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Justice Thomas hires clerk accused of sending racist text; was she set up by rogue employee?
Home Daily News Justice Thomas hires clerk accused of sending… U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas hires clerk accused of sending racist text; was she set up by rogue employee? By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2024, 9:51 am CST U.S. Supreme Court Justice...
Do you know who your legal recruiter is?
As 2024 begins, so does the business of legal recruiting. And not surprisingly, we have already seen numerous transfers of law firm partners and groups. The market also anticipates several more major firm mergers this year. As we start this new year, I would...
Small firm hiring deserves greater scrutiny
As a law professor, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping students navigate their burgeoning legal careers and find positions that bring professional satisfaction and success. I am always delighted when students appear in my office with an offer...
Former Texas lawyer accused of bilking clients for at least $20M is sentenced for ‘Ponzi-type scheme’
Home Daily News Former Texas lawyer accused of bilking clients… Criminal Justice Former Texas lawyer accused of bilking clients for at least $20M is sentenced for 'Ponzi-type scheme' By Debra Cassens Weiss February 23, 2024, 9:42 am CST A former lawyer in San...
What’s the current state of remote and hybrid work in law firms?
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Alaa Pasha, the CEO of Maptician, a cloud-based workplace management software company and an end-to-end solution for law firm hybrid operations. They discussed the current state of remote and hybrid work in law firms, strategies...
Leaving kids home alone wasn’t endangerment, state supreme court says; ‘no parent can shield a child from all risks’
Home Daily News Leaving kids home alone wasn't endangerment,… Family Law Leaving kids home alone wasn't endangerment, state supreme court says; 'no parent can shield a child from all risks' By Debra Cassens Weiss February 22, 2024, 3:22 pm CST “No evidence...
Judge says he misperceived interaction at bar event as flirting, leading him to touch lawyer’s ‘lower hamstring’
Home Daily News Judge says he misperceived interaction at… Ethics Judge says he misperceived interaction at bar event as flirting, leading him to touch lawyer's 'lower hamstring' By Debra Cassens Weiss February 9, 2024, 8:55 am CST Image from Shutterstock. A...
Am I losing my mind? How to maintain cognitive abilities as senior lawyers age
Ever have that thought? “I must be losing my mind because I can’t remember where I parked my car or set my iPhone, your name—although I recognize your face—an address, a birthday, a password, a set of numbers, what I was looking for, etc.” Many aging lawyers...
Court-appointed lawyers are victims of stolen check schemes, prosecutors say; 6 people charged
Home Daily News Court-appointed lawyers are victims of stolen… Criminal Justice Court-appointed lawyers are victims of stolen check schemes, prosecutors say; 6 people charged By Debra Cassens Weiss February 8, 2024, 12:28 pm CST Six people have been charged...
A few partners leave Cravath despite changes that generate more money for superstars
Home Daily News A few partners leave Cravath despite changes… Law Firms A few partners leave Cravath despite changes that generate more money for superstars By Debra Cassens Weiss February 8, 2024, 10:53 am CST Cravath, Swaine & Moore lost three partners to...
From Generative AI to Revenue Drivers: Insights from the LawPay and MyCase ‘Legal Industry Report 2024’
The pace of technological change over the past year has been fast and furious. It seems that every day there’s a new announcement, with legal technology companies rolling out generative artificial intelligence functionality into their platforms at breakneck...
Judge faces potential discipline for allowing secretary to work remotely
Home Daily News Judge faces potential discipline for allowing… Judiciary Judge faces potential discipline for allowing secretary to work remotely By Debra Cassens Weiss February 8, 2024, 9:55 am CST An ethics complaint alleges that a New Jersey judge abused the...
This is the No. 1 reason associates stay at their law firms, new study says
Home Daily News This is the No. 1 reason associates stay… Careers This is the No. 1 reason associates stay at their law firms, new study says By Debra Cassens Weiss February 8, 2024, 9:03 am CST Compensation is the top reason associates stay at their law firms,...
Federal appeals judge, 96, fails to overturn suspension order for refusing to cooperate in fitness probe
Home Daily News Federal appeals judge, 96, fails to overturn… Judiciary Federal appeals judge, 96, fails to overturn suspension order for refusing to cooperate in fitness probe By Debra Cassens Weiss February 7, 2024, 3:32 pm CST Judge Pauline Newman of the...
Did DC Circuit ‘put an asterisk next to’ decision denying Trump immunity? Court keeps case on speedy path but implies limits
Home Daily News Did DC Circuit 'put an asterisk next to'… Constitutional Law Did DC Circuit 'put an asterisk next to' decision denying Trump immunity? Court keeps case on speedy path but implies limits By Debra Cassens Weiss February 7, 2024, 12:49 pm CST The...
Law prof presses male sex-bias allegations in new suit after federal judge tosses his Title IX claim
Home Daily News Law prof presses male sex-bias allegations… Law Professors Law prof presses male sex-bias allegations in new suit after federal judge tosses his Title IX claim By Debra Cassens Weiss February 7, 2024, 10:42 am CST A professor at the University...
Fall in love with legal technology at this year’s ABA Techshow
The event kicks off Feb. 14 with the Startup Alley annual pitch competition that involves legal tech companies giving quick summaries of who they are and what problem that they purport to solve. It’s that time of year again. The ABA’s annual technological...
Lawyer censured after calling governor ‘tyrant’ and lawmakers ‘spineless tools’ in COVID-19 litigation
Home Daily News Lawyer censured after calling governor 'tyrant'… Ethics Lawyer censured after calling governor 'tyrant' and lawmakers 'spineless tools' in COVID-19 litigation By Debra Cassens Weiss February 6, 2024, 3:55 pm CST A New Mexico lawyer has received...
Florida can’t enforce law blocking real estate purchases by Chinese citizens against 2 plaintiffs, court rules
Home Daily News Florida can't enforce law blocking real estate… Real Estate & Property Law Florida can't enforce law blocking real estate purchases by Chinese citizens against 2 plaintiffs, court rules By Debra Cassens Weiss February 6, 2024, 1:05 pm CST A...
Reports of sexual harassment abound during Legalweek tech conference
Home Daily News Reports of sexual harassment abound during… Technology Reports of sexual harassment abound during Legalweek tech conference By Debra Cassens Weiss February 6, 2024, 9:15 am CST Reports on social media about sexual harassment and assault during...
Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives
Home Daily News Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to… Diversity Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives By Debra Cassens Weiss February 6, 2024, 8:21 am CST The Florida Supreme Court has directed the state bar to stop...
Skil Infrastructure Limited vs Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, … on 6 February, 2024
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Proskauer settles with ex-COO accused of stealing sensitive information before new job
Home Daily News Proskauer settles with ex-COO accused of… Law Firms Proskauer settles with ex-COO accused of stealing sensitive information before new job By Debra Cassens Weiss February 5, 2024, 11:47 am CST Proskauer Rose has reached a confidential settlement...
Dechert will pay millions of dollars to settle ‘hack-for-hire’ allegations stemming from ex-partner’s work
Home Daily News Dechert will pay millions of dollars to settle… Law Firms Dechert will pay millions of dollars to settle 'hack-for-hire' allegations stemming from ex-partner's work By Debra Cassens Weiss February 5, 2024, 10:54 am CST Dechert has agreed to pay...
