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Built for Trials Like This
When the testimony got sharp, the only sound was the clatter of keyboards – reporters barred from recording had no other way to keep up. Eric Nitz, Alex Eynon and Jennifer Schubert heading for court. The multibillion-dollar fight over OpenAI's for-profit conversion was one of the most-watched tech trials in recent memory. But inside the Oakland courtroom, a quieter contest was also on display.
AI Is the New Gatekeeper of Search: Is Your Firm Ready? | Law.com
With the Trump regime in complete control, and an all-seeing digital eye focused on every American, the country may be stumbling into a dystopian Brave New World in which the watchers are unrestrained and the watched are condemned to a digital prison, Law Journal columnist Bennett Gershman writes.
How Brand Strategy Powers PR
Law firms, in our experience, often discover the value of PR when the competition heats up. Faced with the prospect of business slowing or losing market share, leadership concludes that the problem is the lack of attention they’re receiving. Their concerns about visibility are understandable. Every day in our business, we witness the slugfest for attention inside the digital media mosh pit. It can be unnerving to think you’re losing clients or talent because you’re not getting enough eyeballs.
Walking the AI Tightrope: Communicating Innovation Without Undermining Core Values
Who Got The Work Michael G. Bongiorno, Andrew Scott Dulberg and Elizabeth E. Driscoll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have stepped in to represent Symbotic Inc., an A.I.-enabled technology platform that focuses on increasing supply chain efficiency, and other defendants in a pending shareholder derivative lawsuit. The case, filed Oct.
New Partners: Hone This Skill To Build Your Brand and Business | New York Law Journal
The most precious commodity in marketing has always been attention. But in our world of endless digital distractions, it’s more elusive than ever. How do you get an audience’s attention, and how do you get them to remember you? For newly minted law firm partners entering an increasingly crowded and competitive legal marketplace, those questions are not just theoretical. They are essential to building a brand and developing business. Want to continue reading?
Prepare to Communicate More Law Firm Leadership Transitions
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown of managing partner in 2023. From firm financial performance to talent wars to geopolitical risks to broad cultural and technological shifts, their list of things to worry about has never been longer and seems to grow daily. It’s no wonder some are predicting that the average tenure of a big law firm leader is bound to get shorter.
The New York Times Sues State Department For Records on Firm That Allegedly Trained Jamal Khashoggi’s Killers
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In-house counsel at the New York Times filed a Freedom of Information Act suit against the U.S. Department of State Monday in New York Southern District Court. The complaint, which arises from the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, seeks licensing records pertaining to Tier 1 Group’s training of Saudi Royal Guards in paramilitary tactics between 2014 and 2017. At least four of these guards are believed to be connected to the killing. The case is 1:21-cv-06346, The New York Times Company v.
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Are Certain Candidates Beyond Redemption?
For many years I have had the genuine pleasure of co-authoring this column with Myrna Perez, who, as you probably know, is moving on. President Biden has nominated her for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. I am thrilled for her and know she will be a first-rate judge. Congratulations Myrna! *** On May 4, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation making it easier for formerly incarcerated felons to vote.
Ten Questions To Prepare for the New Rules of Communication
In some ways, “normal” is returning to Big Law life. Associate salary wars are raging, offices are beginning to buzz again and courts are re-opening. But in other crucial ways, it’s anything but business as usual. The last 18 months have changed industry practices in fundamental ways. One of the biggest and lasting changes may be the pressure firms feel to communicate their values to clients, colleagues and communities.
The WILEF Tribune
On May 1, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher will be led by a woman for the first time since the firm’s founding in 1890. Barbara Becker, an elite M&A lawyer in Gibson Dunn’s New York office, will succeed Ken Doran as Chairman and Managing Partner, positions he has held since 2002. Becker is no stranger to management. She has served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group, which includes 400 lawyers worldwide.
In Law Firm Succession Planning, Messaging Matters
Following the Great Recession of 2008, new litigation shops sprouted wildly. From September through October 2009, 114 partners left the Am Law 200 to launch their own firms or join smaller ones. More than a decade later, many of those firms have elbowed their way into enviable market positions. They’ve grabbed high-profile work and attracted some of the best and brightest lawyers in the country.
COVID-19 Vaccine 101
Photo by nevodka What We Know So Far According to reporting in the New York Times,more than 2.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered by the federal government and more than 556,000 people have received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use in the US, one from Pfizer/BioNTech and one from Moderna.
