Ahead of the Legalweek Conference taking place in New York City March 9-12, Legal Speak Executive Producer Charles Garnar discusses the current state of artificial intelligence in the legal market with Danielle Benecke, Global Head of Baker McKenzie's Applied AI...

More than 175 former federal and state judges signed an amicus brief responding to the Trump administration's argument that lower courts are "flouting" the Supreme Court's unexplained emergency orders.       More than 175 former federal and state judges signed an...

A UNC Law graduate sued the university, alleging that an improvised emergency discipline process, triggered by off%E2%80%91campus charges later dismissed, resulted in a one-year ban from campus and violated due process rights.       A UNC Law graduate sued the...

The temporary restraining order was entered without notice to Blockfills after the court cited a risk of “immediate and irreparable injury, noting the firm had suspended client withdrawals and could be on the verge of insolvency.       The temporary restraining order...

U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh, in the District of New Jersey, rejected Beasley Allen's request to hold off her decision on whether to disqualify the plaintiffs' firm from leadership of the talc multidistrict litigation.       U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah...

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleged that KalshiEx LLC violated Michigan's Lawful Sports Betting Act by offering online sports wagers to state residents.       Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleged that KalshiEx LLC violated Michigan's Lawful Sports...

A growing number of initiatives are emerging aimed at teaching legal professionals about the opportunities and risks of gen AI.       A growing number of initiatives are emerging aimed at teaching legal professionals about the opportunities and risks of gen...

The government offered no rationale for its change in plans. But some lawyers not involved in the case believe President Trump's deals with nine Am Law 100 law firms may be part of the DOJ's calculus in continuing to hold the line in its appeals.       The government...

Uber and Instacart argued the ordinance's requirement that online gig platforms' deactivation policies be "reasonably related" to the businesses' "safe and efficient operations" compels speech, as the companies are required to inform their workers in writing of the...

The data was compiled for The American Lawyer's 2026 Laterals Report.       The data was compiled for The American Lawyer's 2026 Laterals Report.       

"For decades, survivors have fought to uncover the truth about how abuse was handled behind closed doors. The Court of Appeals' decision reinforces that no institution is above accountability when it comes to protecting children," said one of the attorneys...

Blake presided over thousands of cases as a federal jurist, including an antitrust case the U.S. Department of Justice voluntarily dismissed in 2022 after Blake allowed government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton to consummate its $440 million acquisition of...

More and more, firms are blurring the lines. Referring to these firms as having "two-tier" partnerships "really should be a thing of the past," one expert said.       More and more, firms are blurring the lines. Referring to these firms as having "two-tier"...

LexisNexis said in a statement that sensitive personally identifiable information was not impacted by the breach, which has since been contained.       LexisNexis said in a statement that sensitive personally identifiable information was not impacted by the breach,...

Cheng was previously a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in New York, where she was head of the law firm's payments practice.       Cheng was previously a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in New York, where she was head of the law firm's...

'Plaintiffs have not identified any scientific studies of whether baby food, let alone defendants' baby food, can cause ASD or ADHD,” U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley wrote in a Feb. 27 opinion.       'Plaintiffs have not identified any scientific studies...

Seeking nominations to honor attorneys, firms and legal departments in New York state.       Seeking nominations to honor attorneys, firms and legal departments in New York state.       

Senior Judge Richard Eaton gave government counsel until Friday to prepare initial ideas on how customs could refund the tariffs to importers, without them having to file a lawsuit.       Senior Judge Richard Eaton gave government counsel until Friday to prepare...

Weinstein, 73, is scheduled to head to trial on a single count of third degree rape. A Manhattan jury was unable to return a verdict on that charge last summer.       Weinstein, 73, is scheduled to head to trial on a single count of third degree rape. A Manhattan jury...

The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the denial of asylum to a Salvadoran family, whose father testified he had been targeted by a "sicario," or hitman, back home.       The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the denial of asylum to a Salvadoran family, whose father...

"If you want to be an all-around, complete trial lawyer, you've got to think about the psychology of everything you're doing, what you're saying and how you react to things," the 54-year-old Olympic curler and personal injury lawyer told Law.com.       "If you want to...

Law firms are flooding into Saudi Arabia chasing billion-dollar deals, but conflict on the Kingdom's doorstep, a fierce scramble for talent, and a country downsizing its grand ambitions are testing nerves.       Law firms are flooding into Saudi Arabia chasing...

"There is almost nothing more powerful than demonstrating that something matters by being willing to do it yourself," said Jason Barnwell, who started in December as chief legal officer of the CLM software-maker Agiloft.       "There is almost nothing more powerful...

"My chief piece of advice is to always be learning and growing. At no point in your career—including for me, even now, over 25 years in—should you feel like you are standing still or stagnating. Every day of my practice I feel like I am learning something new. That...

Three jurists in New York City are poised to hear thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds for the billions paid in illegally enacted tariffs. Who are they?       Three jurists in New York City are poised to hear thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds for the billions...

