Newsmaker: Bill Maruca

To boost profits in the current environment, many retailers are becoming more aggressive in taking deductions under existing policies – whether related to OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), damages, or new store and reset fees – that were less enforced in years prior.

Recently, Managing Partner Ronald Shechtman spoke with The American Lawyer about the growing competition among Am Law firms to acquire middle-market clients.

For decades, law firms have used the legal industry's preferred economic model – the billable hour – to track time as the primary method of determining value.

Now, I know I am speaking to a certain demographic when I recall the heady days when law firm expenses were equal to only 50 cents of every dollar of revenue.

For years, legal intake was handled by whoever was available: a receptionist, an assistant, a paralegal, then an attorney. In 2026, more firms are questioning that approach. Inquiries now arrive by phone, email, text, and web form, and firms are increasingly hiring remote specialists to own the process

Cowley writes that Shearman's inclusivity was apparent from the first contact during law school and has been a strong support as she begins her career.

Mark R. Ashton was featured in the Central Penn Business Journal, "Newsmakers."

The December 20th, 2014 issue of The Economist featured a thoughtful article on "Why is Everyone So Busy?" Yet the article was frustrating because it did not offer solutions as such.

I ran across the term "learned helplessness" recently in an article by Dr. Larry Richard.

Let's face it: Nobody likes change, but how organizations and leaders approach change will make or break your company.

Mossack Fonseca. Before April 2016, most of us had never even heard of a Panamanian law firm by that name.

Matthew S. Adams was quoted in the NJ.com article, "Security Guard Alleges Cop Put Gun to His Head, Threatened Him"

As featured in Marketwatch, a mutual fund is now changing its name from Live Strong, given the disgrace that Mr. Armstrong has brought on his brand.

Patrick J. Egan was featured in the Philly.com article, "Investigations Like Bridgegate Turn On Nuances, Legal Experts Say."

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just published its Health Products Compliance Guidance ("Guidance"), which it issued to replace an advertising guide from 1998 focused on dietary supplements.

Alain Leibman was featured in the Asbury Park Press article, "Slain Retired NYPD Lieutenant's Family Wants Answers."

Elizabeth J. Hampton and Benjamin R. Kurtis' blog post, "Navigating the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act And Other Claims Against Departing Employees,"...

Christopher J. Pippett was featured in the Credit Union Times article, "Feds Uncover New Details in CFO Embezzlement."

Today, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude reportedly closed at $37.65 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Alain Leibman was featured in the Asbury Park Press article, "Slain Retired NYPD Lieutenant's Family Wants Answers."