The federal appeals court said the six federal worker unions that sued over the executive order failed to show it was likely issued in retaliation for their constitutionally protected public criticism of the Trump administration.       The federal appeals court said...

Attorney, author and journalist David Lat joins Legal Speak's Patrick Smith for a more detailed look at what transpired at Paul Weiss and what happens next for Brad Karp.       Attorney, author and journalist David Lat joins Legal Speak's Patrick Smith for a more...

This past week three appellate judges, all appointees of former President George W. Bush, informed the White House of their plans to take semi-retirement.       This past week three appellate judges, all appointees of former President George W. Bush, informed the...

“If you really want to deeply learn the business, you have to be a part of the business and not just sit in meetings, said Jessica Nguyen, deputy general counsel of Docusign.       “If you really want to deeply learn the business, you have to be a part of the business...

"You need a deep understanding of your craft, clear principles for how you intend to practice, and a genuine understanding of the clients you are serving. This is a service profession at its core. Beyond that, build a structure that can grow beyond you. If the goal is...

Are some legal markets at risk of being oversaturated as Big Law moves in? At this point, there appears to be no shortage of work to go around in some growing markets in the U.S., but a limited talent pool could pose problems down the road.       Are some legal...

The sports-betting company requested to certify an interlocutory appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, asking if a mobile app or its specific features can qualify as a "product" under Illinois' products liability law.       The sports-betting...

The trial is scheduled to last for two to three weeks, with a break on March 11, and will be held at the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco.       The trial is scheduled to last for two to three weeks, with a break on March 11, and will be held at the...

AccessLex developed the tool in response to the student loan caps and the elimination of federal graduate and professional Direct PLUS loans, as mandated in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.       AccessLex developed the tool in response to the student loan caps and the...

"His exposure is certainly federal prison in addition to significant restitution, fines and things of that nature," a Cole Schotz member and white-collar criminal defense lawyer said of SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein after a Maryland federal trial jury found...

The plaintiff in a high-profile trial against Meta and YouTube who goes by Kaley, or K.G.M., said she became addicted to social media as a child, leading to her depression and body dysmorphia.       The plaintiff in a high-profile trial against Meta and YouTube who...

When the U.S. Supreme Court took down President Donald Trump's tariffs, the justices were able to stay silent on how much deference they owe the president on the emergency declarations supporting the levies, but experts are questioning how long the justices can avoid...

Matthew Menchel, who left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 2007 and spoke and dined with Epstein on multiple occasions between 2010 and 2018, maintains that his private-practice relationship with Epstein was strictly business.       Matthew Menchel, who left the U.S....

Matthew Menchel, who left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 2007 and spoke and dined with Epstein on multiple occasions between 2010 and 2018, maintains that his private-practice relationship with Epstein was strictly business.       Matthew Menchel, who left the U.S....

AI is already undermining some of the most basic relationships within and beyond law firms. The truly “AI-native law firm of the near future will not function anything like today's barely-digitalized, analog-native law firm. So what's a managing partner to...

The plaintiffs claimed they and other workers were required to complete multiple work-related tasks without compensation, including arriving early to pass through security, obtaining and putting on mandatory protective gear, and waiting in line to clock in.       The...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Endangerment Finding underpinned Clean Air Act regulations meant to combat climate change by limiting greenhouse gas emissions.       The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Endangerment Finding underpinned Clean Air Act...

Anthropic does not want its models used for autonomous weapons or for surveillance of Americans, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the company to drop its objections by Friday afternoon.       Anthropic does not want its models used for autonomous weapons...

“Anytime there's a merger or a new entrant into the market, that volatility creates movement among lawyers, explained Major Lindsey & Africa partner David Schwartz.       “Anytime there's a merger or a new entrant into the market, that volatility creates movement...

Tom Goldstein, 55, faces a potential years-long prison sentence after a jury returned a verdict finding him guilty on 12 of the 16 counts in the operative indictment.       Tom Goldstein, 55, faces a potential years-long prison sentence after a jury returned a verdict...

Investors' securities claims against Bitcoin%E2%80%91miner IREN collapsed as a New Jersey judge ruled that investors failed to show the company misled the market in the run%E2%80%91up to its initial public offering.       Investors' securities claims against...

In mid%E2%80%912025, the company secured a King County Superior Court order transferring control of more than 75 domains used to market fake five%E2%80%91star reviews and fraudulent seller accounts, its largest website%E2%80%91seizure action to date.       In...

This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court Brief discussion about the promise and peril of using AI to litigate cases at the Supreme Court.       This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court Brief discussion about the promise and peril of using AI to...

