“At the end of the day, it's really the council speaking on behalf of the section that deals with the lion's share of issues that involve accreditation and gets the spotlight, said Daniel Rodriguez, Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern University...

The U.S. Supreme Court is changing its rules to require litigants to list their corporate stock tickers in support of new conflict-checking software.       The U.S. Supreme Court is changing its rules to require litigants to list their corporate stock tickers in...

The new accreditation working group formed “to assess how legal education and licensure practices and processes can address the justice gap crisis and ensure public trust and confidence in the legal profession."       The new accreditation working group formed “to...

"There are more firms coming into the market, but there are not necessarily more partners coming into the market,” said Sarah Breen of Oakstreet Attorney Search.       "There are more firms coming into the market, but there are not necessarily more partners coming...

"If we buy into the plaintiff narrative, if we fold and pay more than what is reasonable and owed, then we feed the beast," said Richard C. Ives, Hartford, Connecticut-based senior vice president of business insurance claim at Travelers.       "If we buy into the...

Investors say Cooley helped a crypto firm raise funds while concealing a $76 million Ethereum liability that contributed to its collapse and bankruptcy.       Investors say Cooley helped a crypto firm raise funds while concealing a $76 million Ethereum liability that...

"A reasonable consumer would not think that BWW's boneless wings were truly deboned chicken wings, reconstituted into some sort of Franken-wing," the judge said.       "A reasonable consumer would not think that BWW's boneless wings were truly deboned chicken wings,...

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, testified on Wednesday as part of a first-ever trial alleging Instagram and another defendant, YouTube, addicted a teenage girl, causing mental health problems.       Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, testified on Wednesday as part of a...

This article discusses the current landscape for trade secrets as they relate to autonomous vehicles, and examines the competing objectives of requiring disclosure of internal information for public safety demands versus vehicle companies protecting their confidential...

Federal Communications Commission guidance states that its equal-time rule could apply to daytime and late-night talk shows “motivated by partisan purposes. The rule requires broadcasters to afford equal airtime to political candidates of different parties but has not...

The filing claims the disgorgement the SEC is seeking is an example of unconstitutional selective enforcement and violates Musk's right to due process by being punitive and "grossly disproportional to the alleged conduct."       The filing claims the disgorgement the...

Companies should not respond to increased tariffs by attempting to avoid or evade them. Those that do face a patchwork of enforcement tools that carry significant customs penalties and fines, and, in some cases, incarceration.       Companies should not respond to...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including data driving Big Law merger predictions.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including data driving Big Law merger predictions.       

"Courts construing language similar to the 'personal, family, or household purposes' requirement of the MLA have understood it 'as distinguishing between loans made for consumer-oriented purposes (which are covered) from loans made for business, commercial, or similar...

Firm leaders at Crowell, Wilmer, Arnold & Porter and Steptoe all indicated in interviews that growing their presence on the West Coast is a priority, citing client business in their litigation, transactional, healthcare, life sciences, technology and AI...

This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court Brief discussion highlighting conflicts between the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause and current Trump administrative policies.       This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court Brief discussion...

"This is a demanding job, and there's a high level of expectation about your responsiveness and availability. That being said, your career is not a sprint. The way to make partner is not to try to bill 3,000 hours in your first year. In fact, that's a good recipe for...

Fried Frank is now facing its second class action over a 2025 data breach. Thompson Coburn meanwhile plans to promptly settle a suit stemming from a 2024 breach.       Fried Frank is now facing its second class action over a 2025 data breach. Thompson Coburn meanwhile...

The Standards Committee reviewed Standard 316 in light of the recent developments that several U.S. jurisdictions have created alternative pathways to attorney licensure and suggested changes for the council to review.       The Standards Committee reviewed Standard...

The Standards Committee reviewed Standard 316 in light of the recent developments that several U.S. jurisdictions have created alternative pathways to attorney licensure and suggested changes for the council to review.       The Standards Committee reviewed Standard...

U.S. District Chief Judge Leigh Martin May of the Northern District of Georgia planned a hearing Tuesday on whether to move ahead with the bellwether plan after a federal jury sided with defendant Teva Pharmaceuticals USA this month.       U.S. District Chief Judge...

“This case reflects that broader pattern of investors relying on representations of stability and regulatory credibility from cryptocurrency platforms, only to discover that access to their assets could be halted without warning," said Thomas Liam Murphy, a partner at...

The Utah State Senate has tasked Utah Valley University to conduct a feasibility study for adding a law school at the Thanksgiving Point in Lehi location, which would accommodate working professionals.       The Utah State Senate has tasked Utah Valley University to...

The proposed $7.5 billion settlement, filed in Missouri's 22nd Judicial Circuit on Tuesday, comes one month after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a Roundup case.       The proposed $7.5 billion settlement, filed in Missouri's 22nd Judicial Circuit on Tuesday,...

Tyler Meade, who led Gemini through its initial public offering last September, will be succeeded by deputy Kate Freedman       Tyler Meade, who led Gemini through its initial public offering last September, will be succeeded by deputy Kate Freedman       

Parties will soon be required to list their stock-ticker symbols to assist the court's new automated conflict-checking system, the Supreme Court has announced.       Parties will soon be required to list their stock-ticker symbols to assist the court's new automated...

