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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry began the month of March facing a new conflict in the Middle East and developments on executive orders targeting BigLaw firms. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Why Firms Are Investing In State AG Practices
As clients face heat from state attorneys general amid a changing federal enforcement landscape, a growing number of law firms are building up their state attorney general practices, including Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, which announced a new task force this week.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Winston & Strawn LLP, Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo PC, Stanford's Supreme Court Litigation Clinic and attorney Olivia Gabriel lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New Jersey cannot shield its public transit system from personal injury lawsuits by out-of-state plaintiffs under sovereign immunity.
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Blogger Claims Alleged Judicial Threats Came From Case Law
A Virginia man accused of cyberstalking three Connecticut judges took the stand in his own defense Thursday, telling a jury at least some of the alleged threats were recycled from at least two First Amendment cases that, in his view, either protected a blog he oversaw or were wrongly decided.
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UK Law Sector's Private Equity Boom Offers Lessons For US
Private equity money is pouring into the U.K. legal sector, fueling a wave of consolidation in consumer-facing practices and offering a glimpse of what it could look like if outside investment in the U.S. legal industry takes off.
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Criminal Contempt Of DOJ Attys Unlikely For Violating Orders
Federal judges have been floating the possibility of holding government attorneys in criminal contempt of court for violating immigration-related court orders, a potentially shocking move that scholars say is unlikely and probably less effective than civil contempt orders.
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Robinson & Cole's New Boston-Based Leader On Firm Growth
Robinson & Cole LLP's recent decision to name Boston-based attorney J. Michael Wirvin as its new managing partner — the firm's first leader in 180 years based outside its home state of Connecticut — symbolizes its steady growth into other major markets in the region and across the country.
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Verrill Dana Taps 14-Year Firm Veteran To Lead Conn. Offices
Verrill Dana LLP has appointed a longtime partner as leader of its two Connecticut offices, including its recently launched location in Greenwich.
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Mideast War Has In-House Legal Teams Scrambling
The ongoing military actions in the Middle East have created a volatile situation for companies that have operations, employees or contractors there, and in-house legal teams are intensely focused on keeping employees safe and protecting business continuity.
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Day Pitney Faces DQ Bid Over Ex-Justice's Role In $1.3M Case
Day Pitney LLP should be sidelined from a $1.3 million private equity management company's windup lawsuit because former Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson, now a partner at the firm, heard the case before it was earmarked for a new trial, three company owners have argued.
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DOJ Nixes Plan To Drop Law Firm EO Appeals In About-Face
A day after informing the D.C. Circuit that it would no longer seek to defend the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump against four law firms, the U.S. Department of Justice reversed course Tuesday, requesting permission to withdraw its motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeals.
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Robinson & Cole Names 1st Managing Partner Outside Conn.
For the first time in the firm's 180-year history, Robinson & Cole LLP has selected a managing partner based outside Hartford, Connecticut.
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Otterbourg Chiefs' $20M Suit Against Atty Nixed For Now
A Connecticut federal judge Friday tossed a $20 million lawsuit by Otterbourg's leadership against an ex-partner they allege improperly accessed their personal files, saying New York law applies and that state doesn't recognize an "intrusion upon seclusion" claim, and they can replead with a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Tracking BigLaw Leadership Moves
Keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the legal industry is essential for staying competitive. One key area to watch is law firm leadership — the individuals who set the strategic direction of the firm and shape its culture and operations.
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Alex Jones' Sandy Hook Atty Eyes Exit After Appeals End
An attorney who represented conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked a Connecticut state court judge's permission to withdraw now that litigation has mostly ended in a $1.44 billion defamation challenge to Infowars broadcasts about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
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Judge Sends Wilkie Partner's Abuse-Of-Process Suit To Trial
A Connecticut federal judge has opted not to cut short a Willkie Farr partner's abuse-of-process suit over an inflammatory affidavit entered in an underlying state court landlord-tenant dispute, determining a jury might find that the partner's landlord and his attorney used the filing to "besmirch" their tenants, including potentially shopping the story to the press.
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Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
Knobbe Martens' work as IP counsel on a $9.9 billion transaction leads this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Feb. 13 to 27.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Milbank LLP, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry marked the end of February with another action-packed week as law firms expanded their talent and reach across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse’s weekly quiz.
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State Courts Navigate 'Perfect Storm' Of Missed Appearances
State and local courts are taking innovative steps to reduce missed court appearances, which cost courts time and money, but also erode the morale of court workers and the trust of those who use them.
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Conn. Task Force To Explore New Pathways To Atty Licensure
As legal needs in Connecticut grow and the number of lawyers in the state drops, a new task force is being developed to evaluate alternative pathways to attorney licensure as a way of breaking down barriers to entry for the legal profession while helping to narrow the civil justice gap.
