In Lee v. Poudre School District R-1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by parents alleging that Poudre School District maintained official policies discouraging disclosure of transgender or nonbinary students'...

"Client demands have to change, which likely means billable rates have to drop," one senior associate wrote in ALM's annual mental health survey. "You cannot charge top dollar in BigLaw and expect clients who are paying top dollar not to have incredible...

Upon completion of the merger, the combined firm will have a headcount of 340 attorneys.       Upon completion of the merger, the combined firm will have a headcount of 340 attorneys.       

In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association and the Cherry Marketing Institute supported Monsanto's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Roundup case.       In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association...

Some defense lawyers think Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will have a hard time beating trespassing charges stemming from a visit to a migrant center.       Some defense lawyers think Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will have a hard time beating trespassing charges stemming from a...

In a landmark settlement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.375 billion from Google for alleged privacy violations against consumers in the state.       In a landmark settlement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.375 billion from Google for...

"I don't like one-on-one [questioning], it seems very dull," Roberts said Monday. "On the other hand some of my colleagues like it so that's what we're going to do."       "I don't like one-on-one [questioning], it seems very dull," Roberts said Monday. "On the other...

The complaint alleges that when the public learned in June 2022 that Wells Fargo's DEI "shams" involved conducting interviews with candidates it had no intention of hiring solely to comply with those requirements, stock prices dropped.       The complaint alleges that...

In a month designated by many nations as a time to address mental health awareness, The Global Lawyer looks at what lawyers, known to be part of an unwell profession, can do in these fraught times.       In a month designated by many nations as a time to address...

"Law is primarily a human business, and we use technology to better manage the human aspects of the business," said Ashish Prasad, general counsel of HaystackID.       "Law is primarily a human business, and we use technology to better manage the human aspects of the...

The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam will begin replacing the Uniform Bar Exam, currently being used by 54 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, beginning with the July 2026 exam.       The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam will begin replacing the Uniform Bar Exam, currently being used by 54 of...

“We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny Geragos said. “But domestic violence is not sex trafficking.       “We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny...

Tiffany Wright is taking the legal reins of the elite university, two years after coming aboard as deputy general counsel.       Tiffany Wright is taking the legal reins of the elite university, two years after coming aboard as deputy general...

"Good leaders have a deep and strong network of people they can tap for advice, connection and fellowship, work opportunity, and, most importantly, help when needed. Finally, and maybe most importantly, I would recommend that they explore their own motivations and...

"Courtrooms are at their best when they are places that invite curiosity and genuine conversation, where civility is obligatory and compassion, even in the middle of a robust disagreement, is made possible. Good judges are brave, meticulous and thoughtful, but they...

Only six motions have been filed as of May 1, 2025, before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, the lowest number in the past decade, according to the panel's own statistics.       Only six motions have been filed as of May 1, 2025, before the U.S....

This two-part article discusses the proof required for information to be considered a trade secret under U.S. statutory law, and includes detailed insight into the six-factor test outlined in the Restatement of Torts. Part One includes the evolving tests for...

The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case.       The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of...

The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case.       The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of...

As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks...

As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks...

The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court.        The establishment of the...

The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court.        The establishment of the...

The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved.       The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their...

The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved.       The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their...

"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal."       A judge's decision to recuse himself from a child custody case barred him from entering...

"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal."       "Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his...

Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York.       Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge...

Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York.       Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge...

Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       

Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.       

While Jeanine Pirro has served as a district attorney and judge in a sizable jurisdiction, she has not practiced law in two decades, critics say, as she has focused on her role as a political and legal commentator on television.       While Jeanine Pirro has served as...

While Jeanine Pirro has served as a district attorney and judge in a sizable jurisdiction, she has not practiced law in two decades, critics say, as she has focused on her role as a political and legal commentator on television.       While Jeanine Pirro has served as...

Unanswered legal questions remain as the Trump administration signals it might test the term limits of U.S. attorneys, sidestepping Senate confirmation and the courts. Those questions may lead to conflict between the role of U.S. district judges and the executive...

Unanswered legal questions remain as the Trump administration signals it might test the term limits of U.S. attorneys, sidestepping Senate confirmation and the courts. Those questions may lead to conflict between the role of U.S. district judges and the executive...

