Monday's verdict, by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, is the highest talcum powder verdict involving a plaintiff who died of mesothelioma.       Monday's verdict, by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, is the highest talcum powder verdict involving a plaintiff...

If it takes up the case, said plaintiff's counsel Carrie Goldberg of C.A. Goldberg in Brooklyn, New York, it will be the first time the Supreme Court addresses Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.       If it takes up the case, said plaintiff's counsel...

“The longer the shutdown extends the more opportunity there is for problems, said former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Ryan Adams.       error code: 502

David Lira, 65, the son-in-law of Tom Girardi, told a judge on Monday: ‘It is my hope that other lawyers will learn from my mistakes.'       David Lira, 65, the son-in-law of Tom Girardi, told a judge on Monday: ‘It is my hope that other lawyers will learn from my...

Legal questions are coming up just as a shortage of stenographic court reporters is transforming the court reporting industry. With the path to become a stenographic court reporter long and expensive, the quicker and easier path to become and operator of the new...

"Since Plaintiffs were never properly removed from office, the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is granted," U.S. District Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan of the District of Puerto Rico wrote in an order blocking President Donald Trump's attempted removal of three...

Forty-seven families of people who donated their bodies to Harvard's medical school first filed suit in 2023 with overlapping tort, contract and statutory claims.       Forty-seven families of people who donated their bodies to Harvard's medical school first filed...

Thomas D. Foster said he hoped to use the trademark for an entertainment franchise centered on a fictional law enforcement agency in space.       Thomas D. Foster said he hoped to use the trademark for an entertainment franchise centered on a fictional law enforcement...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Summer Associates Survey.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Summer Associates Survey.       

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in rejecting the government's bid to lift a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the executive order.       The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in rejecting the government's bid to lift a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the executive order.       error code: 502

Join this “Best Of webcast to explore proven strategies for strengthening data governance, privacy, and cross-functional collaboration.       Join this “Best Of webcast to explore proven strategies for strengthening data governance, privacy, and cross-functional...

Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested last week after firing shots near a Temple on Yom Kippur.       Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested last week after firing shots near a Temple on...

"Embrace the learning process, and don't worry about not knowing everything. Early in your career is the ideal time to ask questions, take on new challenges, and learn as much as you possibly can. Eventually, the expectations get higher, so take advantage of that...

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you."       U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you."       U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...

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A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment.       A stream of...

A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment.       A stream of...

The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...

The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...

On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma.       On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...

On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma.       On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...

Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk.       Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...

Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk.       Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...

“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.       “Our...

“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.       “Our...

Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       

Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.       

The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10.       The...

The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10.       The...

Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...

Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...

In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — the handwritten or carefully crafted thank you remains one of the...

"Cultivating referral sources and building a client base is crucial. Many firms struggle with how to incentivize young lawyers to engage in business development while maintaining billable hours. The ability to bring in clients provides job security and career...

The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a “complex Ponzi-like scheme to solicit investors and funding for movie productions.       The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a...

The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court...

The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court...

For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the...

For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the...

Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida retires on Friday after more than 30 years of judicial service in federal and state courts.       Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida retires on...

U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan wrote it's feasible the case could have been brought in the Texas court, and the SEC hadn't shown a link between the case and the D.C. forum other than the case being a securities matter, but Musk's argument wasn't enough to...

Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI confirmed in a statement that it had removed several characters generated by its customizable AI chatbot platform after the Walt Disney Co. accused it in a cease-and-desist letter of infringing its intellectual...

Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI confirmed in a statement that it had removed several characters generated by its customizable AI chatbot platform after the Walt Disney Co. accused it in a cease-and-desist letter of infringing its intellectual...

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up the first trial over the Eaton wildfire to September 2026. The current date is January 2027.       Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up...

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up the first trial over the Eaton wildfire to September 2026. The current date is January 2027.       Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up...

The relators conveyed they plan to amend the complaint, "and they hope that Indiana Medicaid will state its concern with the alleged violations and start taking affirmative steps to recover the alleged overpayments."       The relators conveyed they plan to amend the...

The relators conveyed they plan to amend the complaint, "and they hope that Indiana Medicaid will state its concern with the alleged violations and start taking affirmative steps to recover the alleged overpayments."       The relators conveyed they plan to amend the...

U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to file timely responses to any motions seeking extraordinary relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia but otherwise paused the government's filing deadlines in other...

U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to file timely responses to any motions seeking extraordinary relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia but otherwise paused the government's filing deadlines in other...

The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit that alleges the Trump administration is engaging in a policy of intimidation.       The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit...

The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit that alleges the Trump administration is engaging in a policy of intimidation.       The amicus curiae brief supporting the ABA is the second filed within a week in the lawsuit...

The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her.       The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her.       

The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her.       The firm claims Brooke Radford's allegations were retribution over Maurice Bellan's son ending his relationship with her.       

"If this doesn't end here with Comey, and I suspect it won't, we're going to see other individual attorneys being indicted because they took a position that the government doesn't like,” noted one white-collar defense lawyer.       "If this doesn't end here with...

"If this doesn't end here with Comey, and I suspect it won't, we're going to see other individual attorneys being indicted because they took a position that the government doesn't like,” noted one white-collar defense lawyer.       "If this doesn't end here with...

Court workers will continue to be paid, the memo said, because court fee balances and other existing funds can be tapped until that date. Electronic case management and filing systems are set to continue in operation.       Court workers will continue to be paid, the...

Court workers will continue to be paid, the memo said, because court fee balances and other existing funds can be tapped until that date. Electronic case management and filing systems are set to continue in operation.       Court workers will continue to be paid, the...

"Most troubling, prosecutors have rushed to charge cases before properly investigating them, resulting in individuals being detained for days only to have the government voluntarily dismiss the charges against them at early hearings," U.S. District Judge Sparkle L....

"Most troubling, prosecutors have rushed to charge cases before properly investigating them, resulting in individuals being detained for days only to have the government voluntarily dismiss the charges against them at early hearings," U.S. District Judge Sparkle L....

"Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how directors hold one another accountable," a new PwC report says.       "Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how...

"Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how directors hold one another accountable," a new PwC report says.       "Directors tell us there's a clear need for a transformative shift in how boards operate and how...

“This is not about making it easier to become a lawyer, Utah Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice, and Working Group Chair, John A. Pearce, said in a statement. “It's about making it smarter.       “This is not about making it easier to become a lawyer, Utah Supreme...

A group of current and former delivery drivers claim FedEx structured its business model to classify drivers as employees of "independent service providers despite FedEx controlling their work.       A group of current and former delivery drivers claim FedEx...

"I think it becomes hard over time to separate what you believe as a person with what makes things easier for your company," Margaret Mitchell said during a Berkeley School of Law webinar.       "I think it becomes hard over time to separate what you believe as a...