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Paramount’s Legal Musical Chairs Sees BigLaw Partner Cash In on His Own Deal

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Well, well, well . . nothing says “strategic legal planning” quite like hiring the very lawyer who helped broker your multibillion-dollar acquisition to then become your top legal talent. Makan Delrahim has officially traded his Latham & Watkins partnership for the corner office at Paramount Skydance Corporation, stepping into the CLO role on October 6th

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Harvey’s CEO says junior lawyers still matter in the AI era

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The Role of Junior Lawyers in the Age of AI Norma Harris, LawFuel contributor Business Insider reports that Harvey’s chief executive Winston Weinberg, himeelf not long out of the junior lawyer blocks, told TechLaw Fest that junior lawyers remain central to the future of legal work as AI changes training and tasking. Business Insider The

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Why the Dolman Law Group Is Known For its Mass Tort Claims

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The Dolman Law Group has a successful track record of mass tort claims against dangerous products, defective drugs, and corporate defendants engaged in mass wrongdoing. This makes them one of the most sought-after firms in this practice area. Mass torts, unlike typical personal injury cases that are usually individual actions, involve harm to many people

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Cook, Barkett, Ponder, & Wolz Explain How Your Car Accident Settlement is Determined

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Article Source: Cook Barkett Ponder & Wolz Law Cape Girardeau is a vibrant city in southeastern Missouri, known for its busy streets, growing communities, and role as a regional hub along the Mississippi River. With a mix of residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and heavy commuter traffic, car accidents are unfortunately common. Understanding the local area

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Washington Tests Non-Lawyer Legal Services. Arizona Smirks. Utah Says Welcome To The Club

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Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Washington is moving from tut-tutting to testing. The state’s high court approved a time-limited pilot so entities can apply to deliver legal services under non-traditional models. Think regulated programs for firms, nonprofits and legal techs that want to use different ownership structures and more automation. The point is not to

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How Business Owners Navigate Division of Assets in Divorce

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Article source: The PathtoJustice.com, Florida divorce law experts Divorce is rarely straightforward, and when a business is part of the equation, the challenges multiply. A company goes beyond being an asset to be divided; it often reflects years of sacrifice, late nights, and personal investment. For many owners, it represents not only financial stability but

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K&L Gates Shuts Down Beijing Office Amid Ongoing U.S. Legal Exodus from China

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In a continuation of the U.S. legal industry’s strategic pullback from mainland China, K&L Gates has officially shuttered its Beijing office, according to a Reuters report. The firm, which had maintained a presence in the Chinese capital for nearly two decades, confirmed the closure in response to mounting operational challenges and a recalibrated global strategy.

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What Does The Forbes 2025 Top Lawyers List Tell Us About The State of the Law Business?

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Takeaways from Forbes’ 2025 Top Lawyers List Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor Forbes’ 2025 edition of America’s Top Lawyers came out last week and once again showed the changing nature of law in the US. The List, which premiered last year you may recall, focuses on “private practice attorneys” who have distinguished themselves through trial

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The Law Relating To The Rise of ‘Ghost Guns’

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LawFuel Power Brief: From MyRights.law, personal injury and criminal lawyers The rise of so-called “ghost guns” has become a significant point of contention in the national debate surrounding gun rights, public safety, and government regulation. These firearms, often assembled from kits or created using 3D printing technology, lack the serial numbers required on traditionally manufactured

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Sheppard Mullin Recruit Major Team From Ropes & Gray, Lead By Former Ropes Chair

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The chair of Ropes & Gray’s IP litigation practice has moved to Sheppard Mullin with a 20-lawyer team from his former chair, taking four partneres and 16 counsel and associates. The lawyers include lawyers from  Sheppard Mullin’s Manhattan, Silicon Valley, Washington DC and Seoul offices.  Sheppard Mullin has worked to increase its IP law firm,

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