Daily Report

09/09/2025

Increases in Southeast Law Firms' Revenue, Demand Bring 'Optimism' for End of 2025

“A bit of optimism is what we hear and what we see, and I think that’s certainly the case with this region as well,” said Gloria Gomez-O'Rourke of Citi's Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group.

09/09/2025

'I Am Making a Difference': Appointed Judge Announces 2026 Retention Campaign

Rockdale County State Court Chief Judge V.T. McRae has announced his retention campaign ahead of the November 2026 general election.

09/09/2025

Breaking the Logjam at Mediation

With a little effort and a deep breath, you will be surprised how the clouds can clear. As the saying goes, the darkest hour is just before dawn.

09/09/2025

Fisher Phillips has combined with labor and employment boutique Elarbee Thompson in Atlanta. Reporter Tom Spigolon spoke with Fisher Phillips chairman and managing partner John Polson about the tie up.

🔗 https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/09/08/fisher-phillips-joins-with-boutique-elarbee-thompson-boosting-atlanta-presence/

09/09/2025

Moore & Van Allen To Expand Charlotte Footprint by 25% in Move to Rising $700M Mixed-Use Complex

The Am Law Second Hundred firm expects to move into the 206,000-square-foot space in the new Queensbridge Collective project by 2028.

09/09/2025

AP Source: DOJ Probes Mortgage Fraud Claims Against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve

The Justice Department says the president has the discretion to fire the Federal Reserve governor for cause and that his decisions cannot be reviewed by the courts.

09/09/2025

One in five pre-law students fear artificial intelligence could replace their jobs in the future. Is that fear unfounded?

Legal education reporter Christine Charnosky spoke with legal recruiters David Nicol of Marsden, Dale Durham of Major, Lindsey & Africa and Arush Chandna of Inspira Education, plus consultant Kent Zimmermann of Zeughauser Group, New York University School of Law student Lior Polani and Victoria Inoyo of Juris Education to learn more about the technological transition's impact on young lawyers.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗 https://www.law.com/2025/09/04/is-the-rise-of-ai-a-real-threat-to-associate-jobs/

09/09/2025

ICYMI. 7 Months after Arriving from UNC, Burr & Forman's COO is Looking to Modernize Firm Governance
http://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/09/05/7-months-after-arriving-from-unc-burr--formans-coo-is-looking-to-modernize-firm-governance/

09/08/2025

Morris Manning Loses 3 Partners in Atlanta in Advance of Merger With Taft

In the past week, partners moved to Maynard Nexsen, Burr & Forman and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton. The firm is set to combine with Taft on Dec. 31.

09/08/2025

State Appellate Court Reconsiders Time Limits for Fraud Allegations Against Church

"And it's unfortunate, but plaintiffs can't sit on their rights," the archdiocese's counsel, Dana Richens of Smith Gambrell & Russell, told the state appellate court last week.

09/08/2025

Ethics for the Trial Lawyer

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair of Dentons

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗 https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/09/08/ethics-for-the-trial-lawyer/

09/08/2025

Ethics for the Trial Lawyer

By being aware of the ethical obligations that are unique to trial, lawyers can take steps to reduce the risk that the intensity of trial would result in a bar grievance.