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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

How can law firms attract, integrate, and retain top talent across all levels while gaining a competitive advantage?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Earlier today, the Department of Justice announced that construction conglomerate Odebrecht SA and its affiliate Braskem SA have pleaded guilty to their maintenance of an elaborate bribery scheme...

We reported previously on DreamWorks Animation's payment of $50 million to settle a class action antitrust suit.

A new law signed by Governor Newsom, AB 1609, requires large private businesses to disclose when the customer service agent they are using is an AI bot and provide customers with timely access to quality customer service.

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.

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