Law Firm Management
Is a Biglaw Firm About to Be Investigated By Robert Mueller?
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Leading the speculation is Stormy Daniels lawyer Michael Avenatti, who has said that the apparent reason the firm cultivated a relationship with Cohen was to supplement its lobbying business, reports Above the Law.
Deciphering the State Bar of Texas Advertising Rules
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A lack of familiarity with advertising rules can lead to a firm or an individual lawyer having their ad, website, etc., labeled as “noncompliant” by the State Bar of Texas Advertising Review Department, warns Muse Communications.
Top Florida Law Firm Fights Accusations of Stiffing Rich Client and Bribing Witnesses
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Venerable Fort Lauderdale law firm Conrad & Scherer is under siege, reports the Miami Herald.
Giuliani Resigns from Greenberg Traurig to Focus on Trump
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Giuliani’s resignation from Greenberg Traurig signals that he may anticipate a more prolonged engagement with Mueller’s investigation than previously thought. according to The Hill.
Getting the Word Out If You Made a Best Lawyer List
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Amy Boardman Hunt of Muse Communications has some suggestions about how a lawyer or firm can spread the word after they’ve been named to a best lawyers list.
Former Attorney General Sally Yates joins King & Spalding
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Sally Yates will be a partner in the firm’s Special Matters team and will head an independent investigations group that includes several other former government enforcement lawyers – including five former U.S. attorneys.
Tone-Deaf Memo: Biglaw Firm Doesn’t Think Men Get Nearly Enough Credit
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If you’re trying to promote diversity, giving (mostly) white men center stage is doing the very, very least you can do, advises Above the Law.
Morrison & Foerster Sued for Pregnancy Bias
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“At MoFo, the mommy track is a dead end,” claim three female associates of Morrison & Foerster in California.
The Biglaw Firms Potentially Caught in the Cohen Raid
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Above the Law reports that the names of some of the biggest law firms in the country have come to light after the Department of Justice seized records from the home and office of Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
Jones Day Takes Big Hit in Above the Law’s Power 100 Law Firm Rankings
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Jones Day has decided to take the plunge as the Biglaw firm most associated with President Donald Trump, and decisions have consequences, according to Above the Law.
Webinar: Automating with a Legal Ops Platform vs Siloed Product Solutions
Webinar, May 3, 2018, 1 p.m. EDT
Kim Technologies will present a complimentary webinar, “Automating with a Legal Ops Platform vs Siloed Product Solutions,” on May 3, 2018.
Using Your Professional Bio to Impress Potential Law Firm Clients
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Muse Communications’ Bruce Vincent says the key is making sure that what you say about yourself is well written, organized, and presented in a way that will impress the people who see it.
DLA Piper Disputes Claims About Lawyers Exiting for McDermott
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DLA Piper is pushing back on reports that about 50 lawyers across the country were leaving the legal behemoth for Chicago-based McDermott and taking $100 million in revenue with them.
DLA Piper Announces Partnership Promotions for 2018
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DLA Piper 19 promotions to partner in the United States, six in Canada, ten in the United Kingdom, 18 across Continental Europe, two in Asia, two in Latin America, two in the Middle East, two in Australia and a further one in South Africa.
Biglaw Partner Out Amid Russian Sanctions Scandal
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Above the Law is reporting that Reed Smith partner Andrei Baev is out a year after joining the firm from Chadbourne & Parke. Baev has come under scrutiny recently for his connections to Republican donor Elliott Broidy.
On-Demand: Law Firm Process Improvement Workshop
On-Demand
CRE8 Independent Consultants presents a free on-demand workshop on law firm process improvement, offering 20 ideas in 20 minutes.
4 Reasons You Still Should Issue a Press Release
Insight
A well-written, concise, timely press release remains one of the most potent vehicles for getting your law firm’s story in front of important audiences, writes Amy Boardman Hunt for Muse Communications.
Latham & Watkins Chair Resigns Amid Revelation of Personal, ‘Sexual’ Conduct
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Bloomberg reports the executive committee accepted Bill Voge’s resignation, the firm said, “determining that these lapses in personal judgment made continued service as Chair untenable.”
Making Sure Your Website is Compliant with State Bar of Texas Ad Rules
Insight
Making sure a firm’s website is compliant with State Bar of Texas advertising rules is just one of the many responsibilities for Texas lawyers and law firms who are launching a new site or updating an existing site, according to Muse Commuinications.
Outside Counsel Industry Rankings: Which Biglaw Firms Are Best For Your Specific Company?
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The report is based on Above the Law’s Outside Counsel rankings, a broad overview of the 50 firms in-house counsel trust the most when they need outside help.
