More than half a dozen federal judges in California and Illinois, where most of the cases have been filed, have dismissed microplastics lawsuits outright.       More than half a dozen federal judges in California and Illinois, where most of the cases have been filed,...

The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's “unbounded tariffs on virtually all global imports.       The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's “unbounded tariffs on virtually all global...

Many hailed the case as potentially precedent-setting and important for content creators and copyright law.       Many hailed the case as potentially precedent-setting and important for content creators and copyright law.       

Shira Perlmutter has filed suit seeking to reverse her termination as head of the U.S. Copyright Office, arguing the position falls under the legislative branch of government, not the executive.       Shira Perlmutter has filed suit seeking to reverse her termination...

Former Paul Hastings CIO Allan Lamkin said he hopes to collaborate with other organizations and improve client interactions as Harbor's new CTO.       Former Paul Hastings CIO Allan Lamkin said he hopes to collaborate with other organizations and improve client...

TaskUs was accused by plaintiff Nelson Estrada of failing to protect the personally identifying information of Coinbase users, and of failing to immediately inform account holders of the breach, which Estrada alleged was known to TaskUs and Coinbase as early as...

According to a statement attributed to representatives of Janel Grant and John Laurinaitis, the former executive at the WWE agreed to "cooperate and provide evidence" in the case against Vince McMahon and the WWE.       According to a statement attributed to...

Nil Loy joins the nonprofit after spending the last decade at a trio of organizations taking on some of the planet's most daunting health challenges.       Nil Loy joins the nonprofit after spending the last decade at a trio of organizations taking on some of the...

The Supreme Court upended 45 years of precedent when it opened the door to reinstatement of disbarred attorneys in October 2024.       The Supreme Court upended 45 years of precedent when it opened the door to reinstatement of disbarred attorneys in October...

Data from Freshfields, Linklaters, Clifford Chance and legacy firm Allen & Overy reveals notable increases in firms' median gender pay gaps over the last four years.       Data from Freshfields, Linklaters, Clifford Chance and legacy firm Allen & Overy reveals...

Zachary Clopton, a professor of law who currently serves as associate dean for Research and Intellectual Life, has been named intern dean of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.       Zachary Clopton, a professor of law who currently serves as associate...

Big Law firms are stocking up on lawyers, deals and practices in the digital assets space.       Big Law firms are stocking up on lawyers, deals and practices in the digital assets space.       

The Public Utility Commission of Nevada found NV Energy misclassified multifamily residences, such as duplexes, as single-family homes, which pay more for electricity.       The Public Utility Commission of Nevada found NV Energy misclassified multifamily residences,...

“The worsening of the Latinx law deans shortage is especially alarming when considered against the burgeoning Latinx population, which is nearing 20% of all Americans, said Anthony Varona, dean and professor at Seattle University School of Law.       “The worsening of...

The breach, which occurred late last year, potentially exposed customers' Social Security and driver licenses numbers, among other personal information.       The breach, which occurred late last year, potentially exposed customers' Social Security and driver licenses...

On Friday, the parties filed a joint notice that the case captioned SiOnyx v. Apple had been resolved and that the case could be closed. Details of the settlement were not disclosed.       Apple and a silicon-based photonics company in Boston have settled a patent...

The Trump administration lays the blame squarely on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for slow growth in the nuclear sector and says complying with over-regulation makes nuclear power expensive and unappealing. But safety advocates argue the orders threaten the NRC's...

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking legal clearance to resume deporting migrants to third countries like South Sudan, which the State Department has warned is dangerous and unstable.       The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking legal clearance to resume...

“Given the current administration's hawkish stance on digital assets and cryptocurrencies specifically, it is expected that previously omitted classes of assets that were deemed risky and without sufficient regulatory oversight are now facing a different...

"Take the time to be a good colleague, team player, and attorney. Think about what you can do to strengthen your firm as a collective as you build your own practice. Developing these skills will help you build the foundations of good leadership and create...

All eyes are on other legacy firms in New York, especially in the Second Hundred, as observers watch for merger pressures. But some, including Hughes Hubbard and Cahill, report they cherish their independence.       All eyes are on other legacy firms in New York,...

"Harvard University has long been eager to place the Zealy Daguerreotypes with another museum or other public institution to put them in the appropriate context and increase access to them for all Americans," director of media relations for Harvard's Faculty of Arts...

"As a lecturer employed by BU since August of 2015, Curtin-Wilding plausibly alleges that she received her wages on the last business day of the month instead of bi-weekly or within six days of the termination of the pay period during which her wages were earned—and...

