The ABA Council approved Northern Illinois University College of Law's application for substantive change to start a part-time J.D. program at its new location in the Chicago suburb of Naperville.       The ABA Council approved Northern Illinois University College of...

The firm is still forging ahead with its planned merger with Ashurst this summer, while still fighting the Trump administration over the appeal of an EO.       The firm is still forging ahead with its planned merger with Ashurst this summer, while still fighting the...

Experts are forecasting a wave of litigation seeking to force companies to pass down their tariff refunds to consumers. But it seems doubtful that the lawsuits will go far.       Experts are forecasting a wave of litigation seeking to force companies to pass down...

“I am confident that the foundation I helped to shape—working together with Chairman Atkins—will continue to serve investors and the markets well," said Margaret A. Ryan, the outgoing director of enforcement for the Securities & Exchange Commission.       “I am...

“I can't tell you how many times I've been on a kickoff call where there's the inevitable cowboy who decides, Well, I'm not going to follow the playbook for that because that's not what we do,' said Erica Zolner, co-managing partner at Redgrave in Chicago.       “I...

"The Illinois Supreme Court confirmed our own instinct that 'the emissions fit squarely within the plain and ordinary meaning of "'traditional environmental pollution,"' triggering the pollution exclusion," the federal appeals court held last week.       "The Illinois...

Trillium Asset Management said it reflects poorly on the coffee giant that five years after baristas launched a unionizing drive, they have yet to negotiate their first contract.       Trillium Asset Management said it reflects poorly on the coffee giant that five...

The court announced Monday that the changes, which go into effect on Friday, are intended to increase efficiency and consistency in how cases are handled, as well as to avoid confusion for attorneys practicing in the court who are familiar with the Court of Chancery's...

The Chicago-based company listed assets and liabilities of $100 million to $500 million and estimated it has between 200 and 999 creditors.       The Chicago-based company listed assets and liabilities of $100 million to $500 million and estimated it has between 200...

An attorney said that to avoid accidental violations, companies that handle a lot of data need to have a strong understanding of their own security architecture.       An attorney said that to avoid accidental violations, companies that handle a lot of data need to...

"Making partner is a marathon, not a sprint. Second, accept that the path is rarely linear. Be open to pivots—across practice areas, firms, or between private practice and in-house roles. Talk to people with different backgrounds. Those conversations often open doors...

The firm crossed the $4 million mark in average profits per equity partner for the first time, growing by 17% to hit $4.24 million and contributing to net income growth of 16.6% to $1.32 billion.       The firm crossed the $4 million mark in average profits per equity...

DLA Piper last week unveiled plans to move away from its verein structure and towards closer financial integration. Observers say that challenges inherent in the verein model—as employed in multiple firms—have rendered it increasingly unsustainable.       DLA Piper...

As AI compels high leverage firms to restructure, elite firm partners reckon they will extract a generational benefit—but it's not so simple, writes The Global Lawyer.       As AI compels high leverage firms to restructure, elite firm partners reckon they will extract...

The two jury notes came on the first day of deliberations in the first-ever trial alleging social media caused a teen's mental health problems.       The two jury notes came on the first day of deliberations in the first-ever trial alleging social media caused a...

"[T]he Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that [Federal Reserve Chair Jerome] Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the President,” U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg wrote in a decision preventing the U.S. Attorney's Office for the...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Greg Mazares, CEO of Purpose Legal, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Greg...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Exterro Chief Marketing Officer John Vincenzo and Senior Product Marketing Manager Bryant Bell, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode,...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court partially revived an estate's wrongful death case and vacated a defense judgment alleging Philip Morris violated the state's consumer protection law.       The Massachusetts Appeals Court partially revived an estate's wrongful death...

A new line of privacy litigation centers on surveillance cameras sold by Flock Group.       A new line of privacy litigation centers on surveillance cameras sold by Flock Group.       

“The case's consequences for the financial industry and its impact on the state-federal balance in banking regulation make it exceptionally important," U.S. Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich said in his dissent to the majority's ruling.       “The case's consequences...

