Alarm bells rang for the special master in the case, he said, when he used Westlaw to verify details in the briefing—only to discover, he said, that some of the quotations and court decisions cited by plaintiff's counsel, which appeared to "strongly support their...

Analysis of 26 U.S. firms' U.K. revenue has found the majority of American firms are experiencing double-digit increases in London.       Analysis of 26 U.S. firms' U.K. revenue has found the majority of American firms are experiencing double-digit increases in...

“It's a fragile democracy, James said. “It's up to each and every one of us to use the law and uphold the constitution. The New York Attorney General spoke at a tribute breakfast dedicated to the late Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance Sr., who resigned his post in...

"This conduct is harassing and needlessly increased the cost of litigation for defendants. Such allegations, if allowed to stand, would apply to innocent individuals at hundreds of limited liability law firms or other limited liability partnerships who would normally...

Some defense lawyers think Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will have a hard time beating trespassing charges stemming from a visit to a migrant center.       Some defense lawyers think Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will have a hard time beating trespassing charges stemming from a...

The complaint alleges that when the public learned in June 2022 that Wells Fargo's DEI "shams" involved conducting interviews with candidates it had no intention of hiring solely to comply with those requirements, stock prices dropped.       The complaint alleges that...

The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam will begin replacing the Uniform Bar Exam, currently being used by 54 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, beginning with the July 2026 exam.       The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam will begin replacing the Uniform Bar Exam, currently being used by 54 of...

"Courtrooms are at their best when they are places that invite curiosity and genuine conversation, where civility is obligatory and compassion, even in the middle of a robust disagreement, is made possible. Good judges are brave, meticulous and thoughtful, but they...

This two-part article discusses the proof required for information to be considered a trade secret under U.S. statutory law, and includes detailed insight into the six-factor test outlined in the Restatement of Torts. Part One includes the evolving tests for...

As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks...

The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved.       The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their...

"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal."       "Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his...

Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       

While Jeanine Pirro has served as a district attorney and judge in a sizable jurisdiction, she has not practiced law in two decades, critics say, as she has focused on her role as a political and legal commentator on television.       While Jeanine Pirro has served as...

The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to extend the enforcement of Standard 206, which had required schools to commit to diversity and inclusion, until Aug. 31, 2026.       The Council of the Section of Legal Education and...

The sentence comes after Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty in December to commodities and securities fraud in connection to Celsius Network LLC, a crypto asset platform that held $25 billion at its height.       The sentence comes after Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty in...

Law firms, based on precedent, steeped in tradition, and historically resistant to disruption, often struggle with change management. Yet, in today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, adapting to new technologies, processes and client expectations is no longer...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently reinforced the importance of a plaintiff asking for a jury trial either in the pleadings or within 14 days after service of the pleadings, as required by Rule 38(b)(1), or through a formal motion, as allowed...

The company also claimed Sugar Felsenthal fraudulently concealed its relationship with its former executive while helping her establish her competing business and said the firm's actions caused it to wrongfully incur legal fees and outside investments.       The...

Paul Clement, Wilmer's lawyer, said two attorneys were informed their security clearances were suspended by a government agency.       Paul Clement, Wilmer's lawyer, said two attorneys were informed their security clearances were suspended by a government...

These data points highlight key findings from the 2025 survey, which tracked responses from more than 3,100 people.       These data points highlight key findings from the 2025 survey, which tracked responses from more than 3,100 people.       

In Lee v. Poudre School District R-1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by parents alleging that Poudre School District maintained official policies discouraging disclosure of transgender or nonbinary students'...

Upon completion of the merger, the combined firm will have a headcount of 340 attorneys.       Upon completion of the merger, the combined firm will have a headcount of 340 attorneys.       

In a landmark settlement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.375 billion from Google for alleged privacy violations against consumers in the state.       In a landmark settlement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.375 billion from Google for...

In a month designated by many nations as a time to address mental health awareness, The Global Lawyer looks at what lawyers, known to be part of an unwell profession, can do in these fraught times.       In a month designated by many nations as a time to address...

“We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny Geragos said. “But domestic violence is not sex trafficking.       “We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny...

"Good leaders have a deep and strong network of people they can tap for advice, connection and fellowship, work opportunity, and, most importantly, help when needed. Finally, and maybe most importantly, I would recommend that they explore their own motivations and...

