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New Jersey Pulse
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NJ Atty On Chronicling Bygone Era In 'The Last Mob Lawyer'
As a New Jersey native who began his legal practice in the late 1970s, Bruce Nagel said he viewed Chris Franzblau, who'd represented famous mobsters like Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano and Genovese crime family boss Jerry Catena, as a legend. But when they eventually started litigating against each other, Franzblau became a bitter rival.
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Scores On July Bar Exam Rise Amid Dip In Test Takers
The number of examinees passing the multistate bar exam in July continued to gain momentum, with near record highs seen this summer over the past 12 years, according to an announcement from the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
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Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q2
A promotion to partner or election to practice group chair means a slew of new responsibilities and also lots of well-deserved recognition. Law360 reveals the list of attorneys whose commitment to legal excellence earned them highly coveted spots in the law firm leadership ranks. Find out if your old legal friends — or rivals — moved up in the second quarter of the year.
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Meet The Attys Facing Off In NJ's First Clergy Abuse Trial
A high-powered national plaintiffs litigation firm and several local trial experts will face off soon in New Jersey's first civil suit to go to trial alleging sex abuse claims against the Catholic order behind the Delbarton School in Morristown.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
BigLaw firms announced a slew of new hires this week as the legal industry sees August recede in the rearview mirror. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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'I'm Flabbergasted': Fla. Atty's Accusers Rip Bar For Inaction
More than a year after it began receiving complaints that a Florida lawyer was ghosting clients, the state bar has yet to take action — highlighting what experts call a slow-moving process that can fail to keep pace with expansive alleged frauds.
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Ex-Law Firm Worker Gets More Time To Give Info In Bias Suit
A New Jersey state judge gave the attorney for a woman suing a Garden State law firm in a workplace discrimination case additional time to respond to overdue discovery requests after he failed to reply for more than seven months.
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In Their Words: Will AI Kill The Billable Hour?
The rising use of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow attorneys to get work done faster is creating tension with the traditional model of billable hours. Here, six legal leaders give their take on whether AI will eliminate the billable hour.
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FedArb Hires Ex-RTX Legal Chief As Commercial Mediator
California-based alternative dispute resolution service Federal Arbitration Inc., or FedArb, announced Wednesday the hiring of a former corporate vice president and chief litigation counsel at aerospace and defense conglomerate RTX Corp. as a Connecticut-based mediator and arbitrator focused on commercial matters.
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Saul Ewing Atty Moves Education Practice To Husch Blackwell
A Saul Ewing LLP attorney specializing in advising educational institutions on litigation and providing policy guidance has moved her practice to Husch Blackwell LLP, where she splits her time between the firm's virtual office and at its Wilmington, Delaware, location.
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Tucker Ellis Names 2 Cleveland Attorneys As Practice Leaders
Tucker Ellis LLP announced Thursday that a pair of experienced Cleveland-based attorneys have been named the firm's newest practice leaders.
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Law Firm Real Estate Report
Several law firms in the Mid-Atlantic region experienced a busy month of office moves in August, with New Jersey in particular seeing a number of relocations.
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Philly Man Found Guilty Of Plot To Kill Prosecutors, Judges
A New Jersey state court has convicted a Pennsylvania resident of scheming to murder several prosecutors and two state court judges through a murder-for-hire plot while serving a 15-year prison sentence for a previous arson conviction, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Wednesday.
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DOJ Seeks To Expedite Appeal Over NJ US Atty Role Dispute
The U.S. Department of Justice asked the Third Circuit to expedite its appeal of a Pennsylvania federal judge's ruling disqualifying acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba from overseeing two criminal cases, emphasizing the critical questions about her authority under federal law and the fact that the dispute has delayed multiple pending trials.
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Faegre Drinker Says Investor Can't Call Biz Loss Malpractice
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP told a New Jersey state court this week that a malpractice suit it faces from a real estate investor is nothing more than an attempt by the investor to shift responsibility for a failed investment.
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Feds Seek 7-Year Bribery Sentence For Nadine Menendez
The federal government is seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the wife of former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, who was convicted of a scheme in which the couple accepted gold, cash and a luxury car in exchange for the New Jersey Democrat's political favors to three businessmen.
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In-House Counsel Group Names GE Appliances GC As CEO
The Association of Corporate Counsel, the largest in-house counsel advocacy association, has named the vice president and general counsel of GE Appliances as its next president and CEO, effective in November, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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Why This Small-Firm Lawyer Charges $3,000 Per Hour
As a solo or small firm attorney, would you charge $3,000 per hour? Meet one attorney who does — and learn how his story of ultra-high prices could help you set your own rates.
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Law Firms Saw Strong First Half Of 2025, Wells Fargo Says
The legal industry saw strong performance during the first six months of 2025, according to a report released Tuesday from the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group, with strong growth in revenue largely driven by rising billing rates.
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Beyond Pay: How To Retain Your Rainmakers
U.S. law firms are working overtime to keep their top-billing attorneys, as growing profits and higher compensation increase lateral movement.
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With More Rainmakers On The Go, Firms Pay Them Millions
Amid a growing gap between the most profitable BigLaw shops and everyone else, top law firms can afford to pay a lot more to lure rainmakers and their practices.
