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    Edison Electric Institute Hires Ex-Bracewell Partner As CLO

    National trade association Edison Electric Institute has tapped a former counsel for power company Calpine Corp. and onetime Bracewell LLP partner to be the organization's new top in-house attorney.

  • Beltway Moves: Foley Hoag, Kostelanetz, Holland & Knight

    The former head of the Office of Special Counsel joined Foley Hoag LLP, and the leader of the U.S. Department of Justice's Tax Division headed to Kostelanetz LLP in some of the latest significant moves in the Washington, D.C., legal world.

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    BBK Taps Gov't Affairs Director From Interior Leadership

    Best Best & Krieger LLP has hired a U.S. Department of the Interior leader who helped advance drought resilience plans and advise the agency's secretary on water and science policy as the new director of its government affairs group, the firm announced.

  • Voir Dire: À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    This was another action-packed week for the legal industry as U.S. firms expanded their practice offerings with new talent across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    DC Circ. Leaves Judge Newman's Suspension Intact

    The D.C. Circuit on Friday affirmed the dismissal of 98-year-old Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's lawsuit against her colleagues for barring her from hearing cases, holding that she failed to show that the statute that was used to suspend her is unconstitutional.

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    Continued Education Access Is The Goal Of New DC Boutique

    Faced with the prospect of mass layoffs amid what she called the growing politicization of the U.S. Department of Education after 10-plus years at the agency, Josie Eskow Skinner said that she and two of her colleagues recently decided it was time to launch their own education-focused legal boutique.

  • Treasury Gets New Acting International Tax Counsel

    A deputy international tax counsel for the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been elevated to serve as acting counsel, he said in a post on LinkedIn.

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    Ex-Trump Counterterror Lead Joins Holland & Knight In DC

    Holland & Knight LLP has hired the State Department's former acting undersecretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, who also served as an ambassador-at-large and counterterrorism coordinator during Trump's first administration, the firm announced Thursday.

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    Most Lawyers Feel Prepared To Meet Clients' AI Expectations

    The majority of surveyed attorneys feel ready to meet client demands regarding artificial intelligence, according to survey results released Thursday by legal professionals network Best Lawyers.

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    SEC Taps Military Judge To Head Enforcement Efforts

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday announced the appointment of a senior judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to lead its enforcement division.

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    Alston & Bird Hires Former FTC M&A Overseer In DC

    The former leader of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition unit dedicated to reviewing mergers and acquisitions is joining the antitrust team at Alston & Bird LLP's Washington, D.C., office, the firm announced Wednesday.

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    Watchdog Chief Fired By Trump Joins Foley Hoag In DC

    The head of the Office of Special Counsel, who was fired by President Donald Trump in February and who raised questions about the legality of the president's dismissal of a range of federal workers, has joined Foley Hoag LLP, the firm announced Wednesday.

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    Unlawful Law Practice Reforms Needed To Account For AI

    State bar associations and state supreme courts have to reimagine the rules governing the unauthorized practice of law if artificial intelligence is going to help close the justice gap, according to a new paper out Wednesday.

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    Tegna Offers CLO $2.5M To Remain Through Sale to Nexstar

    Amid broadcast digital media company Tegna Inc.'s sale to broadcast television giant Nexstar Media Group Inc., Tegna has entered into retention agreements with its executives, including a $2.5 million deal with its chief legal officer.

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    Ex-Freddie Mac Lawyer Is New Farmer Mac Chief Legal Officer

    A lawyer who spent more than 15 years as a top attorney with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or Freddie Mac, is joining another loan servicer and government-sponsored enterprise, one geared toward the agricultural industry, as the top legal corporate officer.

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    Trump-Linked Continental PLLC Aims To Meet Rising Demand

    A small Sunshine State firm launched in 2022 by attorneys with ties to the Trump administration and state Republican leaders has grown to become a fierce advocate of the president's agenda with plans to expand its reach in Florida, Washington, D.C., and beyond.

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    Law Firm Leasing On Pace To Surpass High-Performing 2024

    U.S. law firms leased 5.9 million square feet in the first six months of 2025, the most active first half since 2018, according to a report released Tuesday by real estate services company Savills.

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    One Year Later, White & Case IP Atty Jumps Back To Latham

    A year after moving his intellectual property practice to White & Case LLP, a former Latham & Watkins LLP partner is returning to his old firm, where he had spent over 14 years.

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    DOJ Environmental Atty Joins McGuireWoods In DC

    A former U.S. Department of Justice lawyer who helped the Biden administration fight for the removal of a 1,000-foot buoy barrier in the Rio Grande and defended EPA guidance on forever chemicals has joined McGuireWoods' office in Washington, D.C.

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    Squire Patton Rehires Orrick's White Collar Co-Head

    Squire Patton Boggs announced the return of its former government investigations and white collar practice head on Tuesday after the Department of Justice alum spent the last four years co-leading the white collar and corporate investigations practice at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

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    King & Spalding Brings On Goodwin Litigators In SF, DC

    King & Spalding LLP announced Monday that it has added two intellectual property attorneys from Goodwin Procter LLP to strengthen its business litigation practice group and its capacity to handle patent and trade secrets disputes.

  • AccessLex Reveals New Prep Course For NextGen Exam

    Nonprofit legal education organization AccessLex Institute announced Monday an updated version of its Helix Bar Review to prepare test-takers for the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, which is set to debut in July 2026.

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    Morgan Lewis ITC Lawyer Joins Weil In DC As Group Leader

    An intellectual property litigator with almost 30 years of experience has left Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP to lead the U.S. International Trade Commission practice at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Monday.

  • Trump Admin Calls Judge's Inaction An 'Affront' To High Court

    The Trump administration said a Massachusetts federal judge who didn't vacate a decision barring certain staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Education is showing "disregard" to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, calling it an "affront" to the high court's authority.

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    Judiciary Starts Rule Debate Spanning AI, Subpoenas, More

    The federal judiciary's comment clock officially started ticking Friday for rulemaking efforts spanning a smorgasbord of subjects, from high-tech testimony utilizing artificial intelligence to the low-tech tasks of hand-delivering subpoenas and paying witness fees.

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Expert Analysis

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Prioritize Connections Author Photo

    One reason business development in the legal industry seems so mysterious is because human relationships are so complex, but lawyers can reorient their thinking in two important ways to drive the process of connecting with new colleagues and contacts, say Jamie Lawless and Angela Quinn at Husch Blackwell.

  • Overcoming US Law Firms' Hesitancy To Enter Indian Market Author Photo

    Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.

  • Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year Author Photo

    While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.

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    Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader Author Photo

    Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.

  • How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025 Author Photo

    LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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