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Change Management Can Make Or Break Legal Tech Plans
Change management has taken on greater importance as law firms implement new technologies, with an approach that should be constant but not totally disruptive, a group of experts said Wednesday.
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More Civil, Fewer Criminal Cases Shift State Courts' Workload
State courts may have to shift gears as new civil filings eat up more and more of their dockets, increasing far faster than new criminal cases, according to a recent report.
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Calif. Bill Curbing PE Role In Litigation Heads To Newsom
A California bill to ban corporate investors from influencing litigation strategy is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after passing with bipartisan support from the state Legislature.
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Pierson Ferdinand Adds Atty In Del. From Goldberg Segalla
Pierson Ferdinand LLP announced Wednesday that it has added a Delaware-based commercial litigator from Goldberg Segalla LLP to bolster its capacity to handle breach-of-contract disputes, construction claims, real estate and other matters.
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Experienced Construction Atty Joins Kaufman Dolowich In LA
Kaufman Dolowich announced that a veteran construction litigator with over 35 years of experience has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner from Orange County firm Macdonald & Cody LLP.
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Offit Kurman Beats Auto Biz Owner's Malpractice Suit In Del.
Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law has won dismissal of a Delaware Superior Court suit accusing it of legal malpractice over its representation of an auto business owner in multiple legal matters, with a judge ruling the lawsuit failed to satisfy certain requirements to sustain a malpractice claim.
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Venable Adds 2 DLA Piper Ad, Entertainment Partners In NY
Venable LLP has hired two attorneys from DLA Piper, who work with clients in the celebrity endorsement, content production and influencer marketing spaces, as partners in the firm's advertising group.
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4 Things Associates Should Know Before A Team Move
Group hirings are all the rage lately at large law firms across the country, and they come with special considerations for the associates who may be involved.
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Colo. Judge Ships $8.3M Messner Reeves Fraud Suit To Utah
A Colorado federal judge granted a motion Monday from law firm Messner Reeves LLP to move a lawsuit accusing the firm of stealing more than $8 million as part of a fraudulent loan scheme to Utah after finding the venue was the proper forum to litigate the claims.
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Cooley Life Sciences Atty Joins Foley & Lardner In San Diego
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that a life sciences attorney with over 30 years of experience has jumped to the firm's San Diego office as a partner from Cooley LLP.
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Butzel Long Hires Kelly IP Of Counsel In DC As Shareholder
Butzel Long said it has hired a former of counsel from Kelly IP LLP, who spent the past 5.5 years there working on intellectual property and entertainment matters, as a shareholder in Washington, D.C.
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Choate Brings On Former Willkie CFO In Boston
The former chief financial officer at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has left to take on a new role as Choate Hall & Stewart LLP's CFO.
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Vedder Adds Benefits And Exec Comp Pro From Winston Taylor
Vedder has added a seasoned employee benefits and executive compensation partner from Winston Taylor LLP to join its practice as a new shareholder in Chicago, where she will advise clients on a wide range of retirement, health and welfare benefits issues, the firm announced Tuesday.
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Jones Walker Adds 5 Attys From Closing Louisiana Boutique
Jones Walker LLP announced Monday that it has brought on five attorneys from a shuttering boutique law firm to bolster its office in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Attys Cautioned On 'Vibe Lawyering' While Using AI Tools
Artificial intelligence can enhance legal work, but human judgment remains essential as law firms aim to deploy the technology effectively, a group of experts said Monday.
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Riker Danzig Hires Atty From Insurer MSIG North America
Riker Danzig said Monday that its insurance and reinsurance group has welcomed a general counsel from the MSIG North America operations of Japan's MS&AD Insurance Group.
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Legal AI Shifts From Attys Prompting To AI Handling Work
Legal artificial intelligence platforms are evolving beyond chat-based assistants to operating systems that can operate autonomously with limited user supervision.
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Hall Booth Fights Malpractice Discovery Amid Appeal
Hall Booth Smith PC and two of its attorneys on Friday asked the North Carolina appeals court to pause a legal malpractice suit against it from the court-appointed receiver for two wrongfully convicted brothers awarded millions in an underlying suit, arguing their appeal challenging jurisdiction should be handled first.
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Law Schools Flooded With Applicants For 3rd Straight Year
This year's U.S. law school applicant pool is up nearly 8% over 2025, with significant growth in Asian and Black prospective attorneys, according to new data from the Law School Admission Council.
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Wiley Data Breach Class Action Dropped As 2 Sides Confer
A Florida resident pursuing negligence and unjust-enrichment claims against Wiley Rein LLP over a data breach voluntarily dismissed his proposed class action on Friday while leaving the door open to refile, one day after the firm told the D.C. federal court that the two sides were "conferring" on next steps.
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Jackson Walker Eyes Austin Office Move After Nearly 40 Years
After spending nearly 40 years in its current office location in downtown Austin, Texas, Jackson Walker LLP announced that it has signed a lease for a new space of more than 110,000 square feet set to open in spring 2028.
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Porzio Bromberg Keeps Up Momentum In Puerto Rico Growth
New Jersey-based Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC has continued its expansion in Puerto Rico with the hire of a bankruptcy and financial restructuring attorney based in San Juan.
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Trump Admin Moves Toward Nixing ABA's Accreditor Status
The Department of Education has made a preliminary finding that the American Bar Association is not in compliance with the department's regulations and standards as an accreditor of law schools, a move that comes as the ABA seeks to modify or repeal standards related to diversity, equity and inclusion in an attempt to preserve its accreditor status.
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McKool Smith To Match Milbank Associate Pay Scale In 2027
McKool Smith will raise its 2027 salaries for associates to match the pay scale announced in June by Milbank LLP, the firm has announced.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Eversheds Sutherland, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and McDermott Will & Schulte lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after Maryland's tax court held that the state's first-in-the-nation digital advertising tax violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act.
Expert Analysis
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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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Lessons From Developing A CTA Compliance Application
Corporate Transparency Act challenges pushed our firm to develop an in-house compliance solution, and for firms exploring similar initiatives, the keys are to build consensus, foster collaboration and remain adaptable to change, says David McCarville at Fennemore Craig.
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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.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
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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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
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.