Contracts | News

Beasley Allen Sues Co-Counsel Allen Smith for Supporting J&J's Talc Settlement

By Amanda Bronstad

Beasley Allen claims Allen Smith owes $1.16 million in talc expenses. 'To allege that I have not performed my share of the work, and not paid my share of the expenses is laughable,' Smith told Law.com. "Looks like the pot is calling the kettle black." Read More

Law Firm Partners | How I Made It

How We Made Partner: 'Stay Mindful of the Big Picture,' Say Jenna Smith & Lauren Goldman of Boies Schiller Flexner

By ALM Staff

"Oftentimes at a law firm, you can become so bogged down with the day-to-day work that it is hard to stay mindful of the big picture. It's important to periodically check in with yourself and your mentors to make sure you have realistic goals in mind for that practice year and that your current case assignments will be conducive to achieving those goals." Read More

Civil Procedure | News

Judge: Only One Plaintiff for Upcoming Bellwether Trial Over J&J Talc

By Amanda Bronstad

U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp, in New Jersey, struck down a proposal from plaintiffs' lawyers in lawsuits over Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder to consolidate two cases for the first federal bellwether trial. Read More

Podcast

From Prep Basketball Star to Dechert Global Managing Partner, Vince Cohen Never Forgot His D.C. Roots

By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dechert global managing partner Vince Cohen discusses his D.C. roots, his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office and his decision to make Dechert his home, all while paying homage to the city that raised him. Read More

Criminal Law

Kentucky Judge Shot in Courthouse Following Argument With County Sheriff, Police Say

By Allison Dunn | Lisa Willis

"We will continue to monitor this situation. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we are unable to share further details. We are committed to supporting law enforcement in their efforts and will avoid any actions that could impede their important work. Our priority at this time is the well-being and safety of the Kentucky Court of Justice family," according to a statement from Kentucky Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter. Read More

International - North America | Analysis

The Disruptors: How Paul Weiss and Freshfields are Transforming the Global Elite Race

By Patrick Smith | Krishnan Nair

They have starkly different backgrounds. But both firms have succeeded in ways that other firms have not when breaking into significant foreign markets. Leaders at both firms explain how. Read More