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Orrick Partner Jeff Kayes Dead at 47

"Jeff was able to execute complex transactions with a deep substantive legal knowledge and commercial understanding of the needs of all parties," said Carmen Wehmeier, an Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe associate who worked with Kayes. "More importantly though, he would show up every day with a warm heart and tremendous sense of humor, and for this, he was truly loved by clients, opposing counsel and associates alike."
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Law.com

Should Ex-Attorneys Be Readmitted Without Retaking the Bar Exam? State Seeks Feedback

Comments considering proposed amendments to the Rules of Court, Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 13-25(C): "If after resigning from the Bar, a former Attorney wishes to resume practicing law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the former Attorney must apply to the Board of Bar Examiners, satisfy the character and fitness requirements, and either pass the Bar examination or meet all eligibility requirements for admission without examination under Rule 1A:1. Before being readmitted to the Bar, the former Attorney must also satisfy any membership obligations that were delinquent when the former Attorney resigned."
1 minute read

Law.com

Unseen Champions: Hiring for Long-Term Success

In the current talent war, many law firms are hunting for talent with a focus on traditional "industry experience" and prestigious educational backgrounds as familiar criteria in their candidate search process. But what if law firms are missing high value talent — on both the legal and administrative side — that may be right under their nose?
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Metaverse for the Risk-Averse: Law Firms and Legal Advertising, Part 2

Here, in Part II, we discuss how existing ethical rules may apply to law firms and associations in the Metaverse, as well as concerns raised by the advertising of legal services.
15 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Hybrid Workers' Comp Practice in Pennsylvania for 2023 and Onward

The COVID-19 pandemic presented major challenges for many areas of the practice of law, but the workers' compensation, on the whole, has thrived, delivering a successful experience at a lower cost with lower overhead to all stakeholders.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Costly Paper: Kirkland & Ellis Outpaces Competitors on Printing Fees

Office Depot customers pay less per page than clients of Kirkland and Skadden, analysis shows. But some Big Law firms are increasingly reevaluating the need to charge for in-house printing services at all.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

In Softening Mid-Market Practices, Rising AFA Demand Prompts Questions About Commoditization

Midsize firm leaders expected a rise in flat-fee requests from clients under pressure to control costs, but getting too many requests in a specific area could signal pricing pressures on firms themselves on the horizon.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Preparing for 2024 Start, Incoming Ballard Chair Makes Key Appointments

The firm has expanded the C-suite with new chief operating officer, chief engagement officer and chief risk management officer roles.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys: Here's an Effective Way to Make a Positive Impact on Civil Legal Aid

One effective and relatively easy way that you give back is through your interest on lawyers' trust or IOLTA account.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

The Three Tools Legal-Compliance Ops Teams Need to Keep Up With Ever-Changing Crypto Regulations

As the crypto market continues to be plagued by regulatory uncertainty, legal-compliance ops teams need to be equipping themselves with GRC, BSA/AML and wallet monitoring tools to stay ahead of the curve.
7 minute read

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