Conn.'s Proposed AI Rule Not A Shock To Attys

By Christine DeRosa

For Connecticut attorneys, a recently proposed rule that would put attorneys at risk of sanctions for erroneous citations created by artificial intelligence doesn't come as a shock, but is viewed as a natural progression of existing obligations to verify research and ensure the accuracy of court filings.

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Ex-Conn. Prosecutor Fights Drug Co. Bid To Appeal DQ Denial

By Matthew Santoni

Insurers Humana Inc. and Molina Healthcare Inc. urged a federal judge to turn down a group of generic-drug makers' request for an immediate trip to the Third Circuit, arguing the drugmakers' bid for a second chance to disqualify Connecticut's former assistant attorney general from an antitrust case was not qualified for an interlocutory appeal.

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Meet The BigLaw Litigator, Trump Atty Tapped For 2nd Circ.

By Jack Karp

The Sullivan & Cromwell LLP partner recently nominated by President Donald Trump for a Second Circuit seat has built up a reputation for having an impressive intellect, strategic thinking and balanced temperament while representing a number of high-profile clients, including Tesla, UBS, Goldman Sachs — and Trump himself.

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Private Equity MSO Deals Heating Up In Legal Industry

By Ryan Boysen and Emma Cueto

Private equity is driving a surge in managed services organization deals with U.S. law firms, with the focus on consumer-facing practices like personal injury for now and the potential to one day reshape how even BigLaw firms do business.

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Is $20M Partner Pay Becoming Ubiquitous In BigLaw?

By Aebra Coe

More BigLaw firms are offering top lateral partner candidates guaranteed compensation of $20 million or more per year, a pay scale that applied to a select few lawyers just five years ago.

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Law Firms Saw Double-Digit Lateral Hiring Growth In 2025

By Kevin Penton

Lateral hiring increased by 16% in 2025 from 2024, with similar growth for both associates and partners, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Association for Law Placement.

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Fewer Law School Grads Found Jobs Last Year

By Tracey Read

The portion of 2025 graduates from U.S. law schools employed in full-time roles that made use of their degrees 10 months after graduation fell by 6.4% compared to the previous year, according to data released Wednesday by the American Bar Association.

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Legal Leaders Are Asking The Wrong Questions About AI

Artificial intelligence is already woven into everyday work for attorneys, so beyond questioning whether AI was used and approving such tools, legal leaders need to create a shared foundation for what good AI use looks like on their team, says Alex Denniston at Factor.

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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Build Relationship Habits

Meaningful relationships are foundational to business development, and they can be deliberately fostered through a set of habits for authentically, intentionally and consistently connecting with clients and colleagues — starting with people you already know and like, says Matthew Moran at V&E.

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