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Law Firm Real Estate Report
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, some February matchmaking involving large groups of lateral hires helped several law firms expand their footprints into new markets over the past month.
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Levona Wants Permanent Injunction In Eletson Gas Spat
Levona Holdings urged a New York district court to permanently bar the former majority shareholders of Eletson Gas from exercising any control over the company or interfering with Levona's ownership of the preferred interests in the company, several weeks after the federal court vacated a $102 million arbitration award in the feud.
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How Introverted Lawyers Can Build Confidence And Thrive
Despite being a third-generation lawyer, Claire E. Parsons had a recurring fear in the early part of her career that she did not belong as an attorney, at her firm, or in her practice.
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Judiciary Seeks Control Over Courthouse Maintenance
The federal judiciary says courthouses are in "crisis," with an $8.3 billion backlog in maintenance, and on Tuesday repeated its request to Congress for the direct authority to maintain the buildings.
Expert Analysis
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The Augmented Lawyer: Drafting As AI Alters Admin Of Law
As generative artificial intelligence tools become embedded in mainstream legal practice, they are reshaping the administration of law itself, from how experts document and validate their work to how joint defense teams operate, demanding a new level of contractual clarity and operational discipline, says Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law.
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How Attorneys Can Plan Now For Biz Dev Success In 2026
As the year winds down and the pace of work slows, attorneys should reflect on what did and didn’t work to generate business in 2025, and start mapping out their 2026 business development plan now to set themselves up for success, says Ezra Crawford at Crowell.
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How Firms Can Retain Rainmakers, Now And All Year Long
Though firm leaders feel the most urgency about retaining rainmakers now, during compensation season, effective retention strategies are preemptive and year-round efforts anchored in meaningful support, tactical execution and credible follow-through, says Tom Orewyler at TO Comms.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Earn Clients' Trust
Trust is the foundation of any great client relationship, but it isn’t built overnight or maintained passively — rather, counsel must consistently show up in small but important ways to become the trusted partner clients rely on when judgment matters most, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make An Onboarding Plan
The investment required for a personalized client onboarding plan is minimal, but the return on investment — measured in client satisfaction, relationship strength and longevity, client referrals, and other business development opportunities — can be extraordinary, says John Reed at Rain BDM.
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Law Firm Content Strategies To Stay Competitive In 2026
A number of trends will continue to reshape how people search, consume and trust information next year, and law firms will need to adopt forward-thinking content strategies — from generative engine optimization to interactive legal tools — to stand out, says Elizabeth Lampert at Elizabeth Lampert PR and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing and Social Media.
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What Law Firm Liability Risks In 2025 Signal For Year To Come
Trends and statistics reveal that law firms of all sizes and practice areas remained attractive litigation targets this year, so firms must take concrete steps to avoid professional liability risks in the year to come, say Douglas Richmond and Andrew Ricke at Lockton Companies.
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5 New Archetypes Of Legal Talent For The Age Of AI
New job archetypes are rapidly replacing the traditional model of the lawyer as artificial intelligence proliferates, and to remain competitive, firms will need to embrace the diverse portfolio of talent required to navigate, design and critique algorithmic systems, says Dmitri Mehlhorn at Atoll Society.
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A Closer Look At 5 Types Of Legal Management Services Orgs
Legal management services organizations, which outsource the administrative aspects of law firms to separate entities, are poised to disrupt the industry in the year to come, so firms and attorneys should consider the advantages and disadvantages of several MSO models, say Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd at Shelton & Steele.
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Law And Disorder: How To Tackle A Key Burnout Syndrome
Impostor syndrome prevails as a main root cause of attorney burnout, but sufferers can equip themselves with a series of practice tips that build confidence through evidence, not emotion, to address the mindset behind this damaging condition, says Jonathan Cohen at PNY.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships
Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career
Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.
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Enthusiasm Is Legal Leadership Differentiator In AI Era
As the legal profession navigates changes driven by artificial intelligence and broader pressures, leaders should consider behavioral research-backed strategies to translate enthusiasm into tangible results for team performance, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
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Weighing Opportunities, Risks Of PE Investment In Law Firms
Though law firms and private equity firms appear to be strange bedfellows, such combinations may offer opportunities for ailing midsize firms — which must be weighed against risks to culture, brand and growth prospects, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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3 Forces Reshaping The Legal Buyer-Seller Relationship
This year's Buying Legal Council Conference highlighted three emerging forces in how buyers and sellers operate in the legal ecosystem — artificial intelligence, data and preferred panels — and organizations would be well advised to combine them into an integrated framework for transparency, performance and collaboration, says Matthew Prinn at RFP Advisory Group.