The vast majority of commenters opposed the repeal of a DEI standard required for law school accreditation. Only two supported the repeal.       The vast majority of commenters opposed the repeal of a DEI standard required for law school accreditation. Only two...

A federal judge in Chicago dismissed a proposed class action this week alleging Abbott Laboratories hid heavy metals in its Similac infant formula after determining the product's label was not deceptive for the average consumer.       A federal judge in Chicago...

The federal appellate court affirmed a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana requiring an adult plaintiff accused of sexual misconduct in a university Title IX proceeding to litigate under his real name rather than a...

The law firm alleges Hunter Biden went to Democratic Party donors to get his outstanding legal fees with the firm paid off, but now is refusing to turn over those communications during discovery.       The law firm alleges Hunter Biden went to Democratic Party donors...

If the committee got its way and a disputed settlement agreement were vacated, not only would the parties have to redo mediation and potentially risk going to trial, but a favorable ruling would expand the IOLTA Committee's ability to contest settlements.       If the...

The Federal Trade Commission hopes its enforcement action has a chilling effect on the pest-control industry, where such agreements are common.       The Federal Trade Commission hopes its enforcement action has a chilling effect on the pest-control industry, where...

Litigators should look past the usual suspects for BIPA claims, like fingerprint scanners for employers, and expect to see more developments with other biometric identifiers, like voiceprints and facial recognition, while keeping on eye on how artificial intelligence...

Law.com is accepting nominations for the fourth annual New England Legal Awards, celebrating legal professional excellence in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.       Law.com is accepting nominations for the fourth annual New...

An annual tradition continues as Cybersecurity Law & Strategy presents the responses to our Legalweek question. For 2026, it was "where are we with prompting"?       An annual tradition continues as Cybersecurity Law & Strategy presents the responses to our...

If your unique insights aren't appearing in trusted publications, trade journals, or timely commentary tied to breaking legal developments, you are not part of the broader conversation. And in common practice areas, like personal injury, real estate, family, data...

Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200 firms.       Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200...

Law.com goes behind the scenes of private equity's courtship of law firms, speaking to the leading financial advisers about why the money is moving now and what types of deals will happen.       Law.com goes behind the scenes of private equity's courtship of law...

Stanford's 2026 AI Index report documents surging investment, rising safety incidents, and a closing U.S.-China performance gap, with direct implications for employment lawyers, compliance officers and corporate counsel.       Stanford's 2026 AI Index report documents...

"It seems like he did the right thing in terminating his gubernatorial campaign and resigning from Congress," a Susman Godfrey partner said of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell after several women accused the California Democrat of sexual misconduct.       "It seems like...

U.S. District Judge Maria A. Lanahan for the Eastern District of Missouri approved a $440,000 settlement resolving a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action brought by health care workers against Midwest Geriatric Management.       U.S. District Judge Maria A....

Justin Smith, an attorney at the boutique firm James Otis Law Group, represented Trump in his failed efforts to overturn a 2023 jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.       Justin Smith, an attorney at the boutique...

The verdict was a victory for 34 state attorneys general, and the D.C. AG, who took the case to trial after the U.S. Department of Justice settled its claims in March. But Live Nation, which has denied monopolization charges, is saying the jury verdict is not the end...

When a patent claims software that computes a charging schedule and then makes charging occur, the Federal Circuit may require the system, not the driver, to cause the charge event.       When a patent claims software that computes a charging schedule and then makes...

"Focus on doing excellent work, building strong relationships—internally and externally, and being generous with your time and knowledge. Leadership opportunities tend to follow people who are invested in themselves, their clients and their colleagues."       "Focus...

People have different beliefs about AI products and reasons for using them. This variability would make consumer fraud claims based on AI products difficult candidates for class certification.       People have different beliefs about AI products and reasons for using...

Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200 firms.       Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200...

Freshfields is consolidating its role as a leading defender of major corporations amid a surge in mass class actions, as Meta finds itself at the center of a global wave of lawsuits.       Freshfields is consolidating its role as a leading defender of major...

The combined firm will have two locations in New York, in downtown and midtown, while Cadwalader attorneys will move into Hogan Lovells' offices in Washington, D.C., and London at the start of July.       The combined firm will have two locations in New York, in...

The cyber insurance industry has long been dominated by conversations around security threats. Privacy concerns were often treated as an afterthought. But recently, there has been a critical shift: privacy risks that arise outside of traditional breaches are now front...

"In its arguments on appeal, law firm is, in essence, asking us to ignore this language within the arbitration agreement because the contract allegedly involves interstate commerce, but this we cannot do," the state appellate court said.       "In its arguments on...