Judge Lawrence VanDyke called the matter "a case of swinging dicks," prompting fellow judges to write, "We are better than this."       Judge Lawrence VanDyke called the matter "a case of swinging dicks," prompting fellow judges to write, "We are better than...

Erin Nealy Cox succeeds Rachel Brand, who stepped down in January after nearly eight years in the role.       Erin Nealy Cox succeeds Rachel Brand, who stepped down in January after nearly eight years in the role.       

While there's growing buzz about private equity investment in law firms, there's been limited discussion of the potential impacts on the talent market.       While there's growing buzz about private equity investment in law firms, there's been limited discussion of...

"Focus on building a very solid and technical knowledge in your practice area while cultivating interpersonal relationships inside and outside the firm. A well-rounded lawyer with the right combination of hard and soft skills is most likely to make partner and succeed...

One critic of the Justice Department settlement, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, called it “barely a slap on the wrist.        One critic of the Justice Department settlement, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, called it “barely a slap on the...

Dubai International Financial Center is home to many Global 200 law firms, many of which have shifted to remote work or are sheltering in place as the ongoing conflict disrupts the region.       Dubai International Financial Center is home to many Global 200 law...

The full court on Tuesday vacated a stay of a removal for a Peruvian family that was in place for more than a year.      Related Stories5th Circuit Judge Ho, Once Again, Tops List of Most Prolific Writers of Dissents, ConcurrencesSenate Committee Advances More Trump...

There is a paradox at the heart of AI trustworthiness: The path to being trusted is admitting when you are uncertain. Uniformly confident AI that never acknowledges doubt is, counterintuitively, less trustworthy than the humble AI that flags its own weak spots. We...

The American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar released its annual bar passage rate data for all ABA-accredited law schools Wednesday, with four schools attaining 100% ultimate bar passage rate.       The American Bar Association's...

"The request is not out of the ordinary in this circuit, where source code is discoverable as long as adequate protection for such trade secret information is in place," the magistrate wrote.       "The request is not out of the ordinary in this circuit, where source...

Average PEP surged by nearly 22% to $3.2 million, as it expanded its single-tier partnership by about 2% to around 324.       Average PEP surged by nearly 22% to $3.2 million, as it expanded its single-tier partnership by about 2% to around 324.       

Salas' son was murdered in her home in 2020 by an attorney seeking to kill her. In a Q&A with Law.com, she discusses the importance of judicial security to the rule of law.       Salas' son was murdered in her home in 2020 by an attorney seeking to kill her. In a...

Here are the courts and judges seeing the heaviest caseloads, the busiest law firms and the most active defendants.       Here are the courts and judges seeing the heaviest caseloads, the busiest law firms and the most active defendants.       

Closing arguments were presented Thursday in the first-ever trial blaming social media for a teenager's mental health problems.       Closing arguments were presented Thursday in the first-ever trial blaming social media for a teenager's mental health...

"We will continue to hold accountable insurers that knowingly submit inaccurate or unsupported diagnoses to improperly inflate reimbursement," said assistant attorney general Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department's Civil Division.       "We will continue to hold...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Brittany Casey, Vice President of Customer Success & Enablement at DISCO, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra...

"All I can say is right now, I am sad, but tomorrow I'm going to be mad. When I get mad, I'm going to have my crosshairs set on Salesforce, and they are not going to get away," the plaintiff's attorney told Law.com.       "All I can say is right now, I am sad, but...

Yingke has confirmed its longtime leader's resignation as unverified social media allegations link him to a multi-billion-yuan financing scheme involving prepaid legal fees.       Yingke has confirmed its longtime leader's resignation as unverified social media...

The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       

The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       

A Meazure Learning spokesperson called the State Bar of California's amended lawsuit an attempt to "shift blame" for last year's disastrous licensing exam.       A Meazure Learning spokesperson called the State Bar of California's amended lawsuit an attempt to "shift...