"I think it's going to set a precedent, and I think the pending litigations with the other music generative platforms are ... likely going to end up in a similar situation," said Seth Berman of Abrams Fensterman.       "I think it's going to set a precedent, and I...

"Under the exceptional circumstances before the trial court, we do not find the trial court's ruling was so arbitrary and unreasonable as to shock the sense of justice and indicate a lack of careful consideration," said Judge Gary D. Witt, who authored the...

U.S. Tenth Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich wrote in the dissent that the case “comes clothed in 21st century terms: cryptocurrency, digital assets, instant wire transfers, and master accounts. But, Tymkovich added, “there is nothing new about this issue.       U.S....

“On one hand, we've been very, very lucky to be able to find alternative projects for our students, but it's not easy for the students, said one law school externship director.       “On one hand, we've been very, very lucky to be able to find alternative projects for...

“When firms are trying to be all things to all people, they're going to suffer, because the market is facing disruption, said legal consultant Kristin Stark.       “When firms are trying to be all things to all people, they're going to suffer, because the market is...

Allowing defense counsel to review the transcript and audio recordings of the grand jury proceedings would allow indicted former FBI Director James Comey to learn whether interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia used a "tainted...

IRS crackdown on charitable donations drives litigation.       IRS crackdown on charitable donations drives litigation.       

"I would tell my younger self to build and expand solid, meaningful relationships. (...) You don't need to go to networking events to meet potential clients. Instead, potential clients might be your next-door neighbor, a parent at your child's school, or the person...

“My clients, who are going to spend millions of dollars for an AI solution—they're skeptical that what people are putting in front of them is all going to fly, and they're waiting to see what's really going to work, what's going to create value for the buck," said...

In today's climate of rising interest rates, stretched borrower balance sheets, and starkly uneven recovery across asset classes, defaulted loans have emerged as a prime hunting ground for investors with legal acumen. Capturing this opportunity requires more than a...

AI has seen demand for data centres spike—and Kirkland is riding the wave.       AI has seen demand for data centres spike—and Kirkland is riding the wave.       

Big Law's emphasis on improving the billing and collections process is confronting challenges and variance in practice area performance.       Big Law's emphasis on improving the billing and collections process is confronting challenges and variance in practice area...

Fears that a lengthy government shutdown could grind the civil docket to a halt or cause the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission to demand more information from merging parties have not materialized, according to Big Law antitrust...

The District of Columbia has postponed registration for the February bar exam due to the government shutdown and Maryland is restricting seating to 400, with priority being given to those retaking the UBE.       The District of Columbia has postponed registration for...

"Technology has essentially erased the relevancy in most instances of geographical borders in business transactions," said Alan Rosenberg, a partner at Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog who is an expert not involved in the matter.       "Technology has essentially...

On Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court reinstated a $185 million verdict against Monsanto over PCB exposure at a school near Seattle.       On Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court reinstated a $185 million verdict against Monsanto over PCB exposure at a school...

Law professor Dan Epps joins the Supreme Court Brief podcast to discuss why he thinks the case over President Donald Trump's tariffs is a test of jurisprudential consistency for the conservative majority.       Law professor Dan Epps joins the Supreme Court Brief...

“When you have so many organizations depending on a single provider, the risk is high, said F. Paul Greene, a partner at Harter Secrest & Emery.       “When you have so many organizations depending on a single provider, the risk is high, said F. Paul Greene, a...

Some of today's midlevel associates are lagging in personal and professional skills, but midlevels say their firms aren't invested enough in their success.       Some of today's midlevel associates are lagging in personal and professional skills, but midlevels say...

A U.S. District Court Judge in Long Island, Gary Brown discovered magic as a child. He says learning about the ‘art of deception' has made it easier to uncover the truth.       A U.S. District Court Judge in Long Island, Gary Brown discovered magic as a child. He says...

At least five of the nine law firms that reached deals with Trump could fulfill their pro bono pledges within a year, according to a Law.com analysis.       At least five of the nine law firms that reached deals with Trump could fulfill their pro bono pledges within a...

One chief legal officer said her strategy is to control what she can while scenario-planning for the unexpected.       One chief legal officer said her strategy is to control what she can while scenario-planning for the unexpected.       

