The case claims insurance giant Sompo retained van Gogh's Sunflowers painting despite Nazi-era provenance concerns and commercially exploited it as part of its corporate brand.       The case claims insurance giant Sompo retained van Gogh's Sunflowers painting despite...

The decision, according to multiple white collar attorneys, does much to increase certainty in how to represent clients subject to an SEC enforcement action. But the unanimous decision is narrow and experts predict that those critical of how the SEC wields its...

“As a sitting judge, I have the right to decide who works for me as a law clerk, said Daniel Traynor, currently a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. “When this matter was reviewed by the Eighth Circuit and other courts around the...

Alissa Starzak will receive $8 million in restricted stock units that vest quarterly over four years and $5 million vesting over two years       Alissa Starzak will receive $8 million in restricted stock units that vest quarterly over four years and $5 million vesting...

Build your network and have strong relationships with people at all levels. Trust that the best way to solve problems is by bringing people of different perspectives together and leading from the middle. Elevate and enable others to engage in and celebrate your team's...

This week: Meta and YouTube told a Los Angeles judge that a groundbreaking $6 million verdict against them this year should be reversed. Two dozen lawsuits filed over the anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent were coordinated into multidistrict litigation before U.S....

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2026 NLJ 500.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2026 NLJ 500.       

Only four of the 18 law firms that managed revenue per lawyer of £1 million or more are based in the U.K., the latest research from Law.com shows.       Only four of the 18 law firms that managed revenue per lawyer of £1 million or more are based in the U.K., the...

Senior Judge Richard Eaton's pleas came in a Tuesday hearing where a high-ranking U.S. Customs and Border Protection official and two U.S. Department of Justice attorneys raised and then dashed the hopes of importers who successfully knocked back duty orders issued...

Following its 2018 acquisition of Monsanto, Bayer has spent years defending tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that Roundup weed killer causes cancer and has incurred billions of dollars in related litigation and settlement costs.       Following its 2018...

U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, of the Southern District of Illinois, ordered three firms to conduct discovery that might shed light on why most of their clients aren't participating in a proposed global settlement.       U.S. District Judge Nancy...

The president's lawyers say CNN's use of a phrase purportedly evoking Nazi Germany constitutes defamation, rather than mere opinion. Lower courts have disagreed, and threw out the case with prejudice.       The president's lawyers say CNN's use of a phrase purportedly...

"The cycles of really, really aggressive enforcement and suppression do tend to come and go, and we might be on an upswing," Harvard trademark professor Rebecca Tushnet told Law.com.       "The cycles of really, really aggressive enforcement and suppression do tend to...

"This issue in particular aligns with executive priorities, and the agency (Federal Trade Commission) is well positioned to push this forward," Morgan Lewis attorney Caitlin Zeytoonian said of the Trump administration's "Made in USA" labeling order.       "This issue...

Many legal departments possess valuable data but are not using it as effectively as they could, Priori CEO Basha Rubin said. "One thing I do believe is that AI is going to put a lot of pressure on this."       Many legal departments possess valuable data but are not...

Engelhardt, whom President Donald Trump elevated to the Fifth Circuit in 2018, wrote in a letter that he will retire from active service on Dec. 31 or upon confirmation of a successor.       Engelhardt, whom President Donald Trump elevated to the Fifth Circuit in...

It will be up to law firm leaders “whether they continue to advance equal opportunity or whether they backtrack," noted David Glasgow, executive director of the NYU School of Law's Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.       It will be up to law firm...

Paul Weiss, Sidley Austin, Gibson Dunn and Debevoise are the fastest-growing firms in the latest Law.com ranking of law firms by their U.K. revenues.       Paul Weiss, Sidley Austin, Gibson Dunn and Debevoise are the fastest-growing firms in the latest Law.com ranking...

The Pennsylvania senator is not the first Democrat to approve one of Trump's judicial nominees, according to one scholar who tracks judicial nominations.       The Pennsylvania senator is not the first Democrat to approve one of Trump's judicial nominees, according to...

Paul Paton, the former dean of the law school at Chapman University in Orange, California, has accused his ex-employer in a new lawsuit of allegedly firing him due to his sexual orientation and same-sex marriage.       Paul Paton, the former dean of the law school at...

For Thomas Moriarty, one might also think of the stabilization award as combat pay after the collapse of the proposed Kroger merger in December 2024       For Thomas Moriarty, one might also think of the stabilization award as combat pay after the collapse of the...

The Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit in February found that the judge committed misconduct by engaging in an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer, having sexual intercourse in chambers during business hours within hearing distance of staff...

Nelson pleaded not guilty to swiping a man's glasses from his face and stomping on them while the two argued about the judge's parking skills.       Nelson pleaded not guilty to swiping a man's glasses from his face and stomping on them while the two argued about the...

The dispute comes just as plaintiff Rider University is in the middle of a financial crisis. Last year, amid declining enrollment, Rider laid off 25% of its full time faculty and instituted a 14% pay cut across the board.       The dispute comes just as plaintiff...

The dispute comes just as plaintiff Rider University is in the middle of a financial crisis. Last year, amid declining enrollment, Rider laid off 25% of its full time faculty and instituted a 14% pay cut across the board.       The dispute comes just as plaintiff...

A total of 88 current and former law deans signed a letter showing support for the "Principles for the Independence of the Legal Profession."       A total of 88 current and former law deans signed a letter showing support for the "Principles for the Independence of...

Plaintiffs allege that defendants such as Home Depot and Lowe's knew that engineered stone products, notably quartz countertop material, produced harmful silica dust when cut but failed to warn adequately of the danger.       Plaintiffs allege that defendants such as...

Chris Potter, director of legal operations at Johnson & Johnson, said some of his biggest concerns involve the use of AI by outside counsel rather than internal teams. While he encourages firms to use the technology, he said J&J expects strict controls around...

More than 100 class members and a dozen health care companies objected to the Roundup settlement, which is up for final approval on July 9.       More than 100 class members and a dozen health care companies objected to the Roundup settlement, which is up for final...

"Most importantly, it's critical to invest in getting to know the firm, the partnership, the culture, the brand, all practices and the professional staff. Relationships are key."       "Most importantly, it's critical to invest in getting to know the firm, the...

In a closely followed venue dispute, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey recently held that venue in the District was proper in the Chapter 11 cases of Multi-Color Corporation and its affiliates. The decision is significant because it offers an...

The firm has handed seven of its lawyers the newly-formalized title.       The firm has handed seven of its lawyers the newly-formalized title.       

It was as much a social contract as a compensation system. The market decided it shouldn't survive.       It was as much a social contract as a compensation system. The market decided it shouldn't survive.       

Friday's verdict comes after a month-long trial combining the cases of three women who died of ovarian cancer that their family members allege was caused by Johnson & Johnson's baby powder.       Friday's verdict comes after a month-long trial combining the cases...

On Sept. 1, Elon University School of Law will begin receiving applications for the full-time J.D. program that will start in Charlotte in August 2027.       error code: 502

Insurers are trying to preempt this new kind of risk by putting additional and broader exclusions into traditional policies, said Hinshaw & Culberston partner Scott Seaman.       error code: 502

Class actions are surging over fines issued by parking facilities that use license plate readers.       error code: 502

“Because the systems are so siloed, firms or legal departments typically rely on more manual tools to do the analysis, like spreadsheets, said one CEO. “Spreadsheets can be very prone to error because they lack auditing capabilities.       error code: 502

"Don't let imposter syndrome interfere with your growth. There is not one way to do anything—go ahead and find your voice, find what works for you, and do that. And if it does not work, try something else."       error code: 502

Daily Business Review and law.com reporter Annie Mayne had a chance to catch up with Seaman and discuss his new book, which he co-authored with two other Hinshaw partners: “America 250: The History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United...

As part of the dissolution, Diversity Lab will shut down all its systems, including eliminating or destroying any client data it had stored on the hundreds of law firms and legal departments that it worked with.       As part of the dissolution, Diversity Lab will...

AI-savvy lawyering is already something that clients are starting to demand. The technology is capable; the challenge now is cultural and organizational change.       AI-savvy lawyering is already something that clients are starting to demand. The technology is...

Administrative services should be one of the easiest areas for a law firm to get right and one of the most impactful when they do. But that is not what we see in the market today.       Administrative services should be one of the easiest areas for a law firm to get...

A recent lawsuit by a Delta Air Lines employee alleges the carrier's diversity, equity and inclusion program advanced unqualified minorities and failed to hold them to the same safety standards demanded of white workers.       error code: 502

The trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is the second bellwether case in California state courts to tie Johnson & Johnson's baby powder to ovarian cancer.       The trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is the second bellwether case in California state courts to tie...

“Boutiques are having an absolute moment in the sun, said one law firm recruiter.       “Boutiques are having an absolute moment in the sun, said one law firm recruiter.