The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation declined Tuesday to create multidistrict litigation over Salesforce's data breach, but coordinated cases brought specifically against one of its clients, TransUnion.       The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict...

“Chairman Atkins has signaled a laser-like focus on those who lie, cheat or steal—and this complaint alleges a trifecta where the defendant managed to do all three, said Jason Spitalnick, who previously served as enforcement counsel for the U.S. Securities and...

“Regardless of how this challenge unfolds, it has the potential to reshape the future of workplace safety regulation and test ... the outer limits of congressional delegation to administrative agencies, Morgan Lewis & Bockius attorneys wrote in a recent client...

Businesses across all sectors of the economy should be knowledgeable about how best to respond to a Congressional investigation, and ultimately, if the investigatory Committee is not satisfied with voluntary compliance efforts, the options available to them for...

The malpractice lawsuit arises from an underlying case in which Dickinson Wright was disqualified for alleged conflicts of interest.       The malpractice lawsuit arises from an underlying case in which Dickinson Wright was disqualified for alleged conflicts of...

The federal government showed that the D.C. Code likely gives the president—as the D.C. Guard's commander-in-chief—the power to mobilize the troops within the District of Columbia, stated the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.       The federal government...

"There is no real way at this point for defendants to cure the failure, because the damage in unnecessarily prolonging the case has already occurred," said U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman for the Northern District of Illinois.       "There is no real way at...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Private Equity Rising Stars.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Private Equity Rising Stars.       

"We believe it is the first such appellate ruling against Care.com in the nation," the plaintiffs' attorney said. "We look forward to pursuing this case in the trial court and helping this family secure justice."       "We believe it is the first such appellate ruling...

"Treat everything you do as a learning opportunity. You can learn something from even the most non-glamorous tasks that you are asked to do as an associate. Treating everything as an opportunity or stepping stone to help you advance in your career path can go a long...

The plaintiffs contend that the attorney refused to call witnesses and didn't get expert analysis to support her arguments during an underlying arbitration hearing.       The plaintiffs contend that the attorney refused to call witnesses and didn't get expert analysis...

"These findings underscore the growing intensity of the in-house legal function and highlight the urgent need for organizations to address workload, resourcing and structural demands affecting their legal teams," said Jason Brown, chief executive officer of the...

"The firm was notified in January 2025 of a romantic relationship between a partner and an associate, which we investigated promptly," DLA said, adding, it would "address this lawsuit through the appropriate channels."       "The firm was notified in January 2025 of a...

Susman, which was the target of a Trump executive order this past spring, said the market-topping bonuses reflect "the second-most successful year in the firm's history."       Susman, which was the target of a Trump executive order this past spring, said the...

In the petition for rehearing en banc, Custodia Bank Inc. warned that the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit provided the Federal Reserve Bank with “plenary power, with no judicial review, over whether a bank shall live or die."       In the...

Eric Herschmann, a former longtime Kasowitz partner and personal attorney to President Donald Trump, alleges Marc Kasowitz "jiggered" firm finances to cover up debt. Herschmann claims he's owned millions in unpaid compensation.       Eric Herschmann, a former longtime...

Criminal defense attorneys for indicted SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein filed a successful pretrial motion preventing federal prosecutors from alleging Goldstein employed sham employees at his now-defunct litigation boutique, Goldstein & Russell, to reduce his...

On Friday, the three-judge appellate panel said only six Illinois families will continue with their infant-formula injury claims in the Cook County Circuit Court, while 23 other claims will have to return to their home states and refile.       On Friday, the...

Total enrollment for J.D. students at ABA-accredited law schools for 2025 rose by 4% increase over 2024.       Total enrollment for J.D. students at ABA-accredited law schools for 2025 rose by 4% increase over 2024.       

President Donald J. Trump has sued the British Broadcasting Corporation in Miami federal court for $10 billion, accusing the U.K. public broadcaster of defamation for allegedly editing footage in a way that falsely portrayed him as calling for violence during his Jan....

Questions of venue swirled in the argument session as the panel probed the government's argument that a challenge to Trump's executive order belongs before the Federal Labor Relations Authority.       Questions of venue swirled in the argument session as the panel...

Messages between Karp and Epstein exchanged over a period of at least three years centered on Black, Trump, and other subjects, according to emails released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee.       Messages between Karp and Epstein exchanged over a period of at...

Messages between Karp and Epstein exchanged over a period of at least three years centered on Black, Trump, and other subjects, according to emails released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee.       Messages between Karp and Epstein exchanged over a period of at...

“Pushed in the wrong direction, crypto could become the most powerful financial surveillance architecture ever invented, the SEC chairman said.       “Pushed in the wrong direction, crypto could become the most powerful financial surveillance architecture ever...

Molina, who has been with the Court of Chancery for almost seven years, is set to step down from the bench Feb. 28, with plans to become a professional neutral mediator, arbitrator, subject matter expert and court-appointed magistrate.       Molina, who has been with...

