M&A lawyer Friedrich Merz aims to form a government quickly, likely alongside the Social Democrats.       M&A lawyer Friedrich Merz aims to form a government quickly, likely alongside the Social Democrats.       

In the year before its 150th anniversary, the firm increased its top line by 17% over the prior year, while profits per equity partner surged 36% to over $4.8 million.       In the year before its 150th anniversary, the firm increased its top line by 17% over the...

The Ninth Circuit panel rejected challenges from Elizabeth Holmes and Ranesh Balwani, who questioned the propriety of testimony from former employees of the failed blood-testing company and said any errors in calculating restitution for investors were harmless because...

Selya, 90, was named to the Boston-based appeals court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 after having spent four years as a federal trial judge in Rhode Island.       Selya, 90, was named to the Boston-based appeals court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 after...

Tony Buzbee revealed in court filings that he had been denied admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, based on a grievance that was lodged by “counsel for one of the defendants in an action in which I was counsel.       Tony Buzbee...

European law firms are trying to navigate through turbulent times, writes The Global Lawyer. Trump is only part of the problem.       European law firms are trying to navigate through turbulent times, writes The Global Lawyer. Trump is only part of the...

"The Equal Protection Clause as incorporated by the Fifth Amendment prohibits the federal government from taking action for which discriminatory intent or purpose is a motivating factor," according to a complaint that seeks to strike down the Trump administration's...

A Texas company, Ball Mudder is suing Major League Baseball for almost $100 million in a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Ball Mudder alleges an executive with the MLB promised to order 100 machines for its 2021 Spring training season. Later, MLB allegedly broke that...

"Sitting up all night in Manhattan, worrying about how I was going to pay the mortgage for my wife and newborn—that builds grit. And grit is what gets you through those storms," said Austin So, general counsel of Armstrong World Industries.       "Sitting up all night...

Forty years since its office opened, recent conversations with Latham's top partners in New York reveal the firm's strategy in the city.       Forty years since its office opened, recent conversations with Latham's top partners in New York reveal the firm's strategy...

The Supreme Court is considering whether Ruben Gutierrez, on death row for his role in a 1998 murder of an elderly woman, has standing to challenge the constitutionality of Texas' DNA testing law.       The Supreme Court is considering whether Ruben Gutierrez, on...

In a statement, the association said it is in the process of reviewing and amending Standard 206 to ensure compatibility with federal law.       In a statement, the association said it is in the process of reviewing and amending Standard 206 to ensure compatibility...

Sports leagues and competitions' market clout and the increasing consolidation of sports content-streaming companies have recently spawned several civil antitrust actions aimed at reigning in these market powers.       Sports leagues and competitions' market clout and...

"Despite its efforts to serve the LGBTQ community, at bottom, Target is a publicly traded corporation whose directors and officers are vested with fiduciary duties to maximize shareholder value—not effectuate social change to the detriment of the company and its...

Meta is the latest Big Tech company to be accused of illegally collecting consumers' geolocation data without their consent through a software tool embedded in mobile apps.       Meta is the latest Big Tech company to be accused of illegally collecting consumers'...

Fee waivers will cost the state bar approximately $3.1 million and all but wipe out a projected surplus.       Fee waivers will cost the state bar approximately $3.1 million and all but wipe out a projected surplus.       

“Let me be crystal clear—this investigation never should have been opened," said Dan Gallagher, chief legal, compliance and corporate affairs officer for Robinhood Markets Inc.       “Let me be crystal clear—this investigation never should have been opened," said Dan...

Former federal prosecutors Eric Boden and Garth Hire are joining the firm's trial groups in New York and San Francisco, respectively.       Former federal prosecutors Eric Boden and Garth Hire are joining the firm's trial groups in New York and San Francisco,...

"You can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. Attorneys are generally leaders in all aspects of their life, and it takes years to realize the impact that pressure may have had. Find some modicum of happiness every day."       "You can't take care...

"With the activities of the last few weeks, the SEC couldn't be sending a clearer message: Gensler is gone and with him went regulation by enforcement," said Zachary Fallon, a partner at Latham & Watkins in the Am Law 2 firm's emerging companies and growth...

"With the activities of the last few weeks, the SEC couldn't be sending a clearer message: Gensler is gone and with him went regulation by enforcement," said Zachary Fallon, a partner at Latham & Watkins in the Am Law 2 firm's emerging companies and growth...

