The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 51 - A Higher Duty of Care: Representing Clients Living With Mental Illness
Paths + Profiles: Black History Month Special Edition - The Importance of Representation
Feds Have the Lottery Lawyer’s Number
Let's Talk Retaining a Family Law Lawyer
[EP. 52] Lawyers, Here's How To Answer This Uncomfortable Client Question
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 276: The Undocumented Lawyer - A Sneak Peek with Directors Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci
JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Effective Collaboration in Trade Secret Litigation
The T-Shirt Pitch
Digital Issues for Individuals Working at Home (Digital Planning Podcast)
4 Key Takeaways | In-House Lawyers' Expectations of Outside Counsel
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 350, Linda Justice and Her Nancy Drew Approach
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On February 21, 2025 a notable development emerged in the legal proceedings involving Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Attorney Anthony Rico, one of the legal counselors representing Combs, filed a motion to withdraw as counsel. Given...more
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In partnership with the Minnesota State Bar Association – Civil Litigation Section, Winthrop recently hosted a lively and educational Roundtable event featuring a distinguished panel of nine members of the Hennepin County...more
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TransPerfect Legal's Antitrust Practice Group hosted its fifth annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement Conference in 2024. The panel featured key insights from Katherine Reilly, Senior Lead Counsel at Vistra Corp.;...more
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Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Rule of Law,’ where we will gather to discuss the pivotal role of law in society. This event will explore how the Rule of Law serves as the foundation for justice,...more
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