Steven Nerayoff claims Covington's Alan Vinegrad advised him not to share exculpatory information with prosecutors. A Covington spokesperson said "the lawsuit lacks merit."       A crypto inventor has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against Covington & Burling,...

"I think the businesses have to pay attention and hire people that they think are going to be a good, long-term investment and pass on those who seem to be moving further on self- and short-term gain," said John Hall of Hall Booth Smith.       Law firms’ hiring...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents.       Premium SubscriptionWith this...

Alessio was first elected chair of the San Diego-based litigation firm in 2017.       Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch managing partner John D. Alessio, 55, died on Tuesday following a five-year battle against cancer, the firm announced Friday.Alessio was a...

"I'd be delighted if other firms wanted us to pay more than anyone else, but I don't suspect that will be the case," said Milbank's chair.       Other Big Law firms haven’t matched Milbank’s summer bonuses for associates, even as Labor Day has come and gone. That’s...

Bristol Myers Squibb counsel from DLA Piper told U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman on Friday that the UMB Bank NA had no standing to sue -- claiming the bank was not properly appointed as successor trustee.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...

"This provision was carefully negotiated. It is a central part of the deal, and without it, I am not sure there will be a settlement to submit," Rakesh Kilaru, a partner with Wilkinson Stekloff and counsel to the NCAA, said.       A landmark $2.75 billion NCAA...

"DEI leaders lead the charge on workplace innovation that amplifies the contributions and progression of those in both underrepresented and overrepresented communities," writes Kimberly Hulsey.       The diversity, equity, and leadership (DEI) practice has been in the...

The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital...

U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied Google's motion to exclude lay opinion testimony from its advertising antitrust bench trial. This includes testimony from Andrew Casale, president and CEO of Index Exchange, and testimony from Benneaser "Ben" John, vice...

The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization...

"It is too difficult for anyone to predict the outcome for the year, but we are optimistic that there will be a place for business-minded lawyers with high emotional intelligence." said John Gilmore, co-founder of BarkerGilmore.       Premium SubscriptionWith this...

While the court has found Birkenstock has met its burden from the pleading standpoint in the early stages of the litigation, the defendants say Birkenstock won't be able to prove its case on the merits, said White Mountain's New York-based attorney Edmund J. Ferdinand...

While Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders are set to merge on Jan. 1, 2025, firm leaders remain focused on finishing 2024 strong.       With Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders set to combine on Jan. 1, 2025, leaders of the firms will focus...

"The Court is a fair, impartial, and apolitical institution," Acting Justice Juan Merchan said in his decision to reset sentencing for Nov. 26.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...

"Yes, the crash occurred in Cuba. But the alleged conduct that allegedly caused the injury—Global One's alleged negligent training and instruction—happened in Florida. Moreover, Global One is incorporated in and has its principal place of business in Florida. The...

A curated career is not a happy accident or a lucky break — it's the result of deliberate actions and choices that align with one's personal values.       It’s no debate that the legal profession is plagued with long-suffering professionals who are stressed,...

In interviews, several ethics and political science experts dismissed "conflict" concerns by GOP critics, even if Karen Dunn's dual role may pose as a "perception problem."       Karen Dunn, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, has been in the...

James Turoff, the GC at Hershey Company, shares observations from the in-house side on a rapidly evolving legal services marketplace.       Welcome to the Law Firm Disrupted, a briefing from Law.com editor Dan Packel that surveys new competitive pressures on law firms...

More than a decade after taking on Johnson & Johnson with the first trial linking baby powder to ovarian cancer, attorney Allen Smith on Wednesday signed off on a proposed bankruptcy plan after negotiating for an additional $1 billion.       More than a decade...

"It was a cutting-edge bank and should have been a great success, but the CEO misrepresented the financials and allegedly stole the money," said Jeffrey W. Gutchess, a partner at AXS Law Group.       An international cryptocurrency bank has been hit with a securities...

A veteran staffer accused the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of passing her over for promotion in favor of a male subordinate with substantially less experience.       The tables are turned in a suit filed in New Orleans by a longtime employee of the Equal...

A U.S. District Judge in Miami issued an order allowing the case involving Latoya Ratlieff, who was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by a Fort       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

When artists do take action over political-campaign usage, it's usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter sent to a candidate's representatives. In some instances, artists file lawsuits, but to date there's been just a smattering of notable court decisions....

"Kristin helped pour the foundation the entire ride-share industry rests upon," CEO David Risher said.       Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in...

Berkeley Law's newly launched AI-focused master of laws degree program will address the emerging technology's impact on law, policy and regulation.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

"The arbitration provision at issue here was drafted by defendants and was never discussed with plaintiff. While defendants discussed several of the other material terms of the attorney-client agreement with plaintiff—such as the amount of the fee, the nature of a...

"My ears are in listening mode right now," Nolan Kurtz said. "The best thing is to come in and actively listen to the partners, our lawyers, our consultants, our operations professionals and really learn from them."       After 17 years at Buchanan Ingersoll &...

The company, which also is facing a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry, finds itself in regulators' crosshairs despite legal chief Dan Gallagher's pledge to improve the company's compliance culture and work collaboratively with regulators.       Hi...