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How I Made Partner: 'Incorporate Innovation and an Entrepreneurial Spirit Into the Practice of Law,' Says Alfred L. Fatale III of Labaton Sucharow
“Don’t be afraid to change jobs or change your mind. Just because you choose a firm or practice area doesn’t mean you have to stick with it. Find your place in the profession and be open to risks.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
How To Leave the Legal Industry (Or at Least Find a Job That Makes You Happier)
This week’s episode of Law.com’s Legal Speak podcast features an interview with Adam Pascarella, a Penn Law grad and former Baker McKenzie associate who charted his own path outside of the legal industry eventually becoming founder and CEO of Second Order Capital Management. Click Here To Read The Full Article
NFT Boom: What Are the Regulatory and Enforcement Risks?
The exploding market for NFTs has created a wide variety of potential risks, including consumer fraud, money laundering and sanctions evasion, regulatory lawyers say. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Citing Attorney-Client Privilege, Potter Handy Responds to Judge Chhabria's Serial ADA Evidentiary Orders
The filings come amid trouble for Potter Handy with other judges, including one who recently dismissed a lawsuit for lack of standing after determining the lead plaintiff wasn’t credible. Click Here To Read The Full Article
After Staggering Increases, Law Firm Overhead May Continue to Grow
Despite a 121% increase in law firm recruiting expenses and 75% increase in marketing costs, overhead still has room to grow this year, analysts say. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre, WWE's 'Million Dollar Man' Among Those Accused of Misusing Public Funds
The Mississippi Department of Human Services named 38 defendants, including former NFL star Brett Favre and former WWE star Ted DiBiase Sr., in its complaint alleging over $20 million in funds had been diverted by the defendants from an anti-poverty program and used for “personal enrichment.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
6th Circuit, Affirming Congress' Authority, Upholds Conviction for Overseas Conduct
A federal appellate panel upheld a Kentucky-born, U.S. citizen’s conviction for engaging in illicit sexual conduct while teaching in Cambodia, despite his claims that Congress lacked power to regulate the conduct for which he was convicted. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Product Liability Suit Over Genzyme Knee-Pain Injection
The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the dismissal of a woman’s claims that she was injured by knee-pain injections manufactured by biotech company Genzyme. Click Here To Read The Full Article
How I Made Partner: 'I Have a Diverse Skill Set That Allowed Me to Support Clients and Practice Groups as Business Needs Evolve,' Says Kristen Rohr of White & Case
“I think if you have a growth mindset, you can enjoy the job while getting better at it every day and you will ultimately have great opportunities.” Click Here To Read The Full Article