Newsmakers - July 1, 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Mark L. Silow was featured in the Law360 article, "Fox Rothschild's Mark Silow Answers The Call Of The Wild."

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.

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

Mark L. Silow, Mark L. Morris, Abraham C. Reich and Phillip E. Griffin were featured in Philadelphia Business Journal article, "Big Philadelphia Law Firm Announces Management Transition."

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.

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)."

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

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."

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.