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Expert Analysis

• NCAA Publicity Rule Raises Labor, Antitrust, Policy Issues

  

  New NCAA rules allow student-athletes to profit off their names, images and likenesses but beg several questions regarding video game licensing, the unionization of players, antitrust lawsuits and federal preemption, say Deborah Gubernick and Michelle Emeterio at Snell & Wilmer.

• 4 Ways Amicus Briefs Can Support An Overall Legal Strategy

  

  The strategic use of amicus briefs can help an appellate court think about a case in a new way and lift an organization's own cause or reputation for legal thought, say Mark Chopko and Karl Myers at Stradley Ronon.

• Famous Athlete Cases Offer Right Of Publicity Lessons

  

  In light of a recent New York postmortem right of publicity bill and recording artists' backlash against unauthorized use of their music in politics, a look back at cases involving Michael Jordan, Pele and Muhammad Ali offers lessons on navigating misappropriation and the commercial speech doctrine, say Frederick Sperling and Brooke Clason Smith at Schiff Hardin.

• Deciding Whether Co-Mediation Is Right For Your Case

  

  Not every case requires more than one mediator, but engaging two mediators with different perspectives or expertise can significantly enhance the settlement process in certain disputes — and parties can choose from several co-mediation approaches, say Gail Andler and Cassandra Franklin at JAMS.

• Roundup

  Black Law Firm Leaders On Improving Diversity In BigLaw

  

  In this Law360 Diversity Snapshot series, five Black law firm leaders shared their memories of breaking into BigLaw and thoughts on how to increase minority representation in the legal industry.

• Opinion

  Ariz. Law Firm Ownership Rule Change Is A Win For Clients

  

  Arizona just became the first state to abolish an obscure ethics rule that prohibits nonlawyers from investing in law firms — a change that will lower legal service costs, encourage more innovation in the legal industry and improve access to justice, says William Marra at Validity Finance.

• How To Write A Better Comment Letter On Agency Proposals

  

  As the federal government prepares to unveil a revamped online portal for submitting comments on proposed rulemakings, several considerations can help the public provide better feedback to help agencies implement legislation and regulate our activities, say Matt Kulkin and Josh Oppenheimer at Steptoe & Johnson.

• The Problem With Collectability In Legal Malpractice Cases

  

  Attorneys are routinely immunized from malpractice actions when they represent plaintiffs pursuing claims that are not collectable, but an Illinois federal court's recent refusal to protect defense counsel in Newman v. Crane Heyman highlights inconsistency in collectability requirements, says Timothy Parilla at Palmersheim & Mathew.

• Series

  BigLaw Cannot Reap Diversity Rewards Without Inclusion

  

  BigLaw firms often focus on increasing their diversity numbers, but without much attention to equity and inclusion, minority lawyers face substantial barriers after they get their foot in the door, says Patricia Brown Holmes, managing partner at Riley Safer.

• Series

  How Law Firms Can Hire And Retain More Black Attorneys

  

  The pipeline of Black lawyers is limited, so BigLaw firms must invest in Black high school students, ensure Black attorneys receive origination credit and take other bold steps to increase Black representation in the industry, says Benjamin Wilson, chairman at Beveridge & Diamond.

• Series

  Ideas For Closing BigLaw's Diversity Gap

  

  If enough law firms undertake some universal diversity best practices, such as connecting minority lawyers to key client relationships and establishing accountability for those charged with spearheading progress, the legal industry could look a lot different in the foreseeable future, says Frederick Nance, global managing partner at Squire Patton.

• Series

  BigLaw Needs More Underrepresented Attorneys As Leaders

  

  Hiring more women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ community to BigLaw positions of power is the first key to making other underrepresented attorneys believe they have an opportunity for a path to leadership, says Ernest Greer, co-president at Greenberg Traurig.

• Series

  Advancing Racial Justice In The Legal Industry And Beyond

  

  In addition to building and nurturing a diverse talent pipeline, law firms should collaborate with general counsel, academics and others to focus on injustices within the broader legal system, says Jonathan Harmon, chairman at McGuireWoods.

• Guest Feature

  Diversity Work Doesn't Have To Be Reserved For Partners

  

  Serving on my firm's diversity committee as an associate has allowed me to improve access, support and opportunity for minority attorneys at the firm, while building leadership skills and fostering meaningful relationships with firm management and industry professionals, says Camille Bent at BakerHostetler.

• Opponents In Idaho Trans Athletes Case May Face Sanctions

  

  A recent Idaho federal court order temporarily blocking enforcement of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which prohibits transgender female athletes from competing, made it obvious that defendants didn't meet federal pleading requirements, so they should expect sanctions and recommend the act's repeal, says Ronald Katz at GCA Law.