The private Christian school claims the fictional NBA team in “Running Point has “too many similarities in its name, logo and colors to be coincidental and wants no affiliation with the comedy's “raunchy humor and “offensive themes.       The private Christian school...

The private Christian school claims the fictional NBA team in “Running Point has “too many similarities in its name, logo and colors to be coincidental and wants no affiliation with the comedy's “raunchy humor and “offensive themes.       The private Christian school...

Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       

Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       

In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections for administrative law judges, or ALJs, constrained presidential authority in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution.       In a Feb. 20 letter, the...

In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections for administrative law judges, or ALJs, constrained presidential authority in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution.       In a Feb. 20 letter, the...

In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections for administrative law judges, or ALJs, constrained presidential authority in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution.       In a Feb. 20 letter, the...

Karen Friedman Agnifilo cited possible search and seizure issues and complained New York City public officials had appeared in a documentary discussing evidence that had not yet been given to the defense team.       Karen Friedman Agnifilo cited possible search and...

Karen Friedman Agnifilo cited possible search and seizure issues and complained New York City public officials had appeared in a documentary discussing evidence that had not yet been given to the defense team.       A defense attorney for the suspect in the murder of...

The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement struck was too low a sum.       The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement...

The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement struck was too low a sum.       The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement...

Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       

Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       

“When you're standing up a legal ops or transformation team, it's easy to get distracted by AI or other sexy' tech projects, said Lauren Ziegelaar, manager of legal operations for Australian mining giant BHP. “But the biggest wins come from foundational...

“When you're standing up a legal ops or transformation team, it's easy to get distracted by AI or other sexy' tech projects, said Lauren Ziegelaar, manager of legal operations for Australian mining giant BHP. “But the biggest wins come from foundational...

"There is no reason to believe companies are genuinely eliminating DEI—they are just going to hide it better," said Paul Chesser of the National Legal and Policy Center.       "There is no reason to believe companies are genuinely eliminating DEI—they are just going...

"There is no reason to believe companies are genuinely eliminating DEI—they are just going to hide it better," said Paul Chesser of the National Legal and Policy Center.       "There is no reason to believe companies are genuinely eliminating DEI—they are just going...

“We invested in white-collar, IP, private credit and congressional investigations, said chair Herbert Washer. “And all contributed meaningfully to the results.       “We invested in white-collar, IP, private credit and congressional investigations, said chair Herbert...

“We invested in white-collar, IP, private credit and congressional investigations, said chair Herbert Washer. “And all contributed meaningfully to the results.       “We invested in white-collar, IP, private credit and congressional investigations, said chair Herbert...

The Seattle-headquartered Am Law 100 saw its managing partner abruptly step down in 2024, but that didn't stand in the way of double-digit increases to revenue and PEP.       The Seattle-headquartered Am Law 100 saw its managing partner abruptly step down in 2024, but...

Paul Clement, an appellate lawyer at Clement & Murphy who served as U.S. Solicitor General, will appear to offer “adversarial testing to the request from both Department of Justice and Eric Adams attorneys to dismiss the case, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho ruled on...

"As the Court has explained, States possess 'no authority to override' Congress's 'decision to subject state' officials 'to liability for violations of federal rights,'" Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote.       "As the Court has explained, States possess 'no authority to...

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has filed multiple suits on behalf or organizations that provide legal services to immigrants, and Jones Day continues to provide services through its Laredo, Texas-based "Border Project." But other firms that once were highly visible in...

Sidley Austin, Simpson Thacher, Norton Rose, White & Case, among others, all announced new corporate partners this week in major markets.       Sidley Austin, Simpson Thacher, Norton Rose, White & Case, among others, all announced new corporate partners this...

“Succession planning is essential to every lawyer's practice, proactively protecting clients and colleagues in the event of the lawyer's disability or death. The ABA page has a link to a document that lists each state's requirement related to succession planning. If...

"The plaintiffs are contending that we should confer personal jurisdiction over a foreign company that merely mailed invoices to and communicated electronically with Georgia citizens," Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard said.       "The...

"The plaintiffs are contending that we should confer personal jurisdiction over a foreign company that merely mailed invoices to and communicated electronically with Georgia citizens," Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard said.       "The...

