Justin Henry

Justin Henry

Justin Henry covers law firm business trends and innovation for The American Lawyer. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter @jstnhenry87

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May 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Can Second Hundred Firms Gain Ground on 'Price-Insensitive' Practice Areas?

Smaller firms have more to lose when a client says, "You're not price competitive." That's forced them to keep focus on sophisticated work from mid-market clients and routine work for high-end clients.

By Justin Henry

10 minute read

May 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Quinn Emanuel Sports Practice Leader Lands at Bilzin Sumberg

Robert Raskopf took two years out of the law firm world starting in 2021. He's previously represented the Washington Commanders and Jerry Falwell Jr.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

May 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Virtual Firm Leader Joins Veteran Am Law 200 CFO to Launch Back-Office Support Venture

Founders of Federate Legal are looking to serve Big Law attorneys wishing to spin off their own practices as well as established small and midsize firms.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

May 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

DEA's Marijuana Rescheduling Plan Has Law Firms High on Expanding Relationships With Cannabis Clients

"As the cannabis market starts to perform better, our services across our entire platform should be in greater demand," said Seth Goldberg, co-chair of the cannabis industry group at Duane Morris.

By Justin Henry

9 minute read

May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Blank Rome Recruits 25 Burns & Levinson Lawyers to Launch Boston Office

The hires give the Philadelphia-founded firm its 16th office along with a new cannabis practice.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

April 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Boies Schiller, Dentons Accused of Coercing Client Into Perjury in $300M Suit

Frank Corsini says he engaged Boies Schiller Flexner in arbitration proceedings before an International Chamber of Commerce tribunal to enforce an invalid power purchase agreement created by a Dentons partner regarding an investment in Senegal.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

April 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

FTC's Noncompete Ban Could Encourage Mobility Among Legal Recruiters

Headhunting firms have used covenants to prevent their employees from leaving. Now these firms could become more vulnerable to poaching.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

April 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn, Sullivan & Cromwell Tapped to Challenge FTC's Noncompete Ban

Gibson Dunn's Eugene Scalia, the former U.S. labor secretary, is representing tax services firm Ryan LLC. Sullivan & Cromwell is representing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

April 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Despite Tech Vendor's 'Admitted Negligence,' Ex-FisherBroyles Client May Struggle to Recover Damages

A Georgia appellate court earlier this month affirmed a ruling dismissing tech vendor CPA Global Support from a suit over a missed foreign patent application deadline. Damages could exceed $100 million, according to expert witness testimony.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

April 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Lifts Bulk of Munger Tolles Corporate Department in 'Transformational Hire'

Nine partners, and a total of 17 attorneys, are making the move, helping Baker McKenzie meet a goal of becoming full service in Los Angeles. Munger Tolles—with just three transactional lawyers left, none of them partners—is sharpening its focus on complex litigation and crisis management.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read


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