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July 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Morgan & Morgan Faces Georgia Class Action Over Alleged Failure to Register in State

The suit is the second in a week that takes aim at the personal injury giant's ability to practice in a specific state.

By Thomas Spigolon

5 minute read

July 25, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Law Firms Are Following the Money Into New Markets

"The idea of growing is not so much triggered by a particular market as a recognition that our clients are becoming more and more national in scope and we need to be in more and more markets, generally," said one midsize law firm leader.

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4 minute read

July 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Morris Manning & Martin's First Chief Strategy Officer Eyes Marketing, Laterals for Growth

Longtime marketing manager Kate Pearch will work with the managing partner on strategic planning, while still overseeing the firm's marketing and business development team.

By Thomas Spigolon

3 minute read

July 23, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Election Lawyers Foresee More Work as Challenges Loom to Biden's Withdrawal

"By and large, the laws provide for major political parties to decide their presidential and vice presidential nominations at a convention," said Adam Sparks of Krevolin & Horst.

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6 minute read

July 23, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Many Southeast Firms See Rankings Fall for Diversity of Lawyers, Leadership

Atlanta's three largest firms—Alston & Bird, King & Spalding and Troutman Pepper—all dropped in The American Lawyer's latest Diversity Scorecard rankings. And they weren't alone.

By Thomas Spigolon

4 minute read

July 19, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Most Atlanta Firms See Rankings Slip for Hiring, Promotion of Women

"Billing over 2,000-plus hours a year while being a primary caregiver is unsustainable for most women long term, which is why they burn out at higher rates in Big Law," said recruiter Shannan Rahman.

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7 minute read

July 18, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Maynard Nexsen Adds 9 Lawyer Financial Services Team in Birmingham

"Law firm transitions are never easy, and if you had told me 10 years ago that I would be back at Maynard a decade later, I wouldn't have believed you. But I've actually returned to a very different firm," said Carole Miller, who will co-chair the financial services industry team.

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5 minute read

July 16, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Akerman Grows Tax Practice in Atlanta With Partner Pair From Chamberlain Hrdlicka

"There is no end in sight to Atlanta's potential, solidifying its status as a center of job growth and innovation," said office managing partner Jason Lichtstein.

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4 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Clark Hill to Open First Southeast Office With Taylor English Duma Team

"Our desire is to grow in the Atlanta market, and really leverage our national and international footprint for other clients," said John Hensien, CEO of Clark Hill.

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6 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Alston & Bird Adds NY Funds Formation Specialist From Schulte

Heather Wyckoff said she often works to create funds for which "there is no precedent," which "meshes well with the team here and the level of sophistication and creativity I see among my colleagues in the funds space."

By Thomas Spigolon

4 minute read