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'Liberty' Rationale Takes Hold After 5th Circ. Detention Ruling

By Jack Karp

A recent Fifth Circuit ruling has led a number of district court judges in that circuit to lean on a different rationale for rejecting the Trump administration's detention of unauthorized immigrants without bond: their "liberty interest."

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    Courts

    Nelson Mullins Adds Ex-Federal Prosecutor In Pittsburgh

    A former federal prosecutor has returned to private practice after nearly eight years in the public sector, joining Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's Pittsburgh office.

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    In-House

    REIT Welltower's Legal Chief Saw Comp Of $93.5M In 2025

    Real estate investment trust Welltower Inc.'s chief legal officer pulled in about $93.5 million in 2025, amid what the company's chair called a "marquee year" for the REIT.

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    California Pulse

    Jackson Lewis Hires Ex-K&L Gates COO

    Labor and employment firm Jackson Lewis PC continued expanding its leadership ranks this year, hiring former K&L Gates LLP Chief Operating Officer Gavin Gray to serve in the same role at the firm.

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    Daily Litigation

    Greenberg Traurig Adds Sidley Trial Pro In Dallas

    Greenberg Traurig LLP has expanded its litigation and intellectual property and technology practices with a Dallas-based trial lawyer who came aboard from Sidley Austin LLP.

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    California Pulse

    Lewis Brisbois Accused Of Ignoring Racism, Unethical Billing

    A former national billing director of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP filed a lawsuit in California state court this week accusing the firm of ignoring racist conduct and sexual harassment by partners, and alleging unethical billing practices and even embezzlement.

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    California Pulse

    Orrick Announces Numerous Leadership Changes

    Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced a number of leadership changes on Thursday as part of its annual rotation of leadership, with new managing partners in five offices and new leaders in seven different sectors and practice groups.

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    Mid-Law

    Frantz Ward Opens Columbus Office With 2 Atty Hires

    Ohio-based Frantz Ward LLP said Thursday that it has opened its second office, expanding to the state capital of Columbus with a pair of experienced partner hires.

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    California Pulse

    How A Mid-Law Firm Boosted AI Use By Restricting AI Access

    It took limited access, enhanced training and a leadership endorsement for Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP to convince nearly every attorney at the firm to get up to speed in artificial intelligence.

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    California Pulse

    BigLaw C-Suites Are Going In On AI And Innovation Roles

    Artificial intelligence and innovation chief roles have gained the most traction at the largest U.S. law firms over the last three years, while the chief knowledge officer title is decreasing in popularity, a Law360 Pulse analysis found.

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    Daily Litigation

    Reed Smith Expands With 6-Atty K&L Gates Litigation Team

    Reed Smith LLP announced Wednesday that six attorneys, including four partners, have joined the firm's Boston and Princeton, New Jersey, offices from K&L Gates LLP.

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