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Both of our top stories today involve law firm partners who left their firms under unusual and acrimonious circumstances. The first story today deals with a former partner at a complex litigation firm, who is now facing a five-year suspension over allegations that he stole fees from his firm. That lawyer, Scott Diamond, is hoping he'll be able to get that recommended sentence reduced. Also, another former partner of a complex litigation law firm is facing a deposition by the Church of Scientology.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor

 

Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline | News

Former Sacks Weston Partner Faces 5-Year Suspension Over Mail, Wire Fraud Conviction

By Amanda O'Brien

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel hearing committee recommended that Scott Diamond should be forced to take a five-year... Read More

 

Litigation | News

Church of Scientology Set to Depose Phila. Attorney in Sexual Abuse Case

By Amanda O'Brien

Brian Kent, the founder of Philadelphia plaintiffs firm Laffey Bucci Kent, previously represented several plaintiffs... Read More

 

Partner Promotions | News

Send Us Your New Partners for The Legal's 2025 New Partners Yearbook

By Kristie Rearick

Submissions for The Legal Intelligencer's 2025 New Partners Yearbook are due by Feb. 24, 2025. Read More

 

Personal Injury | News

JCPenney Customer's Slip-and-Fall From Bodily Substance Suit Best Left for a Jury to Decide, Judge Rules

By Riley Brennan

A federal court concluded a reasonable juror could find JCPenny liable for negligence after the plaintiff slipped and... Read More

 

Employment Law | Commentary

The FTC's Noncompete Rule Is Likely Dead

By Neil C. Schur and Bennett Pine

Republicans will soon hold a majority of the five-member FTC and will likely withdraw the pending appeals discussed... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

People in the News—Jan. 10, 2025—Lamb McErlane, Saxton & Stump

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot

Lamb McErlane announced that Cara Coyne Sawyer has joined its family law group as of counsel. Read More

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Mark Your Calendar | Legalweek Heads Back To March For 2025

Described as the "best gathering place for many of the leading legal minds across the industry," Legalweek returns to New York City, March 24-27, 2025! Save the date for this week-long legal event where you’ll dive deeper into your professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to your role, and gain the tools to get legal business done. Registration is coming soon! Learn More

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