"We are reviewing all available options, including appeal," co-counsel for the National Urban League said after a federal judge denied their motion for a preliminary injunction challenging President Donald Trump's executive orders terminating DEI programs and...

The decision is the latest development in Chancery litigation that's been underway since November 2022, when Activision shareholder and Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-fonden filed a lawsuit claiming the company's merger with Microsoft violated Delaware laws on board...

Nocella's appointment as an interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York—which covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk counties—comes after U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, said in April that he would not support Nocella for the...

"I have pulled firms off of prospective new work," one GC said. "I'm literally in a thread with other GCs, and those two firms have been pulled from other people's panels as well."       "I have pulled firms off of prospective new work," one GC said. "I'm literally in...

"Misrepresentations can inflate stock prices, harm shareholders when the truth emerges and trigger securities fraud investigations by regulators like the SEC or private plaintiffs," said Joseph Falcon, a partner at Barley Snyder.       "Misrepresentations can inflate...

“The trend shows that both regulators and plaintiffs now focus their attention on online gambling models, especially when cryptocurrency enters the picture, said Patrick Gruhn, the ex-head of FTX Europe. “The court decision will clarify how current laws apply to...

The newly reelected government is planning to cut back on the use of external consultants and lawyers to save $4.1 billion.       The newly reelected government is planning to cut back on the use of external consultants and lawyers to save $4.1...

"Application of § 6C is complicated, because the case law freely acknowledges that under some circumstances, our courts have not followed the statute's plain language in awarding interest. Here we conclude that interest on the first stipulated amount ($2.274 million)...

The justices want the Trump administration's view on what to do with Exxon's petition to revive a lawsuit over the nationalization of Cuba's oil industry following its communist revolution.       The justices want the Trump administration's view on what to do with...

"My biggest piece of advice is to truly understand your firm's values, culture, and approach to client service—those should be your guiding principles. Beyond that, build strong relationships, do excellent work, be good to people, and listen. Leadership is not just...

"Plaintiffs argue that relief from judgment is justified when a party's attorney suffers illness or incapacity. Of course this is true. But that is not the issue here. The issue, rather, is that no one on plaintiffs' side acted expeditiously to inform the court of Mr....

"Although companies may be renaming, rebranding and shifting focus from some DEI work, it is clear that the majority are remaining committed to sustaining the momentum of the past five years," said Olivia Knight of As You Sow, an advocate for environmental and social...

Industry observers at Thomson Reuters warned that the current pattern of strong demand in the face of broader economic uncertainty is reminiscent of the last extended downtown for the law firm world.       Industry observers at Thomson Reuters warned that the current...

Monsanto's lawyers cited the 'inflammatory behavior' by plaintiffs' lawyers, primarily at Arnold & Itkin, in an April 24 motion for a new trial.       Monsanto's lawyers cited the 'inflammatory behavior' by plaintiffs' lawyers, primarily at Arnold & Itkin, in...

"If anything, the deponent's outright and repeated refusal to answer proper questions is more troubling than any of the questions posed by Weaver's counsel. For these reasons, the court finds that Ayres's instruction for his client not to answer questions about the...

In a brief order, the state Supreme Court justices said they remain concerned about the bar's use of AI to write test questions and will await the results of investigations into how the exam was prepared and administered.       In a brief order, the state Supreme...

In a brief order, the state Supreme Court justices said they remain concerned about the bar's use of AI to write test questions and will await the results of investigations into how the exam was prepared and administered.       In a brief order, the state Supreme...

The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       

The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       

"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents.       "The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on...

"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents.       "The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on...

“Law professors didn't want the government to tell them what to do, but they believed they could help each other to be the best possible, and that's still our goal 125 years later, Judy Areen, co-author of the book and former executive director of AALS, told...

“Law professors didn't want the government to tell them what to do, but they believed they could help each other to be the best possible, and that's still our goal 125 years later, Judy Areen, co-author of the book and former executive director of AALS, told...

The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.       The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.       

The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.       The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.       

Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.'       Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.'       

Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.'       Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.'       

The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.       The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.       

The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.       The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.       

Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would lead the AI revolution and become the world's third-most-valuable company.       Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would...

Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would lead the AI revolution and become the world's third-most-valuable company.       Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would...

The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees in other categories were recognized and received trophies.       The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees...

The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees in other categories were recognized and received trophies.       The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees...

Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the strategic litigation unit in the Tennessee attorney general's office.       Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the...

Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the strategic litigation unit in the Tennessee attorney general's office.       Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the...

Wilson's announcement to the bar's trustees Friday morning comes as thousands of people who took the February 2025 bar exam still don't know when they will learn if they passed or failed.       Leah Wilson, the embattled leader of California's state bar, will not seek...

The high-profile litigator left Winston & Strawn and is currently representing former chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Miles Taylor, New York Attorney General Letitia James and whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid.       The high-profile...

"First and foremost, work hard and pay close attention to detail—small mistakes can have big consequences, and being meticulous sets you apart. Beyond that, try to anticipate problems before they arise and be proactive in finding solutions rather than creating new...

In high-performance environments like law firms, culture isn't shaped by mission statements—it's built in behaviors, especially subtle, repeated ones. These behaviors become norms. And norms, if left unchecked, become the blueprint for how people work, communicate and...

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Meredith Ritchie, EVP, general counsel and chief ethics and government affairs officer at Alliant Credit Union.       In April, Legal Speak spoke with a legal audience of general counsels, technologists,...

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Donna Haddad, VP and associate general counsel at IBM Corporation.       In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Donna Haddad, VP and associate general counsel at IBM...

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Patricia Bradley, the vice president and senior associate general counsel at Adtalem Global Education.       In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Patricia Bradley, the vice president and...

We are pleased to unveil the finalists and honorees for The National Law Journal Legal Awards highlighting the top litigation and appellate work from the past year.       We are pleased to unveil the finalists and honorees for The National Law Journal Legal Awards...

Defenses revolving around judicial immunity, the Tenth Amendment and a lack of corrupt intent are likely to come up as Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's case unfolds.      Related StoriesFormer 3rd Circuit Judge Kent Jordan on Wanting an Apolitical...

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appears vulnerable to an ethics complaint, but will disciplinary authorities be willing to bring charges?       U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appears vulnerable to an ethics complaint, but will disciplinary authorities be willing to...

"You are going to jail for a long time," one of the defendants allegedly shouted, threatening the chief executive officer of Cerebellum Networks Inc. with arrest unless he handed over millions of dollars, according to the complaint.       "You are going to jail for a...

The letter expresses support for Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Wilmer and Susman Godfrey, the four firms that have sued to block executive orders, and disappointment with firms that have worked out deals with the administration in order to have executive orders...

See demonstrations by legal communities from coast to coast.       See demonstrations by legal communities from coast to coast.       

Attorneys gathered in cities across California to support the National Law Day of Action. In San Francisco, the crowd chanted “hands off our courts and “lawyers united must not be divided as cowbells and drums rang out during a downtown rally.       Editor's Note:...

"[T]he filing highlights the more prominent enforcement role we expect state regulators to play in the coming years as priorities shift at the federal level and federal agencies are being downsized," said Tim Newman, a partner at Haynes Boone who spends most of his...

The letter expresses support for Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale and Susman Godfrey, the four firms that have sued to block executive orders, and disappointment with firms that have worked out deals with the administration in order to have executive...

Matthew O'Callaghan rejoined Freshfields as head of its Asia financial services practice in 2019 after spending 14 years in-house at Goldman Sachs.       Matthew O'Callaghan rejoined Freshfields as head of its Asia financial services practice in 2019 after spending 14...