"For decades, the largest corporations have amassed wealth through pay inequality and forcing their workers to sign non-competition agreements. Washington corporations are on notice that they can no longer maximize profit for their shareholders at the cost of their...

Government attorneys looking to land on their feet in Big Law are facing an increasingly difficult job market. The job market for attorneys headed to the private sector has been over-saturated for months, and Big Law firms are hitting their limit on the number of...

Crypto entrepreneur Brock Pierce has sued Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in New York state court, seeking a declaration that he is not personally bound by the firm's arbitration clause and accusing it of charging a “criminally usurious 72% annual interest rate...

As AI becomes more embedded in everyday life and business operations, companies are facing a growing regulatory maze at the intersection of state privacy laws and emerging AI standards. This article explores the privacy laws that impact the use of AI and automated...

Whistleblowers "should expect a more adversarial process—and prepare accordingly," Gesmer Updegrove partner Braeden Anderson wrote in a note to clients.       Whistleblowers "should expect a more adversarial process—and prepare accordingly," Gesmer Updegrove partner...

U.S. companies face a massive wave of wiretapping law class action lawsuits and regulatory enforcement actions over online “tracking technologies. With this backdrop, the article below identifies some trends and new directions concerning tracking technology legal...

CIOs and CTOs are expected to quickly integrate and work collaboratively with different areas of the business, often borrowing staff from departments like IT or office services for specific projects. But that may soon change.       CIOs and CTOs are expected to...

At least two associates from legacy Shearman & Sterling have also departed, adding to the firm's ongoing global exodus.       At least two associates from legacy Shearman & Sterling have also departed, adding to the firm's ongoing global...

"Approximately 70% of low-income households face at least one civil legal problem annually, 40% of them face more than five significant civil legal problems annually, and anywhere from 50-90% of those people appear in court without the assistance of a lawyer," said...

The court, dominated by a Republican-appointed majority and suffering from record low Democratic approval, has leaned into issues affecting trans youth in recent terms.       The court, dominated by a Republican-appointed majority and suffering from record low...

Johnson & Johnson claims Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will incorrectly applied the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing to override express terms in a contract to continue developing a surgical robot that originated with Auris Health.       Johnson &...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard oral arguments on Friday about whether to reverse a 2022 ruling tossing the plaintiffs' experts in thousands of Zantac lawsuits.       The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard oral arguments on...

The plaintiffs, which included multiple education organizations and highly ranked colleges, alleged the decision broke both federal law and grant rules, but the Department of Defense argued its decision was within its discretion to allocate research funds as a...

Stephen Thaler, an AI inventor, says artwork created entirely by artificial intelligence should be eligible for the same copyright protection available for photography, paintings, writing and other human-created works.       Stephen Thaler, an AI inventor, says...

Guess what it's back! WIPL is back and back where it started.       Guess what it's back! WIPL is back and back where it started.       

The appeal, scheduled for argument on Wednesday morning before all five justices in Dover, consolidates several separate challenges to two 2024 decisions from Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick.       The appeal, scheduled for argument on Wednesday morning before...

"Make yourself valuable in ways other than just billables. Get to know people, both inside and outside of the firm. It is not something you have to force, and you can do it in different ways—find what works best for you."       "Make yourself valuable in ways other...

Tariff-related headwinds trigger lawsuits.       Tariff-related headwinds trigger lawsuits.       

"Whenever a small group of dominant companies gains control of an emerging industry, competitive risks are inevitable," Mogin Law wrote in a note to clients.       "Whenever a small group of dominant companies gains control of an emerging industry, competitive risks...

A friendly government under Trump, market familiarity and steps toward regulatory clarity have spurred more legal work in the crypto space, which now has a market cap of over $4 trillion.       A friendly government under Trump, market familiarity and steps toward...

The firms have been brought in to defend the companies from claims they have caused extensive pollution in the U.K.       The firms have been brought in to defend the companies from claims they have caused extensive pollution in the U.K.       

The Federal Circuit, in its surprisingly self-critical ruling in the long-standing dispute between Erik Brunetti and the USPTO over Brunetti's efforts to register the term F*CK for a wide variety of goods and services, concluded that the Board's decision in lacked...

Joseph Saveri Law filed the claim on behalf of New York-based neuroscientists Susan Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknick, whose scientific publications were included in the online pirate library known as Books3 that was used to train Apple Intelligence.       Joseph...

Carl Tobias, a University of Richmond Law School professor, applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for embracing bipartisanship during the hyperpartisan Trump era as Democrats and Republicans advanced the nominations of three President Donald Trump nominees for...

“Part of the issue is that your face is not actually a very private thing, said Matthew Kugler, a professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, who studies privacy litigation. “If there isn't a legal restriction on using the technology, then practically they are...

“We're almost at year-end. People want to accomplish things before the year ends. If we're shut down all of October, that slows things down and hurts companies, noted Aaron Cutler of Hogan Lovells.       “We're almost at year-end. People want to accomplish things...

U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker, a former Covington & Burling associate and ex-prosecutor who once oversaw the Financial Crimes & Public Corruption Unit in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, will preside over the Trump...

The Sixth Circuit concluded a federal judge for the Western District of Tennessee did not abuse its discretion when it certified the class. However, the Third, Fourth, Seventh and Ninth circuits this year have blocked class certification in similar actions against...

