The Legal Intelligencer

Trudy Knockless: What advice would you give to legal professionals looking to advance their careers? Perry Siatis: First, be curious and ask questions. It’s amazing how much value you can bring just by exploring different perspectives. Second, think strategically—look two or three steps ahead and anticipate challenges. Finally, care about people. Building strong relationships and fostering trust will pay dividends throughout your career. 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: https://lnkd.in/ezMdsGpd

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani had a fraught day in court in Manhattan on Tuesday, where he appeared for a hearing in the defamation case brought against him by Georgia poll workers. The Law Journal's Emily Saul was on the scene: https://lnkd.in/enjJcTA3

DLA Piper has been sued by two Houston companies who allege the firm’s employment of a "fraudulent attorney" has caused them to suffer millions in damages. https://lnkd.in/gWahjPMF

As President-elect Donald Trump eyes dismantling the Department of Education, where does that leave Title IX? Reporter Colleen Murphy spoke with experts in the field to find out what may been in the offing, including Kayleigh Baker, an attorney and senior consultant with TNG Consulting and a member of the Advisory Board for the Association of Title IX Administrators, and Elizabeth Troutman, a partner with Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard in Greensboro, North Carolina. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gfeAKFsW

A Philadelphia jury awarded a $11 million verdict against gunmaker Sig Sauer over an alleged defect in its P320 pistol. https://lnkd.in/g-pBdmyM

A Philadelphia jury awarded $6.8 million to the estate of a 64-year-old cancer patient who died from an allegedly botched liver ablation. Kline & Specter, PC partner Barry Magen represented the family. Tap here for the story from reporter Aleeza Furman: https://lnkd.in/g5rQf-ce

ICYMI. From Mark Hinderks of Stinson: "Avoiding Inadvertent Conflict Issues With Constituents When Representing Organizational Clients" https://lnkd.in/gMd3_NZg

ICYMI. In another installment of Legal Speak from General Counsel Conference East, co-host Patrick Smith visits with Match Group VP of Global Labor & Employment Katie Dugan and Herrick, Feinstein employment chair and litigation co-chair Carol Goodman about pay transparency. https://lnkd.in/gPbydTqb

ICYMI. From Wisler Pearlstine's Christina Gallagher: "The Swinging Pendulum of Title IX Politics" https://lnkd.in/ga4gBh9N

Three practice leaders recently left Weil Gotshal & Manges amid tensions in the partnership, sources say. The firm's succession planning may have something to do with it. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g6ceBEFC