“This matter demonstrates a significant deficiency within traditional legal practice: A law firm that undertakes custody or oversight of digital assets must possess a competent understanding of crypto-wallet architecture, seed-phrase security and decentralized custody...

The Commission on Judicial Performance concluded former San Bernardino County Superior Court Commissioner Robert Driessen committed eight counts of misconduct during his three-year tenure.       The Commission on Judicial Performance concluded former San Bernardino...

U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said that the proposed 12-year sentence had been part of a plea deal containing terms that Engelmayer had “rarely seen on his time on the bench. “I simply do not find a 12-year sentence here reasonable, Engelmayer said.       U.S....

The grand jury's decision marked the second refusal of new charges in seven days. "This unprecedented rejection makes even clearer that this case should never have seen the light of day," Abbe Lowell of Lowell & Associates said after a federal grand jury in...

While much of Big Law has opted to issue special bonuses on top of year-end bonuses, a number of firms have yet to do so, risking losing associates in the process.       While much of Big Law has opted to issue special bonuses on top of year-end bonuses, a number of...

Attorneys who represent policyholders are concerned the Second Circuit's decision that two insurers did not have to defend or indemnify a firearms retailer could narrow the duty to defend and harm insureds.       Attorneys who represent policyholders are concerned the...

Disney has announced a three-year, $1 billion partnership with OpenAI, becoming the first major Hollywood studio to formally integrate its intellectual property with a leading generative AI platform. The agreement will bring Disney characters to OpenAI's Sora video...

“I have not seen any other platform bring these claims," intellectual property defense attorney Casey Hewitt of Hewitt told Law.com.       “I have not seen any other platform bring these claims," intellectual property defense attorney Casey Hewitt of Hewitt told...

In support of the allegations, the complaint cites Starbucks' numerical targets for race-based hiring and compensation. It claims discrimination extends beyond hiring, alleging Starbucks alters promotions and pay increases based on race or other immutable...

As directors push for technology transformation, a new survey reveals a striking confidence gap in risk oversight—especially around emerging tech.       As directors push for technology transformation, a new survey reveals a striking confidence gap in risk...

The three-year J.D./MBA is a full-time, on-campus program, and begins during the fall semester, with coursework taken simultaneously across law and business schools.       The three-year J.D./MBA is a full-time, on-campus program, and begins during the fall semester,...

The varying penalties prompt a question: Will one of these approaches convince lawyers to be more careful when using AI?       The varying penalties prompt a question: Will one of these approaches convince lawyers to be more careful when using AI?       

As federal involvement recedes, the private sector and California regulators may fill the gap, introducing uncertainty about how scope 3 emissions will be quantified going forward.       As federal involvement recedes, the private sector and California regulators may...

NYU Law professor Stephen Gillers said a recent statement by the U.S. Deputy Attorney General that the DOJ is "at war" with judges is part of an ongoing effort to weaken checks on executive power.       NYU Law professor Stephen Gillers said a recent statement by the...

We're honoring law firms of all sizes in Pennsylvania and Delaware for the 2026 contest.       We're honoring law firms of all sizes in Pennsylvania and Delaware for the 2026 contest.       

“The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer wrote. “Defendants, however, make clear that the only check they want is a blank one.       “The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks...

"The Justice Department should not be criticizing the judges so vigorously," a University of Richmond School of Law professor said after U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia became the latest jurist in the district to question why...

Former special counsel Jack Smith will work with Tim Heaphy, a Willkie partner who served as chief investigative counsel for the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack.       Former special counsel Jack Smith will work with Tim Heaphy, a Willkie partner who...

U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued his decision to unseal the grand jury materials in accordance with the recently-enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act.       U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued his decision to unseal the grand jury materials in...

“A portfolio of subsidiaries is something that we believe is our sweet spot, said Christian Athanasoulas, KPMG's tax practice leader.       “A portfolio of subsidiaries is something that we believe is our sweet spot, said Christian Athanasoulas, KPMG's tax practice...

As we continue our annual tradition of identifying 10 key business and human rights issues for the next year, our predictive powers are amply tested by the current geopolitical climate. But we draw strength from Human Rights Day and offer our top 10 business and human...

"I would tell my younger self to be patient and keep preparing for your opportunity. I wanted the success to come overnight, and when it didn't, I felt frustrated. Looking back on it now, I can see all the dots that were connecting. When my opportunities came, I was...

"In an ideal world, the administration and Senators Kim and Booker would put their heads together and come up with a list of names who are mutually acceptable. But no one is holding their breath for that," said Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for...

Eric Grant, a former Hicks Thomas litigator, had been serving as U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.       Eric Grant, a former Hicks Thomas litigator, had been serving as U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment from U.S....

