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Circuit-By-Circuit Guide To The US Supreme Court's Term
Federal appeals courts had wide-ranging successes and struggles during the U.S. Supreme Court's recently completed term: One had its best showing in years following its worst showing in years; one felt déjà vu after recently starting to find favor with the justices; and one saw its reputation for independence occupy a rare role in the Supreme Court spotlight.
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Simpson Thacher Put Co. Out Of Business, Fla. Jury Told
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP put an insurance services company out of business with a poorly constructed private securities offering, the company's founder told a Florida state jury Wednesday in opening arguments for trial in his suit alleging the law firm owes him more than $100 million.
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Senate Confirms Fla. Judge Pick Tied To Trump Pulitzer Case
The Senate voted 51-46, along party lines, Wednesday to confirm state Chief Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz for the Southern District of Florida.
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Successor's Appointment Was Late, Retired Fla. Judge Says
A recently retired Florida state judge told the Florida Supreme Court that his challenge of Gov. Ron DeSantis' failure to appoint someone to succeed him is moot since the governor had filled the vacancy, but argued that the appointment had an illegal delay of 25 days.
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Kelley Kronenberg Adds Partner To Offer Criminal Defense
A former founder of his own firm and Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer PA attorney has joined Kelley Kronenberg's ranks in Jacksonville, Florida, to serve as a business unit leader and establish criminal defense capabilities at the firm.
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Ex-Citi Private Bank Leader Joins Akerman In Miami
Akerman LLP announced Wednesday that it hired Citi Private Bank's former global head of family office wealth advisory.
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Jones Walker Adds Another Clark Partington Atty In Pensacola
Another former Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse PA attorney has joined Jones Walker LLP as a partner in its corporate practice group and member of the real estate team in Pensacola, Florida.
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Fla. Judge Denies Endorsing Violence In Courtroom Remarks
A Florida state judge on Monday denied that his remarks from the bench endorsed violence and said his comments do not disqualify him from holding judicial office, but still expressed regret over the incident.
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Berger Singerman Adds 4 Partners Across Florida
Florida business law firm Berger Singerman LLP has added four new partners to bolster its ranks across the state.
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Legal Tech Funding Climbs In 2026 Despite Fewer Deals
Total funding for legal technology companies increased in the first half of 2026 while deal count fell, suggesting that investors are deploying more capital into fewer companies as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in the industry.
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Cole Schotz Adds Corporate Atty From Holland & Knight
Cole Schotz PC announced Monday that it expanded its corporate transactions department with the addition of a new member in Miami from Holland & Knight LLP.
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Ex-Paralegal Aims To DQ Atty In Pregnancy Bias Case
A former paralegal for Burandt Adamski Feichthaler & Sanchez PLLC asked a Florida federal court to disqualify an attorney from her former firm from serving as trial counsel, arguing that he is a key and necessary witness in her discrimination case.
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BigLaw Grew More Selective On Second Quarter Lateral Hires
Lateral hiring at large U.S. law firms slowed in the second quarter of 2026 after a strong start to the year, with associate and counsel moves declining while partner hiring remained relatively steady, according to figures from legal data company Firm Prospects LLC.
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Trump-IRS Settlement Result Of Sham Suit, Judge Rules
President Donald Trump's $10 billion suit against his own Internal Revenue Service and the resulting settlement deal lacked a legitimate controversy, given Trump's control over both the agency and the U.S. Department of Justice, a Florida district judge said Monday in an order barring Trump or others from citing the deal.
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Cohen Cunningham Opens Tampa Shop With Trial Atty
Cohen Cunningham DeRose Higgins Lyon said Monday that it hired a former Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin PC shareholder to open and lead its new Tampa office.
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11th Circ. Refers Atty For Discipline Over Suspected AI Entries
The Eleventh Circuit on Friday referred an attorney for potential discipline over a brief he filed in a client's retaliation lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections, ruling that the attorney failed to explain how several defective quotes and citations ended up in the brief.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP and Ludd & Ludd lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a San Diego jury ordered Hyatt to pay $15.5 million over the death of a guest who was left uncontacted for a day after failing to check out.
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Reed Smith Creates AI-Focused Legal Services Team
Reed Smith LLP has created a department to bring lawyers, e-discovery and AI professionals and others to support clients and the firm with legal, business and technology-focused guidance, and tapped a partner in Philadelphia to spearhead the effort.
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11th Circ. Upholds Airline's Win In COVID Discrimination Case
A group of workers for a commercial airline and a related entity failed to support their claims that the companies' COVID-19 pandemic-era policies discriminated against their religious beliefs, the Eleventh Circuit ruled Friday, while sharply criticizing their attorney for his misuse of artificial intelligence.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another busy week as BigLaw firms expanded headcounts and practices. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse’s weekly quiz.
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Bressler Amery Expands Roster With 8 Attys In 4 States
Bressler Amery & Ross PC announced this week it has added a suite of eight new attorneys, including four new partners, in offices from New Jersey to Florida, Texas and Oklahoma and in practices such as financial services and other areas.
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95% Of Surveyed Law Firms Losing Clients, Report Finds
Hundreds of law firms say they are increasingly losing clients and cite problems delivering their legal services as the top reason for the attrition, according to a report released Thursday.
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Fla. Justices Shield State Atty Candidate's Speech In Bar Case
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday declined to punish a Georgia lawyer accused of disparaging an opponent while running for a state attorney position, saying a Florida Bar rule invoked against him is unconstitutional because it imposed "content-based" restrictions on his speech.
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Akerman Adds Holland & Knight Risk Atty In Miami
Akerman LLP has grown its transactional risk practice in Miami with the addition of an attorney from Holland & Knight LLP, the firm said Thursday.
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Haber Law Adds Litigator From Kasowitz In Miami
A longtime attorney for Kasowitz LLP with experience in high-stakes litigation has brought her practice to Haber Law in Miami.
Expert Analysis
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Prioritize Connections
One reason business development in the legal industry seems so mysterious is because human relationships are so complex, but lawyers can reorient their thinking in two important ways to drive the process of connecting with new colleagues and contacts, say Jamie Lawless and Angela Quinn at Husch Blackwell.
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Roundup
Biz Development Tip Of The Month
This year, experts shared 12 actionable strategies on building business in today's competitive legal market, from prioritizing human connections to maximizing the impact of thought leadership.
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Overcoming US Law Firms' Hesitancy To Enter Indian Market
Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.