Kaloma Cardwell’s attorney David Jeffries called former Davis Polk professional development manager Rocio Clausen as his first witness.
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From Reactive to Proactive: Is Your Firm Investing in the Future?
The ups and downs of the last few years have been a lesson on the importance of contingency planning across all industries, particularly legal. Businesses
As Threats Against the Judiciary Mount, a Former Federal Judge Calls on Bar Associations for Coordinated Response
“Judges are certainly not above criticism,” said former U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm. “But typically, what you say is that the decision is wrong, we will appeal, and we think an appellate court will reverse it. You do not attack the integrity of a judge, publish their home phone number and address, and […]
'So Hot You Can't Breathe.' Rare Damages Trial Begins for Oregon Wildfire Victims
A second trial over wildfires that ravaged Oregon over Labor Day 2020 began Tuesday, this time focused on economic and noneconomic damages of nine class members.
The EU AI Act Will Transform Practices for AI Governance In the U.S.
The EU AI Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to bring governance to unlock innovation in AI. U.S. companies have asked, what exactly does this development mean for their businesses?
Automation and Algorithms: How Pierson Ferdinand Aims to Build a New Type of Law Firm
Pierson Ferdinand, a new law firm recently launched by the managing partners from FisherBroyles, looks to build legacy systems that stay flexible enough to accommodate future needs, and automate as much non-billable work as possible.
Sullivan & Cromwell Led 2023 M&A Activity in Latin America
The New York-based firm also ranked high in the Caribbean in what was a slow year globally for cross-border transactions.
A 'Cynical Diversion': Phila. Judge Shuts Down Monsanto's Bid to Kick Him Off Roundup Case
“Defendant’s actions in coupling this filing with a press release and public advocacy touting the number of cases in which it has prevailed suggest a level of self-importance out of touch with the law in this jurisdiction dealing with defective products and the function of the post-trial process,” Crumlish said.
Women in Academic Leadership Still Face Systemic Barriers
“The legal academy was not built for anyone other than white males,” Nicola Boothe, dean of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, said during the AALS session. “So there are always going to be opportunities for us to feel that we do not belong in this space.”
NCBE to Collaborate With AccessLex in Developing Study Aids for NextGen Bar
“Official NCBE study aids are essential to examinees, law schools and bar exam preparation programs, and this agreement ensures that NCBE will continue to provide high-quality sample questions as we launch the NextGen bar exam,” Judith A. Gundersen, president and CEO of NCBE, said in a statement.