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October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?

Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities, while others say they've seen a lack of transparency and "moving goalposts."
5 minute read
September 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Law Professor Creates the Definitive Legal Writing Resource

"The justices use pop culture references and approachable language. They use the personal pronoun 'you' to speak directly to readers, making their writing more accessible and conversational. In many ways, they want to tell stories about the people involved in the case. Their decisions aren't just written for a legal audience," she said.
4 minute read
September 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Are Only 'A Handful' of Law Firms Positioned Well After Citi-Apollo Partnership?

"Syndicated option or private credit, you need a firm that can handle either in every iteration," said one dealmaker.
5 minute read
September 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'The Devastation Is Unthinkable': These Courts Still Closed After Hurricane

While Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties were spared the brunt of Hurricane Helene, other locations to the north took a much harder hit.
2 minute read
September 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Delray Beach Financial Adviser Indicted in Alleged Illegal Tax Shelter Scheme

Stephen T. Mellinger III was indicted on charges of defrauding the IRS in 2013 by promoting an illegal tax shelter.
2 minute read
September 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Case for Debate: Investing in Future Attorneys Through Competition

For students from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds, debate offers more than just a chance to develop advocacy skills; it provides an essential pathway to academic success and professional achievement.
4 minute read
September 30, 2024 | Law.com

AI and Protecting Your IP Strategy

In this episode of AI Here and Now podcast series, IP Partner Cory Fisher and Privacy Partner Camila Tobón discuss how AI could impact your IP strategy.
1 minute read
September 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'This Is Not Your First Rodeo': Florida Supreme Court Referee Recommends Admonishment for Attorney

"Why on Earth would you think it's a good idea to tell the witness, 'You can leave,' when that witness hasn't been cross examined yet? This is not your first rodeo," the court said.
3 minute read
September 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Olympic Coach Rana Reider Files Motion to Dismiss Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Prominent American track and field coach Rana Reider was kicked out of the 2024 Summer Olympics after he was accused of sexual and emotional abuse in three separate lawsuits filed by three female athletes in Broward County, Florida.
4 minute read
September 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Stalking Is a Contextual Crime: Recent Fla. Case Tackles Issue

A recent case in the Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, Hoover v. Peak, examined the context of the state's stalking statute.
8 minute read

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