Delaware Pulse


  • Delaware Powerhouse: Richards Layton

    Richards Layton & Finger PA's office renovation, its key role in updating Delaware's corporate law and its ability to step up on everything from bankruptcy to intellectual property to trials to transactions have made it a standout firm in the First State.

  • Tesla Proposes Making Musk The Trillion-Dollar Man

    Texas-based Tesla on Friday proposed a pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could earn him a trillion dollars' worth of stock, if he meets certain corporate objectives over the next decade. It is believed to be the first trillion-dollar corporate compensation package in history.

  • Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work

    Wiley's work as part of a $6.2 billion acquisition by Nexstar and William Mullen's representation of a Novo Nordisk unit facing a bias suit lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Aug. 22 to Sept 5.

  • Delaware Powerhouse: Pachulski Stang

    The robust roster of seasoned bankruptcy professionals at Pachulski Stang has kept it on the leading edge of Delaware's insolvency industry as it continues to represent an array of clients, including debtors Yellow Corp., Sientra Inc. and Synthego Corp., and creditors for Village Roadshow, Weight Watchers and 99 Cents Only.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Milbank LLP, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC and the Liberty Justice Center lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Federal Circuit held that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs were improperly imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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    Legal Sector Jobs Creep Back Down After 5 Months Of Gains

    U.S. legal industry jobs inched down by 200 positions last month, reflecting a loss for the first time in six months, according to preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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    Dentons US CFO Taking On New Role At Troutman

    The chief financial officer of Dentons U.S. will be moving to Troutman Pepper Locke LLP at the end of the month to become its first chief operating officer, Troutman confirmed Friday to Law360 Pulse.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry kicked off September with another busy week as BigLaw firms made new hires and expanded practice areas. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

  • Delaware Powerhouse: Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell

    Nearly 100 years after the founding of what has become one of the nation's top corporate and commercial law firms, Delaware-headquartered Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP is heading into its second century in the thick of high-stakes litigation and as a leader in multiple practice areas.

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    Former Pillsbury CEO Tapped To Lead Chemours Board

    Delaware-based chemical manufacturing company Chemours has tapped the former CEO of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to serve as chair of its board of directors.

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    Del. Chief Justice Seitz To Stress Court Safety At Nat'l Group

    Delaware Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. has told Law360 Pulse that one of his main objectives as the president of a national organization of chief justices for the year ahead is to advocate for more measures to protect the safety of court employees nationwide.

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    Mid-Law Mergers: Some Eye Gains, Others Under Pressure

    Mid-Law firms are increasingly eyeing tie-ups despite this year's lag in mergers, although industry observers note that some firms are jumping on opportunities while others are seeking a lifeline.

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    Pick For Del.'s 3rd Circ. Seat Questioned On Ties To The State

    Jennifer L. Mascott, nominee for a Delaware seat on the Third Circuit who is currently serving in the White House Counsel's Office, came under questioning from Democrats on Wednesday regarding her lack of connections to the state and her qualifications for the judgeship.

  • Delaware Powerhouse: Potter Anderson

    Potter Anderson has had a busy year between defending Mark Zuckerberg and Meta in Chancery Court cases, handling intellectual property cases for Apple, Google and IBM, representing Walmart in opioid, talc and Roundup bankruptcy cases and guiding Global Infrastructure Partners in its $12.5 billion sale to Black Rock.

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    Legal Rates Surge Moderates, But Pressure Remains High

    As legal departments face mounting pressure to manage costs, increases in hourly billing rates from law firms appear to be moderating, with the first few months of 2025 presenting a snapshot of this reality, according to a recent report from Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions.

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    The Top In-House Hires Of August

    Legal department hires in the last month included high-profile appointments at the Association of Corporate Counsel, GE Vernova, and a California legal legend joining an AI startup named Anthropic. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from the past few weeks.

  • 3rd Circ. Probes Jurisdiction In Dispute Over NJ US Atty

    The Third Circuit on Tuesday ordered defendants and the federal government to make a case for the appeals court's jurisdiction over a district court's ruling disqualifying acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba from overseeing two cases, saying the court "ordinarily lacks jurisdiction" over pretrial orders in criminal cases.

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    3rd Circ. Wants NJ Justices' Input On Judicial Privacy Law

    The Third Circuit on Tuesday asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to address whether the state's judicial privacy law requires a mental state for purported infractions, a question that could prove crucial for data brokers facing dozens of lawsuits over their alleged violations of the statute.

  • Delaware Powerhouse: Bernstein Litowitz

    Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP had another banner year representing shareholders in high-profile cases in Delaware's courts, including securing blockbuster settlements of more than $100 million in litigation with Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc., Discovery Inc. and Walmart Inc., landing the firm on Law360's 2025 list of Delaware Powerhouses.

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    The 2025 Regional Powerhouses

    Law360's annual list of regional powerhouses reflects not only the work of exemplary firms, but also emerging legal trends in each state, from matters involving Colorado's growing life sciences industry, to an uptick in bankruptcies in Delaware, to the continued flurry of intellectual property litigation in California.

  • Quinn Emanuel, Nano Dimension Debate $30M Fee Spat Venue

    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has urged a Massachusetts federal court to send a dispute over $30 million in legal fees allegedly owed by former client Desktop Metal back to state court to hash out claims with its parent company Nano Dimension, while Nano says the dispute belongs in Texas bankruptcy court.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP leads this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Fifth Circuit vacated a pair of Biden-era regulations aimed at bolstering transparency in the short-selling market.

  • Ex-NephroSant CEO Gets Docs Claim Tossed In Fee Row

    A Delaware vice chancellor has granted a request from NephroSant Inc.'s founder and former CEO to toss a counterclaim alleging she unlawfully accessed and deleted confidential company documents amid an investigation into her conduct, as she continues to fight to have the company cover her legal costs.

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    Scores On July Bar Exam Rise Amid Dip In Test Takers

    The number of examinees passing the multistate bar exam in July continued to gain momentum, with near record highs seen this summer over the past 12 years, according to an announcement from the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

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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 the year.

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Expert Analysis

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code Author Photo

    As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

  • 6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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    With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster Author Photo

    To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay? Author Photo

    Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.

  • How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids Author Photo

    Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter Author Photo

    Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.

  • Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills? Author Photo

    Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder Author Photo

    New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness Coach Author Photo

    Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.

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    Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader Author Photo

    Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.

  • Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce Author Photo

    In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

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