"Take the time to develop a practice area you really care about and build relationships around that work, both inside and outside of your firm. It will motivate you to continuously improve your practice, which is critical to your long-term success as a partner and...

The defense team argues the notes were clearly priveledged, as they were on legal pads and marked in ink as “legal or contained in manila envelopes that had the word “legal written on the front.       The defense team argues the notes were clearly priveledged, as they...

“There is a prevailing view that Republicans are not particularly aggressive in enforcement of these types of regulatory cases typically brought by the SEC, and I don't think that's true necessarily—at least in the FCPA space," said Richard Hong, a partner at Morrison...

The United States has designated Iran a “state sponsor of terrorism since January 1984, exposing Iran to potential liability under the state sponsor of terrorism exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.       The United States has designated Iran a “state...

Billing rate growth continues to drive law firms' performance in 2024.       Billing rate growth continues to drive law firms' performance in 2024.       

According to the case law from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, courts may consider indirect costs such as health and safety along with direct economic costs when determining an "undue hardship" from granting an accommodation.       According...

After consolidating 18 class action complaints surrounding a chemical fire at a BioLab plant in Georgia, a federal judge has appointed 16 attorneys from separate firms in Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico as interim class...

"Courts, including in this district, have resoundingly rejected this approach, dismissing willful infringement claims where a complaint alleged that a defendant learned of the asserted patents solely through the filing of the complaint," attorneys with DLA Piper wrote...

A Minnesota U.S. District Court judge found that the investor lawsuit relied on testimony from employees without personal knowledge of the retailer's purchasing strategy.       A Minnesota U.S. District Court judge found that the investor lawsuit relied on testimony...

The U.S. Senate confirmed a federal magistrate judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday to fill an emergency seat. However, what happens to the four more emergency seats in Florida?       The U.S. Senate confirmed a federal magistrate...

Leaders across elite law firms joined us and shared thoughts on demand expectations, client reaction, impacts on hiring and expansion, geopolitical issues, and so much more.        Leaders across elite law firms joined us and shared thoughts on demand expectations,...

In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could have disastrous consequences. It is vital that law firms and those in related industries ask the right questions about AI security to protect their clients and their...

If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen.       If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New...

On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts' public nuisance claims to go forward against social media sites including Instagram and TikTok.       On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts'...

In Newman v. Uber Technologies, the court denied attempts to hold Uber responsible for the safety of Lyft drivers, concluding it didn't owe drivers of a separate company a duty "to protect them from known, dangerous passengers."       In Newman v. Uber Technologies,...

The Health Resources and Services Administration has “invoked the nuclear option of removal from not only the 340B program but also Medicaid and Medicare Part B if manufacturers implement a cash replenishment model, counsel for Eli Lilly—the manufacturer of Mounjaro,...

Specific litigation areas are driving demand for Big Law. Meanwhile, IP is the only law firm practice that saw a slowdown by Q3, according to one report.       Specific litigation areas are driving demand for Big Law. Meanwhile, IP is the only law firm practice that...

The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar.       The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar.       

Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with it.       Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with...

New York's highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member ethics watchdog is a constitutional body.       New York's highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member...

“Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an option for whoever sits at the SEC going forward, said Dorothy Lund, a leading expert on securities regulation and professor at Columbia Law School.       “Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an...

Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama outline the state of play in the class action litigation, and the steps they're taking in the hope of becoming interim class counsel.       Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and...

After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October.       After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October.       

Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said the $266 million “verdict was an important step toward helping Baltimore recover so that it can continue to be one of the best cities in America and a place where all of its citizens can be healthy and succeed."       Susman...

X owner Elon Musk says the so-called Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act violates the constitutional right to free speech as well as content-platform protections in Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act.       X owner Elon Musk says the...

A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.       A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.       

Next Monday and Tuesday, the General Counsel Conference East will crank up at the Marriott Marquis in New York, offering today's legal leaders insights on growth, innovation and excellence. And Legal Speak will be there.       Next Monday and Tuesday, the General...

News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked a wide response, with some pointing to the single profit pool and how it could deliver 'the missing piece'.       News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked...

News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked a wide response, with some pointing to the single profit pool and how it could deliver 'the missing piece'.       News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked...

"At this stage, the teams are no closer to irreparable harm than they are to the command, 'Drivers, start your engines,' at the first race of the 2025 season," U.S. District Judge Frank Whitney wrote in a Nov. 8 order.       "At this stage, the teams are no closer to...

"At this stage, the teams are no closer to irreparable harm than they are to the command, 'Drivers, start your engines,' at the first race of the 2025 season," U.S. District Judge Frank Whitney wrote in a Nov. 8 order.       "At this stage, the teams are no closer to...

“Many retail investors rely on statements that celebrities make in public, which is different than your generic meme coin minted and launched by an anonymous developer, Peter Grazul of Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn said.       “Many retail investors rely on statements that...

“Many retail investors rely on statements that celebrities make in public, which is different than your generic meme coin minted and launched by an anonymous developer, Peter Grazul of Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn said.       “Many retail investors rely on statements that...

“I urge any of you who are defenders of the First Amendment," said Edith Jones. "It's a case called NAACP v. Alabama, which says that that violates the First Amendment—that kind of compelled disclosure.        Judge Edith Jones, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...

“I urge any of you who are defenders of the First Amendment," said Edith Jones. "It's a case called NAACP v. Alabama, which says that that violates the First Amendment—that kind of compelled disclosure.        “I urge any of you who are defenders of the First...

The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions.       The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say...

The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions.       The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say...

Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's office on Monday.       Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's...

Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's office on Monday.       Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's...

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Texas is set to get more than $83 million from the national $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, a retail pharmacy giant.       Kroger Supermarket. Credit: jetcityimage/Adobe StockTexas is set to get more than $83 million from the national $1.37 billion...

“The activists are very press-savvy. They know how to leak to the outlets. They're quite often quite good on CNBC. And CNBC becomes almost like their megaphone," said Steve Lipin, CEO of Gladstone Place Partners.       Credit: Stock.Adobe.com Event “The activists are...

"When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise challenging."       "When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise...

Once again, Milbank is the first mover, and peer firms will likely follow. But two questions remain. What figure are they going to match? And when?       Once again, Milbank is the first mover, and peer firms will likely follow. But two questions remain. What figure...

Federal-court watchers say they would not be surprised to see the GOP-appointed judges opting to step down shortly after Trump is sworn in on Jan. 20.       Federal-court watchers say they would not be surprised to see the GOP-appointed judges opting to step down...

“We're holding them hostage, Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade Commission said of merging parties affected by FTC Chair Lina Khan's strategic use of consent orders. “This is an extreme abuse of our authority. It is so troubling to...

A New Jersey resident accused the bank of offering paltry interest rates on its "cash sweep" accounts.       A New Jersey resident accused the bank of offering paltry interest rates on its "cash sweep" accounts.       

The exhibits seen by the jury did not contain the full redactions ordered by the presiding judge, according to federal prosecutors..       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third...

As part of his ongoing cooperation, prosecutors say Wang has built software that will help the DOJ detect fraud.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...