If You’re a New Law Firm Leader, Avoid Making These Mistakes

New law firm leaders often tell me they operate in a bewildering environment where little is certain, the tempo is fast, and the dynamics are far more complex. They worry it’s impossible to stay on top of all the things they need to know to do their job. Some quietly admit that they “feel overwhelmed.” I’ve learned that new law firm leaders need to navigate their way through the transition and avoid some common missteps in their earliest days in the role. Here are some that pop up again and again. Thinking this appointment is about you when it’s all…

Judge rejects bid to disqualify JPMorgan law firm in Epstein litigation

A federal judge on Thursday rejected an attempt to disqualify the law firm defending JPMorgan Chase & Co against a lawsuit by women who claimed they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein and that the bank aided in the late financier’s sex trafficking. US District Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan said the firm WilmerHale did not have a conflict of interest because it once represented an antisex trafficking group that supported Courtney Wild, one of Epstein’s accusers. Rakoff also found no proof Wild gave Wilmer Hale confidential information that was material to the JPMorgan case, and said the bank would suffer…

US law firm sues Tesla, claiming its updates affect the battery

Breadcrumb Trail Links Crash, Bang, Wow Some Model S and Model X owners say they’ve experienced reduced range and even battery failure Published May 12, 2023 • 2 minute read Tesla Model 3 in Maui Photo by Andrew McCredie Article content Here’s the update on Tesla updates: An American law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against the electric-vehicle automaker in California, claiming that its automatic software updates are decreasing driving range by as much as 20 per cent, or in some cases, even causing battery failures. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues…

(SPAC) Special Purpose Acquisition Investigation: BBAI,

SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential violations of law in connection with the following special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”): BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. f/k/a GigCapital4 Inc. (NYSE: BBAI)Tango Therapeutics, Inc. f/k/a BCTG Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: TNGX) Senti Biosciences Inc. f/k/a Dynamics Special Purpose Corp (NASDAQ: STI)Boxed, Inc. f/k/a Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp (NYSE: BOX D). If you are an investor who has suffered losses in connection with any of the SPACs purchased below: Click or paste the following web address into your browser to submit your losses: BigBear.ai Holdings,…

(SPAC) Special Purpose Acquisition Investigation: PWP,

SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential violations of law in connection with the following special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”): Perella Weinberg Partners f/k/a Fintech Acquisition Corporation IV (NASDAQ: PWP) Porch.com f/k/a PropTech Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: PRCH) Shift Technologies, Inc. f/k/a Insurance Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: SFT): Skillsoft Corp. f/k/a Churchill Capital Corporation II (NYSE: SKIL) If you are an investor purchasing any of the SPACs below and suffering losses: Click or paste the following web address into your browser to submit your information: Perella Weinberg Partners f/k/a Fintech Acquisition…

Teesside Law Firm | Dickinson Womble Bonds

We have supported many household names on Teesside, with a number of the region’s most significant projects for the best part of 30 years. Our Wilton office, at the heart of the Teesside Freeport, is the ideal location for us to continue to support our varied client base in one of the most economically active regions in the UK. From the Wilton office, we will continue to support clients on a full range of legal matters, including in key sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, digital, transport and local government. We have a deep understanding of the region and the…

The Marrone Law Firm acquires the McMahon Law Firm

The Marrone Law Firm of Syracuse has completed its acquisition of the McMahon Law Firm of Camillus. Steve McMahon (left) is now retired. Anthony Marrone (right) is the founder and CEO of the Marrone Law Firm, a boutique firm focusing on the areas of elder law, Medicare, and estate planning. (Photo credit: Marrone Law Firm website) SYRACUSE, NY — The Marrone Law Firm, PC of Syracuse announced it has acquired the McMahon Law Firm of Camillus. Long-time attorney Steve McMahon has decided to retire after nearly five decades of practice, the Marrone firm said in a Jan. 30…