The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Apr 19, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Troutman Pepper confirmed it is in merger talks with Texas-based Locke Lord, a move that would create a mega-firm with 1,600 attorneys. Our first item today breaks down how the merger could play out. Also, a founding partner of plaintiffs side Laffey Bucci Kent has parted from the firm, a hospital has agreed to a $32.5M settlement, and we have an overview of emerging wage transparency laws across the country.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor

Law Firm Mergers | News

Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord in Merger Talks to Create New Am Law 50 Law Firm

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

The combination would create a firm with more than 1,600 lawyers and would move the firm solidly into the Am Law 50. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Laffey Bucci & Kent Parts Ways With Named Partner

By Amanda O'Brien

Brian Kent, known for his representation of sexual assault victims, described his move as a "mutual decision" and an... Read More

Evidence | News

Reading Hospital Agrees to $32.5M Settlement in Phila. Birth Injury Suit

By Aleeza Furman

Ross Feller Casey founding partner Matt Casey said his firm took on the case after the first attorney the injured child's... Read More

Employment Law | News

Pay Equity Disputes May Be the 'Sleeping Giant' of Wage Transparency Laws, Employment Lawyers Predict

By Colleen Murphy

"There were pay equity statutes before there were pay transparency requirements which I think are sleeping giants,"... Read More

Law Department Management | Commentary

Ending an Engagement on a High Note: What Every Attorney Should Know About Closing Letters

By Diana C. Manning, Benjamin J. DiLorenzo and Kyle A. Valente

This article discusses the contours of closing out a file by sending a closing letter (also referred to as an end-of-engagement... Read More

Litigation | Commentary

10 Steps for Success in Representing a Victim of Childhood Sex Abuse

By Marni Berger

Representing minors in childhood sexual abuse (CSA) cases comes with great reward but great evidentiary and emotional... Read More

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