The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to extend the enforcement of Standard 206, which had required schools to commit to diversity and inclusion, until Aug. 31, 2026.       The Council of the Section of Legal Education and...

The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to extend the enforcement of Standard 206, which had required schools to commit to diversity and inclusion, until Aug. 31, 2026.       The Council of the Section of Legal Education and...

Steven Wall, the global managing partner of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner litigation partner Jim Lawrence and Dechert associate Casey Miller all discussed their respective recoveries from addiction as part of a Well-Being Week in Law...

The sentence comes after Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty in December to commodities and securities fraud in connection to Celsius Network LLC, a crypto asset platform that held $25 billion at its height.       The sentence comes after Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty in...

Maintaining an effective privacy program while balancing compliance with 19 comprehensive state privacy laws is an ongoing challenge for privacy attorneys. Gavin George, partner with Haynes Boone discussed how to navigate those laws effectively during a talk at the...

“Until new regulatory guidance is issued, the crypto world will continue to operate in a vacuum, said Arlo Devlin Brown, a partner at Covington & Burling and ex-chief of the Southern District of New York's public corruption unit.       “Until new regulatory...

Law firms, based on precedent, steeped in tradition, and historically resistant to disruption, often struggle with change management. Yet, in today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, adapting to new technologies, processes and client expectations is no longer...

On Tuesday, U.S. District Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the District of Massachusetts granted Insulet Corp.'s motion for post-verdict discovery against the defendants and their ability to pay a $59.4 million trade secrets judgment for an insulin patch...

"The best opportunities in my career came from unexpected conversations in hallways and socializing with partners that I did not necessarily work with at the time. It is much easier to plan and shape your career if you proactively seek the opportunities that you...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently reinforced the importance of a plaintiff asking for a jury trial either in the pleadings or within 14 days after service of the pleadings, as required by Rule 38(b)(1), or through a formal motion, as allowed...

"He brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said. "After retiring to his beloved New Hampshire in 2009, he continued to render significant service to our branch by sitting regularly on the [U.S.] Court of...

The company also claimed Sugar Felsenthal fraudulently concealed its relationship with its former executive while helping her establish her competing business and said the firm's actions caused it to wrongfully incur legal fees and outside investments.       The...

The company also claimed Sugar Felsenthal fraudulently concealed its relationship with its former executive while helping her establish her competing business and said the firm's actions caused it to wrongfully incur legal fees and outside investments.       Hi...

Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor for Westchester County, New York, before becoming a television host and Trump's next interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.       Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor...

Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor for Westchester County, New York, before becoming a television host and Trump's next interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.       Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor...

Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor for Westchester County, New York, before becoming a television host and Trump's next interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.       Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor...

An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data.       An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data.       

An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data.       An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data.       

The legal dispute dates back to 1997, when Cuba's state-owned company attempted to register its Cohiba mark but was turned away because of General Cigar Company's registration. The court found Cubatabaco has the right to seek cancellation of the mark held by its U.S....

The legal dispute dates back to 1997, when Cuba's state-owned company attempted to register its Cohiba mark but was turned away because of General Cigar Company's registration. The court found Cubatabaco has the right to seek cancellation of the mark held by its U.S....

For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates. But they may have met their match in a global economic disruption.       For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates....

For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates. But they may have met their match in a global economic disruption.       For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates....

The U.S. Supreme Court could rule on the validity of nationwide injunctions by July after the justices hear arguments May 15 on whether a U.S. district court judge properly issued such a broad mandate in rejecting as unconstitutional Trump's executive order to limit...

The U.S. Supreme Court could rule on the validity of nationwide injunctions by July after the justices hear arguments May 15 on whether a U.S. district court judge properly issued such a broad mandate in rejecting as unconstitutional Trump's executive order to limit...

How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over hot-button issues in the Trump agenda?       How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over...

How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over hot-button issues in the Trump agenda?       How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over...

Carvana isn't yet completely free from litigation over shareholders who say they were misled when material information was withheld from them. The online car dealer is still defending a securities class action that makes similar allegations in Arizona federal...

Carvana isn't yet completely free from litigation over shareholders who say they were misled when material information was withheld from them. The online car dealer is still defending a securities class action that makes similar allegations in Arizona federal...

Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman Godfrey engaged in discrimination.       Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman...

Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman Godfrey engaged in discrimination.       Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman...