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Texas Pulse
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Tyson & Mendes Eyes 'Nuclear Verdicts' In Dallas Launch
Tyson & Mendes LLP, a national insurance and civil litigation firm, announced Thursday that it has continued its expansion in the Lone Star State with an office in Dallas that follows the firm's entry into Texas last year with locations in Houston and San Antonio.
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Holland & Knight Adds Winston & Strawn Finance Pro In Texas
Holland & Knight has bolstered its financial services team with a partner in Dallas who came aboard from Winston & Strawn LLP.
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Paul Hastings Adds Enviro Atty As Practice Co-Head
An environmental lawyer from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP — known for his high-profile work for such clients as BP in connection with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill — has joined Paul Hastings LLP as a partner and to co-lead its environmental litigation practice.
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Lewis Brisbois TM Foe Can't Ax Injunction, 5th Circ. Says
The Fifth Circuit on Wednesday upheld an injunction against three Texans accused of ripping off the Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP name, saying it's clear the only reason the defendants created the infringing entity "was to ride on the back" of the BigLaw firm's reputation.
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Attys Can Seek Security Clearance In Cuellar Bribery Case
Attorneys for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar can apply for a security clearance to facilitate potential discussions of classified information in connection with bribery charges against the congressman, a Texas federal judge said Wednesday, remarking multiple times that federal prosecutors had taken "inconsistent" positions on classified material connected to the case.
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Michelman & Robinson's Dallas Head
Greenberg Traurig LLP has fortified its litigation and intellectual property and technology practices with a shareholder who previously served as managing partner of Michelman & Robinson LLP's Dallas shop.
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Can GCs Avoid Having Teams Seen As Department Of 'No'?
While many legal chiefs don't want business leaders to view their legal teams as the department of "No," a new study says some executives continue to wait until as late as possible to consult with their counsel — if at all.
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Winston & Strawn Adds Chief Information Officer From Cooley
The longtime chief information officer at Cooley LLP has taken on the same role at Winston & Strawn LLP.
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How Associates Can Navigate Risks Of Social Media
Experts say associates should use social media with extreme caution, weighing any benefits against the impact that their online presence may have on their law firms, practice, clients and future employment.
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Deputy To GC: When Is The Right Time To Transition?
While many deputy general counsel aspire to become legal chiefs — either at their current employers or elsewhere, depending on succession plans — not everyone in the role wants to rise to the position. How can lawyers know? And which qualifications do they need? One established general counsel is hoping to help deputies navigate these questions.
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Baker McKenzie Names IT Vet As Chief Information Officer
The chief digital and technology officer at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP has joined Baker McKenzie as its new chief information officer, the firm announced Monday.
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Approach The Bench: Judge Dillard Boosts Ga. Court Access
From cameras in the courtroom to explanatory law review articles to posts on social media, Judge Stephen Dillard uses every tool at his disposal to improve transparency at the Georgia Court of Appeals.
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Cozen O'Connor Adds IP Pro From Texas Litigation Boutique
Cozen O'Connor announced Tuesday that it has strengthened its intellectual property department with a Dallas-based litigator who came aboard from Carter Arnett Bennett & Perez PLLC.
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Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q2
A promotion to partner or election to practice group chair means a slew of new responsibilities and also lots of well-deserved recognition. Law360 reveals the list of attorneys whose commitment to legal excellence earned them highly coveted spots in the law firm leadership ranks. Find out if your old legal friends — or rivals — moved up in the second quarter of this year.
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O'Melveny Adds Ex-Winston & Strawn Trial Partner In Houston
O'Melveny & Myers LLP has hired the former head of Winston & Strawn LLP's Houston litigation practice as a partner in its general litigation and energy industry practice groups, it announced on Tuesday.
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Spencer Fane Says New Structure Intended To Bolster Culture
Spencer Fane LLP's chair and managing partner has told Law360 Pulse that the firm's newly unveiled organizational structure is intended to foster a culture that gives attorneys more decision-making opportunities and control over their career paths.
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Firms' Recruiting Specs Hinder BigLaw Litigator Hiring
Large law firms are hungry for top litigation partners who can bring strong client relationships and big books of business along with them, according to legal recruiters. But many are finding that a tall order in today's legal industry, where everyone is looking for the same thing and portability as a litigator can be a challenge.
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Immigration Firm Wants Injunction In Trade Secret Fight
A Washington-based immigration law firm is arguing that a Colombian ex-employee helped a Houston immigration law firm poach its offshore employees in Colombia and copy its business model for building a large-scale firm, and that the court must declare a preliminary injunction to stop "irreparable harm."
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ABA's 1st Generative AI Opinion Points Attys To Ethical Duties
The American Bar Association ethics committee published on Monday its first formal opinion on attorney use of generative artificial intelligence tools, saying lawyers should consider their ethical obligations, including those related to model rules on competency, confidentiality and fees.
