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Mel Weiss, Hero and Villain of Plaintiffs Bar, Dies at 82

Melvyn Weiss, the co-founder of now-defunct Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes & Lerach, died in his sleep on Feb. 2 at the age of 82, his son's law firm, Seeger Weiss announced on Friday.
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The Recorder

On the Move: Tracking the Ins and Outs of California Lawyers

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld promoted four attorneys to partner in California.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kasowitz, Simpson Thacher Among 9 Law Firms Owed $4M In Patriot National Bankruptcy

The company filed for Chapter 11 on Jan. 30. The nine law firms listed among its top 20 unsecured creditors are owed more than $3.8 million in total.
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The Legal Intelligencer

A Chair Too Far? No. We Need to Support Diverse Talent in Phila.

In an editorial that appeared on Aug. 8, 2017, in the New York Times, Shira A. Scheindlin, a retired Federal District Court judge for the Southern District of New York, wrote a compelling argument outlining the lack of women as first chair in major litigation.
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New York Law Journal

Cybersecurity for Law Firms: Recent Developments

While abundant publicity has accompanied spectacular data breaches at Equifax and Yahoo, less attention has been paid to cybersecurity at law firms. This, however, is changing, as cybersecurity events, including hacking, are on the rise at law firms.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Legal Sector Jobs Down in January

The legal services sector saw a dip in employment in January.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Berger Singerman Counts on Being Nimble in Law and Operations

Paul Singerman is co-chair of the 75-plus attorney law firm, which focuses on Florida commercial law.
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Daily Business Review

Why Are Female Attorneys' Voices Going Unheard in the Courtroom?

Many studies and task forces throughout the years have focused on the participation of female attorneys in the courtroom. A recent New York Times Op-Ed by retired New York Federal District judge, Shira Sheindin, once again highlights the disparity in female attorneys playing a prominent role in the courtroom.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reality Check for Law Firms: It's Not Just About You Anymore

“If the Big Four decided tomorrow they wanted to own the space, we wouldn't be having this conference next year,” said one participant at a forum on the business of law this week.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

How Hankook Tire Came to Settle 17 Cases From Fatal Church Bus Crash

The settlement resolves five wrongful death and 12 personal injury cases resulting from the crash of a church bus that was headed home to Statesville, North Carolina, in October 2013.
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