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October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

Justices Appear Split Over Trucker's RICO Lawsuit Against Cannabis Companies

"It is utterly implausible that Congress federalized every slip and fall involving RICO predicates," said Lisa Blatt, an attorney for the sued cannabis companies.
5 minute read
October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

No More Admin Work: IP Lawyer Shutters Small Firm, Moves Team to FisherBroyles

"I am able to focus more fully on my practice without the competing priorities of managing the administrative and operational aspects of running a law firm," said Roger Browdy of FisherBroyles.
3 minute read
October 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trump Counsel Again Asks Second Circuit to Remove NY State Case to Federal Court

Trump is tentatively scheduled to face sentencing on felony charges on Nov. 26.
3 minute read
October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

When in Doubt: What's a Dubitante Opinion, and Why Do Judges Write Them?

The name comes from the Latin word meaning "doubtful" and is typically used to express reservations with a majority decision's rationale without declaring it wrong.
6 minute read
October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

Kirkland Litigation Partner Heads to Paul Hastings as Firm Seeks to 'Gain Market Share' in Practice

Ronald Anguas said he has had conversations with Paul Hastings' leadership about demand "spiking across the litigation practice group."
3 minute read
October 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

First Amendment, Appointments Clause at Issue in September Supreme Court Petitions

Requests for review include issues of free speech and free exercise of religion.
9 minute read
October 14, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

With Potential Whistleblowers Around Every Corner, Companies Under Pressure to Sharpen Compliance

"Sometimes I have to say, 'Well, what about this? What about that?'" said Barbara Barrett, chief compliance officer of Reliant Care Management.
5 minute read
October 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Names Corporate Lawyer Gerry Williams as Co-US Managing Partner

Williams, who is the first African-American firmwide managing partner at DLA, will join Jackie Park in Los Angeles in the firm's day-to-day management.
3 minute read
October 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Firms Add Energy and Litigation Lateral Partners

The moves in energy-related practices come as more firms are seeing an uptick in work within the renewable space in light of federal legislation.
3 minute read
October 14, 2024 | Legaltech News

How Many Legal Jobs Will be Affected by AI? Law Firms Can't Agree

The divergence of opinion is affecting the way firms are implementing AI technology, with some firms continuing to trial programmes while others remain more sceptical of adopting the tech firmwide.
4 minute read

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