Gibson Dunn attorneys, working with Homburger AG, successfully represented the U.S. gymnast before the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, securing an opportunity for Chiles to reclaim the bronze medal awarded, then stripped, from her following the 2024 summer...

"We agree with the defendants that the arbitrator selection language is not ambiguous and allows the three parties at issue in this case to each select his or her own arbitrator and the three chosen arbitrators must select the fourth arbitrator," the court...

“It is time for clear rules and a clear understanding that the CFTC supports lawful innovation in these markets, said Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Michael Selig.       “It is time for clear rules and a clear understanding that the CFTC supports lawful...

About a dozen fund finance attorneys are leaving Cadwalader as it prepares to merge with Hogan Lovells.       About a dozen fund finance attorneys are leaving Cadwalader as it prepares to merge with Hogan Lovells.       

The case, which was set for opening statements on Monday, settled one day before the trial.        The case, which was set for opening statements on Monday, settled one day before the trial.        

Zachary Clopton has been serving as interim dean of the law school since July 22. He becomes permanent dean effective Feb. 1.       Zachary Clopton has been serving as interim dean of the law school since July 22. He becomes permanent dean effective Feb....

“Being in-house has given me a unique perspective into how companies launch new and innovative products, navigate regulatory requirements, meet compliance obligations and develop and implement complex business strategies, said incoming McDermott Will & Schulte...

Huel faces more than half a dozen class actions after an Oct. 14 report in Consumer Reports found more than two-thirds of the 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes tested, like its Black Edition product, had 10 times the recommended daily amount of lead in a...

The rapid turnover of the legal chief post is a first for the satellite radio company. Its initial general counsel, Patrick Donnelly, held the position from May 1998 to March 2025.       The rapid turnover of the legal chief post is a first for the satellite radio...

The defendants include Husch Blackwell's former chair Catherine Hanaway, now Missouri's attorney general.       The defendants include Husch Blackwell's former chair Catherine Hanaway, now Missouri's attorney general.       

The controversial agreement created a settlement fund equal to a 23% stake in Clearview AI while resolving claims that the company broke state privacy laws and unjustly enriched itself by scraping and creating a database made of class members' biometric facial images...

The lawsuit was filed in August 2023, accusing Prime Hydration of containing toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, which have been shown to cause cancer.       The lawsuit was filed in August 2023, accusing Prime Hydration of containing toxic per- and...

Bankruptcy Judge David Jones observed that the plaintiff's effort to obtain class-wide relief over Citibank's treatment of bankruptcy discharge orders. He said he would welcome an application to seek interlocutory appeal.       Bankruptcy Judge David Jones observed...

Despite the rosy metrics, law firms faced a 10.2% overall expense increase, helping to curtail net income growth below the levels seen the previous year, Wells Fargo said.       Despite the rosy metrics, law firms faced a 10.2% overall expense increase, helping to...

Manhattan prosecutors asked a state court judge to set a July 1 trial date for Luigi Mangione, who is accused in the killing of UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson, saying state interests would be unfairly prejudiced if the feds tried him first.       Manhattan...

Plaintiff firm, Hecht Partners in New York, says the case is venued in New Jersey, where a similar antitrust suit against Apple by the Department of Justice and 12 attorneys general in March 2024 survived a motion to dismiss.       Plaintiff firm, Hecht Partners in...

A federal judge's jurisdiction ruling sparks a new legal fight over where Voyager investors can sue Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks.       A federal judge's jurisdiction ruling sparks a new legal fight over where Voyager investors can sue Mark Cuban and the Dallas...

More than 130 Fortune 500 legal chiefs have hit 60, which is putting legal department succession-planning into overdrive.       More than 130 Fortune 500 legal chiefs have hit 60, which is putting legal department succession-planning into overdrive.       

The tractor-maker, which acknowledged last year that there was no stance it could take on diversity, equity and inclusion that would satisfy all of its constituencies, will face more DEI friction at its annual meeting next month.       The tractor-maker, which...

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts ruled 13 intervening state attorneys general failed to demonstrate a likelihood of irreparable injury to competition and refused to pause the integration activities between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks while the...

The law firm stepped back from representing a telecommunications company that earlier brought an antitrust lawsuit against “at least 88% of the entire U.S. leveraged finance market." The firm made a similar business move in 2020.       The law firm stepped back from...

Corporate legal departments are taking a more active role in shaping cryptocurrency strategy as companies explore digital assets for payments, treasury management and other operational uses, according to a guide released Tuesday by two Foley & Lardner...

