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...

The fact that New York Attorney General Letitia James, a state enforcer, brought the insider trading case was alarming for Reed Brodsky, who co-leads Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Litigation Practice Group. James' suit could spark a trend among her fellow state...

After closing shop in Chicago in 2024, the firm is reopening in the city to host team leader Mike Poulos. It's also opening in Dallas to welcome members from the McDermott team, while launching in Houston with a former Akin litigator.       After closing shop in...

Ann Chaplin helped Qualcomm prevail in a three-year court battle with a British semiconductor firm that alleged it breached license agreements.       Ann Chaplin helped Qualcomm prevail in a three-year court battle with a British semiconductor firm that alleged it...

Horacio Gutierrez helped strike a landmark deal with the NFL and put to rest a string of lawsuits, including a defamation case brought by Donald Trump.       Horacio Gutierrez helped strike a landmark deal with the NFL and put to rest a string of lawsuits, including a...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among attorneys.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney...

"Plaintiff has failed to show that defendant would have been subject to personal jurisdiction in California, and has therefore failed to show that this exact case could have been brought as a matter of right in the Northern District of California," the court...

The combined McDermott firm had a higher average PEP and RPL in 2025 compared with either legacy firm's 2024 financial year.       The combined McDermott firm had a higher average PEP and RPL in 2025 compared with either legacy firm's 2024 financial...

Rimon Law managing partner Juan Zuniga predicts that, aided by AI, the percentage of global revenue that arrives via alternative billing will double by 2030.       Rimon Law managing partner Juan Zuniga predicts that, aided by AI, the percentage of global revenue that...

"Focus on doing the job you have right now as best as you can. Try not to get fixated on making partner while you're early in your career. Just focus on learning and doing good work. The rest will follow in time. With that in mind, be open to opportunities—whether...

Attorney Lee Gelernt, representing individuals deported under the Alien Enemies Act, said the law is “very clear that it can only be used by a president when there is an invasion or incursion—and courts can review whether that standard has been met.       Attorney Lee...

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer has accused California of using racial considerations to draw a new map handing Democrats additional safe congressional seats, which was adopted in response to a similar effort by Texas Republicans.       U.S. Solicitor General D....

A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with Mango Labs, finding that evolving crypto enforcement policies do not alter binding final judgments.       A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and...

A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with Mango Labs, finding that evolving crypto enforcement policies do not alter binding final judgments.       A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and...

Attorneys are springing into action in response to the developing legal landscape after the U.S. removed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro from power.       Attorneys are springing into action in response to the developing legal landscape after the U.S. removed...

Kirkland & Ellis and others are adding space at significantly accelerated rates, in what some see as a race for limited available real estate.       Kirkland & Ellis and others are adding space at significantly accelerated rates, in what some see as a race for...

Amid an athlete's name, image and likeness obligations to a college, Duke's suit raises questions about legal remedies a school can use to limit that player's mobility.       Amid an athlete's name, image and likeness obligations to a college, Duke's suit raises...

The real AI risk in eDiscovery isn't hallucinations—it's bias hiding in the prompt.       The real AI risk in eDiscovery isn't hallucinations—it's bias hiding in the prompt.       

The report shows that since the plan became effective Jan. 3, 2025, the estate has transferred $8.61 billion in cash, securities and other property to creditors, paying administrative, secured and priority claims in full and distributing about 68% of allowed general...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had expanded in its now-stricken guidance the definition of “sex under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity.       The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had expanded...

Ahead of oral arguments next month, President Donald Trump's defense team continues to assert that appeal of the "unprecedented" prosecution of a president belongs in federal court. At the same time the Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers point to precedent allowing for...

Will it transform marketing, communications and business development? While the arrival of PE investment may seem unsettling at first, it holds the promise of helping law firm marketers and their firms achieve more than ever before.       Will it transform marketing,...

An Illinois federal court allowed the railway company to proceed with its claims alleging that Zayo Group trespassed and installed its fiber optic cables near or beneath 30 of its active rail lines without its permission.       An Illinois federal court allowed the...

Forum next week will feature panelists from Apple, Google and Meta, as well as academics and think tank leaders.       Forum next week will feature panelists from Apple, Google and Meta, as well as academics and think tank leaders.       

LeClairRyan's failed experiment with UnitedLex was a "lifetime" ago, according to one observer. Since then, existential changes to the legal industry have created an environment where firms are ready to take chances.       LeClairRyan's failed experiment with...

In a Tuesday report, retired U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson, acting as special master, recommended most of the 39 experts should be allowed in the talc multidistrict litigation against Johnson & Johnson.       In a Tuesday report, retired U.S. District Judge...

