Mental Health by the Numbers: The 2024 Survey Infographic - Legal news - NewsLocker (2024)

These data points highlight some key findings from the 2024 survey, which tracked responses from nearly 2,500 people.

Splunk CLO Exiting in Wake of Sale, Unlocking $24M Golden Parachute

Scott Morgan announced on LinkedIn Friday that he was leaving the data platform after 12 years.

The subpoenas, requested in a Friday letter, would focus on Beasley Allen's litigation financing arrangements with Fortress Investment Group and its purported relationship with news agency Thomson Reuters.

CFPB Averts Disaster at Supreme Court, But Challenges Remain

"Now, they don't have to worry about catching a (constitutional) challenge every time they put a rule out there," attorney Dennis Merkley said of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Locke Lord, in Merger Talks, Was Ordered to Pay $12.5M Over Alleged Client Fraud. What Does That Mean for the Deal?

Due diligence, done early in merger talks, should prevent any surprises about litigation against a law firm.

Paul Weiss Represents Nonprofit in Lawsuit Accusing Spotify of Underpaying Royalties

The complaint accuses Spotify of using the launch of its audiobook access product to categorize its $10.99 Premium subscription as a "bundled" subscription, reducing the amount of money reported to the plaintiff nonprofit, the Mechanical Licensing Collective.

Google Asks Virginia Federal Court to Remove Jury in DOJ's Antitrust Case

"Civil antitrust cases brought by the United States have historically been tried to the bench—not to a jury," Google stated.

Far From Over: Insurers to Appeal $345M Consent Judgment in Boarding School Sexual Abuse Case

According to the defendant, the consent judgment "is a direct result of the insurers' failure to provide a defense and a failure to provide indemnification for the claims brought by the plaintiffs."

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Surge in Social Media Drug Promotion Driving Calls for More Oversight

"I think the industry would like more clarity from the FDA on what exactly its position is on its authority over social media," said Mahnu Davar, a partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer.

Are Frozen Embryos People or Property? Texas Supreme Court Receives Briefs

At stake is the fate of Roman v. Roman, a 2006 First District Court of Appeals ruling that treated embryos as property in a divorce and allowed the discarding of embryos per terms of a storage contract.

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Florida class action attorneys Jean Martin and John Yanchunis of Morgan & Morgan in Tampa open up about how they have leveraged their nearly 60 years of combined legal experience to help build their firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice.

Monsanto: Reversal of $185M Jury Award Could Wipe Out Other PCB Verdicts

Plaintiffs attorney Rick Friedman said he planned to petition the Washington Supreme Court to review an appeals court's May 1 decision. "Monsanto claiming it won this appeal is like Trump saying he won the 2020 election," he told Law.com.

'Game Changer': Harvard Law Receives $15M Gift to Expand Environmental Clinic

"I am excited for the opportunities this will provide to students and future leaders in law, government, business and more," Dan Emmett said in a statement.

What We Should Have Learned from COVID: Communicate

The first lesson we should have learned from COVID: Leaders should communicate regularly to their firms in a more personal way, let their personality shine through, show some vulnerability and maybe reveal that they own a dog.

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Make Yourself Available to Listen, Always,' Says Cheryl Chang of Blank Rome

"Keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening and what is important to people in the office; not just the public narrative but the scuttlebutt as well. Make yourself available to listen, always."

Sarah Spitalnick's claim differs somewhat from a similar effort by legal activist Edward Blum.

The Law Firm Disrupted: Trusting Gen AI to Minimize Risk? Your Malpractice Insurer Does

One of the most risk-averse constituencies in an already risk-averse field is giving a green light.

For In-House Lawyers Trying to Keep Up on AI Regulation, States Are Ground Zero

State laws are proliferating that cover such topics as the creation of deep fakes and the use of AI in the employee-recruitment process.

Judge on Clerk Hiring Boycotts: 'Students Should Be Seen as Individuals'

"They have every right to be judged by their accomplishments, not blacklisted based on what institution they may happen to attend," Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III stated via email.Related Stories'Indefensible & Inexcusable': Ex-Judge Luttig on Role of Lawyers in Lead Up to Jan. 6 - EnclosureAI in Arbitration? and Judicial Nominations Roundup - EnclosureJudges in the Hot Seat Over Oral Argument Diversity Policies - Enclosure

Klarna Lawyers Told to Use ChatGPT to Save Time Drafting Contracts

The fintech company's CEO has told staff to "test, test, test and explore", with 86% of the legal function now making use of generative-AI models in their day-to-day work.

'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental Health—But Not All Predecessors Are Sympathetic

"Those who make it to the top by virtue of having withstood this for decades will not really be able to have empathy for those below. It's just not part of what happens."

Court of Appeals Says Doctor's Injuries From Mass Shooting a Matter for Workers' Comp Board

The New York Court of Appeals ruling places the injured doctor's federal civil complaint against the hospital in serious jeopardy.

'Very Close to Turning Off the Jury': Menendez Takes Risk by Pointing Finger at Wife, White-Collar Expert Says

Weinstein noted that jurors come to the courtroom with their own experiences and ideas about marriage, which may lead them to doubt the alleged distance between the Menendezes.

Slew of Big Law Firms Invest in Lateral Partners in California

Several Am Law 50 law firms, from S&C and Winston to McDermott and Mayer Brown, made lateral hires in the state in the last week.

'Admit It': Trump Defense Accuses Michael Cohen of Lying During Direct Testimony

Michael Cohen previously testified he called Trump to let him know the Stormy Daniels matter was handled. But the defense showed texts suggesting the call was actually over harassing messages from a purported 14-year-old.

Judge Allows Grainger to Recoup $1.5M From Former Exec's Incentive Package Following Conviction

Grainger was granted recoupment against its former vice president of total rewards, Scott Witz, for $1.38 million in incentive awards and $292,692 in cash incentive payments, for compensation awarded during a period he used his company-issued laptop to allegedly possess child p*rnography, according to the opinion.

With Jurisdiction at Issue, CooperSurgical Litigants to Try Mediation

"Litigation can be very difficult and challenging, especially for those who are also still trying to undergo IVF," Sarah London said. "We're very sensitive in advancing our client's interests and the benefits that can come from trying to resolve cases outside of court."

Lynn Pinker, Carter Arnett Stop 31 Cities' Suit Against Disney, Hulu, Netflix

The cities' argument was founded on a theory that, like cable companies, the streaming services "profitably operate through wireline facilities within the municipal rights-of-way."

Federal Judge Slams DC Federal Prosecutor for 'Judge-Shopping' in Jan. 6 Search Warrant Application

U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey on Tuesday issued a memorandum opinion slamming U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for "failing to follow established procedures for reconsideration and review of adverse judicial decisions."

Nelson Mullins Opens New LA Office, Adds 6-Lawyer Product Liability Team

The new office, which includes laterals from LondonFischer, will be Nelson Mullins' second office in the Los Angeles area and third overall in California.