Judge Brian E. Murphy granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration.       Judge Brian E. Murphy granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration.       

Businesses are facing heat over cashless ATM transaction fees.       Businesses are facing heat over cashless ATM transaction fees.       

The ruling is likely to draw close scrutiny, given that themes of reverse discrimination against white Americans figure prominently in the platform of President Donald Trump.       The ruling is likely to draw close scrutiny, given that themes of reverse...

Larger firms are still hesitant to take up public interest litigation against the Trump administration and still reluctant to hire lawyers who have previously pursued Trump in investigations or court, attorneys say.       Larger firms are still hesitant to take up...

Eaton, a Clinton appointee, is addressing the refunds question with the benefit of decades of experience with the trade court.       Eaton, a Clinton appointee, is addressing the refunds question with the benefit of decades of experience with the trade...

Dean Omar Branham & Shirley, the Dallas plaintiffs' firm that won verdicts of $966 million and $1.5 billion last year, is spearheading both mesothelioma trials that are set to begin in the coming days.       Dean Omar Branham & Shirley, the Dallas plaintiffs'...

Legal observers react to the U.S. Department of Justice wanting to seize control of the ethics complaint review process against its own lawyers to, as it says, stop "weaponization" by bar associations.       Legal observers react to the U.S. Department of Justice...

Investors alleged that Goliath Ventures “could not have gotten away with this massive fraud without the help of its law firm.       Investors alleged that Goliath Ventures “could not have gotten away with this massive fraud without the help of its law...

The federal appellate panel said a district court judge's decision to not rule on a motion to compel arbitration left the dispute in a procedural limbo.       The federal appellate panel said a district court judge's decision to not rule on a motion to compel...

Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms, particularly due to the varying rules across different states.       Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms,...

As military conflict continues across the Middle East, some legal industry experts anticipate an impact to transactional and insurance practices in particular but stress that only time will tell.       As military conflict continues across the Middle East, some legal...

"When there's a board, you don't have anybody above them saying, 'Hey, don't do that,' or trying to hold them accountable. So I think that really magnifies the risk," said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith.       "When there's a board, you don't have anybody...

"If you aspire to be a leader you should be an active participant in the group that you are seeking to lead. Being a leader does not begin when you are given a title. Leaders are selected from those that are already by their continuous and meaningful contributions to...

A multimember technical committee will help U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta monitor whether Google complies with Mehta's behavioral remedies order while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reviews consolidated appeals of the government plaintiffs and...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a proposed settlement with Justin Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur, in which one of his companies would pay a $10 million penalty, the agency announced Thursday.       The U.S. Securities and Exchange...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a proposed settlement with Justin Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur, in which one of his companies would pay a $10 million penalty, the agency announced Thursday.       The U.S. Securities and Exchange...

A judge ruled in favor of Gibson Dunn's client in the second case ever to go to trial in a new Texas Business Court.       A judge ruled in favor of Gibson Dunn's client in the second case ever to go to trial in a new Texas Business Court.       

Ahead of the Legalweek Conference taking place in New York City March 9-12, Legal Speak Executive Producer Charles Garnar discusses the current state of artificial intelligence in the legal market with Danielle Benecke, Global Head of Baker McKenzie's Applied AI...

More than 175 former federal and state judges signed an amicus brief responding to the Trump administration's argument that lower courts are "flouting" the Supreme Court's unexplained emergency orders.       More than 175 former federal and state judges signed an...

A UNC Law graduate sued the university, alleging that an improvised emergency discipline process, triggered by off%E2%80%91campus charges later dismissed, resulted in a one-year ban from campus and violated due process rights.       A UNC Law graduate sued the...

The temporary restraining order was entered without notice to Blockfills after the court cited a risk of “immediate and irreparable injury, noting the firm had suspended client withdrawals and could be on the verge of insolvency.       The temporary restraining order...

U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh, in the District of New Jersey, rejected Beasley Allen's request to hold off her decision on whether to disqualify the plaintiffs' firm from leadership of the talc multidistrict litigation.       U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah...

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleged that KalshiEx LLC violated Michigan's Lawful Sports Betting Act by offering online sports wagers to state residents.       Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleged that KalshiEx LLC violated Michigan's Lawful Sports...

A growing number of initiatives are emerging aimed at teaching legal professionals about the opportunities and risks of gen AI.       A growing number of initiatives are emerging aimed at teaching legal professionals about the opportunities and risks of gen...

