Legal Practice Pulse

After decades at Silver Golub & Teitell, three attorneys—Paul Slager, Joaquin Madry, and Nicole Coates—have left to form their own boutique firm, Slager Madry, based in Stamford, Connecticut. With a shared vision and close-knit partnership, they aim to take on significant litigation, including medical negligence, sexual abuse, and trucking collision cases. The attorneys emphasize the…

Benjamin Snyder, a former assistant to the solicitor general at the Department of Justice, is set to co-lead the appellate practice at Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., starting in December. Snyder aims to enhance the firm’s representation of private sector clients in appellate and Supreme Court matters. He expressed enthusiasm about the current changes in…

A federal judge has allowed a breach of contract lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania to move forward, despite claims it was time-barred by the statute of limitations. U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy ruled that factual questions remain regarding the university’s obligations under its patent policy with Susan M. Faust, a former post-doctoral scholar…

Chris Cartrett, CEO of global legal tech provider Aderant, highlights the importance of legal tech companies implementing artificial intelligence (AI) within their own operations before expecting clients to adopt the technology. In an article, Cartrett shares five key strategies for integrating AI internally, emphasizing that leadership commitment, companywide AI education, and upskilling employees are crucial…

As global supply chains become more complex and vulnerable, insurance is increasingly critical in managing risks, write Reed Smith’s Bert Wells, Cristina Shea, and Adrienne Kitchen. Supply chains face various disruptions—ranging from natural disasters to cyberattacks—that can lead to significant revenue and profit losses. To address these risks, businesses are turning to insurance solutions such…

A year after Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel, law firms in the Middle East, particularly in Israel and Lebanon, are navigating the challenges brought by the escalating conflict. Greenberg Traurig in Israel marked the anniversary with a moment of silence while continuing operations despite the emotional strain on staff, many of whom have family members…