One law professor says state legislation regulating DA's use of contract attorneys is a better way to address issues the defendants raised in a case involving President-elect Donald Trump.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the gender and ethnic diversity at Pennsylvania's top law firms, as well as firms' growth trajectory.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster wrote that shareholder plaintiffs had shown Rupert Murdoch's potential liability in the case prevented him from considering litigation independently.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

"The parties have signed a binding term sheet and are in the process of preparing the final agreement. Good cause exists to grant the stay because it will conserve party and judicial resources while the parties prepare the final settlement agreement," said the joint...

The change was announced in September, with the rebrand set in motion the following month.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send...

"People don't go to TikTok for dry legal content of somebody sitting at their desk and explaining the law in a monotonous voice. They want to feel like they're dealing with somebody who's engaging with them on a human level. Be your authentic self," TikTok adherent...

Ashley Lynam became co-chair of Montgomery McCracken in 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its history.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who...

The months ahead will be some of the most volatile and critical to a law firm combination's success.       At least six combinations involving Am Law 100 law firms became effective this month. Now these firms are focused on growing market share from their combination...

“This data demands a much higher price on the black market, the plaintiffs claimed in one of the complaints filed this week.        A company that largely operates a network of Bitcoin ATMs is facing a series of multimillion-dollar class action complaints in a federal...

Wonderbow, the independent German company behind the board game Kelp, learned the hard way that counterfeiters were tough competitors when it came to stealing IP and marketing fake products on e-commerce sites.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...

A copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit claims that a company purporting to be an “AI Tutor for LSAT used proprietary content that belongs to the Law School Admission Council.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

"What is unclear, however, is how the filing of a notice of appeal or a motion to stay the injunction somehow absolves defendants of complying with this court's Dec. 19, 2024 order that they 'immediately stop' using PIZZA PUFFS. Indeed, it appears that defendants are...

Several other members of the legal profession were awarded, including HSF's former senior partner James Palmer, and Linklaters partner Vanessa Havard-Williams.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

“There was an unprecedented increase in regulatory activity in the first few months of this year, especially March-April, said Susan Dudley, founder and senior scholar at the GW Regulatory Studies Center. “It was because I believe they were very aware of the...

Knobbe Martens attorneys said that it's vital for U.S. patent owners to embrace options beyond federal court litigation to prevent overseas infringement, and it's likely to become more important as the second Trump administration—with its emphasis on domestic...

"The front side of the 2022 and 2023 contracts contains a disclaimer that an arbitration provision and jury trial waiver are incorporated by reference. Thus, the arbitration provision was incorporated by reference even if plaintiff did not see it," said U.S. District...

Jurisdictions around the world are developing and deploying policies to govern the use of AI.       Jurisdictions around the world are developing and deploying policies to govern the use of AI.       

One massive Chapter 11 generated nearly $70 million in revenue for Weil in 2024.       One massive Chapter 11 generated nearly $70 million in revenue for Weil in 2024.       

“Despite the best efforts of the State of New Jersey trying to thwart New York's ability to reduce congestion on our streets while making long-overdue investments in public transit, our position has prevailed in court on nearly every issue, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul...

2024 reshaped legal work, AI adoption, firm growth and communication. Where will 2025 lead the profession?       Frank Ramos of Goldberg Segalla in Miami. Courtesy photo2024 reshaped legal work, AI adoption, firm growth and communication. Where will 2025 lead the...

Fintech platform PayPal was hit with a proposed class action for allegedly replacing affiliate links indicating that YouTube influencers have driven sales of a product or service with links crediting Honey, a browser extension owned by PayPal that applies coupon codes...

President-elect Donald Trump was sued for defamation after he denied claims that he sexually abused former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996.       President-elect Donald Trump was sued for defamation after he...

A positive set of results in the Americas have driven a successful year at Clifford Chance as costs rise.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

A young attorney once briefed the former president on world matters in 1990. He and others share what they learned from Jimmy Carter on his passing.       Former President Jimmy Carter’s death on Sunday has prompted reflections on his remarkable contributions to the...

