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A second former managing partner leaves Irell & Manella as firm shrinks

Irell & Manella has lost two former managing partners in two months.

Oct 22, 2019 11:07 AM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Judge died from fentanyl and heroin; $117M pelvic mesh settlement announced

Johnson & Johnson and subsidiary to pay $117M settlement in multistate pelvic mesh case Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon have agreed to pay nearly $117 million to settle claims over alleged deceptive marketing for transvaginal surgical mesh devices. Forty-one states and Washington, D.C., will share in the settlement.…

Oct 18, 2019 4:11 PM CDT

Blind state supreme court justice will run marathon despite lasting pain from injury

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein refuses to let setbacks and pain stop him from continuing to run marathons.

Oct 18, 2019 1:14 PM CDT

Federal judge grants lawyer’s deadline extension so he can ‘stay up late watching baseball’ with his son

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has granted a lawyer’s request to push back a briefing deadline for two days, so he and his son could watch the Washington Nationals in the playoffs.

Oct 18, 2019 10:44 AM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Boies booted from suit against Dershowitz; DA’s Halloween display criticized

Judge boots Boies from defamation suit against Dershowitz U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska on Wednesday refused to toss a defamation suit filed against former Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz. The plaintiff, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, says she was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, and Dershowitz, Epstein’s lawyer, had…

Oct 17, 2019 4:12 PM CDT

Looking to volunteer? National Celebration of Pro Bono is next week

DC Pro Bono Week coincides with the National Celebration of Pro Bono, held Oct. 20-26 this year. The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service created the annual celebration in 2009 to draw attention to the need for pro bono and to show appreciation for the attorneys who volunteer their time throughout the year.

Oct 17, 2019 2:24 PM CDT

What are your everyday morning work habits?

We’re all creatures of habit, and lawyers are no exception. No matter our workplace or level of experience, our mornings can often set the productive tone for the rest of the workday—and even workweek. Some research has shown that having a morning routine can lead to increased work efficiency, create…

Oct 16, 2019 9:34 AM CDT

What are ombuds? The ABA provides a primer on special day

The term ombudsman has been around for nearly 300 years in Scandinavia and since the 1960s in the United States, so why do many of us still not know what it means? The ABA Dispute Resolution Section Ombuds Committee is working to change that with the second celebration of Ombuds Day on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Oct 9, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer convicted in conspiracy involving fake law firms; legal jobs fall

Lawyer convicted in conspiracy that involved creation of fake law firms Virginia lawyer David H. Miller, 70, of Fairfax was convicted Friday on charges of conspiring to defraud and to launder fraud proceeds totaling more than $1.5 million. Miller was accused of helping set up fake law firms to bill…

Oct 7, 2019 3:48 PM CDT

Oregon bar considering paraprofessional licensing and bar-takers without JDs

The Oregon State Bar's board of governors took major steps to liberalize rules around paraprofessional licensing and allowing people without law degrees to sit for the bar exam.

Oct 7, 2019 10:49 AM CDT

Former Willkie co-chair gets 1-month prison sentence in college admissions scandal

Gordon Caplan, the former co-chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, was sentenced to one month in prison Thursday after he apologized in a Boston courtroom for participating in the college cheating scandal.

Oct 3, 2019 3:00 PM CDT

DLA Piper junior partner alleges ‘horrific conduct’ by rainmaking partner

A DLA Piper junior partner is alleging that a rainmaking partner who recruited her to the firm pursued and groped her, and then retaliated when she rejected his advances.

Oct 3, 2019 1:44 PM CDT

8 ways to enhance workplace inclusivity through physical space and design

While it’s not far-fetched to speculate that changing office temperatures more than a few degrees in either direction could turn the thermostat into courtroom evidence, have entities that are committed to inclusion in the workplace considered whether a rise from 70 to 72 degrees might be enough to keep everyone more comfortable and increase overall productivity?

Oct 3, 2019 7:00 AM CDT

Judge is removed from the bench for false statements about firing gun, retaliation

An Illinois judge has been removed from the bench based on accusations that he lied about accidentally firing a gun in his apartment and retaliated against two court employees who complained about sexual harassment.

Oct 2, 2019 11:34 AM CDT

Pay Attention: CPA serves up financial tips for lawyers

In this episode of the ABA Journal’s Asked and Answered podcast, Senior Writer Stephanie Francis Ward talks to New York CPA Gary DuBoff about how to live within your means, how to figure out your set costs, and how to budget with what’s left over.

Sep 30, 2019 6:30 AM CDT