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FTC bans contracts that keep workers from jumping to rival employers

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers, a move that will affect an estimated 30 million employees bound by contracts that restrict workers from switching employers within their industry.

Apr 24, 2024 10:15 AM CDT

Motion for sanctions against David Boies ‘is itself deserving of sanctions,’ law firm says

Updated: A motion for sanctions filed against two Boies Schiller Flexner leaders was “filed with the improper purpose of threatening, harassing and intimidating” the lawyers and the sex-trafficking plaintiffs they represent, according to an April 19 motion filed by the lawyers.

Apr 23, 2024 3:11 PM CDT

LexisNexis launches newest version of generative artificial intelligence platform

LexisNexis launched the newest version of its generative artificial intelligence, Lexis+ AI, on Tuesday, offering users faster results and more resources. The second generation LexisNexis legal tool is expected to be available in early May.

Apr 23, 2024 9:10 AM CDT

More 2023 law school grads found full-time jobs than any class in past 10 years, new ABA data shows

More recent law school grads are employed 10 months after graduation than any class of the past decade, according to recently released data by the ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

Apr 22, 2024 1:13 PM CDT

Gender bias suit against Lewis Brisbois cites ‘sycophantic’ attorney favoritism, ‘systemic business deficiencies’

"Systemic business deficiencies" rooted in mismanagement at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith had a disparate impact on a female former partner suing the law firm for alleged bias, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

Apr 22, 2024 10:07 AM CDT

From Intake to Outcome: An in-house lawyer’s guide to matter management solutions

In today's fast-paced world, in-house teams require robust tools to manage the complexities of their daily workflows. Matter management software fills this gap and provides a comprehensive solution that streamlines processes from case intake to resolution while also facilitating collaboration with members of internal legal teams and outside counsel.

Apr 19, 2024 2:09 PM CDT

2 BigLaw firms in merger talks that could produce 1,600-lawyer firm with top 50 revenue

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders and Locke Lord are in merger talks to create a law firm that could take a spot in the Am Law 50.

Apr 18, 2024 3:16 PM CDT

Ex-BigLaw partner can’t get cyberstalking injunction against blogger, judge says

A former Greenberg Traurig partner can’t get a cyberstalking injunction against a blogger who posted videos of the lawyer yelling and telling his wife that he hates her, a Florida state judge has ruled.

Apr 18, 2024 2:57 PM CDT

Lawyer reprimanded after mistakenly emailing opposing counsel with plan to avoid judge’s call

Updated: A Massachusetts lawyer who mistakenly copied the opposing counsel on an email has been reprimanded for its message to a bankruptcy attorney.

Apr 18, 2024 11:51 AM CDT

‘I don’t play well’ judge who threatened to track down, jail misbehaving litigant gets tossed from case

An Ohio judge who bragged about his history as a boxer and his intimidating presence on the childhood playground has been kicked off a case for his threat to track down and jail a litigant if he violates a court order.

Apr 18, 2024 10:33 AM CDT

The future of DEI programs in the legal industry

The lack of diversity when it comes to race, gender, sexuality, disability and social class within the legal profession is nothing new. However, the last decade has marked a gradual increase in diversity across all fields.

Apr 17, 2024 8:46 AM CDT

Law schools examine pedagogy as NextGen bar exam looms

Updated: With the dawn of the NextGen bar exam approaching, some law schools are adjusting curricula to better prepare students for the test’s specific demands.

Apr 16, 2024 2:10 PM CDT

Major legal AI tool set is expanding its capabilities

On Tuesday, legal technology company vLex announced that it is expanding the Vincent AI platform, offering attorneys access to more than 1 billion documents from around the world to help with contracts, pleadings and motions.

Apr 16, 2024 12:33 PM CDT

Meet two of Trump’s NY trial lawyers, Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles

When Donald Trump appears for his first criminal trial on Monday, he will be flanked by two veteran New York attorneys: Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles.

Apr 15, 2024 3:30 PM CDT

Budding cannabis law courses are growing—but not fast enough

An increasing number of law schools around the country are offering cannabis law courses, but some professors think that even more are needed. “We’re still playing catch-up.”

Apr 15, 2024 9:30 AM CDT