A $40-million verdict drunk-driving verdict gained over $4.5-million in post-judgment interest while an insurer disputed a simple filing error for nearly 18 months, J. David Stradley, of White & Stradley in Raleigh, told Law.com.       error code: 502

The case bears watching because the parties are debating whether the state constitution grants New Jersey citizens the right to safety. Such a ruling would be a seismic shift, suggesting the state has affirmative obligations to protect people from harm.       error...

When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement's “first 48 hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden hour, are crucial. Early action preserves...

On Tuesday, TikTok settled out of a related trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, where jury selection began in an individual's addicition trial against Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube.       On Tuesday, TikTok settled out of a related trial in Los Angeles Superior...

A recent decision by Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon was peppered with some harsh words for a defendant in an adversary proceeding. Judge Shannon said the party's “failure to perform basic discovery responses and participation in litigation has been...

"[U]nder the Copyright Act, only a human being can be the 'author' of a copyrightable work," federal government lawyers wrote in a brief to the justices Friday.       "[U]nder the Copyright Act, only a human being can be the 'author' of a copyrightable work," federal...

A new report from the on-demand legal services provider Axiom said legal departments are under intense pressure to increase efficiency, even though many received sizable budget increases.       A new report from the on-demand legal services provider Axiom said legal...

Amazon.com Inc. has reached a settlement, which plaintiffs counsel estimates to total $1 billion, in consumer fraud class action litigation targeting its return policy.       Amazon.com Inc. has reached a settlement, which plaintiffs counsel estimates to total $1...

With the clock ticking toward Winston Taylor's merger vote and two more ballots on the horizon for Hogan Lovells-Cadwalader and Ashurst-Perkins Coie, experts break down the high-stakes strategies at play.       With the clock ticking toward Winston Taylor's merger...

Partner and counsel lateral hiring hit five-year highs in 2025 for Am Law 200 firms and is expected to keep increasing in 2026, but associate hiring could be on the way to a dip, according to legal industry data analysis company Firm Prospects.       Partner and...

The firm's revenue per lawyer in 2025 rose 6.5% to roughly $1.34 million.       The firm's revenue per lawyer in 2025 rose 6.5% to roughly $1.34 million.       

"Today's tailored sanction serves more as a lesson to other lawyers who may resort to the easy way hoping to meet economic and time goals," the judge said.       "Today's tailored sanction serves more as a lesson to other lawyers who may resort to the easy way hoping...

Law firms have enjoyed elevated financial success in recent times, but experts say fundamental changes to the legal industry will likely force firms' hands when it comes to adopting newer, more innovative billing models.       Law firms have enjoyed elevated financial...

Law firms may face instability and lagging production in the lead-up to a deal, as well as compensation issues, departures, conflicts and silos afterward.       Law firms may face instability and lagging production in the lead-up to a deal, as well as compensation...

The justices will hear Michael Salazar's request that they revive his putative class action against Paramount claiming that its news website illegally shared his personal data with Meta so that he can receive targeted Facebook advertising.       The justices will hear...

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the private plane, which crashed while departing the Bangor International Airport, had eight aboard, and there were seven fatalities.       According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the private plane, which...

"If you look at both the Webster's Dictionary and the Oxford Dictionary, the word 'sexual' means pertaining to sex or the sexes,” said an attorney representing a former TikTok employee.       "If you look at both the Webster's Dictionary and the Oxford Dictionary, the...

“The data suggests law student recruiting may be emerging as a meaningful disruptor within legal education, according to NALP Executive Director Nikia Gray.       “The data suggests law student recruiting may be emerging as a meaningful disruptor within legal...

Attorneys expect a wave of litigation, and a new liability framework for deepfakes—similar to the one used to sue talcum powder and asbestos manufacturers.       Attorneys expect a wave of litigation, and a new liability framework for deepfakes—similar to the one used...

Judge Arthur Engoron retired on Dec. 31, following more than two decades as a judge in New York City. His legacy includes thousands of rulings impacting New Yorkers and a finding that Donald Trump—then between his terms as president—committed civil fraud. He didn't...

Expect more litigation over 1035 Exchanges "that appear to reset compensation under the guise of policy improvement," plaintiff counsel said.       Expect more litigation over 1035 Exchanges "that appear to reset compensation under the guise of policy improvement,"...

The underlying class action alleges that Pump.Fun failed to register its tokens on its platform with the Securities and Exchange Commission and effectively operates as an illegal casino.       The underlying class action alleges that Pump.Fun failed to register its...

Trading algorithms and AI call centers trigger IP suits in New York.        Trading algorithms and AI call centers trigger IP suits in New York.        

Uber's mistrial motion, filed on Thursday, said, "While surprise courtroom appearances and supposedly ‘bombshell' evidence are the stuff of television dramas, they have no place in actual courtrooms, which require proper disclosures to avoid surprise or...