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The Rise of Hospitality In Law Firms, Revisited

Anthony Davies

Today, and we are witnessing the continued evolution of this trend, as firms embrace a more holistic approach to employee experience, client relations, and workplace design. In this follow-up to a previous article, we’ll look at how hospitality-focused services have further developed in law firms, the importance of this shift, and where the industry is heading in the near future.

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Strategies for Promoting Law Firm Lateral Hires

Beth Huffman

To ensure the greatest exposure and impact beyond the news of an arrival — and with an eye on long-term client analysis, cross-selling, firm revenue growth and additional tactics — a checklist or strategic plan to maximize the announcement can help achieve desired coverage.

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Create A Blueprint for Efficiency and Profitability In 2025

Michele Blay & Carlyse Evans & Dan Safran

To remain competitive, law firms must rethink traditional business models and optimize operations at every level. This means tackling inefficiencies in financial management, staffing, and technology to create a more streamlined, resilient firm. Three critical areas demand immediate attention: breaking the cycle of inefficiency, reimagining the workforce, and leveraging technology for growth.

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Seventh, Ninth Court Rulings Expand and Tighten Reach of Federal Video Privacy Protection Act Image

Seventh, Ninth Court Rulings Expand and Tighten Reach of Federal Video Privacy Protection Act

Stan Soocher

The VPPA may be nearly four-decades old and video-rental stores largely a thing of the past, but the rise of online content, streaming services and ancillary activities has brought with it frequent litigation based on the VPPA. The key challenge in these litigations is how to interpret the VPPA’s 1980s terms in light of today’s digital advances.

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The Barton Doctrine: Suit Against Receiver Did Not Require Court Permission

Daniel A. Lowenthal

The Fifth Circuit recently addressed a new fact pattern and issue concerning the Barton doctrine: whether a receiver appointed in a state court action could be sued in a subsequent bankruptcy case of the debtor absent court permission.

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Is Google Search Dead? Part 2: The Key to Thriving In a Multichannel, AI-Driven World Image

Is Google Search Dead? Part 2: The Key to Thriving In a Multichannel, AI-Driven World

Amy Juers

Part Two of this two-part article examines practical steps marketers must take to succeed in this changing landscape by embracing a multichannel, AI-driven approach to their marketing and PR efforts. This means rethinking your strategy to build direct connections with your audience, using platforms that elevate your visibility and focusing on storytelling that resonates.

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D.C. Circuit Court Rules That Artificial Intelligence Cannot Solely Author Copyrightable Works

Paulluvi Henley

The D.C. Circuit affirmed that AI cannot be the sole author on a copyright-registered work, but left questions about the future of AI authorship in copyright for Congress to resolve.

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Constitutionality of Tax Sale Practices Questioned By NY’s Second Department

Stewart E. Sterk

When a village or other taxing authority conducts a tax lien sale, and the purchaser of the tax lien subsequently acquires a tax deed, what rights does the tax-delinquent former owner of the property enjoy?

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Create An Operations Blueprint for Efficiency and Profitability In 2025

Michele Blay & Carlyse Evans & Dan Safran

Simply put, the old levers of profitability — billable hours and rate increases — are no longer sufficient. Firms that fail to proactively address inefficiencies risk losing market share to more agile competitors. To remain competitive, law firms must rethink traditional business models and optimize operations at every level.

Constitutionality of Tax Sale Practices Questioned Image

Constitutionality of Tax Sale Practices Questioned

Stewart E. Sterk

When a village or other taxing authority conducts a tax lien sale, and the purchaser of the tax lien subsequently acquires a tax deed, what rights does the tax-delinquent former owner of the property enjoy?

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