In closing arguments on Tuesday, Alexandra Walsh, a lawyer for plaintiff Jaylynn Dean, who alleged that she was raped by an Uber driver in 2023, told jurors: "24 minutes changed the trajectory of her life."       In closing arguments on Tuesday, Alexandra Walsh, a...

The U.S. Senate Tuesday afternoon confirmed Ganjei, 46, as the newest federal judge.       The U.S. Senate Tuesday afternoon confirmed Ganjei, 46, as the newest federal judge.       

There's “a clear satisfaction gap between equity partners across the legal industry and nonequity partners, according to a new Law.com flash survey.       There's “a clear satisfaction gap between equity partners across the legal industry and nonequity partners,...

"That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of Vernis & Bowling in North Palm Beach, who specializes in insurance litigation, said.       "That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of...

“This ruling reinforces that SEC crypto enforcement is targeting the entire capital raising stack, not just issuers or founders," said Nicolle Lafosse, of counsel at the international law firm Diaz Reus, who is not involved in the case.       “This ruling reinforces...

The letter states that the professors, while “disappointed by this outcome, for her sake, are “deeply disturbed by the process that yielded this result, and its consequences for academic freedom and the full participation of academics in the legal process.       The...

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of Big Law firms moving into the Houston market, following announcements from Sullivan & Cromwell and Dechert in January.       Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of...

Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume.       Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume.       

The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded programming. The conference will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from March 9 to 12.       The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded...

Audited accounts for the 2024-25 financial year show Taylor Wessing posting positive financial growth ahead of its merger with Winston & Strawn.       Audited accounts for the 2024-25 financial year show Taylor Wessing posting positive financial growth ahead of...

The mid-2026 launch indicates Pinsent Masons is making a serious bet on Poland, aiming to compete for high-value cross-border work in a key Central and Eastern European growth market.       The mid-2026 launch indicates Pinsent Masons is making a serious bet on...

Surpassing $500 million in revenues for the first time in its history, Lowenstein Sandler earned dividends on its 2024 investments in hiring and technology.       Surpassing $500 million in revenues for the first time in its history, Lowenstein Sandler earned...

"[A] repetition of uncorroborated statements rarely supplies a basis for a valid misconduct complaint," Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit wrote in an order dismissing U.S. Department of Justice allegations claiming U.S....

“In short, the complaint alleges a Chapter 93A claim that is derivative of claims for misrepresentation and breach of express warranty that have failed as a matter of law and have been dismissed, either by the court or by stipulation. Because the Chapter 93A claim...

Brad Karp and Jeffrey Epstein corresponded about getting Karp's son involved with a Woody Allen film, among other topics, the records show.       Brad Karp and Jeffrey Epstein corresponded about getting Karp's son involved with a Woody Allen film, among other topics,...

New chief legal officer Prakash Kakkad will help the company pivot away from food.       New chief legal officer Prakash Kakkad will help the company pivot away from food.       

Employers have a lot of homework to do before the measure kicks in in July.       Employers have a lot of homework to do before the measure kicks in in July.       

Fenwick & West has reached a proposed settlement with FTX investors, moving the prominent Silicon Valley law firm closer to exiting the sprawling post-collapse FTX litigation.       Fenwick & West has reached a proposed settlement with FTX investors, moving...

Join us to explore how lawyers across APAC can redefine and showcase their strategic value by leveraging technology, data, and new collaborative models amid rapidly evolving business expectations.       Join us to explore how lawyers across APAC can redefine and...

After 30 years on Silk Street the firm has moved to its new office.       After 30 years on Silk Street the firm has moved to its new office.       

While the antitrust claims in recent FTC letters to law firms are meritless, according to experts, the administration's willingness to use the trade regulator to achieve political goals could influence firms' decisions on Mansfield.       While the antitrust claims in...

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The five firms have diverged from the commonalities that put them in the elite club in the first place, but the levels of narrative control diverge greatly, writes the Global Lawyer.       The five firms have diverged from the commonalities that put them in the elite...

"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence," U.S. District Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz wrote in an order blasting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for repeatedly failing to...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will likely ramp up enforcement litigation under President Donald Trump. One potential strategy: stepping into appellate matters.       The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will likely ramp up enforcement...

