Navigation The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs? Click Here To Read The Full Article
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State Appellate Court Orders New Trial After Judge Denies Rescheduling, Despite Counsel's Health Emergency
On appeal from the Cook County Circuit Court, the manager of Onward restaurant in Chicago argued that trial judge Robert F. Harris wrongly denied his motion for continuance to push back a jury trial because his attorney was injured and required surgery just prior to the start date. Click Here To Read The Full […]
Leveraging Partner Training To Recruit and Retain
In this week’s Legal Speak episode, Jen Patton, the chief talent officer for Foley & Lardner in Houston, and Leigh Riley, a Milwaukee partner and member of the firm’s management committee, speak with ALM senior business of law reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys about how the firm’s new partner training program can help benefit lawyers throughout […]
How I Made Public Office: 'Embrace Action Over Excessive Planning,' Says Jennifer Sellitti of the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
“The biggest piece of advice I would give to my younger self is to embrace action over excessive planning. As a natural planner, I have often found myself caught up in analyzing potential outcomes and scenarios, especially in the context of trial work. This hesitation sometimes prevented me from taking decisive action, whether it was […]
'Unfair Competition'?: Akerman Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Maryland Nonprofit
“Defendant CASA was given numerous notices of infringement and actual confusion by Plaintiff CASA,” Akerman partner Bryan G. Scott alleged in the complaint demanding injunctive relief and damages from the Maryland nonprofit advocacy group. Click Here To Read The Full Article