Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report.       

“My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said.       “My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said.       

Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems.       Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems.       

While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs, those tuned into the associate job market say.       While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs,...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims brought by a former medical resident who alleged that Washington University (WashU) and the Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) wrongfully forced him out of their residency...

“Being forced to prioritize a Scantron while they brought out the defibrillator was horrifying. The way the students had to demand they call 911 was equally as horrifying, wrote one Reddit user.       “Being forced to prioritize a Scantron while they brought out the...

"[T]he Court concludes that judicial intervention is needed to ensure the defendants' compliance with the preliminary injunction," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in an order requiring the Trump administration to explain how the government will...

The Trump administration has argued that the president properly wielded the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose a new 10% baseline tariff on most global imports and reciprocal tariffs on products from dozens of countries. Circuit Judge Jimmie Reyna...

The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision has drawn praise from developers who welcome the time and cost savings but scorn from environmentalists who fear additional resulting pollution.       The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision has drawn praise from developers who...

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has directed SEC staff to issue clear guidelines for determining whether a token is a security or a commodity—but said “most crypto assets are not securities.       SEC Chair Paul Atkins has directed SEC staff to issue clear guidelines for...

"To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the only person ever convicted of violating the statute for conduct anything like this,” his lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro of Shapiro Arato Bach, wrote in a 62-page motion to vacate the verdict.       "To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the...

In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law trial attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about saving time, guarding ethics, and building culture at an AI-forward law firm.       In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law trial attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about...

Blackstone Law attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about how he and his firm uses AI to promote efficiency balanced with accountability.       Blackstone Law attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about how he and his firm uses AI to promote efficiency balanced with...

The new law and the court's application of it could open up a pathway for an influx of cases that were previously considered to have been barred from the business courts because of when they were filed—cases that, like Lone Star's, have been percolating in the state's...

“I've been on the bench almost 15 years, and I must say it's the one time that actually shook my faith in the judicial system and the rule of law, U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said of a threatening, expletive-laden voicemail he received.       “I've been on...

Experts have speculated that claims like the plaintiff's could increase against defendants who maintain these ethylene oxide storage facilities or warehouses.       Experts have speculated that claims like the plaintiff's could increase against defendants who maintain...

For one WNBA league to have five employment discrimination lawsuits filed against it is “incredibly significant," according to plaintiff's attorney Marjorie Mesidor.       For one WNBA league to have five employment discrimination lawsuits filed against it is...

“The shock is beginning to wear off," said co-chair Mitchell Nussbaum, who is based in New York but was traveling when an active shooter entered the firm's building on Monday.       “The shock is beginning to wear off," said co-chair Mitchell Nussbaum, who is based in...

Da Silva Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery alleged that instead of repaying the plaintiff, "Empire either reimbursed the Practice nothing for the service rendered or reimbursed the Practice at an amount far below what was required to be reimbursed under the...

“The days of agencies issuing divergent policies and one agency or principal delaying action are over, said Matt Bisanz, a partner at Mayer Brown.       “The days of agencies issuing divergent policies and one agency or principal delaying action are over, said Matt...

The retail giant said it is handing the legal reins to its senior deputy general counsel.       The retail giant said it is handing the legal reins to its senior deputy general counsel.       

The defense had argued that the servers that processed the collected images were based outside of Illinois and, therefore, not subject to to the Prairie State's biometric law.       The defense had argued that the servers that processed the collected images were based...

The first bellwether trial in the nation alleging social media sites like Instagram and TikTok caused adolescents to get addicted, and suffer mental illness, is set for Nov. 19 in Los Angeles Superior Court.       The first bellwether trial in the nation alleging...

The plaintiff filed a nearly 300-page first amended complaint in February 2019 alleging J&J did not disclose the that its baby powder contained asbestos to deceive both its investors and the public.       The plaintiff filed a nearly 300-page first amended...

Law firms may have run out of expansion markets or have had less tolerance for remote work last year.       Law firms may have run out of expansion markets or have had less tolerance for remote work last year.       

Lumish was Latham's global vice chair of firmwide litigation and trial department, while Homrig was global vice chair of Latham's IP litigation practice and led its Texas IP practice.       Lumish was Latham's global vice chair of firmwide litigation and trial...

Lue said during a Berkeley Law webinar Wednesday that agentic workflows hold great potential but will be difficult to achieve. "If you have a 1% error in step one, 1% error in step two, they're going to compound very quickly and then you're going to have a useless...

