Blank Rome is set to defend the banana grower against allegations that its payments to a right-wing militia aided and abetted murders in Colombia.
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Smith Gambrell Sees Revenues Grow, Profits Fall Amid 2023 Merger
“We viewed ’23 as an important investment year for us to bring more scale for us and to be present in one of the major markets in a bigger way,” said managing partner Stephen Forte.
Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements
A divided Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule prohibiting employers from imposing noncompete agreements on their workers, a controversial
Longtime Litigation Law Firm Closes as Partners Head to Separate Practices
Mabry & McClelland defended clients against several high-profile personal injury lawsuits in recent years.
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Mixed Results in J&J's First Post-Bankruptcy Talc Verdicts, Antitrust Class Actions Surge Over Sugar
The first talcum powder verdicts involving Johnson & Johnson since the failed bankruptcies of its subsidiary last year both ended on April 19—but with mixed results.
How I Made Partner: 'Give Every Assignment Your Full Attention,' Says Nicholas Maxwell of Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna
“Give every assignment your full attention, no matter who assigned it to you and how big the case is.”
Empowering Legal Professionals: Navigating AI Solutions for Efficiency and Data Security
Integrating AI tools into legal practice without compromising the security of sensitive client information is a paramount concern. In this article, we’ll examine how AI is revolutionizing certain aspects of legal work, while offering best practices for employing these technologies and providing guidance for legal professionals in selecting the right AI products and service providers. […]
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Carolyn Burbrink, Uber Director of Volume Mobility Safety and Insurance Litigation
Last week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today’s general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis, do more with fewer resources, and more.
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Vaishali Rao, Hinshaw & Culbertson Partner
Last week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today’s general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis, do more with fewer resources, and more.
Call for Nominations: The National Law Journal Awards 2024
The National Law Journal is excited to announce an extended call for nominations for its 2024 NLJ Legal Awards, and this year’s event will include