Max Mitchell

Max Mitchell is ALM's Regional Managing Editor for The Legal Intelligencer, New Jersey Law Journal, Delaware Business Court Insider and Delaware Law Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @MMitchellTLI. His email is [email protected].

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December 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Judicial Appointments After Casey: Observers Wary but Hopeful Bipartisan Spirit Will Continue

There is one large unknown looming over the process, and it is beyond the control of either senator: How involved will President-elect Donald Trump want to be when it comes to district-level appointments?

By Max Mitchell

8 minute read

December 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Federal District Courts Reach Full Complement Following Latest Confirmation

"It hasn't happened in a while as I remember it. There are so many judgeships in Pennsylvania you have to really stay on top of it or you can't keep them filled," University of Richmond School of Law professor Carl Tobias said.

By Max Mitchell

3 minute read

December 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Go 12 Rounds' or Settle: Rear-End Collision Leads to $2.25M Presuit Settlement

"They knew this could get ugly at trial and could potentially risk an excess verdict," said Michael Cuellar of Spector Foerst & Associates.

By Max Mitchell

3 minute read

November 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Hit by Mail Truck: Man Agrees to $1.85M Settlement for Spinal Injuries

The plaintiff's attorney said the biggest hurdle had to do with proving causation, since the plaintiff had suffered a previous back injury and, while not actively treating, was still taking pain medication.

By Max Mitchell

3 minute read

November 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Largest Law Firms: Locations, Starting Salary and Clients By Firm

Newark once again was the top most documented office location, with 21 in total, followed by Princeton, with 13.

By Max Mitchell

22 minute read

November 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Largest Law Firms: Firm Leadership and Practice Areas

We're seeing a broad range of financial services, with a small uptick in the number of firms listing private equity and venture capital services - a sure sign of firms' efforts to capture an expanding market.

By Max Mitchell

36 minute read

November 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Largest Law Firms: New Jersey and Firmwide Attorney Count

This year's numbers marked a nearly 10% increase over last year's median office size, going from 43 to 47.

By Max Mitchell

7 minute read

November 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

What to Expect From Pennsylvania's Next Attorney General

Stradley Ronon's Michael Engle said he expects Sunday will likely focus most heavily on cases involving "street crime," such as targeting major drug or human trafficking cases. But, it remains to be seen whether Sunday will continue pressing civil and consumer protection cases like the Shapiro and Henry administrations had done.

By Aleeza Furman | Max Mitchell

5 minute read