In the last year, C Street has advised three Am Law 50 law firms and two boutiques for practice “optimization services, as well as other types of clients, about their communications and business development.       In the last year, C Street has advised three Am Law 50...

Guess what it's back. WIPL is back and back where it started.       Guess what it's back. WIPL is back and back where it started.       

Firms that enable lawyers to practice at the top of their license by embracing smarter workflows and AI-driven systems that enhance human judgment aren't just more efficient; they're setting a new standard for excellence, reducing risk for clients, and elevating the...

Confirmed in a 50-47 vote, Mascott is Trump's second appointee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in his second term. The Senate confirmed the president's former personal lawyer and Justice Department official Emil Bove in July.       Confirmed in a...

"Build genuine relationships. Not the kind you collect on LinkedIn, but the ones where people trust you to have their back when things go sideways. Being the loudest in the room may get you more attention, but being the most reliable in the room will get you the call...

"Because the information available to Evanston when it refused to defend showed at least a possibility of coverage, and because there is no dispute that Evanston declined to defend the Named Insureds, the Court grants the Borjas's motion for summary judgment that...

"I think that rigorous, in-depth conversations about due process, the rule of law and how wonderful our justice system is need to occur as often as possible. These conversations should take place in schools, at bar events, at local chambers of commerce and at dinner...

The competition regulator has had increased intervention powers since the start of this year, but Google argued that the measures could "inhibit UK innovation and growth".       The competition regulator has had increased intervention powers since the start of this...

Guess what it's back! WIPL is back and back where it started. In this episode, Legal Speak host Cedra Mayfield interviews Erin Abrams, chief legal officer at Via Transportation.       Guess what it's back! WIPL is back and back where it started. In this episode, Legal...

“I think these whole proceedings are a dangerous expansion of judicial power to try to keep civil rights lawyers in line and discourage them, said Barry Ragsdale, an attorney from Birmingham-based Dominick Feld Hyde, who was among the legal team defending litigators...

The decision voids Senate Bill 632, which was signed into law in May and would have gone into effect Oct. 1, creating one business court each in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.       The decision voids Senate Bill 632, which was signed into law in May and would have gone...

In the inaugural episode of the Supreme Court Brief podcast, the dean of Berkeley Law School joins host Jimmy Hoover to discuss the stakes of the October 2025 Supreme Court term.       In the inaugural episode of the Supreme Court Brief podcast, the dean of Berkeley...

During oral arguments, Judge Ryan Nelson said he was struggling with the state's argument that the court should not defer to the president's determination that the National Guard could be federalized.       During oral arguments, Judge Ryan Nelson said he was...

The Department of Justice last month "recently issued new review and approval processes for any public statements by employees of the United States Attorneys' Offices at panels, conferences, and public events," according to a letter filed in Luigi Mangione's federal...

A growing number of firms have realized they can spur AI innovation—and ensure their current and prospective attorneys are trained to meet the moment— by launching internal innovation competitions.       A growing number of firms have realized they can spur AI...

James—who secured a $454 million judgment against President Donald Trump for civil business fraud—was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia. The indictment comes months after the Federal Housing Finance Agency referred James for criminal investigation for...

Jack Murphy warned general and outside counsel of digital asset companies seeking to avoid risk that it would be a mistake for them to be complacent, notwithstanding the current administration's industry-friendly approach.       Jack Murphy warned general and outside...

"[T]his tactic forces defendants into a no-win situation: to counter the anchoring effect of the plaintiff's number, they must offer a figure of their own—despite maintaining that there's no liability and the proper amount is zero," defense attorney Maureen M....

“Our clients now need integrated strategic risk management guidance that addresses legal, business, technological and societal pressures across geographies and sectors, in rapidly changing environments," explained Georgia Dawson, the firm's senior partner.       “Our...

With generative AI, research time has collapsed and review time has expanded. The model can draft in minutes, which means you now spend more time asking whether the draft is accurate, defensible, and on brand. Prompting skill is not about magic words. A good prompt...

"Rule 11 does not operate as a 'fee-shifting measure' or allow for any prevailing party on a motion to dismiss to bring sanctions. Rather, Rule 11 sanctions are a 'tool that must be used with utmost care and caution.' Defendants have failed to meet the high burden to...

The announcement comes just days before Legal Geek's flagship conference in the U.K. Legal Geek's founder, director and management team will continue leading the business.       The announcement comes just days before Legal Geek's flagship conference in the U.K. Legal...

Financial advisers allege the social media giant has violated the Lanham Act and other laws by allowing scam artists to fraudulently use their images and names to steer investors to Chinese-based securities scams.       Financial advisers allege the social media giant...

Gain a practical framework to evaluate providers, reduce costs, and build partnerships that deliver lasting operational value.       Gain a practical framework to evaluate providers, reduce costs, and build partnerships that deliver lasting operational...

Danny Kraft, one of the plaintiffs' lawyers at Dallas-based Dean Omar Branham Shirley who scored a nearly $1 billion mesothelioma verdict on Monday against Johnson & Johnson, talked to Law.com about the case's complex history and what he learned about the...

The Netherlands has emerged as a key jurisdiction for collective actions in Europe.       The Netherlands has emerged as a key jurisdiction for collective actions in Europe.