Legal Education

Mississippi College Law Professor Crystal Welch Killed Sunday

By Christine Charnosky

"She was always asking what more she could do to support our team and our work," ACLU MS Executive Director Jarvis Dortch wrote in a statement on Monday. "Our staff and board will forever be grateful for her commitment to equality and justice." Read More

Discovery | News

Johnson & Johnson Sues Plaintiffs' Talc Experts Accused of 'Widespread Deception'

By Amanda Bronstad

Their 2020 study found 75 unnamed mesothelioma patients had no exposures to asbestos other than cosmetic talcum powder, but Johnson & Johnson has insisted those claims are false as to six or more of the individuals. Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

What's Going On at Paul Weiss?

By Lisa Shuchman

The U.S. firm has good reasons for rapidly expanding with top-tier lawyers in London, writes The Global Lawyer. But now it has also set down roots in Brussels and has even launched a Latin America practice. Is the New York firm going global? Read More

Damages

Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims

By Marianna Wharry

"The jury's verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce's injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law," Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement. Read More

Law Firm Management | How I Made It

How I Made Practice Chair: 'Start With the Fundamentals,' Says Danielle Patterson of Vinson & Elkins

By ALM Staff

"I would advise lawyers to start with the fundamentals—focus first on developing their own skills and establishing their practices. You need that foundation be in a position in which you have the time to devote to others and also the knowledge base that will allow you to provide useful, relevant guidance." Read More

Antitrust | News

After Dismissal of Las Vegas Casino Antitrust Case, Algorithmic Pricing Dicey

By Amanda Bronstad

In her May 8 order, U.S. District Judge Miranda Du, in Nevada, ruled that a "mere use of algorithmic pricing" doesn't make an antitrust conspiracy. Read More