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Daily Business Review

Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings Plummeted After Congress Let Its Qualification Threshold Sunset

Lawyers are now faced with more expensive and time-consuming options for their midmarket clients, after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have kept the bankruptcy option's debt limit to $7.5 million.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Back-To-Back Hurricanes' Impact on Florida Legal Work Will Go Beyond Usual Suspects

Insurance and homeowners association practices will see increased demand in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but lobbying and even criminal and family law could be the subject of heightened interest.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Pass Rate for July 2024 Texas Bar Exam Rises Compared to Prior Year

Among first-time test-takers, Texas A&M University School of Law posted the highest pass rate, and the University of Texas School of Law was second among Texas' 10 law schools.
1 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Builds Renewable Energy Team With Bracewell Partner in Houston

With demand high in renewable energy tax credits work since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Vinson & Elkins hired Bracewell partner Jenny Speck, who advises clients on the tax transactions.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Bank of America Alleges Atlanta Lawyer 'Refused' to Return Almost $1M From DOT Settlements

"Defendants have not provided any valid justification for their refusal to remit the ... funds held in trust for [the bank]," the suit states.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Paxson Launches Erie Office With Longtime Local Banking Attorney

Roger Richards highlighted his close relationship with Dilworth Paxson chairman Lawrence McMichael and his need to have a succession plan in place for his solo practice.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

From Many to One: McNees Wallace Rebrands Government Relationships Groups

Personnel from five legacy firms are now operating under the McNees Government Relations banner.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyers Beat Other Local Sectors, Attorneys Elsewhere in Office Usage

Leasing activity is down for commercial real estate across the country, but law firm personnel are going back into the office at a higher rate than other industries, according to a new report.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Seeger Weiss Doubles Phila. Footprint With New Office in Old City

The new 5,000 square foot space is just blocks from Philadelphia's federal courthouse.
3 minute read

Law.com

From Roadblock to Opportunity: Rethinking Client Conflict Processes in Lateral Partner Recruiting

Law firms can and should take proactive steps, such as tackling conflicts earlier and more thoroughly during the recruiting process, to address these challenges and realize the potential of their promising new hire.
8 minute read

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