President Donald Trump's business-friendly deregulatory moves have sparked a sharp increase in corporate merger activity over the first 13 months of his second term.       President Donald Trump's business-friendly deregulatory moves have sparked a sharp increase in...

Platkin's new firm, Platkin LLP, incorporates three attorneys who were part of his team in Trenton, as well as the same aggressive approach that was behind his litigation related to issues such as gun safety, pollution and consumer protection.       Platkin's new...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett...

The plaintiff in the latest case is suing Fort Worth-based Tokai Carbon CB Ltd. for more than $1 million after being injured in an explosion at the company's Texas Panhandle plant.       The plaintiff in the latest case is suing Fort Worth-based Tokai Carbon CB Ltd....

Warehouse workers won a round of litigation against Amazon.com, as lawsuits with similar allegations are playing out across the country.       Warehouse workers won a round of litigation against Amazon.com, as lawsuits with similar allegations are playing out across...

Welcome to the Trend Detection Weekly Scan from Law.com Radar. This weekly article highlights shifts and patterns in case filings that are surfaced by Law.com Radar's award-winning Trend Detection system.       Welcome to the Trend Detection Weekly Scan from Law.com...

Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn face a securities class action in Washington federal court alleging they misled investors in promoting the cryptocurrency Patriot Pay.       Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn face a securities class action in Washington federal court...

Artificial intelligence " must not be a substitute for legal judgment,' nor must the public perceive that federal judges outsource our judgment to AI tools,” Judge Edith Jones wrote for the appellate court, quoting from a statement by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, last...

Despite megadeal growth, domestic mid-market deals are expected to remain the backbone of Canada's M&A market. The mining, tech/AI, defense, and energy sectors will likely see the most activity.       Despite megadeal growth, domestic mid-market deals are expected...

The federal court ruled that a substantial punitive damages award was necessary to deter similar misconduct by online influencers who knowingly make false allegations.       The federal court ruled that a substantial punitive damages award was necessary to deter...

A Law.com investigation found the number of habeas corpus petitions filed by immigrant detainees jumped by nearly 1,500% nationwide, leaving many of the busiest district courts struggling to keep up.       A Law.com investigation found the number of habeas corpus...

Employment attorneys say the Trump administration prefers to reduce violations through education, while the Biden administration favored enforcement actions.       Employment attorneys say the Trump administration prefers to reduce violations through education, while...

Litigation is now digital, but is it more efficient? With hybrid work, AI enhancements, and billions of dollars invested in legal tech, are we achieving the right goals of empowering litigators to spend more time on productive (and billable) work? The answer is clear...

“You learned very quickly as a Scalia clerk that he wouldn't respect you if you wouldn't disagree, said Judge Jeffrey Sutton.       “You learned very quickly as a Scalia clerk that he wouldn't respect you if you wouldn't disagree, said Judge Jeffrey...

The plaintiff claimed Reproductive Genetic Innovations' genetic testing was falsely marketed as a proven and reliable method to decrease the chances of having a miscarriage and increased chances of a patient having a healthy baby.       The plaintiff claimed...

"Start with your 'why.' One of the reasons I wanted to start my own firm was to remove potential limitations—on the cases I take, the issues I engage with, and how I communicate about them. Being a founder allows you to decide the fate of your work, but that autonomy...

A “low-growth economic environment and "information integrity risk" are among the most prominent risks identified in a new quarterly report from consultancy Gartner. Both could have a profound impact on the outlook for law firms.       A “low-growth economic...

Gail Slater likely felt pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi or other high-ranking DOJ officials "to do things that she didn't feel was right and decided her reputation and honor were more important than continuing to serve in the role," Troutman Pepper Locke...

"On this record, a reasonable jury could conclude that Marks was shot when he neither posed a threat to the officers or the public, nor was he fleeing or ignoring an officer's commands. On the other hand, a jury might agree with Officer Bauer's assessment of the...

Fontecchio's past experience seems the most pertinent to running the office. But as executive assistant U.S. attorney, he focuses on administrative matters.       Fontecchio's past experience seems the most pertinent to running the office. But as executive assistant...

Plaintiffs' attorneys are looking to the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 to fight arbitration moves by Roblox and Discord.       Plaintiffs' attorneys are looking to the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and...

After the Trump deal furor, did the former Paul Weiss leader fail to exercise the prescience he became famous for?       After the Trump deal furor, did the former Paul Weiss leader fail to exercise the prescience he became famous for?       

“When you bring in associated counsel, or when you decide to collaborate with counsel, you should have some sort of written agreement that spells out your mutual obligation, because you are obligated to choose appropriate counsel to work with, legal ethics attorney...

Corporate Counsel is pleased to announce the shortlist for our Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. The WIPL awards honor in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. The winners...

After two private credit-funded companies crashed last year amid allegations of fraud, the business practices of the lenders themselves are facing greater scrutiny.       After two private credit-funded companies crashed last year amid allegations of fraud, the...

