Nearly one week into citywide protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Am Law 100 firms in Downtown LA remain open, but cautiously.       Protests against raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles continued into their eighth day on...

In a meeting with partners this week, the firm chair said that six of the 10 largest matters in the firm over the past month are litigation matters, according to sources.       In a meeting with partners this week, the firm chair said that six of the 10 largest...

The California National Guard will remain deployed to Los Angeles "pending further order" after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed a ruling that blocked the Trump administration's federalization of troops to quell protests against immigration...

Citing its 2024 ruling in DeGreer v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., the appellate court concluded that, because the plaintiff wasn't "unambiguously excluded" from a narrowed class action, the plaintiff's claims had paused during the class-action proceedings.       Citing...

“Right now, we're one of the busiest practice groups at the firm, which is a little unusual, said David Dixon, co-leader of Pillsbury's government contracts & disputes practice group.       The upheaval in Washington, D.C., under the Trump administration is...

Dallas Developer Ruel Hamilton was indicted in 2019 on bribery charges of two Dallas Council members. In 2021, he had his first trial and was found guilty. But the Fifth Circuit allowed Hamilton to remain free pending appeal. The appeal succeeded and a new trial began...

The firms combined last fall, which was estimated to add about $60 million in revenue.       The firms combined last fall, which was estimated to add about $60 million in revenue.       

"[T]he jury's verdict was grossly excessive and cannot be supported by the evidence introduced at trial," Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill of the Baltimore City Circuit Court wrote in his memorandum opinion overruling a jury's $266 million damages award in an opioid...

Exactly two decades ago Julian Taylor started working reduced hours and he has gone on to be the re-elected leader of the firm. He explains why he made the request, how he made it work and what lessons it holds for the industry.       Exactly two decades ago Julian...

“A lot of folks I am speaking to internally are scratching their heads about whether the SEC is or is not having their actions reviewed by the White House, said Amanda Fischer, the policy director for Better Markets and former chief of staff at the U.S. Securities and...

Democratic-sponsored legislation that would add create two judicial districts, while making Erie, Monroe and Onondaga counties their own districts effective in January 2027, has passed in the legislature, in an effort to diversify the bench in urban hubs in Central...

The estimate of $20.1 million in damages for a startup company that failed was denounced by Lewis Brisbois as "speculative and far short of the 'reasonable certainty' as required under law."       The estimate of $20.1 million in damages for a startup company that...

"The first question is whether you want to be a partner in the firm where you are working. If yes, to achieve that status and stature, you must ensure that everyone internally knows your work quality and that you deliver it continuously."       "The first question is...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, retired New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Lee Solomon discusses his personal and professional life after the bench.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, retired New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Lee Solomon...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       This...

Merritt Farren says the giant insurer seems to be trying "to reduce its exposure by frustrating insureds to a point of surrender.”       Merritt Farren says the giant insurer seems to be trying "to reduce its exposure by frustrating insureds to a point of...

The world — and particularly the U.S. economy — is navigating unprecedented and turbulent times. For bankruptcy professionals, it may feel as though we've fallen down Alice's rabbit hole, where the rules we've long understood and accepted no longer apply. In this new...

Questions are swirling over whether the provision will survive in the Senate version of the bill. One issue is that the Senate's so-called Byrd Rule requires reconciliation bills to focus only on fiscal issues.      Related Stories‘Words Matter,' 9th Circuit Judge...

Duane Morris merged with Satterlee Stephens at the start of February 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic upended in-person work. Both legacy units are now united at 22 Vanderbilt on 335 Madison Ave.       Over five years after the merger between Am Law 100 firm...

“These kinds of cases are important for leveling the playing field, said Abbas Kazerounian, a founding partner at Kazerouni Law Group, which files many of the lawsuits.       “These kinds of cases are important for leveling the playing field, said Abbas Kazerounian, a...

The group includes San Francisco managing partners Simona Agnolucci and Benedict Hur, both of whom were formerly partners at Keker, Van Nest & Peters.       The group includes San Francisco managing partners Simona Agnolucci and Benedict Hur, both of whom were...

The plaintiffs seek a court order that would force the government to install a plaque listing the names of every police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.       The plaintiffs seek a court order that would force the government to install a plaque...

Chicago-founded behemoth Kirkland & Ellis is on course to become the largest law firm by U.K. revenue, according to the latest table by Law.com International.       Chicago-founded behemoth Kirkland & Ellis is on course to become the largest law firm by U.K....

In a 5-2 decision, the majority affirmed a Jackson County Circuit Court Judge's decision to nullify a jury's $4 million award to R.M.A., a transgender male student.       In a 5-2 decision, the majority affirmed a Jackson County Circuit Court Judge's decision to...

The court concluded its March order remained, determining its conclusion wasn't at odds with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding willful violations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).       The court concluded its March order remained, determining its...

Last month's Make America Healthy Again report, and two related FDA advisory panels on talcum powder and infant formula, focus on products at the center of much mass tort litigation.       The defense bar is sounding the alarm about Donald Trump’s Make America Healthy...

“The case exemplifies the brand protection challenges companies face with competitors increasingly citing their AI capabilities for marketing purposes, said Matthew D. Kohel, a partner at Saul Ewing who is not involved in the matter.       “The case exemplifies the...

Legal chiefs are taking on more responsibilities at the same time companies are tying more of their compensation to achieving performance targets.       Legal chiefs are taking on more responsibilities at the same time companies are tying more of their compensation to...

