Litigators
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Benchslaps, Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law Firms
War Stories: Tales From The Trenches Of Litigation
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares some litigation war stories (and asks for yours in return). -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Partner Issues
If You Love Arguing Appeals, Why Don't You Argue Some?
You’re the in-house lawyer; you pay the bills; you can do this. Right? - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
Biglaw, Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Texas, Vicious Infighting
Weil Weil West: Dallas Departures Deepen
Who just left Weil Gotshal in Dallas, and where are they going?
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Antonin Scalia, Barack Obama, Biglaw, Billable Hours, California, Football, Immigration, John Roberts, Litigators, Money, Morning Docket, Partner Issues, Racism, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Morning Docket: 10.07.13
* The Supreme Court’s Term opens today, and the conservative justices may have the opportunity to shift the law even further to the right when it comes to today’s social issues. [Los Angeles Times]
* In his Biglaw days, Chief Justice Roberts “gave his adversaries heartburn.” Now, his litigation skills serve the same purpose for those giving oral arguments before SCOTUS. [National Law Journal]
* It seems that in the end, Justice Ginsburg’s career choices have been whittled down to the lyrics found in one of The Clash’s catchiest songs: Should she stay or should she go now? [Washington Post]
* In other news, in case you were wondering, Justice Antonin Scalia, a firm believer in the Devil, is just as scary in real life as he is when he haunts your dreams (which is impressive!). [New York Magazine]
* “If this continues, it’s going to be very problematic.” Clients are very annoyed, and some Biglaw firms continue to worry about how the government shutdown will affect their bottom line. [New York Law Journal]
* The defections at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas: Weil Gotshal’s Houston office is still leaking partners like a sieve. We’ll have more on these developments later today. [Law360 (sub. req.)]
* President Obama continues to comment on the important issues of the day. He’d “think about changing” the Redskins team name if he were its owner — just like this fired Quinn Emanuel associate. [CNN]
* Viva la raza! The federal government is too slow for California, so the governor signed a bill into law that will allow illegal immigrants to become licensed as lawyers. Congratulations to Sergio Garcia. [Reuters]
* No, we won’t remove that embarrassing story we wrote about you — but at least we’re not trying to charge you hundreds of dollars for their removal like those pesky mug shot websites. [New York Times]
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Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Texas, Vicious Infighting
As The Weil Turns: Houston, We Have A Problem
Additional information about the recent partner defections in Houston. -
Biglaw, Blind Item, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Partner Issues
A Tale Of Two Edits
How can an editor enjoy revising one document and loathe revising another based solely on the anticipated responses to the edits? -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Texas, Vicious Infighting
As The Weil Turns: More Texas Turmoil
How can one law firm produce so much drama? -
Biglaw, Intellectual Property, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Patents, Secretaries / Administrative Assistants, Staff Layoffs, Texas
What's Cooking At Baker Botts?
There's good news and bad news: a new lateral partner, and layoffs of some staff. - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Biglaw, Depositions, Litigators, Partner Issues, Trials
The Need For Direct Exams Of Your Own Witnesses At Depositions
In-house litigator Mark Herrmann offers some advice for outside counsel about depositions. -
Advertising, Biglaw, Intellectual Property, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Partner Issues, Patents, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad
The State of the Lateral Lawyer Market
How robust is the market for lateral lawyers right now? -
Biglaw, Contracts, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Intellectual Property, Labor / Employment, Litigators, Money, Rankings
Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies? (2013)
Which firms do Fortune 500 companies turn to when facing bet-the-company litigation? -
Biglaw, Gambling / Gaming, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Labor / Employment, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Litigators, Litigatrix, Morning Docket, Nude Dancing, White House Counsel
Morning Docket: 09.19.13
* Leading litigatrix Kathryn Ruemmler will leave her position as White House counsel and return to private practice. Perhaps she’ll have more time (and money) to build her shoe collection. [Blog of Legal Times]
* If you care about the business end of the law, you’ll want to see which firms are representing Corporate America. This is a list that matters. We’ll have more on this later today. [Corporate Counsel]
* Biglaw firms in Chicago are shrinking, with headcount at the 25 largest firms dropping by 15 percent since 2008. Don’t worry, this is the “new normal,” everything’s fine. [Crain’s Chicago Business]
* Show me your poker face: UNLV Law’s dean wants to raise the school’s profile in the eyes of new students by bulking up its gaming law program and letting the chips fall where they may. [Las Vegas Sun]
* It looks like the wage and hour ruling against Rick’s Cabaret has started an avalanche of lawsuits filed by angry, underpaid strippers. Now, they want $10 million inserted into their g-strings. [New York Daily News]
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Advertising, Biglaw, Insurance, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Partner Issues, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Litigation Reform Across The Pond
A day in the life of an English litigator just got considerably more complex.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
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Biglaw, Litigators, Rankings
The Biglaw Firms Most Feared In Litigation (2014)
Which firms strike the most fear in the hearts of their opponents? Find out here. -
Attorney Misconduct, Biglaw, Lawyer of the Day, Legal Ethics, Litigators, Small Law Firms
DLA Piper's Revenge
A thorn in the side of DLA Piper now finds himself in a prickly situation. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Intellectual Property, Litigators, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Patents, Small Law Firms, Technology
Has This Top IP Litigator Lost His Powers?
A leading intellectual-property litigator finds that switching to plaintiff-side work isn't easy. -
Biglaw, David Boies, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
Musical Chairs: David Bernick Departs From Boies Schiller
Where is Bernick going, and what does his departure mean for Boies Schiller? -
In-House Counsel, Jury Duty, Litigators, Trials
Never Tell A Small Child Not To Stick Peanuts Up His Nose
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares 3 aphorisms every litigator should know. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Partner Issues
Riddle Me These: Questions From An In-House Lawyer
Mark Herrmann shares some of his frustrations as an in-house lawyer. -
Biglaw, Headhunters / Recruiters, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Partner Issues
Davis Polk Takes The Gloves Off In Fight With Legal Recruiter
Davis Polk isn't backing down in a fight with a recruiter seeking a seven-figure fee.