Major Biglaw Firm Fired Partner Over ‘Serious Misconduct’

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The firm took immediate action after the allegations came to light.The post Major Biglaw Firm Fired ..
DEI Leadership: Unlocking Unique Value DEI Leadership: Unlocking Unique Value

DEI leaders lead the charge on workplace innovation that amplifies the contributions and..
'Ad Network Monopoly'?: YouTube CEO May Testify at Google's Second Antitrust Bench Trial 'Ad Network Monopoly'?: YouTube CEO May Testify at Google's Second Antitrust Bench Trial

U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied Google's motion to exclude lay opinion testimony from ..
Families of Plane Crash Victims Cleared to Proceed in Negligence Suit Against Flight Training Group Families of Plane Crash Victims Cleared to Proceed in Negligence Suit Against Flight Training Group

Yes, the crash occurred in Cuba. But the alleged conduct that allegedly caused the injury—Global..
Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Secure Merger With Partner Vote Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Secure Merger With Partner Vote

The combined firm will be known as Troutman Pepper Locke.
International Crypto Bank Faces New York Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit International Crypto Bank Faces New York Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit

It was a cutting-edge bank and should have been a great success, but the CEO misrepresented the..
Restructuring Partners In-Demand Amid Uptick in Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Restructuring Partners In-Demand Amid Uptick in Commercial Chapter 11 Filings

The past month saw numerous partner moves as law firms jockey for talent in the busy practice area.
Judge Sends City of Fort Lauderdale to Trial Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Protest Shooting Judge Sends City of Fort Lauderdale to Trial Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Protest Shooting

A U.S. District Judge in Miami issued an order allowing the case involving Latoya Ratlieff, who was ..
Becoming 'America's Largest Injury Firm': Why Morgan & Morgan Isn't Hurting for Business Becoming 'America's Largest Injury Firm': Why Morgan & Morgan Isn't Hurting for Business

A look at how the firm John Morgan founded in 1988 has expanded to more than 100 offices at least..
NY Top Court Asked to Eliminate Financial Barrier for Corporations to Dispute Tax Bills NY Top Court Asked to Eliminate Financial Barrier for Corporations to Dispute Tax Bills

Appellate lawyers from Harris Beach say that this pre-payment requirement is unfair to corporations ..
K&L Gates Attorneys Have Put 28,000 Hours Toward Stamping Out Revenge Porn in Past Decade K&L Gates Attorneys Have Put 28,000 Hours Toward Stamping Out Revenge Porn in Past Decade

The firm's Cyber Civil Rights Project receives an average of 33 requests for help involving revenge ..
Kirkland, Paul Weiss, Weil, McDermott and Other Top Firms Make Lateral Bonanza in NY Kirkland, Paul Weiss, Weil, McDermott and Other Top Firms Make Lateral Bonanza in NY

All told, Big Law firms announced at least 10 hires in New York, mostly partners, the day after..
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Delaware's Highest Court Takes Up Zantac Expert.. Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Delaware's Highest Court Takes Up Zantac Expert..

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Judge Extinguishes Suit Seeking Ban on Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos Judge Extinguishes Suit Seeking Ban on Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos

[T]here is a difference between an individual having the freedom to pursue and obtain safety and..
In Rare Win, Ancestry.com Beats Back Publicity Claims Over Yearbook Photos In Rare Win, Ancestry.com Beats Back Publicity Claims Over Yearbook Photos

On Aug. 27, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus granted summary judgment after concluding that..
Four-Way Partnership Heightens Scrutiny of How Mergers Affect Labor Four-Way Partnership Heightens Scrutiny of How Mergers Affect Labor

The Federal Trade Commission's opposition to Kroger's proposed $25 billion purchase of Albertsons..
Navigating the Marriage License Laws in Pasco, Washington Navigating the Marriage License Laws in Pasco, Washington

Learn about the process for obtaining a marriage license in Pasco, Washington from an expert in..
Understanding the Laws Related to Recycling and Waste Management in Pasco, Washington Understanding the Laws Related to Recycling and Waste Management in Pasco, Washington

Learn about the laws and regulations related to recycling and waste management in Pasco, Washington,..
Mid-Tier Firms Falling Behind Top-Tier on AI, Report Finds Mid-Tier Firms Falling Behind Top-Tier on AI, Report Finds