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Why Public Confidence In US Courts Is 'Withering'
Public trust in the federal judiciary, and the U.S. Supreme Court in particular, has fallen in recent years, with fewer than half of Americans now expressing confidence in the federal courts, according to a study released Monday.
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3 Things To Know About Dentons' Incoming Global CEO
Dentons announced last week that it is bringing on Kate Barton, a former EY executive, as its new global CEO to replace Elliott Portnoy, who has held the position since 2013.
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Insurer Says It Needn't Cover Divorce Attys In Malpractice Suit
Hanover Insurance Group asked a federal court Friday to rule that it doesn't have to defend a pair of Houston-area divorce attorneys in a legal malpractice suit alleging they botched a divorce case.
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Texas Justices Announce Fees For Statewide Business Court
The Texas Supreme Court said Friday that actions filed in and removed to the business court will cost $2,500, unveiling the fee schedule for the state's latest venue.
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Texas General Land Office's Ex-Chief Clerk Joins Michael Best
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP announced recently that the former chief clerk and deputy land commissioner of the Texas General Land Office has joined the firm's Austin office as a regulatory partner and principal in its lobbying unit.
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5th Circ. Can't Shake Remand Order In Firm Poaching Dispute
The Fifth Circuit is powerless to review a remand order issued by a Texas district court in a Houston law firm's poaching suit against a former associate, with a panel finding that, although "intuition and basic legal principles" suggest the circuit court holds appellate jurisdiction to weigh in, precedent forbids it.
Expert Analysis
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What Attys Should Consider Before Taking On Pro Bono Work
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
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.
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7 Ways Attys Can Improve Their LinkedIn Summaries
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.
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How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome
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.
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The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves
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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.
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Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout
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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The Evolving Role Of The Law Firm Legal Secretary
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Technological shifts during the pandemic and beyond should force firms to rethink how legal secretaries can not only better support timekeepers but also participate in elevating client service, bifurcating the role into an administrative support position and a more elevated practice support role, says Lauren Chung at HBR Consulting.
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Jennifer Rakstad at White & Case highlights how associates can emphasize achievements and seek support before, during and after their annual review, despite the pandemic’s negative effects on face time with colleagues and business development opportunities.
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How Your Law Firm's Brand Can Convey Prestige
In order to be perceived as prestigious by clients and potential recruits, law firms should take their branding efforts beyond designing visual identities and address six key imperatives to differentiate themselves — from identifying intangible core strengths to delivering on promises at every interaction, says Howard Breindel at DeSantis Breindel.
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How Dynamic Project Management Can Help Law Firms
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Law firms looking to streamline matter management should consider tools that offer both employees and clients real-time access to documents, action items, task assignee information and more, overcoming many of the limitations of project communications via email, says Stephen Weyer at Stites & Harbison.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Successfully Switch Practices?
Associates who pivot into new practice areas may find that along with the excitement of a fresh start comes some apprehension, but certain proactive steps can help tame anxiety and ensure attorneys successfully adapt to unfamiliar subjects, novel internal processes and different client deliverables, say Susan Berson and Hassan Shaikh at Mintz.
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A Road Map For Creating Law Firm Sustainability Programs
Amid demands from clients and prospective hires for greater sustainability efforts, law firms should think beyond reusable mugs and create programs that incorporate clear leadership structures, emission tracking and reduction goals, and frameworks for reporting results, says Gayatri Joshi at the Law Firm Sustainability Network.
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Why Firms Should Help Associates Do More Pro Bono Work
Associates may hesitate to take on the added commitment of pro bono matters, but such work has tangible skill-building benefits, so firms should consider compensation and leadership strategies to encourage participation, says Rasmeet Chahil at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Confronting The Stigma Of Alcohol Abuse In Legal Industry
The pandemic has likely exacerbated the prevalence of problem drinking in the legal profession, making it critical for lawyers and educators to address alcohol abuse and the associated stigma through issue-specific education, supportive assistance and alcohol-free professional events, says Erica Grigg at the Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program.
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Opinion
Lawyers Have Duty To Push For Immigration Court Reform
Attorneys must use their collective voice to urge federal lawmakers to create an Article I immigration court outside executive branch control, helping address the conflicts of interest, political influence and lack of adjudication consistency that prevent migrants from achieving true justice, say Elia Diaz-Yaeger and Carlos Bollar at the Hispanic National Bar Association.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can 1st-Year Attys Manage Remote Work?
First-year associates can have a hard time building relationships with colleagues, setting boundaries and prioritizing work-life balance in a remote work environment, so they must be sure to lean on their firms' support systems and practice good time management, say Jenny Lee and Christopher Fernandez at Kirkland.