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Ill. Judge Decries Grand Jury 'Turmoil,' Tosses Fraud Charges
An Illinois federal judge agreed Friday to dismiss fraud charges against two men ahead of an evidentiary hearing probing recent grand jury misconduct claims, but cautioned that "getting rid" of the case may not have prosecutors' desired effect, as such allegations continue causing "turmoil" throughout the district court.
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Mich. Judge Talks Running A Busy Court On Her Own
The judge who presides over the 38th District Court in Michigan spoke with Law360 about the challenges of being the only judge in a busy court, the planning of a brand-new courthouse with room for two judges and coaching the moot court team at her alma mater.
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Insider Trading Defense May Draw On 'Varsity Blues' Playbook
After enlisting a crew of experienced attorneys, defendants charged in an insider trading case allegedly involving deal information stolen from huge law firms are preparing to use a strategy that could take some cues from the "Varsity Blues" case in the same Boston courthouse.
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Fla. Judge Accused Of Endorsing Violence From The Bench
A Florida judicial panel brought an ethics complaint against a state court judge in Jacksonville over his remarks from the bench, alleging his comments appeared to endorse violence, convey bias and demean individuals during several proceedings last year.
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The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers
The justices issued three opinions this week, one about whether investors can sue investment funds, another concerning proper venue in criminal cases, and the third involving the pursuit of legal claims undisclosed during bankruptcy proceedings. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a data-driven dive into the week that was at the high court.
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NYC Bar Approves 4 Out Of 8 Judicial Primary Hopefuls
The New York City Bar Association announced on Thursday that it has approved half of the eight candidates running in contested primary elections for the city's civil courts later this month.
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Texas Court Urged To Keep Judge Romance Suit Alive
In multiple filings, EJS Investment Holdings LLC has asked a Texas federal judge to reject attempts by former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and other parties to dismiss its proposed class action over his secret romance with a former Jackson Walker LLP partner.
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3 Things To Know As Judge Stares Down Impeachment Push
The scandal that could cost U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross her job also threatens to cause courthouse chaos in the form of recusal motions, bids to reopen suits and uncertainty for clerks. Here, Law360 looks at three things to know about the calls to impeach the judge and their potential fallout.
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Board Wants 6-Month Suspension For Ex-DC Prosecutor
A disciplinary board is recommending a six-month suspension for a former D.C. federal prosecutor accused of withholding evidence in criminal cases against hundreds of people arrested at protests of President Donald Trump's first inauguration in 2017, saying her "egregious prosecutorial misconduct" warrants the suspension.
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No Amici In Comey Seashell Threat Case, Judge Says
A North Carolina federal judge on Friday said she will not allow any amici to weigh in on former FBI Director James Comey's criminal charges alleging he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post, finding the parties are "ably represented" by counsel and public input is not needed.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry in the last week saw growing demand for prime office space, while a bevy of firms raised associate pay. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Ex-NY Prosecutor Takes Sex Abuse Fight Beyond DA's Office
After over a decade prosecuting sex offenders in New York state, Kathleen Devlin is entering private practice, hoping to go after the institutions she says turned a blind eye to the sexual abuse she encountered leading the Special Victims Unit for the Rockland County District Attorney's Office.
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Mich. Judge Bullied Staff, Disciplinary Adjudicator Finds
A suburban Detroit district judge violated court rules by withholding a court-ordered psychological evaluation report and repeatedly mistreating court staff, a retired judge serving as a neutral in disciplinary proceedings found, while rejecting several other claims of misconduct.
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3rd Circ. Again Rejects $3.7M Atty Fee For BMW Defect Class
In a precedential opinion Thursday, the Third Circuit once again overturned a $3.7 million fee award for attorneys representing BMW owners in an engine failure class action, after having previously sent the award back for recalculation.
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SDNY US Atty Jay Clayton Picked For DNI After Pulte Pushback
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he's nominating Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be director of national intelligence.
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Ex-Trump Atty Chesebro Gets Fla. Law License Back
The Florida Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of former Trump campaign attorney Kenneth Chesebro after his conviction in Georgia's election interference racketeering case was eventually cleared by a court order invalidating the charge.
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Mass. Attys Ding Watchdog's 'Myopic' Public Defense Report
The leader of a group of Massachusetts attorneys who stopped taking court-appointed cases last year over what they say are inadequate hourly rates on Thursday slammed a state inspector general's highly critical report on the state's indigent defense system as "myopic."
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NJ Prosecutor's Suit Called A Bid To 'Weaponize' Court
Atlantic County, New Jersey, and its chief official called a suit by its county prosecutor over alleged prosecutorial interference a "bizarre attempt to weaponize" the court to smear the official, urging the court to toss the suit because it lacks subject matter jurisdiction.
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Morris Nichols Atty Confirmed For Delaware Superior Court
A longtime Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP attorney with expertise handling corporate and commercial matters was confirmed Thursday to serve a 12-year term on the Delaware Superior Court bench.
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Trial Lawyers For Justice Starts Supreme Court Group In DC
Trial Lawyers for Justice, a national law firm that represents families and victims of catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice clients and others, has hired two lawyers in Washington, D.C., to launch a practice focused on U.S. Supreme Court and appellate work, the firm announced Wednesday.
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Largest US Law Firms Saw Biggest Headcount Gains In 2025
Growth in domestic attorney headcount accelerated among the nation's largest law firms in 2025, with the strongest gains concentrated at the top of the market, according to data collected as part of the Law360 400 ranking.
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The Law360 400: Tracking The Largest US Law Firms
Many of the largest U.S. law firms grew their domestic attorney ranks again in 2025, continuing to invest in hiring and talent pipelines while client demand stayed strong.
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Justices Reject Feds' Venue Theory In Twitter Spying Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a former Twitter employee convicted of spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia must be prosecuted in Washington state, where he sent false documents to federal agents, and not in California, where the agents who investigated him are based.
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Justices Reject 5th Circ. Estoppel Ruling In Ch. 13 Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday vacated and remanded a Fifth Circuit ruling that let judicial estoppel bar a Chapter 13 debtor from pursuing tort litigation after he failed to disclose the claim to a bankruptcy court, deciding that the circuit court did not consider the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case.
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Justices Curb Private Lawsuits Against Investment Funds
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday said that private parties do not have the right to void contracts that allegedly violate the Investment Company Act absent some other legal dispute, issuing a ruling that limits the types of lawsuits that can be brought under the ICA.
Expert Analysis
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Mentoring a law student who is preparing for the bar exam without attending law school is an arduous process that is not for everyone, but there are also several benefits for law firms hosting apprenticeship programs, says Jessica Jackson, the lawyer guiding Kim Kardashian West's legal education.
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The Importance Of Client Engagement In Law Firm Innovation
As clients increasingly want law firms to serve as innovation platforms, firms must understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach — the key is a nimble innovation function focused on listening and knowledge sharing, says Mark Brennan at Hogan Lovells.
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The Unique Challenges Facing Women-Owned Law Firms
In addition to establishing their brand from scratch, women who start their own law firms must overcome inherent bias against female lawyers and convince prospective clients to put aside big-firm preferences, says Joel Stern at the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms.
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The Pursuit Of Wellness In BigLaw: Lessons From My Journey
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Jane Jeong at Cooley shares how grueling BigLaw schedules and her own perfectionism emotionally bankrupted her, and why attorneys struggling with burnout should consider making small changes to everyday habits.
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Why We Must Recruit And Advance More Black Prosecutors
Black Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of the incarcerated population but are underrepresented among elected prosecutors, so the legal community — from law schools to prosecutor offices — must commit to addressing these disappointing demographics, says Erika Gilliam-Booker at the National Black Prosecutors Association.
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Young lawyers overwhelmed with a crushing workload must tackle the problem on two fronts — learning how to say no, and understanding how to break down projects into manageable parts, says Jay Harrington at Harrington Communications.
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A Scientific Path For Improving Diversity At Law Firms
Law firms could combine industrial organizational psychology and machine learning to study prospective hires' analytical thinking, stress response and similar attributes — which could lead to recruiting from a more diverse candidate pool, say Ali Shahidi and Bess Sully at Sheppard Mullin.
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In the first installment of Law360 Pulse's career advice guest column, Meela Gill at Weil offers insights on how associates can ask for meaningful work opportunities at their firms without sounding like they are begging.
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Legal Sector Regulatory Reform Is Key To Closing Justice Gap
In order to improve access to justice for those who cannot afford a lawyer, states should consider regulatory innovations, such as allowing new forms of law firm ownership and permitting nonlawyers to provide certain legal services, says Patricia Lee Refo, president of the American Bar Association.