Dateline Pittsburgh - September 26, 2016

Fox Rothschild was among three first-time entrants into the Am Law 100 this year, jumping up 10 spots from a year ago.

Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that Paul E. Van Horn and Erica Howard-Potter have joined the firm as partners in the Trusts + Estates Practice and Private Client Group.

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

As law firms celebrate longevity and stability, they face a critical challenge that extends far beyond partner transitions: the impending retirement of long-tenured professional staff who hold decades of institutional knowledge. How can firms preserve this invaluable expertise while building a foundation for the next generation of legal professionals?

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

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.

Joshua Horn's blog post, "Why The SEC Does Not Want The Free Lunch," originally posted the firm's Securities Compliance Sentinel, was mentioned as one of the top postings for October 19, 2015.

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.

Contributing to IFLR's Women in Business Law Group's Best Practice Series on inclusiveness, partner Jessica Delbaum (New York-Antitrust) wrote an article on using your network effectively.

The Alabama State Bar has issued comprehensive guidance on how existing professional conduct rules apply when lawyers use artificial intelligence tools in their practice. This formal opinion addresses critical questions about competence, confidentiality, supervision, billing practices, and professional responsibility in an AI-assisted legal environment. Understanding these ethical obligations is essential for law firms and legal departments navigating the integration of generative and agentic AI technologie

Scott L. Vernick was quoted in The Legal Intelligencer article, "Did UPMC Data Breach Ruling Lock Plaintiffs Out of State Court?" on January 23, 2017.

Fox Rothschild was among three first-time entrants into the Am Law 100 this year, jumping up 10 spots from a year ago.

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

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

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.

Darrell D. Miller is featured in The Wrap's article, "Jamie Chung, ‘Deadpool' Actor Karan Soni Join Jennifer Aniston's ‘Office Christmas Party' (Exclusive)."

The annual State of the Union address fulfills an obligation of the Presidency set forth in Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution...

Joshua Horn's blog post, "Why The SEC Does Not Want The Free Lunch," originally posted the firm's Securities Compliance Sentinel, was mentioned as one of the top postings for October 19, 2015.

Brian McGinnis was featured in the Courier-Post article, "Norcross Calls for Congress to Act on Gun Safety."

Anyone want to lay bets in favor of the individual athlete v. the corporate NCAA? That’s what we thought.