The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Jan 30, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

The leader of a congressional oversight committee is citing UPenn's treatment of controversial law professor Amy Wax as showing "a clear double standard" in the school's treatment of problematic speech. We also bring you insights into how Big Law is using AI.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor, The Legal Intelligencer and New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Education | News

In Condemning UPenn's Response to Antisemitism, House Committee Chair Calls Out 'Double Standard' in Treatment of Law Professor Amy Wax

By Christine Charnosky

"Penn has demonstrated a clear double standard by tolerating Antisemitic vandalism, harassment and intimidation, but... Read More

Artificial Intelligence | Analysis

We Asked Every Am Law 100 Law Firm How They're Using Gen AI. Here's What We Learned

By Justin Henry

At least 41 of the U.S.'s highest grossing firms are putting the much-discussed technology to use, exploring opportunities... Read More

Law Firm Competition | News

Cozen O'Connor Announces First-Year Salary Increases in Phila., New York and Washington

By Amanda O'Brien

First-year associates in Philadelphia will earn $195,000 while those in New York and Washington, D.C., will get bumped... Read More

Commentary

Crying Foul Over Attorney Conduct During Depositions

By Diana C. Manning, Benjamin J. DiLorenzo and Kyle A. Valente

Depositions can and often do go awry when one or both sides are unfamiliar with the rules governing deposition practice.... Read More

Civil Rights | Commentary

2023: A Landmark Year in LGBTQ+ Rights—Legal Triumphs and Political Challenges

By Angela D. Giampolo

As we look toward 2024, we do so with renewed optimism, carrying forward the lessons and victories of the past year,... Read More

Social Media | Q&A

'You Want to Be Able to Strike a Balance': How Attorneys Can Safely Leverage Social Media

By Marianna Wharry

"You also want to remember that it's possible that your opposing counsel or the judges are going to see what you're... Read More

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