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Mar 06, 2024

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Judges | News

'Remove Judge Weiss': Father-Daughter Lawyers Face Suspension

By Michael A. Mora

"We are appealing to the Florida Supreme Court to provide clarity, so lawyers can understand the intersection of their... Read More

Contracts

Amid Controversy Over Noncompetes, Carlton Fields Gets Key Victory

By Lisa Willis

Five U.S. states have fully banned noncompete clauses: California, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Dakota and Minnesota. Read More

Diversity | Podcast

Why a Lack of Black Representation in the Legal Industry Should Concern the Entire Profession

By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Marlon Hill, of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, shares why he thinks Black... Read More

Bankruptcy | News

Kirkland, Weil Contribute to 118% Uptick in Commercial Chapter 11 Filings

By Dan Roe

Collectively, the firms took on nearly 300 debtor retentions in two jointly administered bankruptcies. Read More

Law Firms - Mid Size | News

More Money Than Attorneys Sought: $1.4M for Defamatory Posts

By Lisa Willis

"It was an emotional trial with high stakes," the attorney for the plaintiff said. Read More

Consumer Products | News

Mistrial Declared in First Post-Bankruptcy Ovarian Cancer Trial Over J&J Talc

By Amanda Bronstad

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas declared a mistrial after the jury sent him a note Tuesday afternoon that said:... Read More

Save the Date

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