Central to the complaint is the charge that Garner and its subcontractors billed the City of New York at prevailing rate levels, consistent with comptroller wage schedules or government labor reimbursement rates but paid workers the much lower minimum wage or...

An Illinois appellate court revived a Chicago White Sox concession worker's negligence suit against the team and its stadium operators this week after the Circuit Court of Cook County granted the defendants summary judgment.       An Illinois appellate court revived a...

The court concluded the Court of Chancery should not have included $458 million in canceled benefits when calculating the total benefit to shareholders achieved by the July 2023 settlement.       The court concluded the Court of Chancery should not have included $458...

Employment suits in Tennessee center on tips for restaurant workers.        Employment suits in Tennessee center on tips for restaurant workers.        

The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act.       The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of...

"Don't hide the ball. Don't ignore the overwhelming weight of persuasive authority as if it won't be found. And don't send a sacrificial lamb to stand before this Court with a fistful of cases that don't apply and no cogent argument for why they should," reads the...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the January deaths of American citizens and immigrant detainees.       In this week's Legal Speak...

Patrick Philbin of Torridon Law asked Judge Sean P. Lugg to grant Fox News' motion to dismiss, arguing that, because none of the parties or the facts of the case has a strong link to Delaware, the Delaware court should defer to California,       Patrick Philbin of...

Several law firms have opened offices in Texas since the start of the year, as firms chase profits in unexpected places.       Several law firms have opened offices in Texas since the start of the year, as firms chase profits in unexpected places.       

Michael L. Cioffi of Blank Rome is asking that the Eleventh Circuit vacate and enter judgment in favor of Chiquita or remand for a new trial.       Michael L. Cioffi of Blank Rome is asking that the Eleventh Circuit vacate and enter judgment in favor of Chiquita or...

The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act       The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of...

The toolmaker was facing significant headwinds even before the Department of Justice alleged in a December lawsuit that it mishandled safety issues involving utility bars and miter saws.       The toolmaker was facing significant headwinds even before the Department...

“At bottom, this case comes down to the Secretary's failure to conform to the strictures of the TPS -[temporary protected status] statute," Judge Kim Wardlaw wrote for the court. "The Secretary attempted to exercise powers Congress simply did not provide under the...

Morrison Foerster and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County have reached a settlement with the City of Pasadena on behalf of Pasadena tenants affected by residual environmental contamination from the January 2025 Eaton wildfire.       Morrison Foerster and...

U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed counts three and four of the federal indictment, which charged murder through use of a firearm in the death of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is still charged with two stalking counts, for...

U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed counts three and four of the federal indictment, which charged murder through use of a firearm in the death of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is still charged with two stalking counts, for...

The publishers initially alleged the AI company infringed 500 works. They say evidence brought to light in a copyright infringement case brought by book authors revealed the actual number was 40 times higher.       The publishers initially alleged the AI company...

The newly-created Winston Taylor will go live on May 1 with combined revenues of $1.63 billion and more than 1,400 lawyers, after partners approved the deal in late January.       The newly-created Winston Taylor will go live on May 1 with combined revenues of $1.63...

The first months of President Donald Trump's second term especially saw appellate courts issuing a flurry of administrative stays—for unspecified periods—to block government initiatives while they bought time to rule on motions for more concrete stays pending...

Legal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. What once lived primarily in the legal department has become a shared responsibility across client legal, finance, and operations teams...

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An expert not involved in the matter said that "the statute of limitations could become a major point of contention if the federal government chooses to zealously defend the case."       An expert not involved in the matter said that "the statute of limitations could...

Plaintiffs' lawyers in California moved to dismiss Uber's racketeering lawsuit against them, while another company, J-M Manufacturing, filed a new case alleging similar claims against the Gori Law Firm, an asbestos plaintiffs' firm.       Plaintiffs' lawyers in...

In her annual meeting with reporters, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero also decried the increasing attacks on judges, calling for more education about what bench officers do.       In her annual meeting with reporters, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero also decried the...

A West Texas rancher is suing eight oil and gas companies for at least $1 million. Defendants are Conoco Inc., Blackbeard Operating LLC, Citation Oil and Gas Corp., Formentera Operations LLC, Goodnight Midstream Permian LLC, Millwee Inc., PetEx Corp., and Walsh &...

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....