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Lateral moves are down, but law firms are increasingly targeting partners with well-established books of business, according to new research detailed in our first item today. As one recruiter puts it, “The data shows that firms have realized that the most efficient way to grow is through partner acquisitions." Also, plaintiffs pushing for a class action against Sesame Place over alleged racial discrimination against its patrons have suffered a loss in federal court.

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– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor

 

Law Firm Associates | News

Law Firms Seek Out 'Money-Generating' Partner Moves Amid Big Law's Arms Race

By Patrick Smith

Even though partner moves were down year-over-year, Decipher noted that law firms last year figured out one of the fastest... Read More

 

Diversity | News

Judge Sides With Sesame Place on Negligent Supervision of Employees in Racial Discrimination Suit

By Riley Brennan

A judge partially granted SeaWorld's motion for summary judgment, concluding a rational factfinder couldn't conclude... Read More

 

Insurance Law | Commentary

Even With the Local Roundup Verdict, Punitive Damages Still Aren't Packing a Punch

By Samuel H. Pond

I have written in the past about the failure of punitive damages to have the deterrent effect they were designed to... Read More

 

Succession Planning | Commentary

New Proposed Succession Planning Rule Hits Target but Misses the Bullseye

By Daniel J. Siegel

Pennsylvania's newly proposed Rule of Professional Conduct 1.20 makes succession planning mandatory. It is a very good... Read More

 

Artificial Intelligence | Podcast

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Louwee Guevarra, VP and CTO at Kloves

By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield

Kloves VP and CTO Louwee Guevarra discusses the nuances involved in getting various vendor platforms, many of which... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring

People in the News—April 19, 2024—McMonagle Perri, Klasko

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot

Partner Charles M. Gibbs of McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis moderated a virtual town hall on April 1 featuring... 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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