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April 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Better, Explained

In this week's Legal Speak episode, McDermott Will & Emery Chair Ira Coleman explains "Big Law Better," his idea on where the legal sector is moving and what elements of previous iterations the industry should be looking to maintain and which it should perhaps relegate to times gone by.
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April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Former Foley & Lardner Adviser Sentenced to 15 Years After Spying On Behalf of Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha admitted to acting as a Cuban agent. He faces a separate wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an allegedly assassinated Cuban dissident.
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April 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Supporting Paxton: 18 Attorneys General File Amicus

The brief argues any attempt by the judiciary to restrict an attorney general's "discretionary choices" interferes with the exercise of the attorney general's constitutional authority.
4 minute read
April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'She Has Been Rude, Insubordinate': This is Why a Lawyer Lost Her Job, Critic Says

"Her actions and poor judgment as Miami's City Attorney culminated in the loss of confidence," one commissioner said.
4 minute read
April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Law Schools Who Scored the Highest, Lowest February Bar Passage Rates

Nearly 600 first-time test takers took the exam, with over 330 passing, resulting in a February Florida Bar exam passage rate of more than 56%.
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April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

$20M Verdict, $10M in Legal Fees? Morgan & Morgan Prevails

The parties tried this case four times, attorneys said.
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April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Legal Future of the Florida Marijuana Industry

Florida's unique licensing structure and massive population have made it one of the top marijuana industries by revenue. With adult-use legalization and additional licenses expected to be awarded in 2024, the Florida marijuana industry is poised for tremendous growth and transformation.
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April 15, 2024 | Law.com

Hospital May Be Held Liable for Independent Contractor Doctors, Washington Court Holds

"However, where an entity has a nondelegable duty, it cannot avoid liability simply by delegating its duty to an independent contractor," Chief Justice Steven C. González wrote on behalf of the Washington Supreme Court. "Instead, an entity will be vicariously liable for the independent contractor's negligent performance of that duty absent special circumstances not present here."
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April 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Upholds Sentencing Enhancements for Jan. 6 Rioter Who Assaulted Officer

"Denney was more than prepared to commit violence at the Capitol on January 6th, even if he did not specifically plan to assault Sgt. K.K. with the PVC pipe," Judge J. Michelle Childs wrote for the court.
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April 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'I Came in With a Bang. I am Going Out With One': Lawyer Ousted

"This is just another example of pure and simple politics," the attorney said.
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