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July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Fifth Circuit Weighs In, Finds Section 523(a) Applies to Corporate Debtor in Subchapter V

The Fifth Circuit, in 'In re GFS Industries', recently issued a decision siding with the controversial 'Cleary Packaging' decision. All of a sudden, the subchapter V debtor's efforts to use a streamlined procedure could be undermined by Section 523(a) litigation even outside the Fourth Circuit.
7 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Work That Matters: Highlights From the Year in Big Law Pro Bono

From Title IX to veterans' rights, these 15 wide-ranging matters show the difference pro bono representation can make.
1 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

What Attracts Big Law to Immigration Pro Bono Work?

A substantial number of the nearly 120 firms that responded cited immigration cases, with a notable number being asylum cases involving Afghan refugees.
4 minute read
July 09, 2024 | Law.com

'Still Some Work to Do': Pro Bono Hours Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to the 2024 Am Law Pro Bono Scorecard, almost half of U.S. lawyers at 120 firms devoted at least 20 hours to pro bono in 2023.
9 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Still Some Work to Do': Pro Bono Hours Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to the 2024 Am Law Pro Bono Scorecard, almost half of U.S. lawyers at 120 firms devoted at least 20 hours to pro bono in 2023.
9 minute read
July 09, 2024 | Legaltech News

AltaClaro Launches New Training Programs to Tackle Mounting Pressure on Associates

As law firms face pressure to head into mediation earlier and earlier, junior associates feel the need to hit the ground running quicker than ever before. The new AltaClaro training series is hoping to speed up the process with real-life litigation simulations.
5 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The 2024 Pro Bono Scorecard: Average Hours and Breadth of Commitment

Covington leads in average hours, while Morgan Lewis has the most committed attorneys, based on the firm's percentage of lawyers who contributed at least 20 hours of pro bono last year.
5 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The 2024 Pro Bono Scorecard: International Report

Dechert has knocked Jenner & Block out of the number one spot as having the highest pro bono score among its non-U.S. lawyers.
2 minute read
July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Rhyme and Reason: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence

"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
5 minute read
July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trends in Litigation, Part 3: Oral Contracts and Quasi-Contracts

Adrienne Koch's third in her a four-part series that examines how litigation can shape the evolution of best practices in the real estate industry. This article focuses on circumstances in which contractual or contract-like liability can arise even in the absence of a written contract, and the importance of a drafting approach to avoid surprises.
6 minute read

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