The government offered no rationale for its change in plans. But some lawyers not involved in the case believe President Trump's deals with nine Am Law 100 law firms may be part of the DOJ's calculus in continuing to hold the line in its appeals.       The government...

Uber and Instacart argued the ordinance's requirement that online gig platforms' deactivation policies be "reasonably related" to the businesses' "safe and efficient operations" compels speech, as the companies are required to inform their workers in writing of the...

The data was compiled for The American Lawyer's 2026 Laterals Report.       The data was compiled for The American Lawyer's 2026 Laterals Report.       

"For decades, survivors have fought to uncover the truth about how abuse was handled behind closed doors. The Court of Appeals' decision reinforces that no institution is above accountability when it comes to protecting children," said one of the attorneys...

Blake presided over thousands of cases as a federal jurist, including an antitrust case the U.S. Department of Justice voluntarily dismissed in 2022 after Blake allowed government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton to consummate its $440 million acquisition of...

More and more, firms are blurring the lines. Referring to these firms as having "two-tier" partnerships "really should be a thing of the past," one expert said.       More and more, firms are blurring the lines. Referring to these firms as having "two-tier"...

LexisNexis said in a statement that sensitive personally identifiable information was not impacted by the breach, which has since been contained.       LexisNexis said in a statement that sensitive personally identifiable information was not impacted by the breach,...

Cheng was previously a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in New York, where she was head of the law firm's payments practice.       Cheng was previously a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in New York, where she was head of the law firm's...

'Plaintiffs have not identified any scientific studies of whether baby food, let alone defendants' baby food, can cause ASD or ADHD,” U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley wrote in a Feb. 27 opinion.       'Plaintiffs have not identified any scientific studies...

Seeking nominations to honor attorneys, firms and legal departments in New York state.       Seeking nominations to honor attorneys, firms and legal departments in New York state.       

Senior Judge Richard Eaton gave government counsel until Friday to prepare initial ideas on how customs could refund the tariffs to importers, without them having to file a lawsuit.       Senior Judge Richard Eaton gave government counsel until Friday to prepare...

Weinstein, 73, is scheduled to head to trial on a single count of third degree rape. A Manhattan jury was unable to return a verdict on that charge last summer.       Weinstein, 73, is scheduled to head to trial on a single count of third degree rape. A Manhattan jury...

The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the denial of asylum to a Salvadoran family, whose father testified he had been targeted by a "sicario," or hitman, back home.       The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the denial of asylum to a Salvadoran family, whose father...

"If you want to be an all-around, complete trial lawyer, you've got to think about the psychology of everything you're doing, what you're saying and how you react to things," the 54-year-old Olympic curler and personal injury lawyer told Law.com.       "If you want to...

Law firms are flooding into Saudi Arabia chasing billion-dollar deals, but conflict on the Kingdom's doorstep, a fierce scramble for talent, and a country downsizing its grand ambitions are testing nerves.       Law firms are flooding into Saudi Arabia chasing...

"There is almost nothing more powerful than demonstrating that something matters by being willing to do it yourself," said Jason Barnwell, who started in December as chief legal officer of the CLM software-maker Agiloft.       "There is almost nothing more powerful...

"My chief piece of advice is to always be learning and growing. At no point in your career—including for me, even now, over 25 years in—should you feel like you are standing still or stagnating. Every day of my practice I feel like I am learning something new. That...

Three jurists in New York City are poised to hear thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds for the billions paid in illegally enacted tariffs. Who are they?       Three jurists in New York City are poised to hear thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds for the billions...

"At the end of the day, it's just the first step in a long process for the victims," said Jordan Shaw, chair of the commercial litigation practice at Shaw Lewenz, whose motion seeking appointment of a receiver for the collapsed cryptocurrency hedge fund was approved...

The Florida Legal Awards annually recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry in Florida. All honorees will be recognized, and winners in finalist categories announced, at an awards dinner in Miami in April.       The Florida Legal...

The latest letter from Senators Richard Blumenthal, Adam Schiff and Congressman Jamie Raskin marks their fourth attempt to gather information on Kirkland's deal with the Trump administration.       The latest letter from Senators Richard Blumenthal, Adam Schiff and...

The U.S. Justice Department struggled to convince the justices that plea bargained waivers of appeal should be enforceable even in cases where the judge sentenced a defendant for a sexist, racist or other arbitrary reason.       The U.S. Justice Department struggled...

The decision represents a victory for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has been an ardent supporter of the congestion pricing program.       The decision represents a victory for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has been an ardent supporter of the congestion pricing...