"[W]e hold that under West Virginia common law, the conditions resulting from the over-distribution of opioids can constitute a public nuisance," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled, reviving a public nuisance lawsuit against opioid distributors...

“Often what you hear from victim advocates is it can happen to anybody, said Daren Firestone, a Levy Firestone Muse partner and crypto expert who is not involved in the case.       “Often what you hear from victim advocates is it can happen to anybody, said Daren...

The financially strapped South American country, which is represented by Sullivan & Cromwell Chairman Robert Giuffra, has received support from the Trump administration as it attempts to knock down the enormous judgment.          The financially strapped South...

More than 40 law firms have agreed to receive client referrals or work as co-counsel.       More than 40 law firms have agreed to receive client referrals or work as co-counsel.       

Three financial advisors claim that the DOL violated its own internal procedures to issue an advisory opinion resolving a key issue in potentially hundreds of claims against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in the bank's favor.       Three financial advisors claim that the...

Political and legal experts weigh in on the major themes of the retention election so far.        Political and legal experts weigh in on the major themes of the retention election so far.        

Morgan L. Ratner of Sullivan & Cromwell said the company's appeal is based on wanting to make the fee reasonable and avoid harm to the company or its shareholders, arguing there are three miscalculations the Court of Chancery made.       Morgan L. Ratner of...

“Although the law applies only to K-12 school settings, its effects have the potential to ripple beyond school meals, Hogan Lovells attorneys said in a recent client alert.       “Although the law applies only to K-12 school settings, its effects have the potential to...

Experienced counsel can advise clients on vetted and configured AI software or can implement that software on clients' behalf.       Experienced counsel can advise clients on vetted and configured AI software or can implement that software on clients'...

After ranking as the nation's 18th-highest-paid legal chief in Corporate Counsel's 2025 General Counsel Compensation Report, Deborah "Dev" Stahlkopf appears poised to snag an even higher spot in next year's report.       After ranking as the nation's 18th-highest-paid...

The company behind the popular celebrity video service known as Cameo alleges OpenAI is diluting its trademarks and brand reputation with AI-generated images that compete with its own authentic video recordings.       The company behind the popular celebrity video...

"As a corporate plaintiff, Unlucky must have counsel to represent it and plead its case — and that means compensating counsel for services rendered," the judge said.       "As a corporate plaintiff, Unlucky must have counsel to represent it and plead its case — and...

While there is one more judicial vacancy on the Middle District of Florida bench, at least one expert believes it could be some time before the Senate confirms him.       While there is one more judicial vacancy on the Middle District of Florida bench, at least one...

Laura Franco had taken the role just 20 months ago, stepping down as chief legal and compliance officer of Bumble to do so.       Laura Franco had taken the role just 20 months ago, stepping down as chief legal and compliance officer of Bumble to do...

“I'm standing for truth and justice as I continue in loyal service to my students at the University of Michigan Law School, said Laura Beny. “Dean West singled me out for disparate discipline after I filed complaints while disregarding any other faculty misconduct,...

“The new thing is to sue the people who have publicists and public relations people who are going to want to put the lawsuit to sleep as fast as possible, said Jordan Shaw, the managing partner at Shaw Lewenz, who regularly litigates in the class action arena and is...

Roughly a third of the list includes lawyers from large firms and top boutiques. Many others include former judges and law school professors.       Roughly a third of the list includes lawyers from large firms and top boutiques. Many others include former judges and...

An “agreement between lenders (ABL) to help co-fund a film production is a common vehicle for sharing financial risk. But what happens when a legal dispute arises between a film-production senior lender who has provided a larger loan amount than a junior lender who...

The submission to the mid-level New York appellate court comes as Trump's legal team battles to remove the state court case to federal court. Trump was convicted of business records felonies in 2024 in Manhattan, prior to his re-election to the presidency.       The...

The submission to the midlevel New York appellate court comes as Trump's legal team battles to remove the state court case to federal court. Trump was convicted of business records felonies in 2024 in Manhattan, prior to his re-election to the presidency.       The...

The role signals a growing appetite to formalise AI onboarding.       The role signals a growing appetite to formalise AI onboarding.       

This “Best Of webcast provides proven strategies for collaborating with finance, M&A trends, and post-merger pitfalls.       This “Best Of webcast provides proven strategies for collaborating with finance, M&A trends, and post-merger...