Effective Communication Key to Mitigating COVID-19 Employment Litigation Risks
Analysis As the pandemic continues to confront employers with myriad challenges, like new shutdown orders and school closings, lawsuits will likely keep surging, writes Zach Olsen and Andrew Longstreth in their Law Firm Management column. Zach Olsen and Andrew Longstreth As expected, the employment litigation machine has been revving up since the onset of the pandemic.
Law Firm Strategies For Publicizing Laterals Amid Lockdowns - Law360
By Andrew Longstreth, Jesse Dungan and Michael Coston Law360 is providing free access to its coronavirus coverage to make sure all members of the legal community have accurate information in this time of uncertainty and change. Use the form below to sign up for any of our daily newsletters. Signing up for any of our section newsletters will opt you in to the daily Coronavirus briefing.
It’s 2020. Does the Market Know Your Firm’s Brand Story?
Revenue growth among this country’s elite law firms may not be as reliable as death and taxes, but it’s pretty close. Drawing on data from a cross-section of Am Law 100 and 200 firms and boutiques, a recent Citi Private Bank survey found revenues in the legal industry rose once again last year at a healthy 5.3%. That makes 10 straight years of solid revenue growth for most of those firms. Want to continue reading? Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.
How government bureaucrats saved my summer vacation
By Andrew Longstreth New York Daily News | Aug 03, 2019 | 4:00 PM New York Passport Agency in Lower Manhattan (Google maps) My passport was valid. Months before our family trip to France, I had double-checked to make sure. It would expire six weeks after our return. Yes, I was cutting it close, but I didn’t dwell on it. I tucked it into my suitcase, next to my flip-flops. After waiting in line at JFK for an hour, we finally were ready to check in.
Self-defense bill would expand “Stand Your Ground” law
By Andrew Longstreth TheStateHouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS–Legislation that would expand Indiana’s “Stand Your Law” to cover civil lawsuits would lead to more deaths of Hoosiers, opponents of the proposed bill told a Senate committee Wednesday. House Bill 1284 passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee 7-3 over the objections of Sens. Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, Lonnie Randolph, D-East Chicago, and Timothy Lanane, D-Anderson.
Hemp bill heading to governor’s desk
Legislation that would increase hemp production in Indiana is on the way to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his decision on whether to sign it into law. The measure cleared its final legislative hurdles Wednesday, passing the Senate 39-9 and the House 94-3. Hemp is a strain that comes from the cannabis sativa plant, the same plant that produces cannabis. The main difference between hemp and cannabis is that hemp contains a lower amount of THC, the chemical responsible for producing a “high” feeling.
Legislature targets gun bills for passage; gun-rights enthusiasts roll into Indy
home » news » legislature targets gun bills for passage; gun-rights enthusiasts roll into indy News INDIANAPOLIS — As 80,000 gun-rights enthusiasts begin rolling in to Indianapolis for the National Rifle Association’s annual convention this week, legislation involving guns is in the final stages of becoming law. The House and Senate voted Monday to approve the final version of House Bill 1284, which gives immunity from civil lawsuits to someone who uses justifiable force to protect others.
A Newspaper Lawyer’s Press Pass Through History
Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts By David E. McCraw All Points Books 294 pages President Donald J. Trump’s strafing of the press has, in some ways, reinvigorated it. Cable news networks are flush. Books chronicling chaos inside the Trump administration have become best-sellers. The New York Times and The Washington Post are adding record numbers of subscribers and collecting journalism prizes like seashells.
Senate approves compensation for exonerated prisoners
INDIANAPOLIS—The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to approve a bill that would compensate those who have been wrongfully convicted. The only concern raised about the bill was the accuracy of the definition of “actually innocent.” House Bill 1150, however, passed out of the Senate by a vote of 48-0. HB 1150, sponsored by Sen.
Indiana’s ‘Red Flag’ law changed to protect suicidal people
INDIANAPOLIS—An Indiana Senate committee voted Tuesday to make changes to Indiana’s ‘Red Flag’ law to help protect suicidal individuals. The bill, which earlier passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 5-3, was approved by the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee 8-2 and now goes to the full Senate for consideration. House Bill 1651, authored by Rep.
Amended school bus safety bill passes House committee
INDIANAPOLIS—A bill that would increase penalties for passing a school bus as it is loading children was approved by a House committee Wednesday, but not before lawmakers amended it to reduce the maximum fine violators could face. Senate Bill 2, authored by Sen.
Amended school bus safety bill passes House committee
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would increase penalties for passing a school bus as it is loading children was approved by a House committee Wednesday, but not before lawmakers amended it to reduce the maximum fine violators could face. Senate Bill 2, authored by state Sen.