Lindsey Halligan's expired service as interim U.S. attorney of the Eastern District of Virginia raises questions over whether the U.S. Department of Justice has a live case or controversy to continue its pending appeal seeking to revive criminal charges against New...

A federal judge on Wednesday partly denied the American Bar Association's motion to dismiss the American Alliance for Equal Rights' lawsuit over the ABA's diversity scholarship.       A federal judge on Wednesday partly denied the American Bar Association's motion to...

“Though immigrants comprise roughly 15% of the U.S. population, they account for a quarter of all patents and almost 30% of our Nation's recent Nobel Prize winners in the sciences, one amicus brief filed Tuesday states, adding that “the cancellation of Harvard's...

Appellate lawyers are watching closely for lower court decisions on the availability of universal injunctions under the Administrative Procedure Act.       Appellate lawyers are watching closely for lower court decisions on the availability of universal injunctions...

Appellate lawyers are watching closely for lower court decisions on the availability of universal relief under the Administrative Procedure Act.       Appellate lawyers are watching closely for lower court decisions on the availability of universal relief under the...

Plaintiffs have accused Pump.Fun of enabling an online intimidation campaign against lawyers, raising questions about platform accountability and the limits of legal protections for digital speech.       Plaintiffs have accused Pump.Fun of enabling an online...

The court found Under Armour's allegedly misleading public financial forecasts and accounting practices were a single claim—not two—under the policy.       The court found Under Armour's allegedly misleading public financial forecasts and accounting practices were a...

"Ultimately, a reasonable factfinder considering all the evidence could find that there is a likelihood of consumer confusion," the court said. "People in the 21st century expect accurate labels. We—mostly—no longer live in the world of quack doctors, snake oil...

The justices appeared skeptical of the Trump administration's claim that the president's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook cannot be reviewed in court, suggesting that would undermine the historical independence of the central bank.       The justices...

A three-judge panel held that the Sustainability Institute and other nonprofits' claims that the grant terminations violated the Administrative Procedure Act are essentially contractual in nature and therefore belong in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the...

The much-anticipated decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, filed on June 17 and argued on Nov. 5, is whether the IEEPA authorizes the President to impose tariffs. But if the court strikes down the tariffs, what does that mean for importers who have...

The state's high court ruled in September that plaintiffs suing over job postings that fail to include a salary range do not have to be "bona fide" candidates for the positions.       The state's high court ruled in September that plaintiffs suing over job postings...

Manhattan federal judge Paul Engelmayer said the request from U.S. Reps. Ro Khanna, D-California, and Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, "raised legitimate concerns" but that he had no authority to appoint a special master or independent monitor.       Manhattan federal judge...

“These are people you deploy into ugly, complex, high-pressure situations. It's SEAL Team 6," said Elizabeth Smith, a recruiter in Major, Lindsey & Africa's interim talent practice.       “These are people you deploy into ugly, complex, high-pressure situations....

The firm's First Amendment and free expression practice group will be co-chaired by Theodore J. Boutrous Jr., Katie Townsend and Connor Sullivan, who have collaborated on a number of high-profile cases.       The firm's First Amendment and free expression practice...

This article describes the role economic consultants can play in pro bono matters, creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration and community impact.       This article describes the role economic consultants can play in pro bono matters, creating meaningful...

Greenberg Traurig's Richard Rosenbaum shares his thoughts on the recent merger surge and explains why he still backs the "one firm, one family" approach.       Greenberg Traurig's Richard Rosenbaum shares his thoughts on the recent merger surge and explains why he...

The lower court determined that reputational damages and chilling effect damages didn't constitute special damages under Illinois law, and Mark Gregaros' decision not to represent Jussie Smollett as lead counsel in separate litigation was a business decision that...

"If a person wishes to be considered for possible appointment under 28 U.S.C. § 546(d) as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, that person shall complete and submit to the Clerk of the Court ... the Confidential Expression of...

Appellate attorney Kevin Russell testified about his former Goldstein & Russell colleague Tom Goldstein during the SCOTUSblog publisher's white-collar criminal jury trial in Maryland federal court, describing Goldstein as a "very skilled" lawyer who played poker...

"They are vehemently denying that they did anything wrong, so they're trying to show their very strong position. But at the end of the day, they were not able to meet the legal standard in order for it to get dismissed" the plaintiff's lawyer claimed.       "They are...

As we enter 2026, the winners will be those who operationalize compliance as a capability by linking AI governance, privacy discipline, and cybersecurity resilience to business enablement.       As we enter 2026, the winners will be those who operationalize compliance...

For some jurists, even paying attention to the font size of a legal document can make their life—and decision-making process—just a little bit easier.       For some jurists, even paying attention to the font size of a legal document can make their life—and...