In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Blickstein Group CEO and founder Brad Blickstein.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Blickstein Group CEO and founder Brad...

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts asked the intervening states what is wrong with Hewlett Packard Enterprise hiring outside counsel and exercising its "right to petition the government" to settle the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust claims alleging HPE's $14...

The annual Dealmakers of the Year list provides a powerful illustration of the feats these sophisticated corporate firms can help their clients accomplish in strategic M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, financings, take-private transactions, and more.       The annual...

A recent decision from the SDNY, United States v. Heppner, has generated outsized commentary suggesting that the use of generative AI tools may jeopardize attorney-client privilege. A closer reading shows something far less dramatic.       A recent decision from the...

“There's definitely been an increase in the demand for advice and counseling in areas that, before, clients were very comfortable with handling themselves, said Ted Chiappari of Duane Morris.       “There's definitely been an increase in the demand for advice and...

Over the course of the year, the chipmaker hired a new CEO who rolled out tens of thousands of job cuts and sold 10% of the company to the U.S. government.       Over the course of the year, the chipmaker hired a new CEO who rolled out tens of thousands of job cuts...

In her annual State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said a disparity between judges' salaries and pay for attorneys employed by other state and local entities "jeopardizes the judicial branch's ability to attract and retain...

Jurors in the social media addiction trial against Meta Platforms and YouTube sent a note Monday to the judge indicating they were “having difficulty coming to a consensus with one defendant.       Jurors in the social media addiction trial against Meta Platforms and...

According to the opinion, the case was way more complicated than it needed to be and dragged on because of "excessive damages based on misguided legal theories" in the initial complaint.       According to the opinion, the case was way more complicated than it needed...

"Initiating a pursuit in an attempt to apprehend a fleeing offender even for minor traffic violations does not constitute willful and wanton conduct," said Justice Michael B. Hyman, who authored the majority opinion.       "Initiating a pursuit in an attempt to...

Voyager Digital has agreed to a Texas consent order resolving claims that the failed cryptocurrency lender misled investors with unregistered, high%E2%80%91yield products and undisclosed risks.       Voyager Digital has agreed to a Texas consent order resolving claims...

Legal experts in the sector warn of the growing effects of the conflict on disputes and deals as uncertainty remains on how long it will last.       Legal experts in the sector warn of the growing effects of the conflict on disputes and deals as uncertainty remains on...

The e-commerce giant—which has faced intense scrutiny from federal regulators—said U.S. district courts have conflicting views on whether judges can consider government settlements in weighing whether to certify class actions that raise claims similar to those already...

The concern that losing candidates will claim an election has been stolen arose several times during Monday's Supreme Court hearing about whether states may count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day.       The concern that losing candidates will claim an...

The firms leading right now chose to ask what would become possible if they managed the entire revenue lifecycle — from invoice generation to cash receipt — in one place, and what AI could actually accomplish with complete data instead of partial feeds. That is the...

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl ordered Matthew Bergman, of the Social Media Victims Law Center, to pay $1,100 as a sanction for taking a selfie and conducting a Zoom interview with BBC from inside the courthouse.       Los Angeles Superior Court Judge...

The dean of UC Berkeley Law is accused of violating a settlement agreement between the school and the Louis D. Brandeis Center by telling the law community it can maintain restrictive policies regarding speakers as long as the policies are not written into student...

A procedural slipup at the Federal Trade Commission led an appeals court last year to invalidate the click-to-cancel rule. The new discussions could lead to the passage of a similar measure.       A procedural slipup at the Federal Trade Commission led an appeals...

In its newly filed proxy statement, the investment bank praises Kathryn Ruemmler for her "exceptional judgment and advice across a broad range of legal, risk management, regulatory and people matters."       In its newly filed proxy statement, the investment bank...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and VP of Client Solutions Matt Mahon.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and...

"The journey has been incredibly rewarding. I've met fascinating people, built a career I still love, and developed the expertise and business acumen to do this at a high level. So the advice would be: stay the course, but don't wait so long to back yourself. Step...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview AltaClaro's CEO Abdi Shayesteh and executive legal editor Patricia Libby.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview AltaClaro's CEO Abdi...

“Before, it was more like 'onesies, twosies' types of things, said Julie Henson, chief growth officer of recruiting intelligence provider Decipher. “Now, they're really trying to get more value out of going out into the market [and] really identify what those liftouts...

Rising legal costs and complexity demand smarter strategies. Learn how data, technology, and collaboration help legal teams control spend, improve visibility, and deliver measurable business value.       Rising legal costs and complexity demand smarter strategies....

