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National Law Journal

Supreme Court Attorney Deepak Gupta Wants More Competition in Plaintiffs Bar

Since 2012, Gupta Wessler has become a mainstay of the Supreme Court bar, and has continued to rack up victories on behalf of consumers and workers even after the court was transformed with the addition of three conservative Trump appointees.
8 minute read

Law.com

'We Are Becoming Scapegoats': One Year Post-SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Updates and Impacting Rulings

"We need more accountability for the organization instead of focusing on the security leaders of these companies who, in many instances, have their hands tied by execs and the board," said George Gerchow, faculty of cybersecurity consulting firm IANS Research. "We are becoming scapegoats. If this trend continues, you will see an even larger gap in security talent willing to put their credibility on the line, as well as facing charges by the SEC and DOJ."
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Self-Representation: A Right To Be Reckoned With

Self-represented litigants are no less deserving of a proper day in court. Having judges and attorneys who are aware of the distinctiveness of dealing with pro se parties and diplomatic with the self-represented mindset promotes a smoother and more efficient environment for all concerned.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

11th Circuit Recent Dismissal Ruling Could Impact How 'Plaintiffs Draft Their Complaints,' Litigator Predicts

"My gut, based on my experiences, says it will have a significant effect and change how plaintiffs draft their complaints," said Phil Rothschild, senior counsel at Holland & Knight's Fort Lauderdale office. "The cards are on the table early."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

CrowdStrike Outage Yields Mixed Impacts on Big Law

"I'm hearing of more West Coast latencies than on the East Coast," said one Am Law 100 executive. "It really depends where [the office] is regionally, whether they're experiencing the same symptoms even within the same firm."
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Sides With Insurer's Indemnity Challenge for Atlanta Property Manager in Underlying Wrongful-Death Case

"A lawyer would not ethically be able to invoke the apportionment statute because it would result in an argument to the jury that their other client is responsible, thereby creating a 'significant risk' that the lawyer's duties to one party would materially and adversely affect representation of the other," wrote U.S. District Judge Marc T. Treadwell for the Middle District of Georgia.
4 minute read

Law.com

Leveraging Law Firm KPIs for Business Success

Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a law firm is crucial for evaluating performance, profitability, client satisfaction, and overall success. Understanding which attorneys are the most profitable, which matters are the most lucrative, and the cost of acquiring new clients is crucial for making informed business decisions.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Career as a Judge Advocate Officer in the Military Services

A career in each of the services offers legal disciplines a lawyer would find in any major law firm in the country. The difference is that there is no emphasis on hours billed, but on the quality of work performed and leadership skills developed.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Intersection of Law Firm Management and Temporary Lawyering

This article discusses the ethical obligations and associated risks that flow from engaging the services of a temporary attorney, including areas such as billing for services and adequate disclosure to clients.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Litigation Over Fatal Georgia Motorcycle Crash Reaches $18M Settlement With State Farm

"The defense's refusal to accept liability in this case for years is truly perplexing," plaintiff's attorneys Ben Brodhead and Ashley Fournet of Brodhead Law in Atlanta said in the release. "The defendant driver even pled guilty to criminal charges related to the incident, so I think their attempts to blame our client really rang hollow for the jurors."
3 minute read

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