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DOJ Seeks Power To Block State Bar Probes Of Agency Attys
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to pause and review state-level ethics complaints against its attorneys to combat what the agency called "weaponization" of ethics processes, a proposal that drew concerns from ethics scholars for overstepping states' authorities.
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Comey, James Urge 4th Circ. To Reject Indictment Revival Bid
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have urged the Fourth Circuit not to revive criminal indictments filed against them last year in the Eastern District of Virginia, arguing they were fatally flawed because they were brought by a federal prosecutor who was not lawfully in that position.
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Ex-FBI Special Counsel Moves To Crowell & Moring's DC Team
A former special counsel to the FBI director has joined Crowell & Moring LLP's privacy and cybersecurity group, where he'll counsel clients on cybersecurity threats and help them navigate the changing legal and regulatory environment related to those dangers.
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Appeals Panel Debates NJ's Duty In Prosecutor Ethics Case
A New Jersey appellate panel on Wednesday weighed whether it was in the state's best interest to represent an assistant prosecutor in an ethics proceeding, questioning how a prosecutor is different from any other attorney called before the disciplinary board.
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Weinstein's 3rd NY Rape Trial Bumped To April
A New York state judge on Wednesday set an April 14 date for Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial after a last-minute defense attorney swap.
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Workers Challenging Trump DEI Firings Seek Class Status
Former federal workers who claimed they were illegally fired after President Donald Trump ordered the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion positions in the government urged a D.C. federal judge to award them class certification, arguing the firings impacted thousands of employees.
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Justices Limit Courts' Purview Over Persecution Findings
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained federal courts' ability to review determinations from the Board of Immigration Appeals over whether the past mistreatment of asylum seekers constitutes persecution, saying courts must apply a deferential substantial evidence review to the board's judgment.
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Supreme Court Rejects NJ Immunity Defense In NY, Pa. Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey cannot shield its public transit system from personal injury lawsuits by out-of-state plaintiffs under the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
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Cruz Fights Subpoena Review In Stone Hilton Employee's Suit
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has opposed the request of a former Stone Hilton PLLC staffer for a federal court to reconsider subpoenaing him in an ongoing employment lawsuit against two of the firm's partners.
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9th Circ. Says Ch. 11 Authority Doesn't Impact Jurisdiction
A panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that disputed corporate authority to file a Chapter 11 petition doesn't affect a bankruptcy court's subject matter jurisdiction over the case, resolving part of a yearslong dispute over the bankruptcy of a family-owned real estate holding company.
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Early Publicity Could Poison DOJ's Criminal Cases, Attys Say
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has shrugged off long-standing prosecutorial policies against publicizing criminal probes in their early stages and disparaging the targets, an "unusual" and "troubling" development that threatens the integrity of investigations, grand jury proceedings and the right to a fair trial, experts tell Law360.
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Ex-Georgia Judge Not Immune From Jailing Suit, Court Told
A woman has asked a Georgia federal court to reject a former state judge's bid to escape a lawsuit alleging the judge improperly jailed her when she was a witness in her parents' divorce, arguing judicial immunity didn't shield the decision to lock her up.
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DOJ Turns To 2nd Circ. In Bid To Revive James Subpoenas
The U.S. Department of Justice is urging the Second Circuit to revive an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James launched by a federal prosecutor later found to have been serving unlawfully, arguing the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York had been rightfully appointed when he launched the probe.
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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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NY Judicial Watchdog Says Complaints Break Record Again
New York's judicial watchdog has reported a record number of new complaints filed against judges for the fourth year in a row in 2025.
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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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High Court Blocks California's Gender Privacy Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a lower court order that barred California public schools from allowing transgender and gender-nonconforming students to use different names and pronouns at school without their parents' knowledge or consent while the order is appealed.
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4 Things That Likely Sealed Fate Of SCOTUSblog Founder
When 12 "guilty" verdicts were read aloud by the jury in SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein's tax evasion and mortgage fraud trial last week, it was the culmination of a 16-day trial that took jurors deep into Goldstein's ultra high-stakes poker playing, his lavish lifestyle and his former law firm's accounting. Here, Law360 looks at four key pieces of evidence that likely moved jurors to their decision.
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NC Woman Appeals Criminal Contempt After Atty Assault Trial
A woman who claims an attorney drunkenly punched her in the face in a hotel lobby is urging a North Carolina appeals court to undo her jail sentence, arguing that a trial judge wrongly found her in contempt of court after she accidentally violated hearsay rules while testifying.
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Cozen O'Connor Lands 2nd Highest-Ranking NJ AG Leader
Cozen O'Connor announced Monday that it has brought on the former second-highest ranking state prosecutor for New Jersey as a member in its state attorneys general group.
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DOJ Drops Law Firm Executive Order Appeals
The Trump administration told the D.C. Circuit on Monday that it is dropping its fight over executive orders targeting four law firms.
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Ga. Justices To Weigh Ex-Judge's Resignation In Ethics Case
The Georgia Supreme Court is digging into whether a former state judge's recent resignation spells the end of her disciplinary case after the investigative panel of a judicial ethics commission told the justices that it wants to consider sanctions other than removal.
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Hagens Berman Denied Rehearing Bid In Sanctions Dispute
The Third Circuit on Monday rejected plaintiffs firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP's request to reconsider weighing in on the sanctions dispute in a since-dropped product liability case that resulted in the trial court judge referring the firm for possible criminal investigation.
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Georgia Judge Fights Removal Based On 'Vague' Ethics Rule
A Georgia probate judge asked the state's Supreme Court to spare him from being removed from the bench, arguing that a judicial ethics watchdog is enforcing a vague rule in concluding that he isn't competent while he deals with a backlog of cases.
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Fla. Judge Faces Possible Suspension Over Bogus Recording
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission's hearing panel has recommended a 30-day suspension, $10,000 fine and public reprimand for a judge for sharing a fabricated recording of a chief judge disparaging another judge during her 2024 election campaign.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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5 Steps For GCs To Drive Generative AI Experimentation
As legal departments face mounting pressure to do more with less, general counsel should lead a structured process for adopting generative artificial intelligence tools to transform productivity, manage risk and align with enterprise priorities, says Maesea McCalpin at Gartner.