Besides top and bottom lines this year, a "soft" middle market could affect recruiting, staffing and strategy for law firms in 2026 and beyond.       Besides top and bottom lines this year, a "soft" middle market could affect recruiting, staffing and strategy for law...

Van Kwawegen expects JVK Law to include at least nine former Bernstein Litowitz lawyers, including three former partners.       Van Kwawegen expects JVK Law to include at least nine former Bernstein Litowitz lawyers, including three former partners.       

Solo law practice has long been misunderstood. It's been seen as a step back, a retreat, a sign of failing to “be strong and stay the course. Yet the survey data directly contradicts these assumptions.       Solo law practice has long been misunderstood. It's been...

Safety must remain the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's top priority and it should be achieved more efficiently, said nominee Douglas Weaver.       Safety must remain the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's top priority and it should be achieved more efficiently, said...

The two lawsuits filed Wednesday are the first wrongful death claims brought in connection with the accident. Both were brought in Kentucky state court and are represented by attorneys from Clifford Law Offices out of Chicago, and the Louisville-based law firm Sam...

Wednesday's mistrial motion, filed by Walmart, Walgreens and CVS, cites the extraordinary length of jury deliberations and some of the notes sent by the jury, including one that asked for the sworn oath of jurors.       Wednesday's mistrial motion, filed by Walmart,...

Mastick was six months pregnant when she got scheduled to appear on the show—in the nick of time before she was too far along to fly across the country from her home in Indiana.       Mastick was six months pregnant when she got scheduled to appear on the show—in the...

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared hesitant to allow a federal civil rights lawsuit from a Mississippi preacher convicted of violating a local ordinance for evangelizing outside a public amphitheater.       The U.S. Supreme Court appeared hesitant to allow a federal...

Any sale of the Pierre which would result in a termination of the proprietary leases would require appropriate disclosure and shareholder approval, the judge stated.       Any sale of the Pierre which would result in a termination of the proprietary leases would...

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of the Northern District of California wrote that the court would not bar an attorney from a litigation role because they had previously worked with the client during the underlying transaction.       U.S. District Judge Charles...

"When I see cases like this of outside counsel ... phoning it in, it's very concerning to me. And it makes me wonder, what else is being phoned in for using AI?” said Nick Tiger, an associate general counsel at the AI platform Pearl.com.       "When I see cases like...

What impact could the first rule for multidistrict litigation, which became effective on Dec. 1, have on judges or lawyers? And find out who American Airlines turned to in lawsuits filed over this year's crash with a U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.       What...

"Looking to their testimonies, the court is persuaded that a reasonable jury could find that plaintiffs would not have purchased defendants' pacifiers absent the 'orthodontic' descriptor," the court said.       "Looking to their testimonies, the court is persuaded...

Instacart says the changes would reduce flexibility for workers and increase costs for consumers.       Instacart says the changes would reduce flexibility for workers and increase costs for consumers.       

While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice president of software development.       While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice...

At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law.       At least 20 amicus...

"Strive to present the best version of yourself every day. Anyone who has been elevated to partner will tell you that the process is rigorous and the reasons for making partner may not always be clear or within your control. The best thing you can do is to learn as...

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on Monday, filed a brief supporting Monsanto's petition before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts claims that it failed to warn about Roundup's cancer risk.       U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on...

"The SEC is going to be increasingly focusing on market structure risks, which is going to step up these types of suits," said Sahel A. Assar, the blockchain and digital asset practice group leader at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, who is not involved in the...

Clayton, addressing a crowd at the New York City Bar Association's annual International White Collar Symposium, said he would offer "real benefits" to those committed to turning over bad actors and resolving matters quickly.       Clayton, addressing a crowd at the...

At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law.       At least 20 amicus...

U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, issued the Tuesday order after finding that Hagens Berman managing partner Steve Berman, and a former lawyer at his Seattle-based firm, Tyler Weaver, engaged in 'misconduct bordering on the...

The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals holding, that Alina Habba was unlawfully acting as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, should apply to the appointment of U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III of the Northern District of New York, say lawyers for state Attorney...

The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work.       The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work.       

The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether an operator of pro-life pregnancy centers can bring a federal civil rights lawsuit against New Jersey's Democratic attorney general over a subpoena demanding donor information.       The justices heard arguments...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees.       

“Florida residents rely on the courts to deliver timely, fair and efficient justice. Yet, most Floridians have no accessible way to evaluate fundamental judicial performance metrics; such as clearance rates, case blockages, or delays in scheduling, state Rep. Nathan...

The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to Nov. 20, come as the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation hears arguments this week on whether to coordinate five similar suits against claims administrators and banks.       The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to...

The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and understand their legal rights.       The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and...

The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge.       The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge.       

Kellam Conover, 44, had practiced for almost three years with the Am Law 50 firm after moving in early 2023 from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.       Kellam Conover, 44, had practiced for almost three years with the Am Law 50 firm after moving in early 2023 from Gibson...

“Federal law enforcement is just overwhelmed with the amount of these scams; the breadth and volume and sophistication are so high that the civil justice system is the most viable path, said George M. Padis, a partner at Sbaiti & Company who represents the...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reviewed whether internet service provider Cox Communications should be on the hook for up to $1 billion in copyright damages for refusing to cut off the connections for users engaged in illegal piracy.       The U.S. Supreme Court on...

"Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll do it. Integrity, honesty—those are everything," said Smolik, who's been chief legal officer of DHL Supply Chain Americas since 2009.       "Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll...

R. Brent Wisner of Wisner Baum said AB 931, set to take effect Jan. 1, threatens his legal work in both California and Arizona.       R. Brent Wisner of Wisner Baum said AB 931, set to take effect Jan. 1, threatens his legal work in both California and...

Researchers determined that visible technology sector disruptions represent only 2.2% of total wage exposure and that the far larger threat lies in routine administrative, financial and professional service functions that have received less public...

The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from Pirical shows—but where do they land?       The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from...

The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that economic conditions aren't the only major factors to consider in future-proofing their firms.       The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that...

The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity.       The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity.       

The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid.       The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid.       

"Focus on mastering your craft—your practice area—first. Stay open to learning new skills that go beyond the 'mere' practice of law, such as understanding law firm economics, client development, and interviewing for recruiting."       "Focus on mastering your...

In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism) for a go-take-that-next-hill industry.       In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism)...

Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the health monitoring tech market and its association with prominent athletes like LeBron James, Michael Phelps and Patrick Mahomes.       Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the...