These four major issues percolating in the federal appeals courts could work their way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.       U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Photo: Mike Scarcella/ALMThese four major issues percolating in the federal appeals courts could...

Carly Anderson was the second Boeing lawyer to leave the embattled aerospace giant recently. Mike Paisner, whose long legal career at Boeing included a leadership role in 737 Max reporting and compliance, left for Perkins Coie in July.       Hi there.The email you...

"Federal law requires defendants to ensure that their drug labels remain accurate, and when new scientific information renders their labels inaccurate, federal law requires defendants to act," the complaint said. "Failure to do so renders Oxbryta misbranded."       Hi...

"When you consider the amount of money saved versus the amount of bad press you get and the general low morale of the workforce that you depend on, it becomes a very difficult situation,” said a consultant about choosing not to match on bonuses.       "When you...

U-Haul contends Public Storage “is attempting to pull a fast one on the USPTO, bootstrapping an unsustainable claim of ownership of the color orange, and bullying other longtime users of orange trade dress.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

Coupled with court closures, the state continued its piecemeal launch of electronic case filing through eCourts. Eleven stages are planned for transitioning from paper to digital filing, with the next batch of counties to come online Feb. 3. That includes 13 counties...

"Try to do every job in the businesses so you can understand different roles and perspectives, gain empathy, and understand what is needed to drive results. Listen to your peers and managers to learn the full scope of the business. Spend time with clients and mentors....

Law.com lists the hires that garnered the greatest interest in 2024, with firms like Sidley Austin, Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss building in the U.K. and U.S. at pace.       Law.com lists the hires that garnered the greatest interest in 2024, with firms like...

David Rivkin Jr., a longtime Baker & Hostetler attorney and former White House counsel, has died at the age of 68.       David Rivkin Jr., a longtime Baker & Hostetler attorney and former White House counsel, has died at the age of 68.       

The proposed regulatory change to the Foreign Agents Registration Act's commercial exemption “doesn't really take into account a lot of the practical realities associated with foreign companies doing business in the United States, Covington & Burling's Alexandra...

A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court is just the latest securities fraud case against ASML, the world's sole producer of a photolithography machine needed to produce advanced semiconductors.       A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court is just the latest...

Starbucks targeted the board's 2022 decision in Thryv v. NLRB, which permitted monetary remedies beyond backpay. In Thryv, the board said it can order "make-whole relief” beyond backpay, including compensation for credit-card fees, mortgage charges, child care bills...

A record $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive is a jarring pothole in what appeared to be a smoother road ahead for dealers going into next year.       A record $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive is a jarring pothole in what appeared to be a...

At a Dec. 19 hearing, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, in the District of Columbia, criticized lawyers for their escalating mass arbitration fight. “I don't think lawyers should start going after each other, she wrote. “Now, all of this seems like a colossal waste of...

A slower year for law firm shutdowns saw more firms get absorbed by larger firms.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails...

“The President's veto of the JUDGES Act is extremely disappointing," U.S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr., director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, said in a statement.       “The President's veto of the JUDGES Act is extremely...

"To be an effective practice group leader, it's essential to have a clear vision, make sound decisions, and demonstrate expertise in addressing client needs, which enables us to effectively set group objectives and align our efforts with the firm's broader strategy....

Two Linklaters lawyers are joining rivals while Noerr loses two to Heuking.       Two Linklaters lawyers are joining rivals while Noerr loses two to Heuking.       

On Thursday, Chief U.S. District Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell slashed the overall award of $3.8 million to $1.42 million—the amended amount consisting of $780,000 in compensatory damages and $640,000 in punitive damages—in a fair housing case.       Hi there.The...

The judge had awarded $9.6 million as compensatory damages, and then trebled the total to more than $29 million against Penn National.       The judge had awarded $9.6 million as compensatory damages, and then trebled the total to more than $29 million against Penn...

Elisa Rossi claimed in the complaint that her ex-husband pocketed “millions of dollars in staking rewards on her cryptocurrency until she “discovered the deception over two months after the parties finalized their divorce agreement.       Elisa Rossi claimed in the...