Alm Staff

Alm Staff

December 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Reduces $287M Jury Verdict Against Harley-Davidson in Wrongful Death Suit

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Denies Summary Judgment Motions in Suit by Runner Injured in Brooklyn Bridge Park

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

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2 minute read

December 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Administrative Court Finds Prevailing Wage Law Applies to Workers Who Cleaned NYC Subways During Pandemic

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

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2 minute read

December 23, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be a Lawyer First, Foremost and Always,' Says Matthew McLaughlin of Venable

"Be a lawyer first, foremost, and always. Even if you are something of a general practitioner, find some area of expertise. You will not be able to lead as a manager if your colleagues do not respect your legal abilities. Keep your focus on practice development and skills development."

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

December 20, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Be a Good Partner and Colleague,' Says Logan Drew of Robins Kaplan

"Be a good partner and colleague. Cultivate relationships with your colleagues, learn what they value and what makes them tick, and do what you can to help them get where they’re trying to go. It will help their practice, build trust, and ensure your practice group operates at its best. Knowing the business really well and having a successful practice are also important, of course, but I firmly believe the more human elements are the most important."

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

December 19, 2024 | Law.com

The Week in Data Dec. 19: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the best firms to work for in the U.K.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

December 19, 2024 | Law.com

How the Deal Got Done: Sidley Austin and NWSL Angel City Football Club/Iger

Sidley Austin represented Angel City FC (ACFC), the Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, in its $250M controlling stake sale to Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Sidley’s deal team was led by partner Eric Geffner, a member of the firm’s Entertainment, Sports and Media, M&A and Private Equity groups. He offers this perspective on “How the Deal Got Done.”

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Women Attorneys of the Year 2024 in Their Own Words

Read all the honoree Q&As here.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

I Aim to Make a Positive Change in Everyday Interactions, Tracey Wishert Says

"For me, making a difference is about meaningful relationships and helping others be their best, because that’s how lasting change is made."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

For Lawyers, the 'Work' of Making an Impact Does Not Have to Happen in a Courtroom. Laura E. Sedlak Says

"One of my proudest achievements of the past two years is successfully challenging a state law on constitutional grounds and obtaining a permanent injunction that ultimately allowed our clients to avoid shutting down their businesses."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read