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$2.7M Stolen From Texas Law Firm: Inside the Fraud
An accounting manager embezzled $2.7 million from a Lubbock law firm. The embezzlement came to light after the personal injury law firm hired an forensic…
How AI Can Help a Solo Law Practice Thrive
C.J. Grisham, a civil rights attorney in Texas, talks about how he trained AI to be an indispensable utility in his solo practice.
Employers Face New Biometric Privacy Suits as Litigators Revive Old Illinois Law
“Until someone disincentivizes the plaintiffs not to bring the cases and there’s no real opportunity for making money from it, the ambiguity and angst surrounding…
Former Zurich Insurance Attorney Suspended for Negotiating Settlement Under the Radar
In a 6-1 ruling, the court suspended Paul Petruska indefinitely with no leave to apply for reinstatement for three years after he offered opposing counsel…
Ontario Law Society Chief Exits Over ‘Secret' Pay Hike to Nearly $1M
Toronto is home base to Canada’s BigLaw firms, so the Ontario Law Society (LSO) has powerful enemies as well as allies in a controversy that…
Trump's SG Pick Reveals 2024 Income, Says He Will Sell Firm, Stocks
Trump’s pick to be U.S. solicitor general revealed his firm income last year and said he would sell off millions in stock holdings in new…
Taft Sees Revenues Rise Past $700M in Successful 2024
The Midwest-born middle market firm also pushed profits per equity partner past the $1 million mark for the first time.
Proposed Texas Law Could Cut Shareholder Litigation, Make State Haven for Incorporations
A new Senate Bill, SB 29, seeks to make Texas the preferred choice for publicly traded companies to establish their headquarters. In particular, the law…
Pool Company Hit With Multimillion Verdict for Death of Toddler, Jury Decides
The jury assigned 65% of the fault to the defendant and 35% of fault to the plaintiffs regarding their daughter’s death, resulting in the $25…
Battle With Trump Threatens National Labor Relations Board
A judge’s ruling reinstating NLRB board member Gwynne Wilcox sets the stage for a battle over the agency’s future, which could end up at the…