Only six motions have been filed as of May 1, 2025, before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, the lowest number in the past decade, according to the panel's own statistics.       Only six motions have been filed as of May 1, 2025, before the U.S....

The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case.       The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of...

As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks...

The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court.        The establishment of the...

The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved.       The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their...

Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York.       Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge...

Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       

Unanswered legal questions remain as the Trump administration signals it might test the term limits of U.S. attorneys, sidestepping Senate confirmation and the courts. Those questions may lead to conflict between the role of U.S. district judges and the executive...

The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to extend the enforcement of Standard 206, which had required schools to commit to diversity and inclusion, until Aug. 31, 2026.       The Council of the Section of Legal Education and...

Maintaining an effective privacy program while balancing compliance with 19 comprehensive state privacy laws is an ongoing challenge for privacy attorneys. Gavin George, partner with Haynes Boone discussed how to navigate those laws effectively during a talk at the...

On Tuesday, U.S. District Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the District of Massachusetts granted Insulet Corp.'s motion for post-verdict discovery against the defendants and their ability to pay a $59.4 million trade secrets judgment for an insulin patch...

The company also claimed Sugar Felsenthal fraudulently concealed its relationship with its former executive while helping her establish her competing business and said the firm's actions caused it to wrongfully incur legal fees and outside investments.       Hi...

At least 10 antitrust class actions allege that companies that provide rental of construction equipment like forklifts and excavators conspired with benchmark pricing firm Rouse Services and its parent, RB Global Inc.       At least 10 antitrust class actions allege...

A Justice Department lawyer said that emergency declarations underlying President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs was nonreviewable by the Court of International trade.       A Justice Department lawyer said that emergency declarations underlying President Donald...

"The person has to want to work with you," said Seth Spitzer, global head of outside counsel management and operations at Citi.       Building effective partnerships between in-house counsel and law firms still hinges on the one thing technology can't replicate: real...

Lumen Technologies restarted its CLO search after ex-Hulu legal chief Chadwick Ho lasted just eight months in the role.       Lumen Technologies restarted its CLO search after ex-Hulu legal chief Chadwick Ho lasted just eight months in the role.       

"Client demands have to change, which likely means billable rates have to drop," one senior associate wrote in ALM's annual mental health survey. "You cannot charge top dollar in BigLaw and expect clients who are paying top dollar not to have incredible...

In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association and the Cherry Marketing Institute supported Monsanto's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Roundup case.       In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association...

"I don't like one-on-one [questioning], it seems very dull," Roberts said Monday. "On the other hand some of my colleagues like it so that's what we're going to do."       "I don't like one-on-one [questioning], it seems very dull," Roberts said Monday. "On the other...

"Law is primarily a human business, and we use technology to better manage the human aspects of the business," said Ashish Prasad, general counsel of HaystackID.       "Law is primarily a human business, and we use technology to better manage the human aspects of the...

Tiffany Wright is taking the legal reins of the elite university, two years after coming aboard as deputy general counsel.       Tiffany Wright is taking the legal reins of the elite university, two years after coming aboard as deputy general...

The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case.       The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of...

The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court.        The establishment of the...

"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal."       A judge's decision to recuse himself from a child custody case barred him from entering...

Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York.       Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge...

While Jeanine Pirro has served as a district attorney and judge in a sizable jurisdiction, she has not practiced law in two decades, critics say, as she has focused on her role as a political and legal commentator on television.       While Jeanine Pirro has served as...

Unanswered legal questions remain as the Trump administration signals it might test the term limits of U.S. attorneys, sidestepping Senate confirmation and the courts. Those questions may lead to conflict between the role of U.S. district judges and the executive...

Steven Wall, the global managing partner of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner litigation partner Jim Lawrence and Dechert associate Casey Miller all discussed their respective recoveries from addiction as part of a Well-Being Week in Law...

“Until new regulatory guidance is issued, the crypto world will continue to operate in a vacuum, said Arlo Devlin Brown, a partner at Covington & Burling and ex-chief of the Southern District of New York's public corruption unit.       “Until new regulatory...

"The best opportunities in my career came from unexpected conversations in hallways and socializing with partners that I did not necessarily work with at the time. It is much easier to plan and shape your career if you proactively seek the opportunities that you...

"He brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said. "After retiring to his beloved New Hampshire in 2009, he continued to render significant service to our branch by sitting regularly on the [U.S.] Court of...