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Former U.S. District Judge Alan Albright has joined A and O Shearman. He will serve as an intellectual property litigation partner in Austin, Texas. The move brings a well-known Texas patent judge back to private practice. Albright handled many patent cases while serving on the federal bench. His arrival adds patent and courtroom experience to […]

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Legal professionals planning a career move in 2026 may want to know what recruiters seek. A new career guide from LawCrossing, “Legal Recruiter Tell-All,” explains how recruiters review candidates. It also shares tips for finding the right legal job. The guide says lawyers should learn about the job market first. It also urges them to […]

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Legal technology workers use case and contract software. E-discovery skills can also help candidates find litigation support jobs. Communication skills are important too. Legal tech workers often help lawyers use new tools. They may also train business teams. Therefore, lawyers can improve their job options by learning tech skills. They can also join tech projects […]

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Private equity lawyers have more job choices outside New York. Meanwhile, deal work is growing in many U.S. cities. A new guide from BCG Attorney Search names the best markets for private equity lawyers outside New York. Specifically, it looks at pay, deal work, living costs, and partner roles. As a result, the guide highlights […]

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John Leguizamo has shared a surprising story about Madonna and Sean Penn. The actor said Penn once told him that Madonna had a crush on him. Leguizamo shared the story on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast. The story goes back to 1989. That year, Leguizamo and Penn worked together on Casualties of War. […]

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