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Mitchell Silberberg's representation of pop star Dua Lipa in a suit against Samsung and Kelley Drye's work in securing a $2.25 billion settlement in connection with the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from May 8 to 22.
The federal judiciary signed off Friday on a private reprimand for a district judge within the Eleventh Circuit for misconduct that included having an extramarital affair with a law enforcement officer and sexual intercourse in their chambers within earshot of the judge's staff.
Rimon PC's managing partner talks to Law360 about the firm's work towards becoming a full-service operation, its domestic and international expansion and the impact of outside investment both internally and externally
The federal judiciary should scrap any proposal to do away with state bar admission requirements for U.S. district courts and create a national district court bar, according to a recent report finding it would undercut those courts' control over bar membership and that it lacks the necessary support.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Friday to vacate an Eleventh Circuit ruling that allowed Georgia's judicial watchdog to publicize allegations that two unsuccessful Georgia Supreme Court candidates violated ethics rules, shortly after the pair argued the election did not moot the case.
Morrison Foerster LLP, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz and Dechert LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a California federal jury cleared OpenAI and executives Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of allegations that they breached the nonprofit's charitable trust by converting to a for-profit.
The legal industry had another action-packed week as attorneys landed new roles across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
Georgia's judicial ethics watchdog urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to uphold an Eleventh Circuit ruling that allowed it to publicize accusations that a pair of unsuccessful Georgia Supreme Court candidates violated electoral rules.
Law firms are preparing for a new artificial intelligence-driven future, with leaders adjusting talent and institutional knowledge strategies to make the most of new technologies.
Law firms made up nearly 22% of all leases in the premium U.S. office market above $100 per square foot in the first quarter of 2026, according to a recent report from real estate brokerage firm Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
Lawyers whose clients fail to hold up their end of valid engagement agreements are clear to cease their representation, so long as certain criteria are met, according to the American Bar Association's ethics committee's latest guidance, published Wednesday.
The Georgia Court of Appeals rejected an attempt to revive a malpractice suit filed against an Atlanta-based law firm for allegedly shoddy work on a title search in connection with a real estate property purchase, saying Wednesday the suit came too late.
As artificial intelligence tools speed up some legal work, a panel of experts on Wednesday demonstrated that there is some agreement between law firms and clients on new billing practices and whether AI will replace lawyers.
Georgia Supreme Court Justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel persuaded state voters to give them new six-year terms on the state's highest court, withstanding bids to unseat them from former state Sen. Jen Jordan and attorney Miracle Rankin.
The Georgia Supreme Court disbarred an attorney after finding Tuesday that the punishment was appropriate because he lied to the State Bar of Georgia in his sixth disciplinary case and participated in a scheme where 14 victims sent the attorney a total of $655,000.
Though business adversaries at times, some activist shareholders share at least one key concern with many general counsel: the growing risk that artificial intelligence poses for companies.
In pulling back the curtain on how he secured a high-stakes U.S. Supreme Court victory, renowned litigator Neal Katyal of Milbank LLP recently confessed to a strategy that many lawyers may be using but don't want to admit: adopting artificial intelligence to detect patterns in court cases and anticipate possible questions from the bench.
A Georgia personal injury lawyer who failed to distribute settlement funds and lied to the state bar about it was disbarred Tuesday by the state's high court.
For some law students, the race for summer associate jobs is ending before their grades are even posted. As firms continue to move hiring earlier, recruiters say decisions are increasingly being made with limited academic information, shifting the focus toward experience, connections and perceived fit.
More than 500 law students recently shared their concerns with Law360 about succeeding as summer associates. Here, legal experts offer suggestions on how students can ace their programs this summer.
Office locations and available practice areas were the top considerations for prospective summer associates, with Kirkland & Ellis LLP retaining its position as the most coveted destination, according to Law360 Pulse's 2026 Summer Associates Survey.
A pair of plaintiffs attorneys running to unseat Republican-appointed justices on the Georgia Supreme Court asked the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate an Eleventh Circuit ruling that allowed Georgia's judicial watchdog to issue public statements about ethics violations they are accused of committing.
