Plasma said that drafting error would have allowed the venture capital firm to turn its $100,000 investment into $273 million, an “economically absurd result that “no rational party would have accepted.       Plasma said that drafting error would have allowed the...

"We need more accessible, innovative, and affordable entry points—not gatekeeping disguised as quality control. Justice should never be limited by financial means or elitist systems," one commenter wrote.       "We need more accessible, innovative, and affordable...

Guess what it's back! WIPL is back and back where it started!! This episode features Anne Bliek, the Head of Commercial Legal for TomTom International B.V.       Guess what it's back! WIPL is back and back where it started!! This episode features Anne Bliek, the Head...

The firm confirmed that a “small number of attorney email accounts were accessed, but there was "no evidence" that confidential client data was extracted.       The firm confirmed that a “small number of attorney email accounts were accessed, but there was "no...

Counsel for indicted former FBI Director James Comey intend to file a motion alleging vindictive prosecution, and a motion challenging the legality of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia as U.S. District Judge Michael S....

"Be bold. Reach out to colleagues to connect and openly share the benefit of your unique experience when appropriate."       "Be bold. Reach out to colleagues to connect and openly share the benefit of your unique experience when appropriate."       

“What the court basically said is Anthropic, you know that people are trying to infringe copyrights when they use your product. That's why you've implemented some guardrails,' said Ray Seilie, an entertainment lawyer with Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir in Los...

“Whether Consilio's violative overtime policy is still in place remains in dispute. If Consilio's policy remains, Cohen's claim for civil penalties may still be viable. However, if Consilio's policy is no longer in place and it is absolutely clear' that its wrongful...

The settlement was announced as a rise in litigation is expected against insurers for allegedly publishing directories with medical professionals who are either nonexistent, have incorrect contact information, or are not in-network.       The settlement was announced...

This is the second time in the span of a year that Kline & Specter and Bosworth have lodged complaints against each other alleging the other party has violated their settlement agreement.       This is the second time in the span of a year that Kline & Specter...

The order does not disturb the preliminary injunction issued against the law in November 2024, but it does vacate the court's June decision which found the law to be "plainly unconstitutional" and in violation of the U.S. Constitution's Establishment Clause.       The...

U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, of the Southern District of Illinois, ordered Aimee Wagstaff, of Wagstaff Law Firm, to appear Nov. 14 to explain a video conference she's planning with paraquat lawyers to discuss their options regarding a confidential...

"My goal is that the on-screen population reflects the real-world population—and we're not there yet,” Geena Davis said.       "My goal is that the on-screen population reflects the real-world population—and we're not there yet,” Geena Davis...

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.       

Lawyers of color made up 8% of appointments in plaintiffs' leadership positions in multidistrict litigation in 2024, down from 11% in 2023, according to Law.com's statistics.       Lawyers of color made up 8% of appointments in plaintiffs' leadership positions in...

"In light of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Thirteenth Biennial Bench-Bar Conference has been postponed," the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland announced as expert observers warned of greater troubles ahead for civil litigants and criminal...

Join this “Best Of webcast to learn proven strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and preventing burnout in high-pressure legal roles.       Join this “Best Of webcast to learn proven strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and preventing...

The league table for the third quarter is further evidence of U.S. firms' strength in the U.K. and the wider EMEA region.       The league table for the third quarter is further evidence of U.S. firms' strength in the U.K. and the wider EMEA region.       

Monday's verdict, by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, is the highest talcum powder verdict involving a plaintiff who died of mesothelioma.       Monday's verdict, by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, is the highest talcum powder verdict involving a plaintiff...

If it takes up the case, said plaintiff's counsel Carrie Goldberg of C.A. Goldberg in Brooklyn, New York, it will be the first time the Supreme Court addresses Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.       If it takes up the case, said plaintiff's counsel...

“The longer the shutdown extends the more opportunity there is for problems, said former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Ryan Adams.       error code: 502

David Lira, 65, the son-in-law of Tom Girardi, told a judge on Monday: ‘It is my hope that other lawyers will learn from my mistakes.'       David Lira, 65, the son-in-law of Tom Girardi, told a judge on Monday: ‘It is my hope that other lawyers will learn from my...

Legal questions are coming up just as a shortage of stenographic court reporters is transforming the court reporting industry. With the path to become a stenographic court reporter long and expensive, the quicker and easier path to become and operator of the new...

"Since Plaintiffs were never properly removed from office, the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is granted," U.S. District Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan of the District of Puerto Rico wrote in an order blocking President Donald Trump's attempted removal of three...

Forty-seven families of people who donated their bodies to Harvard's medical school first filed suit in 2023 with overlapping tort, contract and statutory claims.       Forty-seven families of people who donated their bodies to Harvard's medical school first filed...

Thomas D. Foster said he hoped to use the trademark for an entertainment franchise centered on a fictional law enforcement agency in space.       Thomas D. Foster said he hoped to use the trademark for an entertainment franchise centered on a fictional law enforcement...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Summer Associates Survey.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Summer Associates Survey.       

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in rejecting the government's bid to lift a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the executive order.       The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in rejecting the government's bid to lift a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the executive order.       error code: 502

Join this “Best Of webcast to explore proven strategies for strengthening data governance, privacy, and cross-functional collaboration.       Join this “Best Of webcast to explore proven strategies for strengthening data governance, privacy, and cross-functional...

Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested last week after firing shots near a Temple on Yom Kippur.       Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested last week after firing shots near a Temple on...

"Embrace the learning process, and don't worry about not knowing everything. Early in your career is the ideal time to ask questions, take on new challenges, and learn as much as you possibly can. Eventually, the expectations get higher, so take advantage of that...

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you."       U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you."       U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...

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A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment.       A stream of...

A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment.       A stream of...

The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...

The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...

On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma.       On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...

On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma.       On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...

Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk.       Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...

Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk.       Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...

“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.       “Our...

“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.       “Our...

Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       

Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       

The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10.       The...

The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10.       The...

Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...

Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...