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20 Law Firms Face DEI Probe by EEOC
Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday.
Philadelphia Hotels Settle Human Trafficking Claims for $17.5M
“Instead of hiring qualified security and adoption and enforcement policies against criminal activity, the hotels did nothing and permitted criminal activity to the detriment of…
Arkansas Cryptomining Association Sues State Over Foreign Ownership Restrictions
“The Arkansas Cryptomining Association lawsuit may be an early bellwether for crypto litigation and disputes to come,” said Mark E. Bini, a partner at Reed…
With Paul Weiss, Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling Under Attack, Will Big Law Speak Out to Defend the Rule of Law?
Prominent law firms and the legal profession are under attack, and this has repercussions around the world, writes The Global Lawyer. When will Big Law…
Lucky in Law? Litigators Swear By These Superstitions
Litigators share the charms they don and superstitious rituals they observe to attract good luck ahead of legal proceedings.
Bronx Judge Resigns Amid Probe Alleging Interference With Attorney-Client Privilege
Bronx Judge Jeffrey M. Zimmerman is resigning from the bench, effective on April 3, ending a watchdog’s probe that he had engaged in a pattern…
Judge Hits Phila. DA's Office With $120K in Sanctions in Dispute With Ex-Prosecutor
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas ruled that the DA’s Office had acted in bad faith and “unfairly maligned” Elizabeth McCaffery and another former assistant…
Florida Judge Picks 56 Lawyers to Lead Depo-Provera MDL
U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to lead more than 70 lawsuits against…
Psychological Testing for GC Candidates Is on the Rise—But Does It Actually Work?
Some executives say they offer valuable data points, while others argue they’re just another hurdle that can eliminate strong candidates for the wrong reasons.
How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Seek Out Mentors That Have Held Leadership Positions,' Says David Williams of Faegre Drinker
“Seek out mentors that have held various leadership positions in your firm who can help you better understand the nuances and responsibilities of the practice…