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May 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Great COVID Divide: Becoming an Attorney Before and After the Pandemic

Our occupations are a reflection of self and personal journeys and tell others a great deal about who we each are and what the employer/client can expect from us. When weighing what to expect from this generation of legal advocates, that journey has been particularly unique.
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May 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Mission Critical': Big Law Firms Prioritize Right C-Suite Talent

Several C-suite roles were filled in the last few months amid high demand for the right talent in firms' business ranks.
4 minute read
May 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Did a Broward Judge's Ruling Draw Her an Election Opponent?

"I think there's a lot of anger out there," said one attorney who heads up the incumbent judge's political action committee.
4 minute read
May 17, 2024 | Law.com

Morgan & Morgan Class Action Attorneys Detail Pathway to Success Within Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Florida class action attorneys Jean Martin and John Yanchunis of Morgan & Morgan in Tampa open up about how they have leveraged their nearly 60 years of combined legal experience to help build their firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice.
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May 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Nurturing the Next Generation: Professional Development in the Legal Sphere

By embracing lifelong learning, ethical leadership, and technological innovation, young lawyers can navigate the complexities of the legal landscape and make meaningful contributions.
5 minute read
May 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Wells Fargo Sued Over $300M Ponzi Scheme

"I come wearing a white hat," said Attorney Daniel J. Stermer, a court-appointed corporate monitor.
4 minute read
May 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Bankruptcy and Indubitable Equivalent Value—When Is a Prior Value Determination or Stipulated Value Not the Value of the Business?

A forensic accountant, litigation consultant or a business valuation expert is often tasked with the prospect of "interpreting" clauses in an agreement from a financial point of view without expressing a legal opinion. In addition, the expert may be required to then determine the financial consequences of that interpretation.
9 minute read
May 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental Health—But Not All Predecessors Are Sympathetic

"Those who make it to the top by virtue of having withstood this for decades will not really be able to have empathy for those below. It's just not part of what happens."
10 minute read
May 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Federal Judge Slams DC Federal Prosecutor for 'Judge-Shopping' in Jan. 6 Search Warrant Application

U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey on Tuesday issued a memorandum opinion slamming U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for "failing to follow established procedures for reconsideration and review of adverse judicial decisions."
3 minute read
May 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Building Your PI Practice in the 'Long View': Credibility, Quality, Responsiveness, Communication, Caring, Humility and Gratitude

The principles of building a long-term practice remain steadfast. Return your phone calls! Be vigilant in your communication with potential business sources. Think outside of the box in marketing, case creativity, theories of liability and damages, and always, respect and understand the needs of your office and staff in our highly stressful practices.
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