Office Snapshot: Chipman Brown's Modern Expansion In Del.

By Rose Krebs

In recently expanding the size of its office in Wilmington, Delaware, Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP said the renovated space was designed with "productivity and comfort in mind."

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New Wilmington Univ. Building Is 'Beacon' For Law School

By Rose Krebs

With "top-notch" technology and some classrooms designed to mirror the feel of courtrooms in Delaware, Wilmington University School of Law's new 52,000-square-foot building is a "beacon" for education, the school's dean told Law360 Pulse this week.

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Bonus Spotlight

Law Firms Begin Upping The Ante For Associate Bonuses

By Tracey Read

Trial boutique Wilkinson Stekloff LLP is exceeding the year-end associate bonus scale set by Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, announcing bonuses late Wednesday that are 150% of market.

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Kobre & Kim Adds Former DOJ National Security Atty In Del.

By Rose Krebs

Kobre & Kim LLP has hired a former national security attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice to its Delaware office to bolster its capacity to advise clients in government investigations and enforcement actions, as well as in corporate and commercial disputes.

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Thomson Reuters Balks At AI Co.'s Fair Use Appeal

By Adam Lidgett

Thomson Reuters wants the Third Circuit to back a district court's decision that an artificial intelligence-powered legal search engine's use of Westlaw headnotes did not constitute fair use, saying the AI company "pilfered" copyrightable content to make a competing business.

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Latham DQ'd From Sleep Apnea Device Co.'s Patent Fight

By Madison Arnold

A Delaware federal court has disqualified Latham & Watkins LLP from representing the creator of a sleep apnea implant in its patent dispute after the firm served as counsel to the rival's underwriters, saying the "appearance of impropriety is glaring."

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Delaware Chancery Atty Fee Awards Under Fire In New Report

By Jeff Montgomery

Attorney fees in Delaware's Court of Chancery lack "consistent benchmarks" and, for big awards, may fail to reflect "risk or performance," according to a report Tuesday that potentially ratchets up pressure on state lawmakers wary of jeopardizing Delaware's standing as the national hub for corporate law disputes.

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Delayed Report Says 1,100 Legal Jobs Added In September

By Alison Knezevich

The number of jobs in the U.S. legal industry ticked up this fall, with the sector adding 1,100 positions in September, according to preliminary data in the long-awaited jobs report released Thursday.

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Law Firms' Share Of US Office Leasing Grows To 10.5%

By Charlie Innis

The legal sector's presence in the broader U.S. office leasing market grew to 10.5% in the third quarter — over double what it was about seven years ago — with Moore & Van Allen PLLC and Latham & Watkins LLP signing three of the biggest deals, according to a Wednesday report from Savills.

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McDermott Leads Firms Riding PE Wave To Choppy Waters

By Emma Cueto

McDermott Will & Schulte's confirmation that it is considering taking investment from private equity is part of a wider wave of law firms of all sizes actively exploring the novel maneuver amid mixed opinion as to whether it makes sense for BigLaw.

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Law Firms Struggle To Keep Partners Amid Lateral Boom

By Tracey Read

The number of lateral moves for associates, counsel and partners seeking greener pastures is outpacing last year, which is both good and bad news for legal employers, according to law firm leaders and search firms.

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A Deep Dive Into In-House Counsel Pay

By Michele Gorman

Total compensation packages for in-house counsel at different levels of the typical corporate legal department can vary significantly. Find out how corporations are leveraging salaries, bonuses and other incentives to attract top talent. 

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In-House v. Associate Life: Who's Really Got It Better?

By Michele Gorman

Most in-house counsel who responded to Law360 Pulse's survey cited factors such as shaping business strategy and the absence of billable hours as motivations for joining corporate legal departments. Law360 Pulse spoke with in-house counsel and law firm associates about the pros and cons of their respective roles and the facets of their legal peers' positions that are, or are not, appealing.

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For In-House Attys, Bonuses Come Easy, But Equity Less So

By Sue Reisinger

The vast majority of in-house counsel at all levels received pay bonuses in 2024, while a smaller share — but still a majority — received long-term incentives, according to a new survey.

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Enthusiasm Is Legal Leadership Differentiator In AI Era

As the legal profession navigates changes driven by artificial intelligence and broader pressures, leaders should consider behavioral research-backed strategies to translate enthusiasm into tangible results for team performance, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career

Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.

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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships

Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.

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