The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Sep 28, 2023

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Our top two stories today deal with the changing work environment, with our first story looking at Cozen O'Connor's new strategy for boosting in-office attendance and the second about the growth of "side hustles" for lawyers. Also, we bring you details about why a high-profile Philadelphia attorney was sanctioned $19K.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Bureau Chief

Attorney Work Life Balance | News

Cozen O'Connor Looks to Favor Officegoers in Work Allocation

By Amanda O'Brien

"We will encourage partners to give work to those who are in office," said executive chairman and CEO Michael Heller.... Read More

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With Flexibility and Changing Norms, 'Side Hustles' May Be on the Rise in Big Law

By Andrew Maloney

Some observers point to growing skepticism about how the legal industry has historically operated, others credit more... Read More

Fee Disputes | News

High-Profile Phila. Lawyer Hit With $19K Sanction Over Deposition Conduct

By Max Mitchell

"The court finds a sanction of the entire time defendant's attorneys had to attend the depositions and be subjected... Read More

Civil Appeals | News

Defendant Seeks First-Time Appellate Review of Post-'Mallory' Challenge to Registration Statute

By Aleeza Furman

The issue is teed up in the possible appeal of an order ruling that a Philadelphia court may exercise general jurisdiction... Read More

Civil Appeals | News

Pa. Appeals Court OKs Decision to Knock Down Fee Request From $155K to $14K in Long-Running Case

By Max Mitchell

The award stemmed from an Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection case that was filed in 2008, and eventually... Read More

Civil Appeals | News

Saxton & Stump, K&L Gates Rake In Bulk of $3.3M Bill for Krasner Impeachment Work

By Aleeza Furman

With the matter ramping up for review before the state Supreme Court, firms involved have more work coming their way. Read More

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