The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Mar 29, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Court-appointed attorneys are once again reporting problems getting paid for their work, including the city allegedly failing to pay interest on late payments, as ordered by the court. Reed Smith is also reporting a new high in revenue per lawyer, and we have a look into what firms are doing to support attorney mental health.

Thanks for reading!

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

Criminal Law | News

Philadelphia Accused of Paying Court-Appointed Counsel Months Late, Without Mandated Interest

By Aleeza Furman

"The city's refusal to timely pay counsel fees and legally mandated statutory interest is pervasive for court appointed... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | Analysis

RPL Hits New Peak at Reed Smith, as Profits Stagnate Amid Mounting Costs

By Justin Henry

"We saw financial growth from top 200 clients, including significant increases in international engagements, which indicates... Read More

Attorney Work Life Balance | Analysis

'Puppy Yoga is Not a Wellbeing Strategy': Are Law Firms Doing Enough on Mental Health?

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The campaign for mental health in the legal industry has surged in the last month following the Vanessa Ford tragedy,... Read More

Career Development | Commentary

Mentorship Must-Haves: The Secrets to Mentor-Mentee Relationships That Last

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

What we need, but are often too hesitant to ask for, are strong mentors. We know we bear ultimate responsibility for... Read More

Civil Appeals | Commentary

A Closer Look at Subrogation and Other Unmentionables

By Cliff Rieders

Under the lease, it was reasonable for the tenants to expect that the landlord would look only to the policy the landlord... Read More

Law Firm Partners

People in the News—March 28, 2024—Gawthrop Greenwood

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot

Villanova University's Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP) recently honored Gawthrop Greenwood partner and litigator... Read More

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