The increasing prevalence of cyberstalking, harmful deepfakes and online harassment is creating profound risks for individuals and organizations. So much so that Congress has implemented a federal statute designed to shift liability toward online platforms and provide...

More than half the law schools responding to the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence reported that they offer or plan to offer courses on AI and the law.       More than half the law schools responding to the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial...

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of an African American death row prisoner prosecuted by the same Mississippi district attorney whom the justices said engaged in a practice of discriminatory jury strikes.       The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the...

An Illinois federal judge granted the insurer's request for over 38,000 data entries from a survey the plaintiffs created and used to support their Fair Housing Act class-action complaint.       An Illinois federal judge granted the insurer's request for over 38,000...

Uber has filed similar lawsuits against other firms, including a federal suit in New York against law firms Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, Banilov & Associates and the Lavelle Law Firm.       Uber has filed similar lawsuits against other firms,...

In announcing the move, health agency officials stated that the rule would have imposed too high a burden on nursing homes, particularly in rural areas, where they noted that nursing staff are in short supply.       In announcing the move, health agency officials...

The high-profile partner raid has left many in the German market mulling the future of Freshfields' pre-eminent private equity practice in the region.       The high-profile partner raid has left many in the German market mulling the future of Freshfields' pre-eminent...

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's merger discussions could "accelerate momentum" for even more such combinations, industry observers say.       Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's merger discussions could "accelerate momentum" for even more such...

His sentencing is expected early next year following a mitigation hearing scheduled for mid-January.       His sentencing is expected early next year following a mitigation hearing scheduled for mid-January.       

Crypto and other digital assets work is fast rising in importance to corporate teams; but top lawyers at firms including Latham & Watkins and Hogan Lovells say that relationships are already being institutionalised, and that the drawbridge is closing to slow...

This is the firm's second office opening this year.       This is the firm's second office opening this year.       

"View your career as a long-term investment. Build and nurture your network early, both inside and outside the firm. Practice in a way that earns the trust of your colleagues. Be reliable, collaborative, and solutions oriented. And most importantly, take care of...

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury deliberated for one day before awarding $40 million, all compensatory damages, to two women.       A Los Angeles Superior Court jury deliberated for one day before awarding $40 million, all compensatory damages, to two...

The JPML's order, issued Friday, consolidates 31 actions against Roblox pending in 12 districts in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.       The JPML's order, issued Friday, consolidates 31 actions against Roblox pending in 12 districts in...

The executive order, titled “Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors, was issued on Thursday, continuing a line of action against proxy advisers. However, this order includes a novel securities theory that, if...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States alleges President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction project violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.       The National Trust for Historic...

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation picked U.S. Senior District Judge John Bates to oversee class actions alleging racketeering and antitrust claims against claims administrators Epiq Systems, Angeion Group and JND Legal Administration, plus several...

The deregulation trend is comparable to the period prior to the worst market collapse in American history in 1929, Crenshaw warned.       The deregulation trend is comparable to the period prior to the worst market collapse in American history in 1929, Crenshaw...

The 15-year prison sentence places Do Heong Kwon among a growing list of high-profile figures in the cryptocurrency industry who have received significant prison terms since 2024 for fraud and money-laundering schemes.       The 15-year prison sentence places Do Heong...

The court's decision is a case of first impression and marks the first time an Illinois appellate court has addressed whether a certificate of good conduct can shield a witness from impeachment.       The court's decision is a case of first impression and marks the...

Following budget cuts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, the Wisconsin State Public Defenders office is partnering with the school to help run the school's Public Defender Project.       Following budget cuts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law...

About 82% of surveyed large firm leaders said they planned to increase their equity ranks over the next two years, compared with 73% saying the same in last year's report.       About 82% of surveyed large firm leaders said they planned to increase their equity ranks...

“It's not at all surprising that you remove the headwinds and you're going to get more boats sailing along, said Stephen Calkins, a former Federal Trade Commission general counsel who's now a Wayne State law professor.       “It's not at all surprising that you remove...

The New Benchmark for Legal AI       The New Benchmark for Legal AI       

Partners will vote next summer on creating a financially integrated firm, with many onlookers saying the cultures will align well, but others sound a note of caution about market combinations.       Partners will vote next summer on creating a financially integrated...

A new wrongful death lawsuit filed in California state court claims that both OpenAI and Microsoft are liable for a man's decision to kill his 83-year-old mother, and then himself, after interacting with OpenAI's flagship artificial intelligence chatbot...

“[T]here will be questions from reasonable and unbiased observers as to whether Judge Bove's attendance imperils his impartiality when assigned cases in which Trump is on either side of the v,' the complaint reads.      Related Stories5th Circuit Judge Ho, Once Again,...

Wilmer, Covington, Morgan Lewis, Latham, Holland & Knight, Hogan Lovells and Jenner were among the top employers of government laterals in the D.C. region this year.       Wilmer, Covington, Morgan Lewis, Latham, Holland & Knight, Hogan Lovells and Jenner were...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Venable partner Derek Smith's passion for high-energy concert photography.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Venable...