The former New England Patriots receiver claims he helped build a digital marketing company that sold for $50 million last year.       The former New England Patriots receiver claims he helped build a digital marketing company that sold for $50 million last...

In this week's episode, Legal Speak examines the growing interest in outside investment in U.S. law firms and what it could mean for the legal industry.       In this week's episode, Legal Speak examines the growing interest in outside investment in U.S. law firms and...

"I think that courts are going to approach the question of the intersection between trade secrets and AI, and apply well thought out and well widely accepted basic trade secret law. They're not going to, at least initially, come up with any novel approaches to AI,"...

Cell phone listings in online directories are driving a wave of privacy suits under Colorado's Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud Act.       Cell phone listings in online directories are driving a wave of privacy suits under Colorado's Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud...

During Manhattan's groundbreaking federal trial over whether hedge fund investors formed an "insider" group in a children's TV company, defense counsel had to be nimble. One of their challenges? Humanizing their hedge fund clients.       During Manhattan's...

"Listen. You do not have the monopoly on good ideas. People are more willing to follow a plan they feel they've contributed to and have some ownership in. Bottom line—be inclusive of teammates' ideas and views even if you have the ultimate say. Leading is easier if...

The firm has seen 17 partner departures so far this year, according to Law.com Compass data.       The firm has seen 17 partner departures so far this year, according to Law.com Compass data.       

“The more useful question isn't whether to allow cameras, it's whether we authenticate the record well enough that a genuine clip can always be told apart from a fabricated one," wrote attorney Michael McCready.       “The more useful question isn't whether to allow...

There are psychological and emotional benefits to firms increasingly leaning on and looking to pay partners via bonuses.       There are psychological and emotional benefits to firms increasingly leaning on and looking to pay partners via bonuses.       

The legal profession prides itself on precision, rigor, and the relentless pursuit of the right answer. And yet, for decades, it has been structured in ways that quietly sideline some of the most precisely wired, rigorously focused, and creatively determined minds...

The move will require affected companies to adapt their compliance programs, attorneys say.       The move will require affected companies to adapt their compliance programs, attorneys say.       

Thursday's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could wipe out tens of thousands of Roundup lawsuits, but some plaintiffs' lawyers remain optimistic some claims could survive.       Thursday's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could wipe out tens of thousands of Roundup...

We dive into FIFA's outside counsel roster, where Paul Weiss has an outsized position.       We dive into FIFA's outside counsel roster, where Paul Weiss has an outsized position.       

Artificial intelligence is rapidly embedding itself into legal workflows, but much of the conversation treats all use cases as if they carry the same level of risk, even if they do not. The more useful question is not whether AI works, but where it can be safely...

Join us for a live panel with in-house legal leaders and experts sharing strategies to manage legal spend, align with Finance, and drive results.       Join us for a live panel with in-house legal leaders and experts sharing strategies to manage legal spend, align...

The ruling wipes out a $1.25 million Missouri jury award for plaintiff John Durnell, who alleges he contracted cancer after years of using Roundup. Monsanto also beat back a tide of litigation from other plaintiffs alleging significant health problems, including...

A swathe of the largest U.S.-based law firms discreetly operate in-house investment managers that allow their partners to invest in private equity, though none is prepared to speak publicly about it.       A swathe of the largest U.S.-based law firms discreetly...

Both the paraquat ban and baby food metals testing law fit into a recent pattern of states paying more attention to environmental and food contaminants—something that fits in with traditionally Democratic states' environmental and public health goals and with the more...

At a Wednesday hearing, Uber attorney Michael Huston, of Perkins Coie, told U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett at a downtown Los Angeles hearing that the Noerr-Pennington doctrine, which protects lawyers under the First Amendment from being sued because they...

Two New Mexico Supreme Court justices presented the “Rural Justice and Modernizing the Legal Profession in New Mexico report on Tuesday, proposing the New Mexico Skills-Based Assessment program.       Two New Mexico Supreme Court justices presented the “Rural Justice...