“Those who are representing celebrities or individuals who are looking to invest in NFTs or who are promoting NFTs, the law has been pretty clear how securities should be regulated, said James A. Bryant, a partner at the Cochran Firm, who represents the...

“Disappointed, heartbreaking would not be hyperbolic, said one diversity leader in reaction to the letter Thursday. “The organization has been such a long-standing advocate for diversity in the industry.       “Disappointed, heartbreaking would not be hyperbolic, said...

The question is not whether another practice bubble is forming—history suggests one always is—but how to recognize the warning signs early, and what those signals suggest about where the market is headed next.       The question is not whether another practice bubble...

The White House on Wednesday night undercut the the Board of Judges for the Northern District of New York's appointment of Donald T. Kinsella as U.S. attorney for the Albany area, a move meant to end the tenure of John A. Sarcone III. Sarcone continues to lead the...

While Angelo Bonvino has been elevated to backfill Barshay's role, a source familiar with the firm said his role will not be backfilled, as Paul Weiss has several attorneys who can pick up the slack.       While Angelo Bonvino has been elevated to backfill Barshay's...

The programmers claim the companies violated the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, which prohibits distributing works from when the copyright management information "has been removed or altered.” The DMCA carries steep penalties per violation, and the complaint...

"I would build up debts, but I would always pay them," appellate attorney Tom Goldstein said as a witness testifying in his own defense at his white-collar criminal jury trial in Maryland federal court. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts and denied tax-evasion...

"There are way too many words in this record trying to describe something that's not nearly as complicated as the defendants are trying to make it seem. That is obfuscating to me," a Cook County judge said.       "There are way too many words in this record trying to...

Deputy Securities Commissioner Cristi Ramo n Ochoa said the agency moved swiftly because investor harm was “immediate and ongoing.       Deputy Securities Commissioner Cristi Ramo n Ochoa said the agency moved swiftly because investor harm was “immediate and...

A California federal judge has denied Big Tech platforms a motion for summary judgment in a case in the social media adolescent addiction multidistrict litigation, clearing the path for a Kentucky school district's negligence and public nuisance claims against Meta...

Netflix wants antitrust regulators to view it as one of many providers of video-based entertainment. Critics of the deal, however, are zeroing in on its streaming market share.       Netflix wants antitrust regulators to view it as one of many providers of video-based...

A Jones Day and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom-represented coalition of banking and financial institutions had challenged the law, which was the first of its kind in the United States, arguing that the restrictions conflict with the National Banking Act,...

"This was a necessary step by LSAC—they had to shut off the superhighway of cheating that was occurring on remote tests,” Dave Killoran, founder and former CEO of PowerScore Test Prep, told Law.com.       "This was a necessary step by LSAC—they had to shut off the...

The ruling is a blow to Bprotocol Foundation and LocalCoin Ltd., who were represented by attorneys from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.       The ruling is a blow to Bprotocol Foundation and LocalCoin Ltd., who were represented by attorneys from Quinn Emanuel...

"At present, no start-up in history has operated with losses on anything approaching this scale. We are firmly in uncharted territory," Deutsche Bank wrote in a December report.       "At present, no start-up in history has operated with losses on anything approaching...

The killings in Minneapolis have thrust into the national spotlight the question of how to hold federal agents accountable for their excessive use of force.       The killings in Minneapolis have thrust into the national spotlight the question of how to hold federal...

Several firms notched double-digit growth in revenue, profits or both last year.       Several firms notched double-digit growth in revenue, profits or both last year.       

"By way of explanation and not excuse, we are short-staffed in the Orlando Civil Division, which exacerbates our ability to confront this challenging docket," reads the response from U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida and Assistant U.S....

"First, join an organization whose mission you are passionate about, then really embrace it and go all in. Don't just show up at seminars or other events once a year and be a wallflower. You've got to participate, get involved, put in the time. Talk to people. And...

Among other proposed changes to the bylaws, Section Delegates would "not be able to attend closed sessions of Council meetings involving accreditation matters," and the Accreditation Council would "have the authority to make changes to the bylaws without approval from...

"The drivers just haven't gotten paid overtime properly," plaintiff counsel Shannon Liss-Riordan said.       "The drivers just haven't gotten paid overtime properly," plaintiff counsel Shannon Liss-Riordan said.       

YouTube attorney Luis Li, of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, told jurors in his opening statement, "It is not social media addiction when it's not social media, and it's not an addiction."       YouTube attorney Luis Li, of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati,...

A class action alleges that cryptocurrency founders sold a fictitious artificial intelligence venture, manipulated token markets and staged a founder's death as prices collapsed and insiders allegedly cashed out.       A class action alleges that cryptocurrency...

A class action accuses Adobe of secretly pulling hundreds of thousands of copyrighted books—including titles scraped from pirate “shadow libraries —to train its new SlimLM small language models, in what plaintiffs call mass, willful infringement that contradicts...

President Donald Trump's top Supreme Court lawyer, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, told the justices Monday that the dismissal of Bannon's criminal case is "in the interests of justice."       President Donald Trump's top Supreme Court lawyer, U.S. Solicitor...