The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers
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Courts
Dem Lawmakers Call For 5th Circ. Judge To Exit CFPB CaseSix Democratic lawmakers sent a letter admonishing the Judicial Conference, saying Friday it was "undermining the integrity of the judiciary" by allowing a Fifth Circuit judge to participate in a matter in which he has a significant conflict of interest.
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Florida Pulse
Holland & Knight Atty On Leadership Role After 'Humble' StartHolland & Knight LLP partner Edward Sarnowski said he was approaching his new role as leader of the firm's Jacksonville, Florida, office with an emphasis on growth and a deep commitment to pro bono work.
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Modern Lawyer
Fox Rothschild Hires Ex-Seed IP Trio On The West CoastFox Rothschild is bringing on more intellectual property talent on the West Coast, announcing Friday that it had added three former Seed IP attorneys to its Seattle offices.
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Daily Litigation
King & Spalding Accused Of Anti-White, Pro-LGBTQ BiasA straight white woman is suing King & Spalding LLP alleging discrimination after getting a rare green light from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming she incurred "significant damages" when she was dissuaded from applying to a summer associate program open only to "diverse" applicants.
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Modern Lawyer
Baker Donelson Adds Bankruptcy Pro Amid High DemandFirms are still scouting bankruptcy talent throughout the U.S., with Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC announcing Thursday that it has added a former Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard attorney focused on bankruptcy and workout law.
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California Pulse
Law360's Legal Lions Of The WeekCravath Swaine & Moore LLP, Lewis Law Firm PLLC and Kleppin Firm PA lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court determined that plaintiffs in copyright ownership disputes can recover damages beyond the three-year statute of limitations for bringing a claim.
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California Pulse
How Weight-Lifting Trial Ace Decided To Start New Calif. FirmAfter more than three decades with his former law firm, California trial attorney Michael Schonbuch knew it was time to hang up a sign of his own.
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Daily Litigation
Eckert Seamans Can Shield Most Docs In Casino Conflict RowGaming-machine maker Pace-O-Matic Inc. cannot access most of the 182 documents competitor Parx Casino hoped to shield amid Pace-O-Matic's breach of contract suit against its former Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC counsel, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled after conducting a Third Circuit-ordered, in-camera review of the files.
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DC Pulse
Ex-Pillsbury Communications Leader Joins Dickinson WrightDickinson Wright PLLC announced that a longtime Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP attorney who previously served as chair of the firm's communications practice has joined its Washington, D.C., office as a member.
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Legal Tech
Legal Tech Roundup: DraftWise, LexitasA growing legal technology startup expanded its C-suite this week with a new leader.
