The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Feb 21, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

In our top stories this morning, we bring you a look at the Pennsylvania judge overseeing the Ozempic MDL. Plus, we have at how law firms can avoid the management pitfalls exposed in the recent suits against Troutman Pepper and Davis Polk.

Thanks for reading!

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

Judges | Profile

Meet the Pennsylvania Judge Overseeing the Ozempic MDL

By Aleeza Furman | Amanda Bronstad

"Civility helps bring out the best in people," Pratter said, "just like being uncivil tends to hide the merits of a... Read More

Artificial Intelligence | Analysis

The Sweet Spot Between Microaggressions and Empty Words: Threading the Needle on Associate Feedback

By Amanda O'Brien

Law firms and partners may struggle to deliver appropriate guidance to rising attorneys while keeping diversity, equity,... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Reed Smith Adds Fourth McDermott Private Equity Lawyer in Last Nine Months

By Jack Womack

The McDermott partner was previously the global head of private equity at Hogan Lovells. Read More

Family Law

Special Section: 2024 Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates/Family Law

By The Legal Intelligencer

In The Legal's Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates/Family Law special section, read about the significance of prenuptial... Read More

Motor Vehicle Torts

Defense: Bicyclist Caused Intersection Accident

By VerdictSearch

On May 15, 2015, during the evening hours, plaintiff Anthony Perkins, in his mid-20s, was riding a bicycle when he was... Read More

Judges

People in the News—Feb. 20, 2024—Faye Riva, Knox McLaughlin

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot

Attorney James W. Cushing was named vice president of the Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia on Feb. 5. Read More

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