The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Sep 25, 2023

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

In our first item today we bring you a remembrance of JoAnne Epps, who during her time as a teacher and leader at Temple, served as a role model for today's legal establishment. Also, we have stories on associate bonuses and how one large law firm is viewing AI.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Bureau Chief

News

'A Force Multiplier of Good': Epps Showed Phila. Legal Community What It Means to Be a Lawyer

By Max Mitchell

"Once I got to know her, I knew she was someone I wanted to emulate. I wanted to be responsive and to pour into others... Read More

Law Firm Associates | Analysis

Some Big Law Associates Are Raking In Six-Figure Origination Bonuses—And Others Want In

By Dan Roe

With no standardized method of rewarding origination outside the partnership at most Big Law firms, associates are hoping... Read More

Artificial Intelligence | News

Buchanan Wants Its Lawyers to Treat New Proprietary AI Tool Like a 'Sandbox'

By Amanda O'Brien

"They can come in free to explore, to truly learn the power of this product, because that's often when they have ideas,"... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | News

Alcoa Taps Canadian Exec for GC Role

By Trudy Knockless

Andrew Hastings is taking the legal reins of Alcoa, which has 15,000 employees and $12.5 billion in annual revenue. Read More

Civil Procedure | News

Could Proposed Changes to Civil Jury Selection Rules Slow Down Pa.'s Courts?

By Max Mitchell

"Tip staff are well-trained and experienced enough to be able to conduct voir dire so if it is not broken, why fix it?"... Read More

Civil Appeals | News

Statute of Limitation Guidelines Set for State Claims Transferred From Federal Court

By Aleeza Furman

Senior Judge Bonnie Brigance Leadbetter wrote in the opinion that past rulings on the matter "have created confusion." Read More

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