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The American Lawyer

Orrick Hires Ex-Davis Polk Partner in Hong Kong

Mark Lehmkuhler is the firm's first hire in the Asian financial capital following a seven-partner exodus in January.
17 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Litigators Depart, Sedgwick Sheds Staffers

After watching a large group of lawyers decamp earlier this year, San Francisco-based Sedgwick has seen a spate of partner departures within the past month. Mintz Levin has landed two partners in Los Angeles, while Crowell & Moring and Troutman Sanders have made hires in other cities. As a result, Sedgwick has shed some staffers.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Case for Lateral Partner Due Diligence

Consultant Dan Nardello lays out how law firms can better investigate potential new partners.
20 minute read

Daily Business Review

Millions of Criminal Records May Be Sealed in Florida

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a public records bill that could possibly result in the sealing of millions of criminal history records.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Sleet Nixes Wrongful Termination Claim in Tribune Media Bankruptcy

In a decision that avoided a "murky" issue of bankruptcy law, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled that a former intern at a Philadelphia news station cannot pursue a $75,000 claim for wrongful termination in Tribune Media Co.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Law Firm Talent Execs Get a Seat at the Table

With an eye on human capital, more law firms are putting talent management leaders in the C-suite to drive comprehensive growth strategies.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJSBA's 7th Annual Diversity Summit Advances Discussion on Fighting Discrimination in Legal Profession and Society

The NJSBA's Diversity Summit attracted more than 130 legal professionals to examine the imprint of blatant bias on the nation 50 years ago and the institutionalized variety that persists today.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

High Court to Consider Legal Malpractice, Property Taxes and Workers' Comp Cases

The Georgia Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week over whether a retirement community for wealthy seniors should be exempt from property taxes, what should be required to sue a law firm for legal malpractice and how long to provide Workers' Compensation Act benefits after an injury.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Duane Morris Nabs Sidley Austin Singapore Partner

Corporate lawyer Gerard Hekker specializes in Indonesia-related transactions.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

3 New Technology Positions Finding a Foothold in Modern Legal

A legal week panel discusses growing technology careers paths in legal outside of the e-discovery and cybersecurity bastions.
5 minute read

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