A divided Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule prohibiting employers from imposing noncompete agreements on their workers, a controversial       A divided Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule prohibiting employers from imposing...

In one of the first major decisions made since acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport assumed control of that office, the state's top prosecutor's office announced today that it will not appeal the recent dismissal of criminal charges against longtime Democratic...

In one of the first major decisions made since acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport assumed control of that office, the state's top prosecutor's office announced today that it will not appeal the recent dismissal of criminal charges against longtime Democratic...

The court concluded federal transportation laws may shield brokers from negligence suits for how they arrange shipments, but that parties can still rely on contract claims when these deals crack.       The court concluded federal transportation laws may shield brokers...

A step-by-step guide on how to reset your password on Law.com, including options for receiving a reset link and the process for creating a new password.       A step-by-step guide on how to reset your password on Law.com, including options for receiving a reset link...

Learn how to change your username or password on Law.com in just a few simple steps. This video guide walks you through the process of signing in, locating your profile information, and making the desired changes to your account.       Learn how to change your...

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to log in for the very first time on Law.com, including instructions on where to go, how to enter your credentials, and what to do if you ever have trouble signing in.       This video provides a step-by-step guide on...

Businesses subject to the CCPA now must conduct risk assessments for certain types of processing activities and, starting in 2028, must certify to California regulators that they completed the assessments.       Businesses subject to the CCPA now must conduct risk...

President Donald Trump's business-friendly deregulatory moves have sparked a sharp increase in corporate merger activity over the first 13 months of his second term.       President Donald Trump's business-friendly deregulatory moves have sparked a sharp increase in...

“We're seeing this as an opportunity to double down," said one law firm diversity leader. "The work becomes even more important in this environment.       “We're seeing this as an opportunity to double down," said one law firm diversity leader. "The work becomes even...

Platkin's new firm, Platkin LLP, incorporates three attorneys who were part of his team in Trenton, as well as the same aggressive approach that was behind his litigation related to issues such as gun safety, pollution and consumer protection.       Platkin's new...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett...

The plaintiff in the latest case is suing Fort Worth-based Tokai Carbon CB Ltd. for more than $1 million after being injured in an explosion at the company's Texas Panhandle plant.       The plaintiff in the latest case is suing Fort Worth-based Tokai Carbon CB Ltd....

Warehouse workers won a round of litigation against Amazon.com, as lawsuits with similar allegations are playing out across the country.       Warehouse workers won a round of litigation against Amazon.com, as lawsuits with similar allegations are playing out across...

Welcome to the Trend Detection Weekly Scan from Law.com Radar. This weekly article highlights shifts and patterns in case filings that are surfaced by Law.com Radar's award-winning Trend Detection system.       Welcome to the Trend Detection Weekly Scan from Law.com...

Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn face a securities class action in Washington federal court alleging they misled investors in promoting the cryptocurrency Patriot Pay.       Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn face a securities class action in Washington federal court...

Artificial intelligence " must not be a substitute for legal judgment,' nor must the public perceive that federal judges outsource our judgment to AI tools,” Judge Edith Jones wrote for the appellate court, quoting from a statement by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, last...

Despite megadeal growth, domestic mid-market deals are expected to remain the backbone of Canada's M&A market. The mining, tech/AI, defense, and energy sectors will likely see the most activity.       Despite megadeal growth, domestic mid-market deals are expected...

The federal court ruled that a substantial punitive damages award was necessary to deter similar misconduct by online influencers who knowingly make false allegations.       The federal court ruled that a substantial punitive damages award was necessary to deter...

A Law.com investigation found the number of habeas corpus petitions filed by immigrant detainees jumped by nearly 1,500% nationwide, leaving many of the busiest district courts struggling to keep up.       A Law.com investigation found the number of habeas corpus...

Employment attorneys say the Trump administration prefers to reduce violations through education, while the Biden administration favored enforcement actions.       Employment attorneys say the Trump administration prefers to reduce violations through education, while...

Litigation is now digital, but is it more efficient? With hybrid work, AI enhancements, and billions of dollars invested in legal tech, are we achieving the right goals of empowering litigators to spend more time on productive (and billable) work? The answer is clear...

“You learned very quickly as a Scalia clerk that he wouldn't respect you if you wouldn't disagree, said Judge Jeffrey Sutton.       “You learned very quickly as a Scalia clerk that he wouldn't respect you if you wouldn't disagree, said Judge Jeffrey...

The plaintiff claimed Reproductive Genetic Innovations' genetic testing was falsely marketed as a proven and reliable method to decrease the chances of having a miscarriage and increased chances of a patient having a healthy baby.       The plaintiff claimed...

"Start with your 'why.' One of the reasons I wanted to start my own firm was to remove potential limitations—on the cases I take, the issues I engage with, and how I communicate about them. Being a founder allows you to decide the fate of your work, but that autonomy...

A “low-growth economic environment and "information integrity risk" are among the most prominent risks identified in a new quarterly report from consultancy Gartner. Both could have a profound impact on the outlook for law firms.       A “low-growth economic...

Gail Slater likely felt pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi or other high-ranking DOJ officials "to do things that she didn't feel was right and decided her reputation and honor were more important than continuing to serve in the role," Troutman Pepper Locke...