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Reed Smith, Fried Frank to Require Vaccines in Office Return (2)
Reed Smith and Fried Frank are joining a growing wave of law firms telling their employees they must be vaccinated when they return to the office in September.
House Democrats Propose Adding 203 District Court Judges (1)
The federal judiciary would get 203 new district court seats in a new bill from House Democrats, far exceeding the number the third branch requested earlier this year.
Neuriva Brain Booster $8 Million Class Deal Draws Objections
An $8 million false ad class settlement between Neuriva memory supplement consumers and Reckitt Benckiser LLC offers nearly nothing for the class while disproportionately benefiting their lawyers, an objecting class member and a consumer advocacy group told a Florida federal court.
Jaguars, AEW Elevate Lawyer After Sharks Snag General Counsel
With training camps underway in the National Football League, the Jacksonville Jaguars have reshuffled their in-house legal team after a raid from another sport.
Utah Lawyer Knew She Violated Ethics Rules, Court Says
A Utah lawyer who missed client deadlines and didn’t tell the client about a motion to dismiss was suspended for one year.
In Case You Missed It
Prestige Still Beats ‘Quality of Life’ in Big Law Talent War
Big Law sorely needs more associates to handle an avalanche of work, but just can’t seem to hold on to them. An analysis of Vault rankings and recent hiring data indicates the most “prestigious” Big Law brands seem to be drawing more associates than the firms rated highest for quality of life.
Flexible Work Could Boost Diversity for In-House Law Departments
The rise of remote work opportunities could help companies increase the ranks of diverse in-house attorneys but limit opportunities to for younger lawyers to climb the ladder.
Robinhood’s Nasdaq Debut Taps Big Law Firms Cravath, Davis Polk
Cravath Swaine & Moore and Davis Polk & Wardwell took top roles in the initial public offering Thursday of popular stock trading app Robinhood Markets Inc.
Boies Schiller Leases More NYC Office Space After Departures
Boies Schiller Flexner is shedding more office space in New York following reports of declines in revenue and headcount.
Real Men Go Into the Office, the World According to Morgan Stanley’s GC
The boots-on-the-ground culture might have worked spectacularly for the legal chieftain of Morgan Stanley. But that doesn’t mean it’s been so great for women.
‘I’m Not a Cat’ Takeaways: 5 Virtual Court Tips from Judges
In the wake of lawyer cat, judges from across the country share advice lawyers must know to ace their virtual court appearances.
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