The opinion allows a pathway for plaintiffs to obtain legacy insurance policies of asbestos companies.       The opinion allows a pathway for plaintiffs to obtain legacy insurance policies of asbestos companies.       

"The UFC has used the ill-gotten monopoly and monopsony power it has obtained and maintained through the scheme alleged herein to artificially suppress compensation for UFC Fighters in the Class to below competitive levels," according to the allegations in a newly...

The plaintiff, Vegadelphia, had sued Beyond Meat for allegedly copying its slogan "WHERE GREAT TASTE IS PLANT-BASED."       The plaintiff, Vegadelphia, had sued Beyond Meat for allegedly copying its slogan "WHERE GREAT TASTE IS PLANT-BASED."       

Experts say that the "historic" order may move the needle on navigating future products liability cases involving artificial intelligence.       Experts say that the "historic" order may move the needle on navigating future products liability cases involving...

“The [executive order] shouts through a bullhorn: If you take on causes disfavored by President Trump, you will be punished! Judge Leon wrote.       “The [executive order] shouts through a bullhorn: If you take on causes disfavored by President Trump, you will be...

The Neurological Surgery Practice of Long Island filed its lawsuit under the Administrative Procedure Act, seeking court orders that would upend the independent dispute resolution process, or IDR, outlined in the No Surprises Act to resolve billing disputes. But the...

Signatories include partners from Mishcon de Reya, McDermott Will & Emery and Pennington Manches Cooper.       An open letter signed by over eight hundred lawyers, barristers, academics and both former and current senior judges, has said the U.K. must take further...

The ams-OSRAM Group, a global leader in light and sensor technology, and Munck Wilson Mandala, a full-service law firm with deep expertise in intellectual property and technology litigation, have announced a significant victory in a complex trade secret and breach of...

“It's a perfect area for lawyers to get involved in, but it doesn't have a lot of certainty right now," said John Yates of Gunderson Dettmer.       “It's a perfect area for lawyers to get involved in, but it doesn't have a lot of certainty right now," said John Yates...

"I will simply share that I'm equally nervous and excited for my next chapter," Saerin Cho wrote on LinkedIn.       Saerin Cho, the legal chief of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is leaving after two years, declaring on LinkedIn, "I am taking an intentional and...

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian stressed that there were "no rules" with Mango Markets, the decentralized exchange that Eisenberg was accused of defrauding.       U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian stressed that there were "no rules" with Mango Markets, the...

Four years ago, the automaker paid a $180 million penalty after self-reporting violations of the Clean Air Act's emissions-disclosure rules.       Four years ago, the automaker paid a $180 million penalty after self-reporting violations of the Clean Air Act's...

The firm has hired four partners from three different firms (and Carlyle) in four cities over the last week.       The firm has hired four partners from three different firms (and Carlyle) in four cities over the last week.       

Kirkland said it has gained more than 100 litigators this year, as it continues to see high demand in its litigation practice.       Kirkland said it has gained more than 100 litigators this year, as it continues to see high demand in its litigation...

“It is important to be vigilant in security, where you travel, how you travel and who in the organization has access to these wallets," George S. Georgiades, general counsel at Borderless.xyz, said about discussions the general counsel community is having with their...

Justice Samuel Alito Jr., joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, said he would have taken up a public school student's appeal to "reaffirm the bedrock principle that a school may not engage in viewpoint discrimination when it regulates student speech."       Justice...

The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.       The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.       

The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.       The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.       

The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.       The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.       

The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.       The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.       

"On the record available, there is no indication that the plaintiffs' efforts to depose Mr. Jepsen are harassing, embarrassing, abusive, or any more annoying than any other good-faith deposition," U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston wrote, allowing a group of farmers...

"On the record available, there is no indication that the plaintiffs' efforts to depose Mr. Jepsen are harassing, embarrassing, abusive, or any more annoying than any other good-faith deposition," U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston wrote, allowing a group of farmers...

Under the proposed agreement, Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victims' families.       Under the proposed agreement, Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445...

Under the proposed agreement, Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victims' families.       Under the proposed agreement, Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445...

The order against Jenner & Block "violates the Constitution and the Court will enjoin its operation in full," Judge Bates wrote.       The order against Jenner & Block "violates the Constitution and the Court will enjoin its operation in full," Judge Bates...

The order against Jenner & Block "violates the Constitution and the Court will enjoin its operation in full," Judge Bates wrote.       The order against Jenner & Block "violates the Constitution and the Court will enjoin its operation in full," Judge Bates...