The world's first $10 billion law firm has managed to work on all kinds of private capital work until now, but aggressive private credit restructurings may test the limits of its approach, writes the Global Lawyer       The world's first $10 billion law firm has...

Mueller began serving as FBI director right before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He later served as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.       Mueller began serving as FBI director right before the Sept. 11,...

The Seventh Circuit split 2-1 on its decision and said the arbitrator's decision to forgo the post-reward review ignored the plain language of the arbitration agreement.       The Seventh Circuit split 2-1 on its decision and said the arbitrator's decision to forgo...

Users of Meta AI smart glasses claim their private and intimate footage is being shared without consent or disclosure.       Users of Meta AI smart glasses claim their private and intimate footage is being shared without consent or disclosure.       

According to data from the 2023 annual report from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, law division cases for damages over $50,000 had a clearance rate of 33% in Grundy County, while Cook County had a 59.3% clearance rate, the opinion...

Matthew Platkin the former New Jersey attorney general, has launched his own boutique law firm with a suit against Open AI, joining the fray of products liability litigation alleging the company's flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, causes harm to mental health.       Matthew...

Lefkowitz counts two high-profile U.S. Supreme Court victories on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry as part of his legacy, but the recent release of the Epstein files has put a spotlight on his and Kirkland's work to secure a 2008 plea agreement for their...

The settlement sheds light on what to expect from the EEOC under the Trump administration, where chair Andrea Lucas has vowed to use the agency's resources to fight discrimination against whites.       The settlement sheds light on what to expect from the EEOC under...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Limelight CEO and founding partner Ken Gary and CSO and founding partner Erin Harrison.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Limelight...

Investors say two more financial firms enabled a $328 million crypto fraud, deepening the fallout from Goliath Ventures' collapse and its founder's arrest on federal charges.       Investors say two more financial firms enabled a $328 million crypto fraud, deepening...

“The Secretary of War has recently determined ... that [Anthropic's] behavior has undermined the trust required to sustain that relationship and given rise to the risk that [Anthropic] may unilaterally manipulate its software to enforce its own moral and policy...

Make every single minute of your career a learning opportunity. I tell all the associates that I mentor that they should view their jobs as additional schooling. Every email is an opportunity to hone your written communication skills. Every drafting exercise is an...

Objections and opt-outs to Bayer's $7.25 billion class action settlement are due June 4, after April 27 oral arguments in a key Roundup case before the U.S. Supreme Court.       Objections and opt-outs to Bayer's $7.25 billion class action settlement are due June 4,...

The panel relied on the plain reading of the state's wage law to clarify that courts cannot introduce federal wage-law limitations where the state legislature did not expressly include them.       The panel relied on the plain reading of the state's wage law to...

The Federal Communications Commission blessed the deal, even though the combined company's broadcast signals reach 80% of U.S. TV households, more than double the 39% limit in the agency's own rules.       The Federal Communications Commission blessed the deal, even...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the rise in women leaders at U.K.'s highest earning law firms.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the rise in women leaders at U.K.'s highest earning law...

Prevailing themes of Legalweek—disruption and reinvention—were fitting, given how much programming focused on two phenomena currently rattling the legal industry as we know it: AI and private equity investment.       Prevailing themes of Legalweek—disruption and...

One plaintiff referred 7,402 individuals but claims she only received compensation of $41.90 per individual referred—not the $500 or $1,000 per individual referred that UPS allegedly promised. Another claimed he referred 1,400 individuals but was only compensated...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted the Justice Department's motion this week to continue defending President Donald Trump's law firm executive orders through appeal after initially asking to drop the cases.       The U.S. Court of Appeals...

Attorney General Letitia James was sued in Westchester County Supreme Court this week by the Christian Brothers' Institute for a declaration that it, and not other educational charities, is entitled to roughly $22.5 million in proceeds from the sale of the shuttered...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Matt Rasumssen, founder and CEO of ModeOne, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview...

Numerous similar suits targeting the represented protein contents in products have been filed recently, including this week against Trader Joe's chicken bone broth.       Numerous similar suits targeting the represented protein contents in products have been filed...

Investors accused Gemini Space Station of hiding a major business shift before its 2025 initial public offering—a move they said erased billions of dollars in market value.       Investors accused Gemini Space Station of hiding a major business shift before its 2025...

While the defendant succeeded in getting the claim dismissed at the summary judgment stage, a Wilson Elser attorney's case still had a pending discovery dispute when District Court for the Parish of Orleans Judge Ken Reese made the ruling, according to the...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Jason Brown, CEO and president of the Association of Corporate Counsel, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and...