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National Law Journal

Big Law Congressional Investigations Practices Are Proliferating. Here's Why

"There aren't that many matters for law firms anymore where you're going to be dealing with the CEO, the general counsel, and all those senior people," said Robert Kelner at Covington.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Singled Out in 'Open Letter' Over Intel Discrimination Suit

"Morgan Lewis stated that antisemitic activities would not be tolerated at its firm. Yet it is now defending antisemitic hatred at Intel and attempting to 'out' me," said a plaintiff's open letter posted Thursday.
4 minute read

Law.com

Identifying and Articulating Your Differentiator

How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions While humility is incredibly important in business and law, it is equally important to identify and articulate what you do well — really well — in your practice. Those who can ascertain, embrace and communicate their differentiator(s) will be well-positioned for steady practice and client growth.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Covington Hit With Crypto Inventor's Legal Malpractice Suit Seeking $100M

Steven Nerayoff claims Covington's Alan Vinegrad advised him not to share exculpatory information with prosecutors. A Covington spokesperson said "the lawsuit lacks merit."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Paul Weiss Partner Gets Thrown in Political Spotlight as Antitrust Trial and Debate Near

In interviews, several ethics and political science experts dismissed "conflict" concerns by GOP critics, even if Karen Dunn's dual role may pose as a "perception problem."
4 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Firms Should 'Partner' With Newcomers in Legal Services, Not 'Stiff Arm' Them

James Turoff, the GC at Hershey Company, shares observations from the in-house side on a rapidly evolving legal services marketplace.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Troutman Pepper Accused of Inattentive Case Management in $59M Malpractice Suit

A New York construction company claims that the firm and construction litigation partner Frank Cara failed to properly investigate claims against the company and consequently offered ill-informed defenses on its behalf in two cases.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Several Wall Street Law Firms See Work From SEC's Latest Enforcement Actions

Moody's Investors Service, which agreed to pay a $20 million civil penalty, turned to S&C partner Stephen Ehrenberg.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

K&L Gates Attorneys Have Put 28,000 Hours Toward Stamping Out Revenge Porn in Past Decade

The firm's Cyber Civil Rights Project receives an average of 33 requests for help involving revenge porn each week. "The behavior has not gone away. People are still doing the same thing," said program co-founder David Bateman.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Developing a Sales Mindset: Why 'Sales' Shouldn't Be Taboo in Legal Services

Embracing a sales mindset can be challenging for a lot of lawyers, who don't necessarily see themselves as, or feel comfortable in, the role of front-line salesperson.
6 minute read

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