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Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of Jan. 4, 2021

Clouse Brown welcomed John Lynch to the firm. His practice includes discrimination suits, C-level executive exit negotiations, and noncompete and trade secret matters, among other employment-related issues.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Massages, Haircuts, and Legal Service: Ethics Advisory Group Changes Course on Silent Auction Donations

The ACPE appropriately recognized that bidders at a silent auction likely are not thinking that the charity is endorsing or recommending the lawyer or vouching for the quality of the lawyer's services.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of Dec. 28, 2020

The Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator in Austin has a new director and is building on its successes as it prepares to accept its sixth class of attorneys. Joshua Weaver, an attorney and entrepreneur, took the helm of the State Bar of Texas program.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Barnes & Thornburg Gives $50K to DeKalb Youth Pre-Trial Diversion Program

Chief Judge Asha Jackson of DeKalb County Superior Court, formerly a Barnes & Thornburg partner, started Project Pinnacle a decade ago to offer a second chance to nonviolent offenders under age 25.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Macro Focus': Miami Attorney Thomas Ward Explains Switch From Trial to Appellate Work

Thomas Ward, partner at Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez in Miami, says appeals allow attorneys to argue their cases and show how the court's decision will have broader community and statewide implications.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

After Hours: Department of Justice; U.S. Attorney's Office-District of New Jersey; Capehart Scatchard; Burlington County Bar Association

Toscano Honored by AG Barr's Annual Award Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary E. Toscano, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney's…
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Our Jaws Were Dropping': Family Lawyers' Fundraiser for Pro Bono Rakes in $105,000

When the coronavirus derailed their annual chili cookoff fundraiser, Austin family law attorneys didn't know how they'd donate to a local pro bono legal aid provider. What they did next exceeded expectations by 250%.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

The Gift of Pro Bono: These Lawyers, Firms Gave Their Skills in 2020

Here is a collection of attorneys and firms who dedicated themselves to working without pay to advance the needs of those less fortunate.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Aftere Hours: DiFrancesco Bateman; Capehart Scatchard

  DiFrancesco Firm Supports Operation Foodstock                 DiFrancesco,…
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Pay Him: High Court Finds Texas Owes Alfred Dewayne Brown for 12 Years in Prison

Neal Manne, co-managing partner in Susman Godfrey in Houston, represented Alfred Dewayne Brown pro bono for five years and has now won him his wrongful imprisonment compensation.
4 minute read

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