Smoking age increases passes committee
INDIANAPOLIS—A Senate committee voted in favor of raising the minimum age to buy or sell tobacco products and e-liquids Wednesday. Senate Bill 425, authored by Sen. Randy Head, R-Logansport, increases the legal age to buy tobacco products and e-liquids from age 18 to 21 and would also prevent anyone under 18 from entering designated smoking areas in clubs and cigar stores.
Ghostwriting for lawyers: Nothing spooky
When I mention my work as a legal ghostwriter, the reactions I get fall somewhere on a spectrum from bafflement to skepticism. Some are not sure what ghostwriting is. Others are not sure it’s on the up and up. But the fact is, writing—like any other service, such as for your taxes or your plumbing—can been outsourced. It has been for centuries. Notable examples abound in our nation’s history.
Don’t Ignore PR When Developing Legal Content Strategy
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It's just another round of March Sadness for us Jayhawk fans
The cruelty of March has become ritualized. Like a regularly scheduled breakup. Not that I’ve become numb to it. This month, sensing another premature tournament exit by Kansas, I’ll find myself face planted on my living room floor in a modified child’s pose, a cloud of shame hovering over me. In this dark hour, I will call my dad, a former basketball coach and fellow KU fan.
The Evolution of Fake News, and How It Affects Lawyers
Law Firm Management columnists Steven Andersen and Andrew Longstreth write that real identities, including those of lawyers or firms, lend credence to spurious sites and help trick search engines, social media users and media monitoring services into driving traffic. Fortunately, most fake news sites that affect lawyers receive minimal views—but you should still stay on your toes. This premium content is reserved for New York Law Journal subscribers.
Analysis:Legal fees in Gulf oil spill deal stir conflict
NEW YORK The estimated $7.8 billion settlement reached last week between BP Plc and attorneys for victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill left many details unresolved, but at least one thing looks like a sure bet.The lawyers are gearing up for a fee fight.At the moment, there is nothing yet to battle over.
BP's $7.8 billion deal may speed payments for U.S. spill
NEW ORLEANS The estimated $7.8 billion deal struck by BP Plc with businesses and individuals suing over the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill could speed up payments to thousands of claimants and offers lawyers a potential windfall in legal fees.London-based BP announced the deal on Friday with the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, or PSC, which represents condominium owners, fishermen, hoteliers, restaurateurs and others who say their livelihoods were damaged by the April 20, 2010,...
What Law Firms Can Learn From SCOTUSblog (Perspective)
Editor’s Note: The author is a former legal journalist who co-created The AmLaw Litigation Daily. In our digital age, practically every company trying to promote its brand and strengthen its relationships with customers is in the publishing businesses, convinced of the importance of being “part of the conversation.” But those companies have been learning it’s a noisy world where the consuming public is easily distracted and not especially moved by obvious marketing ploys.
UPDATE 1-London gold fix lawsuits to be consolidated in New York
NEW YORK Aug 13 (Reuters) - A federal judicial panel on Wednesday ordered that 18 lawsuits alleging a conspiracy to manipulate gold prices be consolidated into one proceeding in New York. The cases will be sent to U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan, who has already been overseeing more than two dozen cases. The lawsuits name the multinational banks that make up the London Gold Market Fixing Ltd, the company operating the global gold price benchmark known as the 'fix'.
Baseball, hockey leagues lose ruling in broadcast antitrust case
Friday's decision by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin in Manhattan moves the antitrust lawsuit closer to a possible trial that examines restrictions on how games are broadcast. "We are obviously pleased," Ned Diver, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in a telephone interview. "We don't view it as a surprise that the court simply accepted that the leagues and their media partners are subject to the antitrust laws." A DirecTV spokesman said the company does not discuss pending litigation.
U.S. judge tosses suit vs Marriott over failed hotel
The plaintiff, Madison 92nd Street Associates LLC, accused Marriott and a labor organization of conspiring to control which Marriott-branded hotels unionized. The lawsuit said that as a result of the conspiracy, workers at a Marriott hotel on 92nd Street in Manhattan unionized, which led to the property's poor financial performance and ultimately forced the hotel into bankruptcy in 2011, five years after it opened.
Visa, MasterCard lose ruling versus retailers over credit card fees
MasterCard and VISA credit cards are seen in this illustrative photograph taken in Hong Kong December 8, 2010. Retailers such as Target Corp and Amazon.com Inc have accused Visa and MasterCard of fixing the fees charged to merchants each time their customers used credit or debit cards. They also alleged the two companies prevented merchants from steering customers to cheaper forms of payment.
U.S., Amex duel at antitrust trial over credit card fees
In an antitrust lawsuit, the U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have accused Amex of blocking credit card companies from lowering processing fees and allowing businesses to pass on savings to consumers. Every year, credit card companies charge merchants more than $50 billion to process consumer transactions, according to the government.
