Navigation A divided panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed in part a district court judgment finding Assembly Bill 51—which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in October 2019—was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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In Bizarre Hearing, Jan. 6 Defense Attorney Alleges Client's Signature Was Forged on Plea Agreement
The attorney, newly installed in the case, said she developed suspicions while poring over the case record. Hodgkins had attested at a plea hearing that the signature was his. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judge Orders DOJ to Give Michael Avenatti His Long-Sought Law Firm Server Images
Senior U.S. District Judge James Selna scheduled another status conference Monday to discuss the data that still needs to be given to Avenatti, but the judge also made clear the Nov. 2 retrial date is not going to change. Click Here To Read The Full Article
How I Made Partner: 'I Accepted That When I Was Truly Myself, I Was the Best I Could Be,' Said Lindsay Hunter of Greenberg Traurig
“I am scrappy with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder—I am also dogged, loyal, practical, a good delegator, funny, down to earth, and good with people. Once all of that came together, I brought in more business, I had more “wins,” I was happier; I was truly ready to become shareholder.” […]
Understanding Your Clients' Changing Needs In a Post-Pandemic Legal Market
If it was challenging to get facetime with clients pre-pandemic, that challenge has only multiplied in the post-pandemic world. As firms look for creative ways to reconnect with clients, client interviews and surveys have become more important than ever for ensuring client satisfaction, loyalty and profitability. Click Here To Read The Full Article