"These principles flow naturally from the court's interest in vigorously defending the integrity of the legal process and procedural rules. When a party is served properly and fails to appear, as is undisputed here, the party faces the consequences of that failure....

Associate work is already being written off at a relatively high pace—realization for associates is only about 85.6%—and this is where AI can help.       Associate work is already being written off at a relatively high pace—realization for associates is only about...

It's been one of the more challenging years for higher education and most disruptive years for legal education in the amount of things that have been happening, Austen Parrish told Law.com.       It's been one of the more challenging years for higher education and...

U.S. Reps. Ro Khanna, D-California, and Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, sought leave to appear as amici curiae in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell, saying they believe the DOJ requires oversight to comply with the law.       U.S. Reps. Ro Khanna, D-California, and Thomas...

It may be "business as usual" for Greenland's law firms today, but tomorrow's tremors threaten to rewrite legal history.       It may be "business as usual" for Greenland's law firms today, but tomorrow's tremors threaten to rewrite legal history.       

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said there was reason to accept Bruce Fein's request to represent Maduro, after Fein admitted he was neither retained by Maduro, nor Barry Pollack, Maduro's actual attorney.       U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said there...

"If permitted to stand, the secretary's censure and the grade-determination proceedings that he has directed will inflict immediate and irreparable harm," counsel for U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly wrote in a complaint alleging U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unlawfully...

The keynote will take place Monday, March 9 as part of Legalweek's expanded programming. The conference will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from March 9 to 12.       The keynote will take place Monday, March 9 as part of Legalweek's expanded...

Rate hikes remained the primary profitability driver for a cohort of nearly 150 regional law firms, according to a new Law.com survey.       Rate hikes remained the primary profitability driver for a cohort of nearly 150 regional law firms, according to a new Law.com...

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases involving state bans on trans athletes competing on girls' sports teams.       The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases involving state bans on trans athletes...

Elizabeth Burch, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, and expert on mass torts, talked to Law.com about her new book, 'The Pain Brokers,' which is about a sordid scheme within the pelvic mesh litigation that shocked the mass tort...

"As we told the judge, what happened with the dissolution was like if Tim Cook started a company called Apple 2.0, transferred all of Apple's assets to the new company, and told the existing Apple shareholders, 'Oops, your stock is worthless now,'" plaintiff's...

"A lot of the men involved in this case are older, and dozens have died during the bankruptcy proceedings. My first thought after seeing the decision this morning is that it finally gives these men closure and the ability to move forward," said Ken Rothweiler, of...

A federal judge dismissed claims seeking to turn alleged anti-money-laundering lapses by a cryptocurrency exchange and an analytics firm into civil RICO liability for hacker thefts.       A federal judge dismissed claims seeking to turn alleged anti-money-laundering...

Challenges to these laws are now working their way through the federal appeals process, with courts set to wade into issues of standing and the litigants with their eyes likely set on the U.S. Supreme Court, according to observers.       Challenges to these laws are...

"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in response to...

"2026 might be a record year in terms of lateral hiring,” said Amy Savage, a D.C.-based recruiter at Garrison & Sisson.       "2026 might be a record year in terms of lateral hiring,” said Amy Savage, a D.C.-based recruiter at Garrison &...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including legal technology predictions for AI and e-discovery.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including legal technology predictions for AI and...

The Walt Disney Co.'s newly announced licensing agreement with OpenAI marks a pivotal moment at the intersection of intellectual property and generative AI. For rights holders, platforms and brands, the deal illustrates an emerging blueprint for commercializing iconic...

Trump said the U.S. is considering “very strong options regarding Iran, while Tehran said it is ready for war but does not desire it. Meanwhile, some Iranian law firms have been thrown into chaos as a communications blackout severs ties with colleagues amid...

"Plaintiffs provide detailed accounts of communications between Backpage and Salesforce showing how Salesforce facilitated the success of Backpage's business. They have more than met their burden of pleading that Salesforce participated in Backpage's venture," a...

“The firm's fine. I don't view this as the firm being jilted or left at the altar or anything like that, said recruiter Jon Truster of Macrae.       “The firm's fine. I don't view this as the firm being jilted or left at the altar or anything like that, said recruiter...

"Don't be afraid to evolve your practice. If you discover you have a passion for an area that's different from what you started in, it's okay to pivot. Shifts can feel risky, but if your curiosity is pulling you in that direction and you see opportunity, embrace it....

The U.S. Supreme Court will review whether the Federal Communications Commission may use an in-house enforcement scheme to fine Verizon and AT&T over $100 million for mishandling customer location data.       The U.S. Supreme Court will review whether the Federal...

A crypto entrepreneur is suing a prominent influencer, alleging defamatory videos sparked client losses, contract breaches and millions of dollars in damages, testing the legal limits of online commentary in digital finance.       A crypto entrepreneur is suing a...