Amex set to face U.S. in antitrust trial over credit card fees
At issue in the trial, expected to last two to three months, are American Express rules that bar its millions of merchants from offering incentives for customers to use less-expensive credit cards or cash when making purchases. Amex, according to the government, charges the highest processing fees on average of any card network.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Libor antitrust appeal
Bond investors who lost money in securities tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate asked the Supreme Court to allow their appeal to go forward, even as the district court hears related claims that are still pending. The Supreme Court is expected to hold oral arguments on the case during its next term, which begins in October. The current nine-month term ends this week.
Merck, Pfizer, HSBC could be big winners from shareholder case
1 of 2. The Pfizer logo is seen at their world headquarters in New York April 28, 2014. If the court rules in favor of Halliburton (HAL.N) and against a group of shareholders, then the oilfield services company won't be the only business to gain. A handful of other major companies would also likely reap immediate benefit.
In new warehousing suit, Goldman, JPMorgan sued over zinc
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street banks, big metal merchants and the London Metal Exchange face a lawsuit alleging they have artificially inflated zinc prices, expanding a high-profile legal case that has until now centered on the larger aluminum market.
In new warehousing suit, Goldman, JPMorgan sued over zinc
A view of the Goldman Sachs stall on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange July 16, 2013. In a filing on Friday, Duncan Galvanizing, one of the oldest galvanizers in the United States, accused Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N), the LME and metal warehouse operators of conspiring since 2010 to manipulate the U.S. zinc price.
In new warehousing suit, Goldman, JPMorgan sued over zinc
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street banks, big metal merchants and the London Metal Exchange face a lawsuit alleging they have artificially inflated Zinc (ZIN.212 )prices, expanding a high-profile legal case that has until now centered on the larger aluminum market.
Former UBS bankers denied new trial in muni bid-rigging case
Former UBS bankers denied new trial in muni bid-rigging case NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal U.S. judge on Thursday denied a request for a new trial made by three former UBS AG bankers who were convicted of rigging bids to invest municipal bond proceeds. A jury in August 2012 convicted Gary Heinz, Peter Ghavami and Michael Welty, of defrauding municipal bond issuers, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. Ghavami was also convicted of wire fraud.
UPDATE 1-Goldman, JPMorgan seek dismissal of aluminum price-fixing lawsuits
NEW YORK, April 23 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc , JPMorgan Chase & Co, the London Metal Exchange and warehouse operators want a judge to throw out lawsuits saying that from May 2009 they conspired to reduce the supply and increase the price of aluminum.
Goldman, JPMorgan seek dismissal of aluminum price-fixing lawsuits
They argued in New York federal court motions late on Tuesday that commercial buyers of aluminum and consumers who purchased aluminum-based products lacked standing to sue under antitrust law because they did not store metal in the defendants' warehouses or trade on the LME. The lawsuits said that the defendants conspired to delay the delivery of aluminum from certain warehouses, allowing the LME and the financial firms to profit.
Pfizer agrees to $190 million settlement over generic Neurontin
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc has agreed to pay $190 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the pharmaceutical company took steps to delay market entry of generic versions of its epilepsy drug Neurontin, according to court documents filed on Monday. Lawyers representing a class of Neurontin purchasers disclosed the terms of the settlement in a motion seeking approval of the deal that was filed in New Jersey federal court.
Analysis: Lawsuits over forex market face uncertain future
A U.S. 100 dollar banknote is seen on top of 5 and 10 lira banknotes in this illustration picture taken in Istanbul January 28, 2014. The lawsuits claim that the banks violated federal antitrust law when their senior traders allegedly shared sensitive market information in chat rooms to execute a variety of strategies to move key benchmark rates. The collusion, the lawsuits allege, allowed the banks to profit at the expense of their customers.
Christie's Next Headache: A Class-Action Lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As if he did not have enough headaches, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is facing a potential class-action lawsuit arising from the monster traffic jams his aides are accused of creating, although experts question the strength of the case. A personal injury lawyer from Fort Lee, New Jersey, filed the case in federal court on behalf of six local residents who missed work or suffered other alleged damages due to the traffic jam last September.
U.S. judge denies request for delay in Khobragade case
India's Deputy Consul General in New York, Devyani Khobragade, attends a Rutgers University event at India's Consulate General in New York, June 19, 2013. Factories and industrial works can make for Kodak moments sometimes. In an order issued on Wednesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan refused to extend the January 13 deadline by which a preliminary hearing must be held or an indictment filed in the case.
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