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...

Distributors of wound care products are cracking down on unpaid invoices as federal regulators seek to rein in "substantial and unusual" spending increases.       Distributors of wound care products are cracking down on unpaid invoices as federal regulators seek to...

Michelle Morgante, regional managing editor of The Recorder, speaks with Amanda Bronstad about two recent verdicts that found social media platforms harmed the mental health of their young consumers.       Michelle Morgante, regional managing editor of The Recorder,...

In-house lawyers say they're getting flooded with suits alleging website-tracking tools violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act.       In-house lawyers say they're getting flooded with suits alleging website-tracking tools violate the California Invasion of...

Employers have plenty of spadework to do before the law kicks in in June 2027.       Employers have plenty of spadework to do before the law kicks in in June 2027.       

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision drew a line between a platform's liability for user-generated content and liability for a platform's own business practices.       The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision drew a line between a platform's...

"Start having candid conversations about what being a partner looks like in terms of skills, ability, and demands. Then, outline what you need to do to get there including identifying areas or skills you may not typically get exposure to and look for opportunities to...

Five companies operating over 280 data centers nationwide and globally are in hot water over claims they infringed upon a company's patented cool technology in their facilities.       Five companies operating over 280 data centers nationwide and globally are in hot...

Data from the London Stock Exchange Group reveals that total deal values jumped significantly on the same period last year, even as overall deal counts softened.       Data from the London Stock Exchange Group reveals that total deal values jumped significantly on the...

"It has the potential to perpetuate the very best in us and the very worst of us," Justice Sonia Sotomayor said of artificial intelligence during a law school appearance Thursday. "For every student ... do not graduate this institution without learning how to master...

Lateral talent raids and exits among Am Law 50 firms have been more poignant in 2026, with nearly every day a Big Law firm announcing the addition of a practice group leader or rainmaker from a competitor firm.       Lateral talent raids and exits among Am Law 50...

"Good sense should dictate the correct decision here," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrote in a letter to Barry University School of Law Dean Leticia Diaz.       "Good sense should dictate the correct decision here," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier...

The use of AI does not alter fundamental obligations of accuracy, reasonableness and accountability. The legal risk lies not in the existence of hallucinations but in the failure to govern and verify them.       The use of AI does not alter fundamental obligations of...

“On one side is a relatively contained risk of financial harm to a single private company," the D.C. Circuit stated. "On the other side is judicial management of how, and through whom, the Department of War secures vital AI technology during an active military...

Seesawing compensation is nothing new for David Zapolsky, who's been the e-commerce giant's legal chief for 14 years.       Seesawing compensation is nothing new for David Zapolsky, who's been the e-commerce giant's legal chief for 14 years.       

London's High Court found the firm had failed to give its client adequate costs information.       London's High Court found the firm had failed to give its client adequate costs information.       

David Woodcock led the agency's Fort Worth office for four years and went on to serve as a partner at two Am Law 50 firms and as an assistant general counsel at Exxon Mobil.       David Woodcock led the agency's Fort Worth office for four years and went on to serve as...

The majority said a "physical defect" under Ohio's political-subdivision tort liability statute requires a tangible flaw in property and cannot be pinned to a public employee's decision.       The majority said a "physical defect" under Ohio's political-subdivision...

The Sydney, Australia-based lawyer was sued for overcharging.       The Sydney, Australia-based lawyer was sued for overcharging.