lay on the U.S. Supreme Court's doorstep, says Mauni Jalali at Quinn Emanuel.
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How Law Firms Can Keep Nonequity Partners Happy
Law firms that successfully manage two-tiered partnership do so by creating a culture that treats everyone with respect and by establishing financial incentives outside their base compensation to reward performance, says Carol Morganstern at Major Lindsey.