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In Case You Missed It: Hottest Firms And Stories On Law360
Law360, New York (April 15, 2017, 5:33 PM EDT) -- For those who missed out, here's a look back at the
law firms, stories and expert analyses that generated the most buzz on Law360 last week.
10 Most Mentioned Law Firms
1. Kirkland & Ellis LLP
2. Jones Day
3. DLA Piper
3. Hogan Lovells
3. Latham & Watkins LLP
6. Gibson Dunn
7. Greenberg Traurig LLP
8. Morrison & Foerster LLP
9. Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
10. Reed Smith LLP
10 Most Read Articles
1. BigLaw Disconnect Driving Clients To Smaller Firms
There is a significant disconnect between large law firms and their clients, which has forced some clients
to turn in-house and to smaller firms for solutions, according to a Tuesday report commissioned
by LexisNexis.
2. 5 Recent Fed. Circ. Rulings IP Attys Need To Know
The Federal Circuit has recently foreclosed some appeals from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and
made the America Invents Act’s covered business method review program less potent. Here's a roundup
of the court’s top rulings since January and their implications for intellectual property law.
3. 4 Supreme Court Cases Justice Gorsuch Could Sway
After a number of deadlocks in the past year, the U.S. Supreme Court now has a ninth justice and a long
list of cases awaiting its input. Here, Law360 looks at four cases that could be swayed by Justice Neil
Gorsuch.
4. Millennial Lawyers Aren't Chasing Money, Report Says
Millennial lawyers report they highly value work-life balance and firm culture, even at the expense of
financial gain, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday.
5. Snarky Judge Clams Up As Ex-JPM Exec Demands Recusal
A self-described "flippant" New York federal judge was remarkably quiet Wednesday as attorneys in the
case of a former JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive who claims the bank fired her for flagging possible
fraud argued whether the 94-year-old jurist should reassign the case because of his alleged bias against
the plaintiff.
6. Wilson Sonsini Hikes Billable Hours Goal After Bonus Bump
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in 2017 will require associates to record more billable hours than ever
before, bumping up its benchmark to 1,950 after increasing its bonus levels less than three months ago,
a firm memo published online said.
7. Multistate Bar Exam Results Dive To 10-Year Low
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in 2017 will require associates to record more billable hours than ever
before, bumping up its benchmark to 1,950 after increasing its bonus levels less than three months ago,
a firm memo published online said.
8. BigLaw Is Less Reliant On Lawyers In High-Tech World
In today’s legal industry, the traditional partner-track lawyer is increasingly being replaced by
technology, processes and people that can get the job done faster and cheaper. Here, experts offer their
take on the de-lawyering of law firms and what it means for BigLaw.
9. NY Mourns Loss Of Trailblazing Top Court Judge
New York’s legal world mourned Wednesday as news spread that Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first black
woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals, had died.
10. Chicago Judge Killed In Shooting Near South Side Home
A Chicago county judge was shot to death early Monday morning near his home on the city’s South Side,
officials said.
10 Most Read Expert Analyses
1. A Law Firm Ranking Model By 'Fake News & Distorted Reports'
Suffering from law firm ranking fatigue? Bewildered by the methodologies? If so, you're in good
company. Alan Morrison, associate dean for public interest and public service law at George Washington
University Law School, wonders just how far law firm ranking efforts may go.
2. Can Employers Still Drug Test Where Marijuana Is Legal?
It would be great if the new rules surrounding marijuana legalization and employer drug policies were
clear, stable and uniform from state to state and across the country. However, especially with an
incoming right-leaning cabinet, the reality is we’re facing a mixed bag of guidelines over the next couple
of years, says Eve Wagner of Sauer & Wagner LLP.
3. Crowdfunding For Legal Cases: 5 Trends Reshaping Justice
Most people have never had an opportunity to personally take part in a legal case that directly
challenges laws or policies they don’t agree with. Now that crowdfunding is available for legal cases,
people can engage directly with legal change in the community and be a check on the powerful, says
Julia Salasky, CEO of CrowdJustice.
4. The State Of The IP Boutique — Don't Forget Copyright, TM
I read with great interest the two-part Law360 guest article on the state of the intellectual property
boutique and the rebuttal from the perspective of general practice firms. But both articles, while wellwritten and ably supported, overlook the importance of trademark and copyright practices and the
many lessons that can be learned from the new crop of IP boutiques, says Peter Sloane, chairman
of Leason Ellis LLP's trademark and copyright group.
5. Creating Perfect Security Interests — A Primer
A valid, perfected security interest generally will be enforced by the bankruptcy courts. However, a
lender with collateral faces various risks that could defeat its senior status. Adherence to the technical
requirements for perfection is essential, says Ira Herman of Thompson & Knight LLP.
6. Top 10 Litigation Risks For Retailers In 2017
With the 2017 retail season in full swing, what issues are keeping retailers up at night? Ann Schofield
Baker of Perkins Coie LLP has distilled a list of top retail risks and trends this year, ranging from data
breaches, cyber-ransom threats and toxic chemical compliance to the potential for litigation over
subjects including shipping fees, discount pricing and website accessibility.
7. Equitable Estoppel May Be The New Laches Defense
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in SCA Hygiene rejected the equitable defense of laches in
some patent cases, but equitable estoppel may still be a defense within the six-year patent statute of
limitations. Defendants have invoked successfully the equitable estoppel defense in situations where
laches is now barred, say attorneys with Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP.
8. Calif. High Court Creates Exception To Concepcion
The California Supreme Court's recent decision in McGill v. Citibank is the latest entry in the court's wellknown history of limiting what rights consumers may waive through arbitration agreements —
potentially setting the stage for another review by the U.S. Supreme Court, say attorneys with Crowell &
Moring LLP.
9. Understanding The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy
When to seek relief from the automatic stay is strategic. Creditors want a quick remedy to preserve the
value of their collateral and to be adequately protected for any diminution in the value of their
collateral. But early in a case, bankruptcy courts often are more debtor-friendly until they become more
familiar with the case, says Trey Monsour of K&L Gates LLP.
10. Chipotle Case Shows How Cos. Can Avoid Overtime Claims
While a New York federal court recently acknowledged that certain factors supported class and
collective treatment of the plaintiffs’ claims in Scott v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, a number of factors
impacting employees' daily activities rendered certification of the plaintiffs’ state and federal wage and
hour claims inappropriate, says Adriana Kosovych of Epstein Becker & Green PC.
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