Vice Chancellor Bonnie David wrote that nothing about the non-compete included in a restrictive covenant signed by the plaintiff had been shown to be overbroad or unenforceable.       Vice Chancellor Bonnie David wrote that nothing about the non-compete included in a...

The annual 'Judicial Hellholes' report listed Los Angeles as No. 1 due to a $966 million talc verdict and racketeering lawsuits filed by Ford and Uber against several Southern California plaintiffs' attorneys.       The annual 'Judicial Hellholes' report listed Los...

“This was wrong on every level. It was a terrible wrong, it was an astonishing wrong, it was a monumental wrong, said Ben Crump, who helped represent the widow. "And the jury returned a monumental verdict."       “This was wrong on every level. It was a terrible...

In their opening brief, personal lawyers for President Donald Trump are insisting that his appeal of his Manhattan criminal conviction belongs in federal court. Trump has good cause to remove the case, his team argued.       In their opening brief, personal lawyers...

“The older generation doesn't understand what the limits of AI are, said Victor Petrescu, a partner at LKLSG who is not involved in the matter.       “The older generation doesn't understand what the limits of AI are, said Victor Petrescu, a partner at LKLSG who is...

ALM's Ross Todd sits down to discuss Bob Tyson and Cayce Lynch's new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex - Break the Pattern."       ALM's Ross Todd sits down to discuss Bob Tyson and Cayce Lynch's new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex - Break the...

“Shadow AI highlights a growing risk for firms that have yet to develop comprehensive governance strategies for artificial intelligence. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the question is not whether AI is present in your organization, but whether it is...

"The jury's decision delivers a resounding message that employees who speak up about discrimination deserve protection—not punishment," Justin Shegerian of Shegerian & Associates, counsel for the plaintiff, said       "The jury's decision delivers a resounding...

Currently, there are 1,374,720 lawyers in the U.S. as compared to 1,355,963 in 2024—a 1.38% increase from 2024, according to the ABA's 2025 Profile of the Legal Profession.       Currently, there are 1,374,720 lawyers in the U.S. as compared to 1,355,963 in 2024—a...

The jury in a 51-day opioid trial against Walmart, Walgreens and CVS sent a note on Monday saying, for the second time, that they were deadlocked.       The jury in a 51-day opioid trial against Walmart, Walgreens and CVS sent a note on Monday saying, for the second...

The court granted colead counsel—Brian Calandra, a partner at Pomerantz, and Olimpio Squitieri, a partner at Squitieri & Fearon—their request for $2.7 million in attorney fees, or 20.4% of the settlement fund.       The court granted colead counsel—Brian Calandra,...

Meta Platforms is urging the Ninth Circuit to explicitly adopt the "apex doctrine," a legal principle that generally bars CEOs from being deposed. The doctrine has divided lower courts.       Meta Platforms is urging the Ninth Circuit to explicitly adopt the "apex...

Mark Lanier has filed one of the wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of six young campers who died in the July 4 floods, while Mikal Watts is defending Camp Mystic.       Mark Lanier has filed one of the wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of six young campers who died in...

After a three-month-long battle over the legality of her appointment, beleaguered acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba has resigned from her post.       After a three-month-long battle over the legality of her appointment, beleaguered acting...

The U.S. Supreme Court seems inclined to overrule a 90-year-old precedent upholding laws that insulate federal agency officials from political pressure.       The U.S. Supreme Court seems inclined to overrule a 90-year-old precedent upholding laws that insulate...

Antitrust lawyers cannot help asking the question: If she has great power, does Taylor also possess market power?       Antitrust lawyers cannot help asking the question: If she has great power, does Taylor also possess market power?       

Paramount said it would pay $30 per share, putting the bid around $108 billion.       Paramount said it would pay $30 per share, putting the bid around $108 billion.       

"My biggest advice is to find great partners to build with. Starting a firm is incredibly challenging and requires a tremendous amount of hard work. I truly admire those who launch solo practices, it's no small feat. But for us, success wouldn't have been possible...

New suits blame rising egg costs on algorithmic pricing.        New suits blame rising egg costs on algorithmic pricing.        

The Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested in October for firing shots near Temple Beth Zion on Yom Kippur, but the Temple did not deem it an anti-Semitic event.       The Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested in October for firing shots near...

On its 13th day of deliberations, a Florida jury in a high-profile opioid trial that lasted 51 days provoked concerns about possible misconduct, with one member alleging improper behavior by a fellow juror.       On its 13th day of deliberations, a Florida jury in a...

Jenner & Block is among the latest law firms to call for four days of in-office work per week.       Jenner & Block is among the latest law firms to call for four days of in-office work per week.       

One law dean said that while he often disagrees with choices made by the ABA in accrediting law schools, “a world without accreditation will be much worse for law students, for law schools, for the bar, and for the public.       One law dean said that while he often...