"At the end of the day, it's just the first step in a long process for the victims," said Jordan Shaw, chair of the commercial litigation practice at Shaw Lewenz, whose motion seeking appointment of a receiver for the collapsed cryptocurrency hedge fund was approved...

The Florida Legal Awards annually recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry in Florida. All honorees will be recognized, and winners in finalist categories announced, at an awards dinner in Miami in April.       The Florida Legal...

The latest letter from Senators Richard Blumenthal, Adam Schiff and Congressman Jamie Raskin marks their fourth attempt to gather information on Kirkland's deal with the Trump administration.       The latest letter from Senators Richard Blumenthal, Adam Schiff and...

The U.S. Justice Department struggled to convince the justices that plea bargained waivers of appeal should be enforceable even in cases where the judge sentenced a defendant for a sexist, racist or other arbitrary reason.       The U.S. Justice Department struggled...

The decision represents a victory for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has been an ardent supporter of the congestion pricing program.       The decision represents a victory for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has been an ardent supporter of the congestion pricing...

Mark Brazeal has spent 24 years at Broadcom across two stints. He's been legal chief since 2017.       Mark Brazeal has spent 24 years at Broadcom across two stints. He's been legal chief since 2017.       

U.S. District Judge Franklin U. Valderrama for the Northern District of Illinois cleared the bulk of a consumer class action against Eggland's Best to move forward after concluding that the group of plaintiffs sufficiently alleged they were misled by statements on the...

"Despite three chances to get it right, plaintiffs remain unable to allege plausible claims," U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla of the Southern District of New York wrote in the 32-page opinion and order.       "Despite three chances to get it right,...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including Big Law's biggest lateral hires of 2025.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including Big Law's biggest lateral hires of 2025.       

The judge noted a split between other courts in the district about whether quantum meruit claims can be maintained against third-party beneficiaries to the BCBS Illinois contract. The court said it would fall in line with another Chicago federal judge's decision from...

This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court Brief discussion about whether President Donald Trump should be allowed to fire members of "independent agencies," including the Federal Trade Commission.       This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court...

Law firms' equity tiers may continue to shrink in 2026, partly as a way to keep up profits amid uncertain demand and pressure on billing rate hikes.       Law firms' equity tiers may continue to shrink in 2026, partly as a way to keep up profits amid uncertain demand...

According to the government's filing, the law firms' counsel said they “oppose the government's unexplained request to withdraw yesterday's voluntary dismissal, to which all parties had agreed. Under no circumstances should the government's unexplained about-face...

“With bills like these, it's hard not to feel like you are a cow getting milked, said Andrew Woods, general counsel of PubMatic. “Half the time I moo quietly to myself while I'm reviewing my counsel bills.       “With bills like these, it's hard not to feel like you...

'The court should not rubber-stamp even the first step of this vast proposal,' law firms claiming to represent 20,000 Roundup clients wrote in an intervention motion about the $7.25 billion class action settlement.       'The court should not rubber-stamp even the...

"A lot of people think that being fat is a choice," noted Law Professor Doron Dorfman, who said overweight people historically had minimal legal protection because the issue of weight was saddled with moral questions.       "A lot of people think that being fat is a...

There is a “broader kind of illness at DOJ, said John Keller, who once led the DOJ's Public Corruption Unit before resigning in February 2025 alongside several DOJ officials over a directive to end the prosecution of Eric Adams.       There is a “broader kind of...

As is common each year, the allegations made most frequently were related to the merits of a decision or ruling (with 1,603 allegations), up 400 from 2024. Litigants accounted for 79% of complainants, followed by prison inmates at 16%.       As is common each year,...

A former New York University business school professor may testify as a damages expert for the plaintiffs as the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case against defendants Live Nation and Ticketmaster proceeds to a jury trial in Manhattan federal court.       A...

CFTC chairman Michael S. Selig appoints veteran prosecutor David I. Miller as enforcement chief as the agency deepens its oversight of crypto and prediction markets.       CFTC chairman Michael S. Selig appoints veteran prosecutor David I. Miller as enforcement chief...

A source with knowledge confirmed to Law.com that a filing from the government to withdraw the appeal may happen as soon as Monday.       A source with knowledge confirmed to Law.com that a filing from the government to withdraw the appeal may happen as soon as...

In statements, the firms quickly celebrated the DOJ's filing for dismissal.       In statements, the firms quickly celebrated the DOJ's filing for dismissal.       

Maurice Edelson is joining the YouTube competitor as it strives to reach profitability and regain the engagement it experienced during the 2024 presidential election.       Maurice Edelson is joining the YouTube competitor as it strives to reach profitability and...

Dominion Capital alleged that BlockFills commingled client assets and concealed heavy losses, seeking damages and an asset freeze after the cryptocurrency lender halted withdrawals.       Dominion Capital alleged that BlockFills commingled client assets and concealed...

This article examines potential defenses in tariff evasion and non-compliance prosecutions and offers practical guidance for counsel preparing to litigate them.       This article examines potential defenses in tariff evasion and non-compliance prosecutions and offers...