“I had all the opportunities in the world because my father was a doctor. He was able to become a doctor because he got financial aid, and that transformed not just his life, not just the life of all his patients, but my life and my children's lives," said William...

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously shot down the more "stringent" burden a federal appeals court adopted for disabled students alleging discrimination in their education.       The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously shot down the more "stringent" burden a federal appeals...

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber declared a mistrial on the outstanding charge of third-degree rape after the jurors indicated they were at an impasse. The panel found Weinstein guilty of one count but acquitted him on another on...

A judicial ethics expert says the judge was wrong to wear such attire at a judges' meeting but any discipline should be lenient to survive First Amendment scrutiny. However, one observer noted, "The phrase 'Free Palestine' is not hate speech."       A judicial ethics...

A judicial ethics expert says the judge was wrong to wear such attire at a judges' meeting but any discipline should be lenient to survive First Amendment scrutiny. However, one observer noted, "The phrase 'Free Palestine' is not hate speech."       A judicial ethics...

Disney and Universal sued AI firm Midjourney in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday, alleging that it violated the Copyright Act. Disney and Universal are represented by Jenner & Block.       A federal lawsuit filed by The Walt Disney Co. and Universal City...

“Our Diversity Scholarship program is lawful, anti-discriminatory, and aligned with our core values and professional ethics, said Keker van Nest managing partner Laurie Carr Mims, who's previously spoken out against the president's assault on law firms.       “Our...

The court denied the Kansas City Southern Railway Company's attempts to enact attorney-client privilege between its counsel and one of its employees who witnessed the accident at the center of the underlying negligence suit in Cole v. The Kansas City Southern Railway...

Homegrown law firms in Washington, D.C., continued to have the largest attorney presence in the market, though five of the 10 largest firms by head count are national firms.       Homegrown law firms in Washington, D.C., continued to have the largest attorney presence...

In the wake of the February exam meltdown, the justices threw a professional lifeline to applicants who failed or withdrew from the test. But not everyone will benefit.       California's Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to provisionally license only a subset of...

Acting CFPB Enforcement Director Cara Petersen told staff she could no longer stay under an administration that “has no intention to enforce the law in any meaningful way.       Acting CFPB Enforcement Director Cara Petersen told staff she could no longer stay under...

This is Trump's third attempt to move the state case to federal court. The matter is being litigated by Sullivan & Cromwell. Trump's former criminal defense attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, now hold high-ranking positions in the Department of...

Counsel for former FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya must file supplemental briefs addressing whether he has standing to challenge President Donald Trump's firing decision now that Bedoya filed a notice of resignation.       Counsel for former FTC Commissioner Alvaro...

Bryan Bedford's hearing ran three hours and often circled back to whether he would scale back the 1,500-hour rule adopted after a 2009 crash killed 49 people.        Bryan Bedford's hearing ran three hours and often circled back to whether he would scale back the...

Chief financial officer Amit Amin joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner while chief human resources officer Julie Paul arrived from Armstrong Teasdale.       Chief financial officer Amit Amin joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner while chief human resources...

“If you look at the foundations of the relationship and you actually build those foundations ... you're creating this virtuous circle where you increase the ratio of quality spend," said Laurie David-Henric, head of legal operations at Argenx.       Corporate legal...

"There could be some employees who look at a posting for a job that appears to be what they are doing, and their reaction is, 'I'm not making that much. Why is this job being posted for a salary range of X to Y, and I'm below the lower end of that range?'" employment...

The jury said it was unable to reach a verdict on a third-degree rape charge amid allegations of hostility between panelists.       A tense Manhattan jury on Wednesday returned a partial guilty verdict against Harvey Weinstein, but was dismissed early following...

“If there aren't the same level of laws, rules and regulations for crypto, it's harder to deter these kidnappings, said Renato Mariotti, a partner at Paul Hastings, whose service for the government included the prosecution of kidnapping cases.       “If there aren't...

The Trump administration is winning frequently before the justices on applications for emergency relief from lower court losses, leading Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to vent frustration about "preferential treatment."       The Trump administration is winning...

“George certainly feels vindicated, Patrick Jennings, partner at The Ment Law Group, said. “He spent the last 10 years trying to point out systemic flaws about how UMass Boston treats old non-tenured track faculty and no one at the university ever took the time to...

While Pfizer said in its petition for mass tort designation that it expected many of the dismissed plaintiffs to refile their claims, that prediction has not come to fruition. Now, there appears to be only a single Depo-Provera lawsuit pending in the Philadelphia...

       Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys.This week: On June 5, the U.S. Supreme Court dumped the closely watched LabCorp case, but the decision could still impact class actions. In the...

In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants supplemental briefing on its decision to bar a defense witness from opining on stem cells and the COVID-19 vaccine.       In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants...

In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants supplemental briefing on its decision to bar a defense witness from opining on stem cells and the COVID-19 vaccine.       In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants...

"Be patient—and while you're waiting for that leadership seat to open, recognize that not all leadership comes with a title. People don't follow you because you have a title; you get a title because they follow you. Start leading, and the title will work itself...

"Be patient—and while you're waiting for that leadership seat to open, recognize that not all leadership comes with a title. People don't follow you because you have a title; you get a title because they follow you. Start leading, and the title will work itself...

As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as U.S. visa renewals are called into question, talented Chinese graduates of top U.S. law schools have seen their plans and dreams unravel.       As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as...

As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as U.S. visa renewals are called into question, talented Chinese graduates of top U.S. law schools have seen their plans and dreams unravel.       As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as...