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State Appellate Court Settles Fee Battle Between Former Co-Counsel in Patent Litigation
“While plaintiff repeatedly asserts that his suspension from the practice of law created a new cause of action with a new statute of limitations, these…
Dissenter Blasts 4th Circuit Majority Decision Upholding Meta's Section 230 Defense
“Recommending that a user join a group, connect with another user, or attend an event is Facebook’s own speech, for which it can be held…
Return to Work Mandates Among Current Mental Health Stressors for Legal Professionals
In this week’s Legal Speak episode, Stacey Dougan, an Atlanta-based lawyer-turned-therapist, expounds on the current state of mental health in the legal profession following a…
Legal Leaders Need To Create A High-Trust Culture
In any legal office, leaders set the tone, whether they lead a large or small office. Setting the tone means serving as a role model…
There's a New Chief Judge in Town: Meet the Top Miami Jurist
Beginning July 1, the Miami-Dade Circuit Court will have a new chief judge.
Internal GC Hires Rebounded in '24, but Companies Still Drawn to Outside Candidates
Fortune 500 firms filled 68 legal chief openings and opted for an outside candidates 51% of the time, the recruiting firm BarkerGilmore reported.
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Don't Be an Opportunity Killer,' Says Thomas Haskins of Barnes & Thornburg
“Don’t be an opportunity killer. Clients and colleagues alike are looking for people who can help them solve problems—and being that person will open doors….
‘Blitzkrieg of Lawlessness': Environmental Lawyers Decry EPA Spending Freeze
“I think the strategy is to see what they can get away with, said Kym Meyer, a Southern Environmental Law Center litigator. “Withholding money is…
Supreme Court Denies Trump's Request to Pause Pending Environmental Cases
The court denied motions from acting U.S. Solicitor General Sarah Harris to pause three pending environmental cases in light of the change in administration, though…
'A Waste of Your Time': Practice Tips From Judges in the Oakland Federal Courthouse
“If you’re filing a motion just because you can file it, it’s a waste of our time. It’s a waste of your time, said U.S….