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Burford Capital Targeted For Docs In German Funding Feud
A German entity is accusing Burford Capital LLC of improperly trying to dodge information requests in a dispute relating to German antitrust litigation by citing an underlying arbitration clause, despite being a nonsignatory and the Third Circuit shutting down the arbitration bid last year.
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Del. Chancery Court Saw Record Number Of Filings In 2025
Delaware's nationally important Chancery Court saw a record number of case filings in 2025 and has relied on the state's Superior Court to help ease its judges' caseload, the First State's chief justice told legislators on Thursday.
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Ethics Guidance Lags Private Equity's Interest In Legal Field
More lawyers are expected to seek guidance on the ethical issues surrounding the growing interest in using managed services organizations to allow private equity investment in law firms, but thus far any input on the model from state ethics committees is in short supply.
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McElroy Deutsch Adds Ex-Del. DOJ Atty To Bankruptcy Group
McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP has added a former Delaware Department of Justice attorney to its Wilmington office to bolster its capacity to handle business bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
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Barnes & Thornburg Adds 35 Ballard Spahr Attys, 3 Offices
Barnes & Thornburg LLP announced Thursday that it has added all 35 public finance lawyers from Ballard Spahr LLP to its government services and finance department in multiple locations around the country, including three new markets in Baltimore, Denver and Phoenix.
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Judges' Neutrality Must Extend Beyond Courtroom, ABA Says
The American Bar Association's ethics committee is guiding judges to maintain the same level of neutrality and impartiality in working with court staff that they exercise when presiding in the courtroom, according to its latest formal opinion on Wednesday.
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State High Court Chiefs To Review Law School Accreditation
State supreme court leaders said Wednesday they will conduct a thorough review of law school accreditation practices this year, a move that comes after state justices in Texas and Florida recently ended the American Bar Association's longstanding accreditation monopoly in those states.
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Benesch Launches State AG-Focused Practice Group
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP has launched a practice to bolster its capacity to represent clients across the U.S. in regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters.
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The 2026 In-House Counsel Satisfaction Survey
Law360 Pulse's second In-House Counsel Satisfaction Survey reveals that in-house attorneys are generally happy with their work, with more than 90% of respondents saying they would choose the job again, but burnout and career stagnation are top-of-mind concerns.
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Big Workloads Burning Out Mid-Level In-House Legal Execs
While in-house counsel generally report they are satisfied with their jobs, crushing workloads coupled with shriveling budgets are causing serious burnout among those sandwiched between the top dogs and junior attorneys, experts said.
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4 Tips For Attys To Climb The In-House Ladder
With just over one-third of the lawyers who participated in the In-House Counsel Satisfaction Survey saying they’re satisfied with their advancement prospects, Law360 Pulse spoke with seasoned general counsel about how they advanced in their careers.
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What Lawyers Really Think About Working In-House
Law360 Pulse asked corporate counsel to identify some common misconceptions about working in-house and share their thoughts on the rewards and challenges of their jobs. Here's what they said.
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How Happy Are In-House Attorneys At Work?
Most in-house lawyers remain satisfied with their roles and would choose the career again, but advancement opportunities continue to lag behind other measures of satisfaction, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.
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Connell Foley Debuts Practice, Office With FBT Gibbons Attys
Connell Foley LLP announced Tuesday it is launching a new bankruptcy and restructuring practice group and a new office in Wilmington, Delaware, with the addition of five partners from FBT Gibbons LLP.
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Managed Services Organization Opensity Debuts After Merger
A new managed services organization created by the previously announced merger of three legal industry providers, backed by a private equity firm, officially launched on Tuesday.
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Atty Asks 3rd Circ. To Undo Sanctions For Ch. 7 Filing
A Washington, D.C., lawyer is urging the Second Circuit to order the dismissal of sanctions levied against him for making claims of document tampering in a Delaware bankruptcy case, saying he has proof that his accusations were correct.
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Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
Kelley Drye's handling of a $700 million consulting firm acquisition and Atkinson Andelson's and Mitchell Silberberg's dueling complaints in a dispute over the iconic "Ghostface" mask lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Jan. 30 to Feb. 13.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
WilmerHale and Gillam & Smith LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a Texas federal jury cleared Apple of infringement claims over patents covering 4G wireless technology, in a case that previously led to jury verdicts of $506 million and $300 million.
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Raines Feldman Founder On Why Time's Up On Billable Hour
Raines Feldman Littrell LLP has used an outcome-focused billing model for 16 years. The firm is currently tweaking its model with the help of artificial intelligence. Here, firm co-founder Miles Feldman talks to Law360 Pulse about why the clock is ticking on the billable hour.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another action-packed week as firms announced new office leaders and expanded their offerings across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Higher Pay Easing Atty Vacancy 'Crisis' At Delaware DOJ
A more competitive salary "matrix" for its attorneys is helping Delaware's Department of Justice address its vacancy "crisis" as the department is now better able to attract and retain attorneys, Attorney General Kathy Jennings told legislators this week.
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Saul Ewing Re-Ups Managing Partner, Appoints New COO
Strong growth over the past four years has led Philadelphia-based Saul Ewing LLP's executive committee to elect the firm's managing partner to serve another term and promote a member of the executive team as the new chief operating officer.
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Robinson & Cole Names New Leader For Insurance Group
Robinson & Cole LLP has named a new chair of its insurance and reinsurance group to succeed the leader who has helmed the team dating back to 2019.
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Cozen O'Connor Makes Office, Practice Leadership Changes
More than 30 attorneys at Cozen O'Connor have new titles following the firm's recent updates to firmwide, office and practice leadership.
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Del. Developer Accuses Ex-GC Of Drafting 'Unfair' Agreements
Real estate development and management company Harvey Hanna & Associates Inc. has sued its former general counsel in Delaware Chancery Court, accusing him of using his position to draft documents that unfairly gave him ownership stakes in several related companies.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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How Attys Can DIY Their Own System For Professional Growth
Amid law firm layoffs of business development staff, lawyers cannot depend solely on their firms to foster their professional growth, and must instead create their own initiatives for building community, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.