"[I]t seemed like a good time to assess where were were as a firm, to access who was front-facing, who's applying for the leadership appointments, who's liaising with co-counsel and with courts, who's appearing on behalf of the firm with courts, and we took those...

The IBM case is the first to be resolved under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claims is a means to stop violations of civil rights laws by government contractors and other recipients of federal funds.       The IBM case...

“I think you measure value by how much your colleagues are talking to you. Are they coming to you with more than just problems? Are they coming to you with questions? Krista Whitaker told attendees at General Counsel Conference Midwest.       “I think you measure...

The underlying question in the appeals around the country is whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets' sports-related events contracts, which allow traders to buy and sell positions on specific game outcomes,...

Darrois client Lafarge, the French cement giant, was fined the maximum 1.125 million for terrorism financing, plus about 4.6 million to be paid collectively with four convicted ex-executives, for violating international sanctions.       Darrois client Lafarge, the...

"This is an example of what happens when you don't have anybody policing the profession. That creates a vacuum, and you've got lawyers willing to step in and do it," plaintiff's attorney Darl Champion said.       "This is an example of what happens when you don't have...

Seven of the top 10 firms in our gross revenue ranking remained the same, though there was some shuffling.       Seven of the top 10 firms in our gross revenue ranking remained the same, though there was some shuffling.       

Just as in the prior year, collective Am Law 100 revenue overall grew by about 13%, while net income rose faster by 16.3%, even in a year of tumult and uncertainty.       Just as in the prior year, collective Am Law 100 revenue overall grew by about 13%, while net...

Investing more broadly and deliberately in business development support helps firms retain lawyers, recruit talent, and reduce long-term risk. In a market where compensation alone no longer differentiates firms, it's one of the most practical ways to strengthen the...

Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Judge Cornelia Pillard and Judge Neomi Rao have been selected to be on the panel that will hear arguments on May 14 in the combined appeals cases, involving Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Susman Godfrey, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale...

The jury found that a senior associate failed to prove that the firm was liable for discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law. The panel also said the firm was not liable for interfering with their Family Medical Leave Act Rights.       The jury found...

A bail-in is a regulatory instrument by which banks close to failure restructure their debt and mandate creditors to take losses. It is the opposite of a bailout, where the costs of saving a bank fall on governments and taxpayers.       A bail-in is a regulatory...

“Data is really useful and also sometimes not useful at the same time, said Stephen Mar, general counsel of Odeko.       “Data is really useful and also sometimes not useful at the same time, said Stephen Mar, general counsel of Odeko.       

Pennsylvania Legal Awards recognizes the best of its legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware on its shortlist, with winners announced at an awards dinner in June.       Pennsylvania Legal Awards recognizes the best of its legal community in Pennsylvania and...

"There can be no dispute here that the president wants some of the provisions to take effect even if others are enjoined," the DOJ says.       "There can be no dispute here that the president wants some of the provisions to take effect even if others are enjoined,"...

"There is no substitute for being an excellent lawyer and colleague. I frame lawyer and leader success around three concepts: being humble, hard-working and hungry. Our most successful lawyers recognize they don't know everything and are constantly learning and...

"There is no substitute for being an excellent lawyer and colleague. I frame lawyer and leader success around three concepts: being humble, hard-working and hungry. Our most successful lawyers recognize they don't know everything and are constantly learning and...

Georgia products liability attorney Rebekah Cooper talks law after riding in a self-driving Waymo rideshare in Atlanta with Law.com senior litigation reporter and Legal Speak podcast co-host Cedra Mayfield.       Georgia products liability attorney Rebekah Cooper...

Partners at Ashurst and Perkins Coie have "overwhelmingly" voted in favour of the trans-Atlantic tie-up to create a $2.8 billion firm with around 3,000 lawyers.       Partners at Ashurst and Perkins Coie have "overwhelmingly" voted in favour of the trans-Atlantic...

"The Committee's rating of Ms. [Kathleen] Lane is based on issues with her experience, which is an important component of competence, not her temperament or integrity," the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary wrote in a letter...

Winston and Taylor Wessing have regulatory approvals, and they'll announce a final closing time within the range of May to June, said chairman Steve D'Amore.       Winston and Taylor Wessing have regulatory approvals, and they'll announce a final closing time within...

A jury in Cook County Circuit Court hit Abbott with $17 million in punitive damages on Friday after awarding $53 million in compensatory damages on Thursday to the parents of four premature babies who developed a life-threatening gastrointestinal illness after...

There are 300 regulated coal facilities that contain 775 coal ash surface impoundments and landfills across the country. At least 91% of those coal plants are polluting groundwater above federal safety standards, according to Earthjustice.       There are 300...