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National Law Journal

Adding a New C-Suite Role, Fish & Richardson Hires Chief Legal Risk Officer

Elham Dehbozorgi will oversee a team of around 50 people, including analysts and some attorneys.
2 minute read

The Recorder

'Remarkable Fall From Grace:' Tom Girardi Found Guilty of Wire Fraud

A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated for less than five hours before issuing their verdict at about 11:30 a.m.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Matt's Corner: What Is a 'Dragonetti' Claim?

Matt's Corner: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility and Legal Malpractice Question: What is a Dragonetti claim? A: A lawsuit for…
2 minute read

The Recorder

'A Den of Thieves': Jurors Begin Deliberations in Tom Girardi's Criminal Trial

"At the end of the day," prosecutor Scott Paetty told jurors on Monday, "this trial is a simple and sad story of betrayal of trust and greed."
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Is It Ethical to Use Generative AI?

Although AI tools will continue to evolve, lawyers can help ensure that they comply with their ethical obligations in using AI to assist them in their law practices.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-223

(1) A town justice may advocate for the judge's preferred schedule and scheduling policies for use of the town's multi-purpose room as a courtroom, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct. (2) On these facts, while the judge may pursue lawful avenues to challenge the resolution, the judge may not simply disregard the resolution and schedule court sessions as if it had not been issued.
5 minute read

The Recorder

'Every Client Got Every Penny': Tom Girardi Takes the Stand in His Criminal Trial

"Obviously, we didn't know about it. The firm was doing well, everything was great," Tom Girardi testified when asked about ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon's alleged fraud. "He was pretty clever in stealing millions of dollars."
7 minute read

Law.com

Nashville Firm Accused of Illegally Retaining Client's Funds, Acting as Counsel After Termination

As a result of the delay, obfuscation, and refusal by defendants to accommodate the transfer of files and information for the member accounts, TENCU has expended countless employee hours and costs in communicating with its members to advise them that the defendants no longer represent TENCU," according to the complaint filed by the plaintiff's new firm with Adams and Reese.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Tom Girardi May Testify at His Own Criminal Trial, Lawyer Says

Most of Wednesday's testimony focused on Tom Girardi's defense that the former chief financial officer of Girardi Keese, Christopher Kamon, was stealing millions from the firm to fund a lifestyle of exotic trips, expensive cars and paid girlfriends.
5 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Scrutinised for Perceived Conflict Over Germany's 'Elbtower' Skyscraper

The troubled Hamburg development has attracted the attention of local politicians, academics and other officials.
3 minute read

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