The District Court in Washington, D.C., said Shira Perlmutter had not shown she would be irreparably harmed unless a preliminary injunction was granted.       The District Court in Washington, D.C., said Shira Perlmutter had not shown she would be irreparably harmed...

Young lawyers want to work in the renewable energy sector, but firms say there is a dearth of lawyers who have the specialized skills needed.       Young lawyers want to work in the renewable energy sector, but firms say there is a dearth of lawyers who have the...

“Ambiguity is no longer a shield to allow administrative agencies to determine what the law means, said Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma.       “Ambiguity is no longer a shield to allow administrative agencies to determine what the law means, said Sen. James Lankford,...

Criminal defense veteran David Patton argued that his client, Storm, built Tornado Cash to address a real need within the cryptocurrency community for privacy, not to help cybercriminals hide their ill-gotten gains. Prosecutors argued that Storm was aware that hackers...

“Recognizing that products utilizing software and AI are practically ubiquitous in today's tech-driven economy, the court confirmed that more is required to demonstrate proximity of the goods, said Monica Talley, who leads Sterne Kessler's trademark and brand...

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Maxwell's lawyer says a 2007 non-prosecution agreement between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein should have provided her immunity as well.       Maxwell's lawyer says a 2007 non-prosecution agreement between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein should have...

Eric Tung, President Donald Trump's pick for the appellate court, said he would honor Supreme Court precedent as a circuit judge.       Eric Tung, President Donald Trump's pick for the appellate court, said he would honor Supreme Court precedent as a circuit...

Underscored by recent news of a newly hired Mayer Brown partner who was ousted after the firm discovered lewd social media posts, law firms have increasingly taken steps to vet lateral hires' social media. But employment lawyers urge caution to avoid...

A Florida attorney is trying to parlay a $399 fee charged on the purchase of a 2009 Chevy Malibu from a St. Petersburg, Florida, auto dealer into a sweeping class action.       A Florida attorney is trying to parlay a $399 fee charged on the purchase of a 2009 Chevy...

The motions, signed by senior DOJ officials including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, elaborated on a previously vague assertion from the department that unsealing the grand jury minutes,...

Judge Gustavo Gelpi seemed to struggle with the plaintiffs' contention that the homeland security secretary has discretion to end paroles only after an individual, case-by-case review and questioned how that process would work.       Judge Gustavo Gelpi seemed to...

"Do not shy away from the challenging assignments or cases. There is going to come a time when someone asks you to do something you've never done before. Those are the moments to lean into the challenge, as well as build connections with more senior members on your...

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati established SixFifty in 2019 with lawyer-turned-tech-entrepreneur Kimball Parker to advise clients on nationwide employment law.       Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati established SixFifty in 2019 with...

McDermott "vigorously denies the countless false accusations made in the suit," a spokesperson said. "We remain committed to defending the firm's position."       McDermott "vigorously denies the countless false accusations made in the suit," a spokesperson said. "We...

Legal departments in the industry are facing "growing pressure from executive leadership and stakeholders who view IP functions not just as cost centers but as strategic assets expected to deliver measurable value, support revenue and safeguard competitive...

“Given the strong evidentiary basis for the verdict and what we believe to be clear legal error in the court's order, we will be appealing the decision to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The ADA's interactive process requirement is a critical protection that...

A $42 million verdict on Tuesday in Boston is the latest for a plaintiff alleging Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused mesothelioma.       A $42 million verdict on Tuesday in Boston is the latest for a plaintiff alleging Johnson & Johnson's baby powder...

The issue was a case of first impression for the court, and the panel fell in line with the Second, Fifth and Ninth circuits to allow monetary sanctions under Federal Rule 37(e) of Civil Procedure.       The issue was a case of first impression for the court, and the...

Lolita Buckner Inniss became the school's first Black dean in 2021 and was reappointed for a three-year term—instead of five years—effective July 1, 2026.       Lolita Buckner Inniss became the school's first Black dean in 2021 and was reappointed for a three-year...

“It's very hard to maintain a nationwide class action because of differences that courts perceive in state consumer protection laws, said Rebecca Tushnet, a Harvard Law School professor.       “It's very hard to maintain a nationwide class action because of...

After filing suit three years ago against the University of Michigan, its law school and former law dean for discrimination, Laura Beny, a University of Michigan Law School professor, lost her case in federal appellate court.       After filing suit three years ago...