"We found out about the merger on December 18th with Hogan, and we knew there was a conflict," Iovieno said in an interview.       "We found out about the merger on December 18th with Hogan, and we knew there was a conflict," Iovieno said in an...

"I think it's essential to show up as a leader well before you actually hold the title. In other words, preempt the promotion you're seeking by taking on leadership roles within your firm. (...) You want to demonstrate concretely to your firm's senior partners that...

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation said it makes sense in terms of efficiency and practicality to centralize more than 20 cases currently pending in district courts in the federal court in San Francisco.       The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict...

From 2005-24, a period including Karp's chairmanship beginning in 2008, the firm's growth in revenue, RPL and PEP well outpaced the Am Law 100 field.       From 2005-24, a period including Karp's chairmanship beginning in 2008, the firm's growth in revenue, RPL and...

A female former Blank Rome associate accused the firm of failing to "appropriately respond" after she reported a male associate at the firm sexually assaulted her.       A female former Blank Rome associate accused the firm of failing to "appropriately respond" after...

Delivery drivers accuse FedEx of using third-party hiring agencies to misclassify workers as independent contractors.       Delivery drivers accuse FedEx of using third-party hiring agencies to misclassify workers as independent contractors.       

“This historic settlement follows the court's ruling that the agency officially violated FOIA, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer at Coinbase who backed History Associates Inc., said on social media.       “This historic settlement follows the court's ruling that...

U.S. District Judge William G. Young said the Suffolk County Superior Court will have to decide whether an employment class action can continue against Deloitte Consulting.       U.S. District Judge William G. Young said the Suffolk County Superior Court will have to...

The California Legal Awards 2026 are now open for nominations.       The California Legal Awards 2026 are now open for nominations.       

“The President may determine his policy priorities and instruct his agents to make funding decisions based on them," Chief Judge Albert Diaz wrote. “Whether that's sound policy or not isn't our call. We ask only whether the policy is unconstitutionally vague for...

On Friday, the New Jersey Appellate Division reversed Atlantic County Superior Judge John Porto's 2024 decision not to disqualify Beasley Allen from lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc products to ovarian cancer.       On Friday, the New Jersey Appellate...

Large law firms were settling into 2026 on a high note. But, as events in the last week show, nothing is certain.       Large law firms were settling into 2026 on a high note. But, as events in the last week show, nothing is certain.       

Four large law firms targeted by EOs last year will have their oral arguments on the same day and before the same appeals panel as a separate case involving Mark Zaid.       Four large law firms targeted by EOs last year will have their oral arguments on the same day...

Former Utah running back Devin Green says the school ended his scholarship midyear, forcing his withdrawal, based on “fear, stereotypes and misconceptions about diabetes.       Former Utah running back Devin Green says the school ended his scholarship midyear, forcing...

The removal of Julie T. Le from her special assignment at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota is comparable to the 2025 termination of Erez Reuveni, the whistleblowing attorney who previously represented Trump administration defendants in the...

Scott Barshay, along with Brad Karp, helped transform Paul Weiss. Their leadership styles are radically different.       Scott Barshay, along with Brad Karp, helped transform Paul Weiss. Their leadership styles are radically different.       

The firms that will thrive when it comes to the adoption of AI will not be those with the most tools or the most prompts. They will be the ones with clear standards, defined human ownership and a dedicated AI partner able to turn raw generation into reliable,...

"The role requires skills across several areas, which is part of what makes it challenging. Having a co-leader helps because we balance one another's strengths and weaknesses. But above everything, you must be able to communicate, engage with people, and support them....

Ultimately, the two exchanged notes on several subjects not yet fully detailed in media reports to date—including Epstein's own legal issues.       Ultimately, the two exchanged notes on several subjects not yet fully detailed in media reports to date—including...

A federal jury in Arizona awarded the $8.5 million on Thursday to Jaylynn Dean, who alleged her Uber driver raped her on a ride in 2023.       A federal jury in Arizona awarded the $8.5 million on Thursday to Jaylynn Dean, who alleged her Uber driver raped her on a...

At a news conference Tuesday that was livestreamed on Instagram, attorney Ben Crump called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the Dec. 31 shooting death of Keith Porter Jr. at the hands of an off-duty ICE agent.       At a news conference Tuesday...

Mobile discovery has reached an inflection point. Courts spent 2024 handing out sanctions for two opposite failures: failing to preserve mobile data and collecting far too much of it. Litigants now face a genuine discovery double bind, including being punished for...