There is also a gap, according to the research, between the top 20 and second 20 largest firms in..
FedEx Promotes Its Top Lobbyist for Past Two Decades to General Counsel FedEx Promotes Its Top Lobbyist for Past Two Decades to General Counsel

Forty-two-year company veteran Mark Allen is passing the legal reins to 32-year company veteran..
Big Law Firms Shape the Rules of Upcoming Election Big Law Firms Shape the Rules of Upcoming Election

Political committees and individual plaintiffs are tapping large law firms to set the terms of the..
'Lacks Merit.' Judge Was Wrong to Dismiss Trump Docs Case, Special Counsel Tells 11th Circuit 'Lacks Merit.' Judge Was Wrong to Dismiss Trump Docs Case, Special Counsel Tells 11th Circuit

Cannon, in dismissing the case, found Smith wasn't put on the case in accordance with the..
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'To Lead an Office, First Be a Good Follower and Good Firm.. How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'To Lead an Office, First Be a Good Follower and Good Firm..

Law is still fundamentally an apprenticeship profession, both in practice and leadership. If you..
The morning read for Wednesday, August 28 The morning read for Wednesday, August 28

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links..
Clark Hill Adds Litigator in Continuation of NY Office Expansion Clark Hill Adds Litigator in Continuation of NY Office Expansion

The hire is part of the firm's plan to expand on the East Coast and in New York.
Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce.. Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce..

The firm stands accused of failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential client ..
'Nothing Is Good for the Consumer Right Now': Experts Weigh Benefits, Drawbacks of Updated Real.. 'Nothing Is Good for the Consumer Right Now': Experts Weigh Benefits, Drawbacks of Updated Real..

Consumers are caught in a maze of 'What do I do?' Nobody has good answers and even the realtors..
By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends

Dig into must-see data from the Law.com Newsroom.
Former CVS Exec Faces Trade Secrets Suit for Allegedly Helping Chickasaw Nation Case Former CVS Exec Faces Trade Secrets Suit for Allegedly Helping Chickasaw Nation Case

Former CVS executive Adam Korn allegedly divulged confidential information about the company's..
What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners

Income partner headcount is up.The post What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners..
Exxon Mobil Claims Juror's Online Posts Show Bias Behind $725M Benzene Verdict Exxon Mobil Claims Juror's Online Posts Show Bias Behind $725M Benzene Verdict

The company asserted in a Wednesday motion that one of the jurors behind the verdict later posted..
Attorney for Eric Adams Accuser Threatens Alex Spiro With Defamation Action Attorney for Eric Adams Accuser Threatens Alex Spiro With Defamation Action

Megan Goddard lobbed the warning after Alex Spiro said he didn't settle fictitious cases.
Fiber-Optics Manufacturer Secures $96M Verdict Against Former Executive Who Took Protected Info to.. Fiber-Optics Manufacturer Secures $96M Verdict Against Former Executive Who Took Protected Info to..

We could not be more pleased for the client to be part of this amazing trial team, Maynard Nexsen..
Morning Docket: 08.23.24 Morning Docket: 08.23.24

* Simpson Thacher faces anti-money laundering prosecution. [Law.com International* Now that Arizona ..
Who Needs Equity When You Could Have The Title! — See Also Who Needs Equity When You Could Have The Title! — See Also

Another Top Biglaw Firm Adopts A Tiered Partner System:Still looks good on the resumeWhich Law..
Split Pa. High Court Rules Anti-Hate Lawn Signs Targeting Neighbor Were Protected Speech Split Pa. High Court Rules Anti-Hate Lawn Signs Targeting Neighbor Were Protected Speech

According to the defendants' lawyer, the ruling delves into an area where little case law exists:..
Evaluating the Biden Administration's Business and Human Rights Agenda Evaluating the Biden Administration's Business and Human Rights Agenda

President Biden's announcement not to seek reelection affords a useful point of reflection on his..
'Overwhelming Evidence': NY AG Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Trump Civil Fraud Judgment 'Overwhelming Evidence': NY AG Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Trump Civil Fraud Judgment

The AG's submission defends the lower court's ruling as necessary to ensure the integrity of the..
Judge Grants Sanctions Request Against IT Consulting Company Following 'Egregious' Document.. Judge Grants Sanctions Request Against IT Consulting Company Following 'Egregious' Document..

The sum also includes attorney fees for time the attorneys spent attempting to review 20,000 pages..
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent

WilmerHale had an all-equity partnership for all of its existence, but times have changed, and now..
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