The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Apr 12, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

The current burden of proof for disciplinary cases is too high, an attorney argued before the state Supreme Court. And, according to our top story, this morning, several justices appear receptive to the argument. Also, associate attrition, which reached extreme levels during the pandemic, appears to be returning to normal.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor, The Legal Intelligencer and New Jersey Law Journal

Civil Appeals | News

'Not Just Mere Money': Pa. Justices Suggest Higher Standard for Proving Lawyer Misconduct

By Aleeza Furman

"It seems odd that when your livelihood is being taken away, even if temporarily, we only have to do preponderance... Read More

Law Firm Associates | Analysis

At 18%, Law Firm Associate Attrition Rate Continues 2-Year Decline

By Justin Henry

"Starting with the pandemic years we saw high levels of attrition, and we're starting to see those attrition levels... Read More

Contractual Disputes | News

Sacks Weston's Creditors Remain Hostile to Firm's Chapter 11 Plan

By Amanda O'Brien

Third-party litigation funders Virage Capital and Jordan Litigation Funding pushed a judge Wednesday to dismiss the... Read More

Civil Appeals | News

Pa. Justices to Mull Sovereign Immunity Exception for Sex Abuse of Adults

By Riley Brennan

"While a decision in J.S.'s favor will open the courthouse doors to all sexual abuse survivors regardless of their age,... Read More

Bar Associations | News

Uniform Bar Admissions Rule for US Trial Courts Draws Opposition from Circuit, District Judges

By Avalon Zoppo

It's not like it's a Disney one-pass ticket [where] you get on any ride you want," said U.S. District Judge R. David... Read More

Discovery | Commentary

E-Discovery and Complex Litigation in Both State and Federal Court

By Lindsey L. Bonafede and Leonard Impagliazzo

At its core, discovery in MDLs is no different than that of an average litigation. The fundamental concepts, processes... Read More

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