The Fordham Law DLA Piper In-House Counsel Institute returns this fall for its second year after attracting approximately 80 participants from the United States and abroad during its inaugural run.       The Fordham Law DLA Piper In-House Counsel Institute returns...

In plaintiff-appellee counsel Max Thelen's view, the development "reiterates Georgia law that pain and suffering damages are entrusted to the jury's determination, and such an award should not be disturbed absent extreme circumstances."       In plaintiff-appellee...

"Be kind to yourself. A law practice is exactly that a practice. It takes time to develop confidence and efficiency. None of it ever becomes perfect. Accepting that reality makes it easier to keep improving without surrendering."       "Be kind to yourself. A law...

This week: Doe Run settled with more than 1,300 plaintiffs who alleged they had lead poisoning from its smelting operations in Peru. Lawyers in multidistrict litigation over Uber sexual assaults and prenatal acetaminophen were sanctioned for using confidential...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the largest firms in Washington, D.C.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the largest firms in Washington, D.C.       

The seven-judge court held that Initiative Petition 25-21, which would have limited annual rent increases statewide, violated Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution because it exempted dwelling units in facilities operated solely for religious...

A Law.com investigation reveals how Kirkland & Ellis has quietly built a major in-house investment operation, channeling partner cash into private equity deals alongside its clients for decades.       A Law.com investigation reveals how Kirkland & Ellis has...

“Gibson Dunn was selected for the deal because we were unique in our ability to execute on it, said capital markets co-chair and Houston office co-leader Hillary Holmes.       “Gibson Dunn was selected for the deal because we were unique in our ability to execute on...

Christopher Michel, former co-chair of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's national appellate practice, will lead Kirkland's Supreme Court and appellate practice.       Christopher Michel, former co-chair of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's national...

The proposed Local Civil Rule 16.1 amendment would eliminate the current language on affidavits of merit in negligence and malpractice litigation.       The proposed Local Civil Rule 16.1 amendment would eliminate the current language on affidavits of merit in...

A trial set to begin Tuesday in Missouri against Doe Run and Chairman Ira Rennert would have featured claims by five residents who alleged they suffered lead poisoning from its smelting complex in Peru.       A trial set to begin Tuesday in Missouri against Doe Run...

"When things started in January of 2025, we were already there, said the firm's managing partner. “It's just that the circumstances changed to help us take advantage of it."       "When things started in January of 2025, we were already there, said the firm's managing...

The 69-page complaint asks the Attorney Grievance Committee for a Manhattan-based appeals court that governs disciplinary matters to look into alleged violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.       The 69-page complaint asks the Attorney Grievance Committee...

As Winston Taylor's Paris office looks to integrate its lawyers within the larger firm, the goal is to “mirror the larger London office.       As Winston Taylor's Paris office looks to integrate its lawyers within the larger firm, the goal is to “mirror the larger...

Law.com is accepting nominations for the fourth annual New England Legal Awards, celebrating legal professional excellence in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.       Law.com is accepting nominations for the fourth annual New...

Everyone seems to agree that AI gets rid of rote work. But what that means for recruitment, development, and the actual work being done seems to be up for debate.       Everyone seems to agree that AI gets rid of rote work. But what that means for recruitment,...

It is the firm's last financial results before its merger with U.S. firm Perkins Coie goes live.       It is the firm's last financial results before its merger with U.S. firm Perkins Coie goes live.       

Currently, first contracts often take as long as two years to negotiate. The new bill aims to accelerate that process drastically, giving unions greater leverage in the process.       Currently, first contracts often take as long as two years to negotiate. The new...

The Longtime Bayer lawyer and global litigation head steps into top legal role after predecessor's departure.       The Longtime Bayer lawyer and global litigation head steps into top legal role after predecessor's departure.       

The lawsuit challenged an initiative petition that would eliminate separate party primaries and instead place all candidates on a single primary ballot; it would allow the top two vote-getters to advance to the general election, regardless of party...

Community leaders, alumni and students have been publicly urging that the University of New Mexico not renew UNM Law Dean Camille Carey's contract.       Community leaders, alumni and students have been publicly urging that the University of New Mexico not renew UNM...