Alm Staff

Alm Staff

December 30, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'It’s Imperative That You Never Stop Learning,' Says Ian Ribald of Ballard Spahr

"Try to do every job in the businesses so you can understand different roles and perspectives, gain empathy, and understand what is needed to drive results. Listen to your peers and managers to learn the full scope of the business. Spend time with clients and mentors. It’s imperative that you never stop learning. The worst and most uncomfortable moments in my career have been the most professionally beneficial, because they put new experiences and skills in my toolbox. If you’re afraid to stick your neck out and take advantage of a new opportunity, you’ll stop growing and advancing as a professional, and that can be fatal."

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

December 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable': Pearls of Wisdom From 2024 GC Q&As

"In some ways, my job is to make sure that our legal positions are informed by our engineering realities and that our engineering practices conform to our legal realities," said Microsoft's CLO. "And that's really brokering—it's brokering solutions."

By ALM Staff

10 minute read

December 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court System Seeks Public Comment on E-Filing for Annual Report

Comments on New York's e-filing system must be submitted by Jan. 17, 2025.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

December 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's Top Stories of 2024

From partnership changes to GenAI, here are some of The American Lawyer's most-read stories of the year.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

December 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Latest Class of Court Officers Sworn Into Service in New York

The incoming officers will serve courts in New York City and metro area counties.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 27, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It's Essential to Have a Clear Vision,' Says Matthew Carey of Marshall Gerstein

"To be an effective practice group leader, it's essential to have a clear vision, make sound decisions, and demonstrate expertise in addressing client needs, which enables us to effectively set group objectives and align our efforts with the firm’s broader strategy. Equally important are strong communication and collaboration skills to ensure team members are engaged in meaningful projects."

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

December 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: 'Attorney's Eyes Only' Protective Order Denied; Good Cause Not Demonstrated

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Reduces $287M Jury Verdict Against Harley-Davidson in Wrongful Death Suit

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Denies Summary Judgment Motions in Suit by Runner Injured in Brooklyn Bridge Park

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Administrative Court Finds Prevailing Wage Law Applies to Workers Who Cleaned NYC Subways During Pandemic

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read