The National Labor Relations Board has mostly succeeded as a neutral arbiter in disputes, labor law experts say. But the NLRB is hamstrung by inherent weaknesses in the board's structure and its governing statute—the National Labor Relations Act— that limit the growth...

Defense counsel Barry Pollack, who appeared at arraignment, says Maduro has not retained Bruce Fein. Fein, a former Justice Department lawyer, says he made his appearance based on information from “individuals credibly situated within President Maduro's inner circle...

The complaint alleges that Moderna used the patented fluorescent protein technology without permission during preclinical through phase III trials and for marketing purposes, claiming the technology was critical for Moderna's vaccine development success, which has...

The theory behind the change is that it's related to widespread cheating on the LSAT, and LSAC said that they are aware of stolen tests so its using "virtually" all new test content.       The theory behind the change is that it's related to widespread cheating on the...

Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s stock holdings have triggered nearly one-third of the court's total recusals this term, per one analysis, creating obstacles for litigants and perhaps even the Supreme Court itself.       Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s stock holdings have...

If asked to choose between scale and profitability, the answer is "yes."       If asked to choose between scale and profitability, the answer is "yes."       

PepsiCo and Walmart face collusion claims over soft drink prices.       PepsiCo and Walmart face collusion claims over soft drink prices.       

Despite a decrease in exposure, the average settlement reached in a securities fraud case in the second half of the year was more than double the average recorded in the first half of the year, according to a study released by Securities Analytics...

The surge in employment litigation, detected by Law.com Radar, represents a volume far in excess of the typical average of less than one case per month.       The surge in employment litigation, detected by Law.com Radar, represents a volume far in excess of the...

Law.com's ongoing coverage of the legal impact of the capture and prosecution of Nicolás Maduro, who was removed from power as Venezuelan president by U.S. armed forces.       Law.com's ongoing coverage of the legal impact of the capture and prosecution of Nicolás...

Kate Adams earned $26.07 million in 2018, her first year Apple. In the years since, her pay level has barely budged.       Kate Adams earned $26.07 million in 2018, her first year Apple. In the years since, her pay level has barely budged.       

Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of California Joe McNally details the legal elements involved in the extraction and pending prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on U.S. soil.       Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the biggest legal tech M&As in 2025.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the biggest legal tech M&As in 2025.       

"Cumulus has made a significant showing that Nielsen is relying on anticompetitive conduct to maintain its power in the national and local radio ratings markets," U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas wrote in a decision granting plaintiff radio station owner...

“There is a specific set of rules that are in place to protect consumers, and it's of great importance that influencers know and understand those rules, because they are requirements and not suggestions, said Evan Berger, an attorney at Berger Law, who is also the...

The Verification-Value Paradox states that increases in efficiency from AI use “will be met by a correspondingly greater imperative to manually verify the outputs. The result is that the net value of AI in many legal contexts may be negligible once verification is...

Kent Zimmermann, newly appointed co-chair of the Zeughauser Group, has been involved in some of the largest mergers to transform Big Law, including the planned combination between Perkins Coie and Ashurst and the imminent merger of Cadwalader and Hogan...

The AI LEAD Act would allow consumers and state attorneys general to bring federal lawsuits against developers or deployers of AI systems for causing harm to consumers.       The AI LEAD Act would allow consumers and state attorneys general to bring federal lawsuits...

"Get to know your colleagues and understand how the business works. You don't have to share the same interests, but mutual respect is essential. The people who tend to thrive are those who take the time to build relationships and to understand how decisions, financial...

On Monday, U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner, in the District of New Jersey, issued a certification that she would grant a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary's motion to reopen its case against talc plaintiffs expert Dr. Jacqueline Moline.       On Monday, U.S....

Main Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York have clashed over other high-profile criminal cases. Now, New York prosecutors are now charged with handling what may be the most important prosecution of the Trump administration: its...

For years, cryptocurrency crime was framed as a problem of hackers, scammers and shadowy online marketplaces. In 2025, that picture changed, as nation-states are now among the most consequential actors in the global cryptocrime ecosystem, according to a report...

The research will explore faculty confidence, student trust and use of AI tools, administrator policy decisions and practitioner expectations to help guide schools in preparing students for an AI-driven profession.       The research will explore faculty confidence,...

The appointment of veteran W.W. Grainger lawyer Aimee Nolan to the role comes as a new generation of legal leaders sweeps into the nation's freight railroad companies.       The appointment of veteran W.W. Grainger lawyer Aimee Nolan to the role comes as a new...

According to data from Law.com Radar, Saks Global has been hit by at least 13 lawsuits in the last year, with complaints ranging from employment claims to trademark infringement allegations, and in one instance, failure to pay a lender $8.8 million.       According to...