DLA Piper’s Bump in the Road – A Maternity Leave Issue Becomes Career Death

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A federal judge just handed DLA Piper a reality check, ruling the firm must face trial over allegations it fired a pregnant senior associate for seeking maternity leave. Anisha Mehta, a seventh-year intellectual property associate claims she was terminated in June 2023 when she was six months pregnant, just days after requesting maternity leave. The […]

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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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The Lazy Lawyer’s Hack to Instagram Mentions: Work Less, Get Noticed More

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`Source: VIPLikes.net Building a genuine, active community around your personal brand or firm feels like a full-time job. You craft content, hit ‘post’, and then… crickets. The dream of having your audience actively talking about you—tagging you, sharing your insights—can seem miles away. What if you could fast-track that process, blending smart organic strategies with

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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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Australia Law News – NSW Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia to hand down judgment re Strip Searches

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   UNSW’s Associate Professor Vicki Sentas is an expert in criminal law and police powers.Landmark strip search judgment: UNSW legal expert availableUNSW Sydney Key facts:Dr Vicki Sentas: v.sentas@unsw.edu.au  TODAY 10AMFirst class action of its kind in Australia to challenge police strip searchesUNSW law academic Dr Vicki Sentas available for comment This morning, the NSW Supreme Court will deliver

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US Attorney – LASD Former Deputy Pleads Guilty to Conspiring with Corrupt Cryptocurrency Figure to Extort and Falsely Arrest Rivals

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          LOS ANGELES – A deputy and helicopter pilot with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) pleaded guilty today to federal conspiracy charges for helping a now-jailed, self-styled cryptocurrency businessman extort a rival and arrange the sham illegal drug possession arrest of another adversary in Paramount in 2021.           Michael David Coberg, 44, of Eastvale, pleaded

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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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What Lawyers Are Doing to Defend the Constitution

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Article source: Law Offices of David L Hood Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. It’s first three words “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States was designed to serve its citizens. In

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BigLaw-Style Pay Bumps From Houston Boutique

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Big Pay Is Not Just For Big Law Houston litigation boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing (AZA) decided that matching the Cravath scale just wasn’t enough. It upped first‑year associate pay to US$235,000 and bumped second‑years by $10,000, according to a report from AbovetheLaw. Managing partner John Zavitsanos said the firm’s young lawyers hit the courtroom early and “out‑hustle” Biglaw

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