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Frier Levitt Adds FDA Regulation Specialist Duo
New Jersey-based national healthcare law boutique Frier Levitt added a partner and senior counsel pair from a life science law boutique this week to expand its expertise in Food and Drug Administration regulation and compliance and the cannabis and hemp industries.
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Battle Over NJ US Atty Appointment Lands In 3rd Circ.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday it will appeal a Pennsylvania federal judge's ruling that interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba is not lawfully serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor.
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Trenton Hit With Whistleblower Suit By Fired Housing Atty
A former assistant city attorney for Trenton, New Jersey, has sued the city for allegedly firing her in retaliation for speaking out about supposed corruption and for cooperating with a state investigation into it.
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3rd Circ. Again Rejects Atty's Fee Row With Pierce Bainbridge
The Third Circuit on Monday denied Philadelphia attorney Bruce Chasan a third chance to litigate a long-running fee dispute with Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP over a client who unsuccessfully sued Microsoft over allegedly stealing his image for a video game.
Expert Analysis
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What Attys Should Consider Before Taking On Pro Bono Work
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Piper Hoffman and Will Lowrey at Animal Outlook lay out suggestions for attorneys to maximize the value of their pro bono efforts, from crafting engagement letters to balancing workloads — and they explain how these principles can foster a more rewarding engagement for both lawyers and nonprofits.
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7 Ways Attys Can Improve Their LinkedIn Summaries
Lawyers can use LinkedIn to strengthen their thought leadership position, generate new business, explore career opportunities, and better position themselves and their firms in search results by writing a well-composed, optimized summary that demonstrates their knowledge and experience, says Guy Alvarez at Good2bSocial.
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How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is rampant in the legal profession, especially among lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, leading to missed opportunities and mental health issues — but firms can provide support in numerous ways, and attorneys can use therapeutic strategies to quiet their inner critic, says Helen Pamely at Rosling King.
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The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves
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In 2022, partners considering lateral moves have new priorities, and firms that hope to recruit top talent will need to communicate their strategy for growth, engage on hot issues like origination credit and diversity initiatives, and tailor their integration plans toward expanding partners’ client base, says Gloria Sandrino at Lateral Link.
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Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout
Lawyers are experiencing burnout on a massive, unprecedented scale due to the pandemic, but law firms and institutional players can and should make a difference by focusing on small, practical solutions that protect their attorneys’ most precious personal resource and professional commodity — time, says Chad Sarchio, president of the District of Columbia Bar.
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The Evolving Role Of The Law Firm Legal Secretary
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Technological shifts during the pandemic and beyond should force firms to rethink how legal secretaries can not only better support timekeepers but also participate in elevating client service, bifurcating the role into an administrative support position and a more elevated practice support role, says Lauren Chung at HBR Consulting.
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Jennifer Rakstad at White & Case highlights how associates can emphasize achievements and seek support before, during and after their annual review, despite the pandemic’s negative effects on face time with colleagues and business development opportunities.
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How Your Law Firm's Brand Can Convey Prestige
In order to be perceived as prestigious by clients and potential recruits, law firms should take their branding efforts beyond designing visual identities and address six key imperatives to differentiate themselves — from identifying intangible core strengths to delivering on promises at every interaction, says Howard Breindel at DeSantis Breindel.
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How Dynamic Project Management Can Help Law Firms
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Law firms looking to streamline matter management should consider tools that offer both employees and clients real-time access to documents, action items, task assignee information and more, overcoming many of the limitations of project communications via email, says Stephen Weyer at Stites & Harbison.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Successfully Switch Practices?
Associates who pivot into new practice areas may find that along with the excitement of a fresh start comes some apprehension, but certain proactive steps can help tame anxiety and ensure attorneys successfully adapt to unfamiliar subjects, novel internal processes and different client deliverables, say Susan Berson and Hassan Shaikh at Mintz.
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Why Firms Should Help Associates Do More Pro Bono Work
Associates may hesitate to take on the added commitment of pro bono matters, but such work has tangible skill-building benefits, so firms should consider compensation and leadership strategies to encourage participation, says Rasmeet Chahil at Lowenstein Sandler.
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A Road Map For Creating Law Firm Sustainability Programs
Amid demands from clients and prospective hires for greater sustainability efforts, law firms should think beyond reusable mugs and create programs that incorporate clear leadership structures, emission tracking and reduction goals, and frameworks for reporting results, says Gayatri Joshi at the Law Firm Sustainability Network.
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Confronting The Stigma Of Alcohol Abuse In Legal Industry
The pandemic has likely exacerbated the prevalence of problem drinking in the legal profession, making it critical for lawyers and educators to address alcohol abuse and the associated stigma through issue-specific education, supportive assistance and alcohol-free professional events, says Erica Grigg at the Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program.
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Opinion
Lawyers Have Duty To Push For Immigration Court Reform
Attorneys must use their collective voice to urge federal lawmakers to create an Article I immigration court outside executive branch control, helping address the conflicts of interest, political influence and lack of adjudication consistency that prevent migrants from achieving true justice, say Elia Diaz-Yaeger and Carlos Bollar at the Hispanic National Bar Association.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can 1st-Year Attys Manage Remote Work?
First-year associates can have a hard time building relationships with colleagues, setting boundaries and prioritizing work-life balance in a remote work environment, so they must be sure to lean on their firms' support systems and practice good time management, say Jenny Lee and Christopher Fernandez at Kirkland.