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June 03, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Senators Refuse to Advance Judicial Nominees Post-Trump Conviction

"It is difficult to understand what they're doing," said a law school professor who studies federal judicial appointments. "It has nothing to do with the merits of the nominees."
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June 03, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Noncompete Rule: Boon for Workers or Government Overreach?

It is expected that the rule will remain the subject of fierce debate and court challenges for years to come. Nonetheless, when the rule takes effect on Sept. 4, 2024, many workers will rejoice in their newfound freedom, while their employers may bemoan the changing business landscape.
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June 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

Arguing Class Actions: Trusting Juries and the Courts to Manage Damages Issues in Class Actions

Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column by Adam J. Levitt for the National Law Journal.
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June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

It's Not Just the Spread. Big Law Is Making More 'Business-Driven' Pay Choices

"On the compensation side, we're always looking to thread the needle to where our rates are fair to clients and where we can demonstrate that we value our top talent," said Lorie Almon, chair of Seyfarth Shaw.
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May 31, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

American Airlines Sued Over Staffer's Alleged 'Terror Campaign'

"Using social media and other means, (the defendant) was able to create a dossier on the plaintiffs and use their past trauma for his personal enjoyment," the complaint alleged.
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May 31, 2024 | Daily Business Review

$2.3M in Legal Fees Sought After Long South Florida Feud Over $127K

"It's incredible, but that is where we are now," said Bilzin Sumberg partner Felix X. Rodriguez.
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May 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Blunt Advice From Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters—Part Two

Internal law firm recruiters share advice, in their own words, for selecting the right placement professional in this part two of a four-part series from Dan Binstock.
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May 31, 2024 | Law.com

Mental Health in the Legal Industry: How to Mitigate Systemic Challenges and Boost Individual Resilience

In this week's Legal Speak episode, O'Melveny COO George Demos, Christina McCarthy of One Mind at Work and Stephanie Hildreth of ThirdHorizon speak with ALM Global Senior Vice President of Content Gina Passarella about mental health and how law firms and lawyers can mitigate systemic challenges and boost individual resilience to help create safer spaces for struggling individuals to get the help they need.
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May 31, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Consider Setoff and Apportionment When Evaluating Partial Settlements of Construction Disputes

It is a beautiful building. State of the art in every way. LEED Platinum too! The certificate of occupancy is in hand, and operations are underway. Six months later a door-sized piece of stucco falls off the 10th floor, creating a life-safety hazard. Outside counsel is retained and everyone is put on notice.
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May 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trump Found Guilty by Manhattan Jury on 34 Felony Counts in Fraud Case

Trump, 77, was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors persuaded the jury that he conspired with others to "catch and kill" negative stories about himself during the 2016 presidential election cycle, thereby unlawfully influencing the election.
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