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Rejecting JPMorgan's 'Rudimentary Trial Blueprint' for Potential Lawyer-Witness Testimony, Judge Allows Pro Hac Vice Admission of Plaintiffs' Son-in-Law

A federal judge granted a couple's motion for boutique law firm partner, James R. Serritella, to be admitted pro hac vice, despite JPMorgan Chase Bank's objection on the grounds that the attorney will likely be called as a witness for his familial role leading up to the litigation.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ballard Seeks to Replenish Consumer Finance Bench Starting With Alston & Bird Laterals

"We have some major residential mortgage lenders and commercial mortgage lenders that are following us [to Ballard Spahr]," said one of the attorneys joining Ballard from Alston & Bird.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Supreme Court Favors Bank in Money Wire Scam That Duped Houston Attorney

The high court reversed a decision that created a new duty for banks to ensure funds for a deposited check cleared before proceeding with an international wire transfer.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

DAOs Enter the Spotlight

What exactly are decentralized autonomous organizations, or "DAOs"? How do they operate? What are their advantages? Pitfalls? How do they compare to traditional legal entity structures, such as corporations and limited liability companies? In his Blockchain Law column, Robert Schwinger digs deep to explain.
20 minute read

National Law Journal

Crowell & Moring Partner, Nominated to Treasury Post, Reports $1 Million Compensation

Paul Rosen, who co-chairs the firm's national security practice, was nominated to be assistant secretary for investment security.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter, Skadden Hire Out of SEC Amid Expected Rise in Enforcement

The two enforcement lawyers move to private practice at a time when the SEC is focused on strengthening transparency in private markets and increasing its vigilance on accounting and financial reporting issues like conflicts of interest and ESG.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Court Outlines 22 Missteps by Miami Lawyer, Who Expert Said Has 'a Professional Death Wish'

The state appellate judges cited 22 statements the attorney included in his motion, including ones the panel found impugned and disparaged the court.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Never Become a Billable Hours Machine' and Other Guidance From a Texas Bar Honoree

'From the first day in my legal career, I've aspired to conduct myself like my greatest lawyer-heroes: Abraham Lincoln, Atticus Finch (who was modeled after Harper Lee's father), James A. Baker III, and Leon Jaworski... ' says Talmage Boston, a partner with Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton
5 minute read

Law.com

Attorney's Mishandling of Client Funds Leads to 'Ultimate Sanction of Disbarment'

A longtime international attorney facing multistate discipline was unanimously disbarred by the Maryland Appeals Court last week after he was found to have repeatedly commingled client and personal funds, leading to frequent negative balances in his attorney trust account.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Understanding the Effect of Sanctions on Your Industry: Free Webinar

We invite in-house counsel on Thursday, March 23 at 12:00 ET, to hear from experts on international sanctions and ask the questions you have as you navigate a complex web of business relationships and regulatory restrictions related to the Ukraine invasion.
1 minute read

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