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The Legal Intelligencer

With Chair Regularly on the Road, Duane Morris Names First Phila. Office Managing Partner

"The thought now was that we could really use someone who's laser focused on Philadelphia," said commercial litigation co-chair James Steigerwald, who stepped into the role earlier this month.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Out-of-State Referral-Fee Rule Change Is Wrong, State Bar Argues to NJ Justices

"It should not matter if I am paying a referral fee to a licensed New Jersey attorney or a licensed out-of-state attorney. It is a distinction without a difference," an American Board of Trial Advocates lawyer said.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Utterly Bewildering': GCs Struggle to Grasp Scattershot Nature of Law Firm Rate Hikes

"It's a complicated, highly fragmented industry with tens of thousands of people making different decisions every day," said Jason Winmill, legal department consultant.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Paralegal's View: Tips for Collaborative Success in Law Firms

Paralegal Melissa Acosta-Amarante offers tips for a successful attorney-paralegal collaboration, and explains why that's key for your practice.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Law Firms Brace for Category 5 Hurricane Milton

Nearly all of Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, which forecasters anticipate to be one of the most destructive storms on record. Law firms…
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Redefining Advocacy: My Path From Corporate Law to Animal Rights

Transitioning from a corporate counsel role to a focus on animal law may seem unconventional, but for those of us driven by a deep-seated passion for ethical causes, it can be a profoundly rewarding journey.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Regaining Control Over Your Practice

You don't need a miracle to turn things around—just a solid game plan. Let's talk about how you can take back control of your firm and reach new levels of success without burning out.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Armstrong Teasdale Faced Regulatory Inquiry Before Shuttering in London

The firm's London office—which opened in 2021—brought in $14 million in revenue in 2022 but recorded less than $250,000 in profits.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Defendant Awarded Increased Attorney Fees Six Months After Trial Win Against FTC

Attorney Charles Hoffecker of Hotchkiss Hoffecker Peacock in Atlanta said the FTC failed to adjust its "shotgun approach" in aggressively pursuing claims against their client despite the emerging evidence that he did not directly participate in unfair and deceptive practices.
4 minute read

Law.com

When Your Firm Gets Bought Out, Remember That You Are An Asset

When someone buys a financial services firm, accounting business or law practice, they get people. People are the assets. Give the acquiring firm a chance to make this worthwhile for everyone concerned.
4 minute read

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