After taking on President Donald Trump as a defendant and achieving a favorable outcome in a copyright infringement dispute, Atlanta entertainment attorney James L. Walker, Jr. reveals why other artists are likely to benefit from his settlement strategy.       After...

Patricia Prezioso of Sills Cummis & Gross said demonstrating that a worker is genuinely a contractor can be tricky, especially if that person is doing work that's the same or similar to work performed by employees.       Patricia Prezioso of Sills Cummis &...

Fitch Even claimed it filed the declaratory action so the court could “declare the rights and other legal relations under federal patent law, but the defendants alleged the firm was attempting to litigate the same issues currently pending in a separate suit filed in...

"[P]rogressive and Circular Board did not cause [Nathan] Roberts' injuries. Roberts caused them," the divided appeals court stated in explaining why the plaintiff lacked standing. "Had Roberts submitted his application, he would have formed the application-stage...

Comey, a star prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, was suddenly fired last summer by the Trump Administration. In private practice, she plans to focus on white-collar matters and complex civil litigation.       Comey, a star prosecutor in the Southern...

Smart glasses and wearable AI company Solos Technology Ltd. has moved to disqualify Morgan, Lewis & Bockus as defense counsel for two rival eyewear companies in a patent-infringement lawsuit that also names Meta Platforms Inc. as a defendant.       Smart glasses...

Teams overseeing artificial intelligence deployments increasingly will be judged on how well they manage the risks of the technology and whether the investments produce the desired business outcomes, according to a new study of chief information officers.       Teams...

"Do excellent substantive work, but don't keep your head down. Build your internal network so colleagues know what you do and trust you with opportunities. Think about how to expand work and increase your profile. Just as important, be reliable and communicative. If...

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A law professor who tracks judicial selection said that nominations tend to move more slowly in big states like Texas, where activists have been asking for more action in the face of Democratic opposition.       A law professor who tracks judicial selection said that...

“Virtually all of our clients at our firm are interested in this, and the firm has thousands of clients, said Aaron Cummings, a shareholder at Brownstein.       “Virtually all of our clients at our firm are interested in this, and the firm has thousands of clients,...

Bayer, which owns Monsanto, announced this month a proposed $7.25 billion settlement, its second attempt to resolve the Roundup litigation through a class-action agreement.       Bayer, which owns Monsanto, announced this month a proposed $7.25 billion settlement, its...

The New Jersey suit follows others filed by the DOJ against Los Angeles, New York City and the State of New York, and the state of Minnesota, against sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.       The New Jersey suit follows...

Until recently, Irene Liu was a lecturer and executive-in-residence at the University of California Berkeley School of Law and an AI adviser to the California Senate.       Until recently, Irene Liu was a lecturer and executive-in-residence at the University of...

The complaint, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, was brought by Todd R. Snyder, the court-appointed plan administrator overseeing Terraform's wind-down trust and its Kirkland & Ellis legal counsel.       The complaint,...

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court broadly interpreted the Federal Tort Claims Act's exception for lawsuits against the U.S. Postal Service.       In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court broadly interpreted the Federal Tort Claims Act's exception for lawsuits against...

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed that Sarah and Grant Palmquist should get a do-over in their case against the maker of allegedly spoiled baby food in Texas state court, resolving a thorny procedural question in the couple's favor.       The U.S. Supreme Court agreed...

"The implication is that plaintiffs themselves—several purchasers of Apple Watches—are the source for the carbon-credit debunking analyses," U.S. District Judge Noe l Wise for the Northern District of California said. "Plaintiffs failed to allege that the methodology...

"The implication is that plaintiffs themselves—several purchasers of Apple Watches—are the source for the carbon-credit debunking analyses," U.S. District Judge Noe l Wise for the Northern District of California said. "Plaintiffs failed to allege that the methodology...

A year's worth of Am Law 200 hiring data, the trends driving the lateral market, and Big Law's Biggest Lateral Hires of the year.       A year's worth of Am Law 200 hiring data, the trends driving the lateral market, and Big Law's Biggest Lateral Hires of the...

Monsanto's opening brief, filed on Monday, urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a 2025 decision by a Missouri Court of Appeals, arguing that federal law preempts claims that it failed to warn about the cancer risks posed by its Roundup herbicide's active...

Another FOIA lawsuit seeking information on records of the Trump administration's deals with nine law firms was filed last week. And two other FOIA lawsuits filed last year requesting similar records are proceeding in court.       Another FOIA lawsuit seeking...

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the immediate firing of James Hundley as interim U.S. attorney of the Eastern District of Virginia after the district's federal judges unanimously appointed Hundley under 28 U.S.C. § 546(d) to an office previously led by...