"And after millions in legal costs and fees, countless employee hours, and years of protracted litigation, we have successfully protected our customers' rights, and held the SEC accountable," Coinbase said Friday.       "And after millions in legal costs and fees,...

"And after millions in legal costs and fees, countless employee hours, and years of protracted litigation, we have successfully protected our customers' rights, and held the SEC accountable," Coinbase said Friday.       "And after millions in legal costs and fees,...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Shareholder Rosalyn "Sia" Baker-Barnes opens up about her journey toward becoming the first Black woman to serve as President of the Florida Bar Association.       In this week's Legal...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Shareholder Rosalyn "Sia" Baker-Barnes opens up about her journey toward becoming the first Black woman to serve as President of the Florida Bar Association.       In this week's Legal...

As the firm restructures its leadership, Weil is losing at least five partners to three different firms.       As the firm restructures its leadership, Weil is losing at least five partners to three different firms.       

On Thursday, the son of an Orange County judge accused of murdering his wife in 2023 took the stand to provide eyewitness testimony in a jury trial that kicked off this week.       On Thursday, the son of an Orange County judge accused of murdering his wife in 2023...

After turning over more than 1,300 documents to the Federal Trade Commission, the fast food giant is turning its attention to subpoenas from pharmacy benefit managers the agency accuses of artificially inflating insulin prices.       After turning over more than 1,300...

"Practice and learn how to run an effective meeting where the attendees each receive something of value in exchange for their time."       "Practice and learn how to run an effective meeting where the attendees each receive something of value in exchange for their...

"Practice and learn how to run an effective meeting where the attendees each receive something of value in exchange for their time."       "Practice and learn how to run an effective meeting where the attendees each receive something of value in exchange for their...

"The Court concludes that [Cathy] Harris has established a strong likelihood of success on the merits, that irreparable harm is likely to occur in the absence of injunctive relief, and that the public interest weighs in favor of enjoining Defendants' actions," U.S....

On Jan. 24, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up a petition filed by Laboratory Corp. of America on whether judges should certify class actions with uninjured members.       The U.S. Supreme Court could finally rule on a key question in class actions, often raised...

On Jan. 24, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up a petition filed by Laboratory Corp. of America on whether judges should certify class actions with uninjured members.       On Jan. 24, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up a petition filed by Laboratory Corp....

For those opposed to the criticism of judges, it comes down to concern for the rule of law and safety of the judiciary. Some industry groups have spoken out.       For those opposed to the criticism of judges, it comes down to concern for the rule of law and safety of...

The firm, which had been at its old location since its merger with Crosby Heafey in 2002, needed more space to house its 47 staff and growing roster of 63 attorneys.       The firm, which had been at its old location since its merger with Crosby Heafey in 2002, needed...

The firm, which had been at its old location since its merger with Crosby Heafey in 2002, needed more space to house its 47 staff and growing roster of 63 attorneys.       The firm, which had been at its old location since its merger with Crosby Heafey in 2002, needed...

The U.S. General Services Administration said it made the change, or "deviation," to implement President Donald Trump's executive order ending “illegal discrimination.        The U.S. General Services Administration said it made the change, or "deviation," to...

In opening statements, Jose Baez told a jury in Manhattan that JPMorganChase falsely accused his client of fraud in order to recoup losses after a risky acquisition. Prosecutors claim she created a fake data set to induce the acquisition.       In opening statements,...

In opening statements, Jose Baez told a jury in Manhattan that JPMorganChase falsely accused his client of fraud in order to recoup losses after a risky acquisition. Prosecutors claim she created a fake data set to induce the acquisition.       In opening statements,...

Lawyers for broker-dealer Alpine Securities Corp. took aim at the private enforcement powers of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in a new Supreme Court appeal that could spell trouble for the self-regulatory body.       Lawyers for broker-dealer Alpine...

Lawyers for broker-dealer Alpine Securities Corp. took aim at the private enforcement powers of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in a new Supreme Court appeal that could spell trouble for the self-regulatory body.       Lawyers for broker-dealer Alpine...

"Consumers who choose to share driving data through Arity-powered apps can access emergency assistance, track fuel efficiency and unlock personalized insurance rates after a clear notice and explicit opt-in process," Allstate said in a statement.       "Consumers who...