We'll now see if another year of Big Law chaos—from perpetual free agency moves to the unforeseeable—turns curiosity into something much more.       We'll now see if another year of Big Law chaos—from perpetual free agency moves to the unforeseeable—turns curiosity...

Florida lawmakers are considering bills that would loosen stablecoin regulations, invest state funds in crypto, regulate kiosks and expand the jurisdiction of courts over digital asset disputes.       Florida lawmakers are considering bills that would loosen...

An insurance dispute over out-of-network medical payments between a California hospital and a Blue Cross Blue Shield insurer will partially move forward, an Illinois federal judge held Tuesday.       An insurance dispute over out-of-network medical payments between a...

One key change was the organization stopped paying board members.       One key change was the organization stopped paying board members.       

The entire group consists of litigation partners, including a former chair of firmwide business litigation at Perkins Coie, David Perez.       The entire group consists of litigation partners, including a former chair of firmwide business litigation at Perkins Coie,...

In Scott Barshay, the Paul Weiss chairmanship gets someone who “has widely been seen as [Brad Karp's] successor and also widely seen as the power behind the power in recent years, noted one market observer.       In Scott Barshay, the Paul Weiss chairmanship gets...

Collaboration between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is a good first step in coordinating their regulation of digital assets, even if it remains unclear how they will delineate clear areas of jurisdiction...

M&A rainmaker Scott Barshay is taking over firm leadership, Paul Weiss confirmed.       M&A rainmaker Scott Barshay is taking over firm leadership, Paul Weiss confirmed.       

Femi Cadmus says she was terminated after filing a complaint with the university.       Femi Cadmus says she was terminated after filing a complaint with the university.       

The lawsuit, brought by Snell & Wilmer and Sullivan & Cromwell, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to block Nevada officials from enforcing the state's gaming statutes against Coinbase Financial Markets Inc. for offering event contracts to customers in...

"A lot of the cases my firm is bringing are being brought under state law causes of action," said Michael Gottlieb of Gottlieb & Greenspan, counsel for many medical provider plaintiffs. "We're alleging that [the insurers'] failure to pay federal, binding NSA...

At issue is coverage for gender-affirming care in two healthcare plans that provide coverage for around 2 million federal employees, family members and retirees.       At issue is coverage for gender-affirming care in two healthcare plans that provide coverage for...

Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations challenge striking the firm in less than a year.       Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations...

"I have no problem standing up for the rule of law, because I know it is the right thing to do," Anna St. John, a former Covington & Burling litigator, said during her nomination hearing as President Donald Trump's pick to serve on the U.S. District Court for the...

Senior U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York told defendant Rui-Siang Lin that the site made him “a drug kingpin and was the “most serious drug crime I have ever been confronted with in 27.5 years.       Senior U.S. District Judge...

"The perception (is) that this administration does not have that sort of default negative approach to private equity," said Qian "Susan" Zhu, a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius.       "The perception (is) that this administration does not have that sort of...

This video provides a walkthrough on how to request, set up, and test a firmwide SAML integration for Law.com. It covers the basics of SAML, the required information, and the steps to implement SAML with Law.com. It also explains the two authentication methods and the...

The federal appellate panel reversed a Massachusetts federal judge's decision that dismissed legal malpractice claims against a mid-sized Boston IP firm.       The federal appellate panel reversed a Massachusetts federal judge's decision that dismissed legal...

“There's more money at stake to make litigation worthwhile economically," said Patricia Heer, a partner at Hodgson Russ.       “There's more money at stake to make litigation worthwhile economically," said Patricia Heer, a partner at Hodgson...

Years in the making, the merger between Cadwalader and Hogan Lovells is designed to balance revenue between corporate and litigation practices as well as between the United States and Europe.       Years in the making, the merger between Cadwalader and Hogan Lovells...

Many of the emails are of a sexual nature and some regard the introduction of female friends to the disgraced financier.       Many of the emails are of a sexual nature and some regard the introduction of female friends to the disgraced financier.       

"It likely varies from place to place, but I expect a common thread everywhere is that leadership requires giving more than what's asked of you. There isn't always a quid-pro-quo and you shouldn't look for one. Don't underestimate your value, but when leadership...

“We will give consumers more content for less, said Neflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “TV and film have never been more competitive than they are today and this deal will not change that.       “We will give consumers more content for less, said Neflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos....