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Kendall Brill Adds Ex-Prosecutor Who Quit Over Plea Deal
Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP has added a former federal prosecutor in California who resigned earlier this year after her objection to a proposed plea deal for a convicted sheriff's deputy, the firm has announced.
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Covington Boosts DC Bench With Ex-Gov't Contracts Judge
Covington & Burling LLP has fortified its government contracts practice with an of counsel in Washington, D.C., who previously served as an administrative judge with the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and who currently serves as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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US Attorney Nominations For Missouri And Indiana Advance
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve, along party lines, two U.S. attorney nominees for Missouri and Indiana on Thursday.
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ABA Says Attys Must Be Clear About Neutrality In Mediations
Attorneys who agree to work as neutral, third-party mediators must make it explicitly clear that they are not advising or holding privilege with participants, the American Bar Association has warned in its latest ethics opinion.
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Goldstein Can't Dismiss 2016 Tax Charges As Time-Barred
A Maryland federal judge denied SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein's motion to dismiss four of the 22 federal tax charges brought against him in January, ruling that his defense that the counts stemming from the 2016 tax year should be time-barred will have to be raised at trial.
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High Court Leans Toward Limiting Voting Rights Act Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative supermajority seemed ready Wednesday to further limit the use of the Voting Rights Act in challenging alleged racial discrimination in legislative redistricting, but appeared divided over how to accomplish that.
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Buckle Up And Be Nice: Philly Biz Court Judges Share Tips
Newly shortened litigation timelines and old-fashioned congeniality were among the points emphasized by the judges of Philadelphia's dedicated business court as they shared tips of the trade on Saturday during a gathering of lawyers who practice in the busy venue.
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Former DOJ South Fla. Appellate Leader Joins Boutique
The former appellate chief at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida joined appellate boutique Webb Daniel Friedlander LLP in Miami.
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Ex-WH Ethics Attys Slam 'Vindictive' Comey, James Charges
Three former White House ethics attorneys have filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice over what they call the "vindictive and meritless" criminal prosecutions of former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Ethics Probe Of 2 Mich. Judges Recommended For Dismissal
A retired Michigan judge overseeing an ethics probe of two state judges stemming from a dispute over a bike rental on Mackinac Island have recommended dismissing the complaints, determining that the judges did not commit misconduct and questioning why the matter led to a formal complaint.
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Conn. Justice To Leave High Court For Judicial Admin Role
A vacancy is set to open on the Connecticut Supreme Court as Justice Joan K. Alexander transitions to a new role next month as the state judiciary's top administrator, according to an email shared with Law360 on Wednesday.
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Prominent NY Public Defender Joins Sher Tremonte
Sher Tremonte announced Tuesday that it has hired a prominent Federal Defenders of New York attorney who transitions to the firm as it challenges what it calls "unprecedented threats" from the federal government on issues tied to free speech and the rule of law.
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3rd Circ. Preview: US Atty, Columbia Activist, Ex-Union Prez
The Third Circuit's late October arguments will include two nationally watched cases scrutinizing President Donald Trump's power to name "interim" government officials and his promise to deport foreign nationals who allegedly supported Hamas or took part in protests against Israel's war in Gaza.
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NJ, Del. Judges Stress Value Of Local Counsel For IP Attys
Six judges with significant experience overseeing pharmaceutical patent litigation in the districts of New Jersey and Delaware urged litigators on Tuesday to rely on the expertise of local counsel if they're hoping to impress the court.
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Mining Company Seeks Judge's Removal From Citgo Auction
A bidder in the sale of Citgo's parent company to satisfy billions of dollars of Venezuelan debt has asked to disqualify a Delaware federal judge from the forced judicial auction, saying it submitted the top bid of $7.9 billion but unfairly lost out to a competitor's lower bid.
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As Shutdown Drags On, Judiciary To Face Belt-Tightening
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, the situation for the federal judiciary will get worse after Friday.
