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The Price of Time: Should Law Firms Sell Minutes or Value?
As the legal industry grapples with the rise of AI, the once-immutable billable hour faces unprecedented scrutiny.
Winstead Real Estate Shareholder Returns to Jones Day
Jones Day continues to hire in Dallas, bringing on real estate partner Conrad Steele, who started his legal career at the firm.
Many Judges Earn Less Than Lawyers: Texas Judiciary Asks for 30% Raise
Office of Court Administration Executive Director Megan LaVoie said 26% of judges who voluntarily retire said salary was a contributing factor.
Jackson Walker Faces Greater Scrutiny After Disclosure of Texts Over Judge's Relationship
Citing 2021 text messages between Jackson Walker attorneys, bankruptcy administrators assert a full evidentiary hearing is needed to determine if the firm failed to make required disclosure.
Texas Supreme Court Lets Drunk Drivers Take the Fifth After Drinking a Fifth
"Although the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is not absolute, the Texas Supreme Court found it trumps the discovery needs of civil litigants, even if the privilege effectively bars a civil action from proceeding forward," according to Quentin Brogdon of Crain Brogdon.
Skadden's Ki Hong on Navigating the 2024 Election Cycle ... Legally
In a conversation with The American Lawyer's Patrick Smith, Skadden's Ki Hong describes how his practice came to fruition, how things have changed in the political climate over the last 20 years, how Harris' entry into the fray creates some confusing donor situations and what changes might make the whole apparatus a bit easier to understand.
The Practices With the Highest Jumps in Partner Pay
"It's definitely a good time to be a law firm partner," said Major, Lindsey & Africa's Louis Ramos, referring to a survey showing partners are relatively happy with their pay.
What Kirkland's 'Project Second Chance,' Led by a Former Federal Prosecutor, Has Accomplished So Far
Since Project Second Chance was launched by former U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox, Kirkland lawyers have represented 73 women and expunged 232 charges.
Vinson & Elkins' Veteran Pro Bono Counsel on How Needs Could Change After the Election
Ellyn Josef discusses demand for pro bono work in rural Texas and how needs might change under a new administration.
'Assume the Stance': Pro Tips for Effective Deposing
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