On July 7, 2022, what had been the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters announced that its members had voted to change the Academy’s name to the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals (“ACAN”).   This past week, the ABA Judicial Division Lawyers Conference Special Masters Committee also changed its name to the “Court-Appointed Neutrals” Committee and issued for wide […]

A decision in the case of ‘Nasib Hasanov v. Georgia’ is issued by the ICSID tribunal. The ICSID Arbitration Tribunal had reached a new decision on provisional measures. This followed the tribunal’s April 19, 2022, decision, which dismissed the Georgian government’s jurisdictional objections. Due to this decision, the case is moving to a full hearing […]

The Lackner Group Sponsoring the PBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section 2022 Annual Retreat Pittsburgh-based company showcasing 6-in-1 Estate & Trust Administration Software Pittsburgh, PA – (July 27, 2022) – The Lackner Group, Inc. is proud to be part of the PBA RPPT Law Section 2022 Annual Retreat taking place in Pittsburgh, PA […]

ALM’s Composite Rankings Index combines current year rankings and year-over-year growth rankings from the Am Law 200 & NLJ 500 to rank firm performance  New York, NY – July 27, 2022 – ALM is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Composite Rankings Index.  The Composite Rankings Index (CRI) from ALM Intelligence and Law.com […]

Law.com Pro’s “20 From 22” examines 20 Am Law 200 financial and talent trends spanning the past 22 years    New York, NY – July 26, 2022–  ALM and Law.com Pro are pleased to announce the release of 20 From 2022, an exclusive analysis report exploring twenty trends from the last 22 Am Law 200 […]

July 22, 2022 – Venice, CA – ECFX, the California-based leader in electronic court notice management for law firms, has received a strategic investment from The LegalTech Fund, bringing the total funding amount for the company to over $3.5M since its inception in 2019. The LegalTech Fund (TLTF) is the first and only fund focused […]

Shapes state law on civil theft remedies Los Angeles, July 21, 2022 — The California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in a high-profile business lawsuit, Siry Investments vs. Saeed Farkhondehpour, adopting a limited partner’s position that the state’s civil theft statute applies to the theft of business funds. In interpreting Penal Code section 496, […]

  The Discerning Investor Personal Portfolio Management in Retirement for Lawyers (and Their Clients) Julie Jason is available for Interviews Byline/guest articles Speeches and CLE Meetings with Law Firm Management Committees     Stephen Seckler, President of Seckler Attorney Coaching, shares insights on how to think about retirement in the foreword to the new American […]

An increasing number of vehicle collisions and subsequent personal injury lawsuits increases demand for litigation financing Los Angeles, CA, July 21 – Due to the increasing number of vehicle accidents and related lawsuits, High Rise Legal Funding announced they are focusing on car accident pre-settlement funding in 2022. More than a year-and-a-half ago, roadways emptied […]

Law.com Radar’s Trend Detection delivers real-time awareness of shifts and surges in new federal litigation so legal professionals can more effectively advise clients, spot growth areas and win new business. New York, NY – July 21, 2022 – ALM announces the launch of Law.com Radar’s Trend Detection, a powerful new capability that uses data processing […]