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New Jersey Law Journal

Not Malpractice: Court Rules for Lawyer Who Offered Limited Representation

"We are mindful that plaintiffs in employment cases are often confronted by sophisticated attorneys and that certain employment cases are complex in nature, both factually and legally. However, there are complexities in virtually every area of the law," the appeals court said.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Plaintiffs' Attorneys Reach Settlement Agreement With City of Atlanta, Requiring ADA-Compliant Sidewalks

"Anybody who's been in Atlanta for any period of time knows the sidewalks are a disaster," plaintiffs attorney Andrew Coffman said. "Even if you're able-bodied, walking down the sidewalk, it can be a challenge."
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

'It Is Not Zealous Advocacy. It Is Fraud': PI Firm Sued for Racketeering in Asbestos Cases

Simmons Hanly Conroy, based in the St. Louis metropolitan area, allegedly filed sham lawsuits and scripted witness testimony, according to plastic pipe manufacturer J-M Manufacturing.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Woods Rogers' Rebrand Is More Than Just a Shortened Name

In the age of online branding and search engine optimization, the most well-known law firms have downsized to one or two of their founding partners' names. Virginia-founded Woods Rogers recently shrunk its name after a 2022 merger.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'A Leap of Faith': Some In-House Leaders Join Fight to Fix Big Law's Mental Health Crisis

"We as in-house counsel have an opportunity to reinject into our outside counsel's work a sense of accomplishment and meaning that makes someone able to tolerate the challenges of the hard work," said Eric Greenberg, general counsel of Cox Media Group.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Municipal Legal Spending and Liability for Denied Treatment: What's on the Pa. High Court's May Agenda

Oral arguments in 10 matters are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, with cases touching on issues including local municipalities' legal spending and health care professionals' liability for denying mental health treatment.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Georgia Elections Board Won't Investigate Hall Booth Smith Lawyer in Voting Machine Breach Claims

"Without a doubt, there was no unauthorized access. No one seized machines. That is the farthest thing from the truth," said Carlos Nelson, Ware County elections supervisor.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Scranton Attorney Gets Prison Time After Pleading Guilty to Forgery, Tampering With Records

James Conaboy was sentenced to between 30 days and one year in prison followed by four years on probation. He was disbarred last year for misleading clients about a phantom settlement.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Can Second Hundred Firms Gain Ground on 'Price-Insensitive' Practice Areas?

Smaller firms have more to lose when a client says, "You're not price competitive." That's forced them to keep focus on sophisticated work from mid-market clients and routine work for high-end clients.
10 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Burr & Forman Uses Intelligence, Events to Gain Client Foothold in New Markets

"If we're entering a new market as Burr & Forman, we need people to know the name and the brand of the firm. But we also need to be developing those relationships with particular client contacts," said chief marketing officer Kathryn Whitaker.
6 minute read

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