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The Goldilocks Solution to Law Firm Growth: Large Group Liftouts Prove 'Just Right'
Group hires are having a moment, as one-off laterals often fail to attract clients while whole-firm acquisitions carry significant risks.
Crypto Exchange with Concentrated Loans in Alameda Research Reaches 8-Figure Settlement
The prior bankruptcy settlement resulted in earned users receiving 97% of their assets that were not returned, “leaving a 3% stop,” according to a source familiar with the settlement. And the latest settlement gives back that 3%.
Daniel Abebe to Become First Black Dean of Columbia Law School
In a letter announcing his arrival, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik referred to Abebe as “an impressive and experienced academic leader.”
Employers Are Calling Their Lawyers as Overtime Rule Revisions Loom
“You need to stay up to the minute on developments,” said Mark S. Goldstein, a labor and employment lawyer at Reed Smith. “We have to be able to be flexible and pivot quite quickly, with the patchwork of employment laws at the state and local level.”
Finding Your Voice: Two Prominent Litigators Discuss the Importance of Vocal Power and How It Isn't All in the Genes
Morrison & Forester’s James Brosnahan and Latham & Watkins’ Sean Berkowitz discuss how they use their voices as effective professional tools and how, yes, you likely can too.
Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation
“There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner.”
'A More Centralized Way': Am Law 100 Firm Formalizes Appellate Group
Fish & Richardson’s appellate group gives the lawyers dedicated resources to better market the practice both internally to existing clients and externally in a formal way, according to the firm.
'What Is the Driving Force Behind a Change to Such a Successful and Inclusive Rule?': Federal Judge Blocks New Title IX Rules in Some States
“Because a circuit split exists and there is no binding federal jurisprudence on this issue, the court must make its own interpretation as to the applicability of Bostock to Title IX … the court finds that Bostock does not apply to Title IX,” U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty said.
Investment Fund Sues Biopharma Company, Claiming $9 Million Unpaid in Contract Breach
An investment fund is seeking an order requiring Dendreon to perform its obligations under the agreement and pay the $9 million plus accrued interest, along with attorney fees and costs.