A pair of plaintiffs attorneys running to unseat Republican-appointed justices on the Georgia Supreme Court in Tuesday's election may have violated state ethics rules, an oversight commission said Sunday in public statements after securing an Eleventh Circuit ruling.
Law360 Pulse asked attendees and speakers at the 2026 CLOC Global Institute in Chicago last week whether in-house legal departments will rely less on outside law firms when they use artificial intelligence tools. Here is what they had to say.
Hall Booth Smith PC has brought on a litigator who retired after practicing solo in Georgia for more than four decades, who has represented manufacturers, healthcare providers and businesses in matters including catastrophic injury and wrongful death.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Support Gen Z Attorneys?
Meredith Beuchaw at Lowenstein Sandler discusses how senior attorneys can assist the newest generation of attorneys by championing their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance and providing the hands-on mentorship opportunities they missed out on during the pandemic.
A recent data leak at Proskauer via a cloud data storage platform demonstrates key reasons why law firms must pay attention to data safeguarding, including the increasing frequency of cloud-based data breaches and the consequences of breaking client confidentiality, says Robert Kraczek at One Identity.
There are a few communication tips that law students in summer associate programs should consider to put themselves in the best possible position to receive an offer, and firms can also take steps to support those to whom they are unable to make an offer, says Amy Mattock at Georgetown University Law Center.
Many attorneys are going to use artificial intelligence tools whether law firms like it or not, so firms should educate them on AI's benefits, limits and practical uses, such as drafting legal documents, to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving legal market, say Thomas Schultz and Eden Bernstein at Kellogg Hansen.
Dealing with the pressures associated with law school can prove difficult for many future lawyers, but there are steps students can take to manage stress — and schools can help too, say Ryan Zajic and Dr. Janani Krishnaswami at UWorld.
Amid ongoing disagreements on whether states should mandate implicit bias training as part of attorneys' continuing legal education requirements, Stephanie Wilson at Reed Smith looks at how unconscious attitudes or stereotypes adversely affect legal practice, and whether mandatory training programs can help.
To become more effective advocates, lawyers need to rethink the ridiculous, convoluted language they use in correspondence and write letters in a clear, concise and direct manner, says legal writing instructor Stuart Teicher.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Negotiate My Separation Agreement?
Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey discusses how a law firm associate can navigate being laid off, what to look for in a separation agreement and why to be upfront about it with prospective employers.
Recent legal challenges against DoNotPay’s "robot lawyer” application highlight pressing questions about the degree to which artificial intelligence can be used for legal tasks while remaining on the right side of both consumer protection laws and prohibitions against the unauthorized practice of law, says Kristen Niven at Frankfurt Kurnit.
At some level, every practicing lawyer is experiencing the ever-increasing speed of change — and while some practice management processes have gotten more efficient, other things about the legal profession were better before supposed improvements were made, says Jay Silberblatt, president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Law firms will be able to reap great long-term benefits if they adopt strategies to nurture four critical components of their employees' psychological wellness and performance — hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism, says Dennis Stolle at the American Psychological Association.
With caseloads and spending increasing, in-house counsel might find themselves called to opine on the risks and benefits of litigation more often, and they should look at five Sun Tzu maxims from the ancient Chinese classic "The Art of War" to inform their approach to any suit, says Jeff Golimowski at Womble Bond.
Not only can effective mentorship have a profound impact on women and people of color entering the legal field, but it also benefits mentors and the legal profession as a whole, creating a true win-win situation for all involved, says Natasha Cortes at Grossman Roth.
Generative AI applications like ChatGPT are unlikely to ever replace attorneys for a variety of practical reasons — but given their practice-enhancing capabilities, lawyers who fail to leverage these tools may be rendered obsolete, says Eran Kahana at Maslon.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's recent elimination of a rule that partially counted pro bono work toward continuing legal education highlights the importance of volunteer work in intellectual property practice and its ties to CLE, and puts a valuable tool for hands-on attorney education in the hands of the states, say Lisa Holubar and Ariel Katz at Irwin.