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Judge Denies Gov't's 'Overbroad' Comey Discovery Proposal
A Virginia federal judge has shot down prosecutors' recommendations for a protective order covering discovery material such as law enforcement documents and private communications in its case against ex-FBI Director James Comey, calling the proposal "overbroad" as it would have kept Comey's attorneys from leaving discovery material with Comey himself.
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Voting Rights Case Could Further Chief's 'Central Project'
As a 20-something special assistant in President Ronald Reagan's Department of Justice, John G. Roberts Jr. argued a test focused on the discriminatory effects of legislative redistricting on minority voters would be unconstitutional. Now, four decades later and as chief justice of the United States, he has a chance to make that view the law of the land.
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Justices Lean Toward Ruling Mandatory Restitution Is Punitive
A majority of the U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared to embrace arguments Tuesday that forcing convicted defendants to pay restitution with compounding interest years after conviction is a criminal punishment and therefore subject to the Constitution's ban on increasing punishment retroactively.
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Has The 9th Circ.'s Rightward Shift Ended Bids To Split It?
Republican lawmakers have long dreamed of breaking up the nation's largest appellate court. But that fervor has diminished as the Ninth Circuit's balance of Democratic and Republican appointees has evened out in recent years, upending the circuit's status as a culture war lightning rod.
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Fla. Woman Gets Life In Prison For FSU Law Prof Murder
A Florida state court judge has sentenced Donna Adelson to life in prison after a jury found her guilty last month of masterminding a plot to hire hit men to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, who was a law professor at Florida State University.
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NJ Mayor Pans US Atty's 'Breathtaking' False Arrest Defense
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Tuesday slammed a move by acting New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to escape his malicious prosecution and false arrest civil suit as doomed to fail.
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Gov't Remarks Boost Mangione Defense In Slain CEO Case
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing an insurance CEO, probably can't turn a series of "egregiously" prejudicial statements by Trump administration officials into a get-out-of-jail-free card, but the episode will likely anger the New York federal judge overseeing the murder case and boost his defense.
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Florida Supreme Court Rejects Bid For Bondi Ethics Probe
The Supreme Court of Florida has ended an attorney's attempt to force the Florida Bar to investigate U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for alleged unethical conduct after finding that he failed to show a clear legal right to do so.
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Ex-Virginia Solicitor Gen. Joins Hunton Andrews As Co-Chair
A former Virginia solicitor general has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as the co-chair of the firm's issues and appeals practice in Washington, D.C., bringing to the team experience at the U.S. Department of Justice and private practice firms, according to a Tuesday announcement.
Expert Analysis
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Be A Mentor Or Mentee
Mentorship is a powerful tool for business development when both mentors and mentees approach their relationships with strategic purpose, ensuring professional success while supporting broader business goals, say Angela Liu at Dechert and Jessica Lewis at WilmerHale.
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4 Biz Dev Steps For Attys Who Don't Know What They Want
Junior attorneys are increasingly expected to start building books of business while they are still figuring out their long-term career goals, but a few pointers can help young lawyers develop business even when they’re uncertain about their future direction, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.
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Protecting Client Funds From Cyberattacks
As cyberattacks on law firms continue to escalate, bar associations, law firms and individual lawyers must all take steps to protect client funds in attorney trust accounts — from imposing cyber hygiene mandates to reimagining malpractice coverage — because once that money is gone, it’s generally gone for good, says Michael Epstein at The Epstein Law Firm.
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Making Legal Cents: For Billing, Think Value, Not Time
Pricing strategy is one of the most consistently discussed but underleveraged tools in a firm's arsenal, and rather than keeping hourly billing because it's easy, firms should consider their differentiators when structuring more effective fee models, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Engage With The Media
Business development is all about awareness — and by taking existing skills and adapting them to build media relationships and thereby address today's audiences, lawyers can expand their outreach and use thought leadership to build a more complete, compelling personal brand, says Michael Goodwin at Stanton PR.
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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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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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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.