The California Legal Awards 2027 are now open for nominations.       The California Legal Awards 2027 are now open for nominations.       

The settlement halts a bellwether trial that had begun jury selection last week in Los Angeles Superior Court.       The settlement halts a bellwether trial that had begun jury selection last week in Los Angeles Superior Court.       

Step one is to appease creditors while avoiding bankruptcy, according to industry observers.       Step one is to appease creditors while avoiding bankruptcy, according to industry observers.       

At a glance, the Supreme Court's docket is still only about half-full for the October 2026 term, with the justices having so far agreed to hear only 32 cases. The court is expected to continue adding to that number through mid-January until it hits its full caseload...

"Building up your own identity and performing at that level helps you explain yourself to the partnership when they're considering candidates for partner. So define who you are, lean into your identity as a lawyer, and demonstrate to the partnership why you would be...

It would be easy to single out Weil's mistakes and treat its collapse as an exceptional event. But that ignores the larger story—one that addresses the fragility of an industry undergoing major change—with compensation, lateral hiring, artificial intelligence, and...

As fallout begins from the announcement that Weil, Gotshal & Manges is winding down operations, leaders in the legal space told Law.com about what an impact the firm has had and what a hole its absence will create.       As fallout begins from the announcement...

"Whether a privilege that developed to protect advocacy reaches the alleged manufacture of an exhibit is a question on which Illinois law is unsettled," a Chicago federal judge said. "Because the complaint fails on other grounds, I do not reach it."       "Whether a...

"People are, and should be, paying attention: 'How did this happen?' 'Could this happen here?' For most of them, the answer is yes. It could," said legal recruiter Mark Jungers.       "People are, and should be, paying attention: 'How did this happen?' 'Could this...

K&L Gates and Loeb & Loeb go to battle in The Dumpling Wars.       K&L Gates and Loeb & Loeb go to battle in The Dumpling Wars.       

The federal jury in Arizona gave Bard, owned by Becton Dickinson & Co., or BD, a second win at trial over its PowerPort medical device.       The federal jury in Arizona gave Bard, owned by Becton Dickinson & Co., or BD, a second win at trial over its...

"This is against an entire court," Judge Stephanie Thacker said during oral arguments. "This is the executive branch versus the judicial branch."       "This is against an entire court," Judge Stephanie Thacker said during oral arguments. "This is the executive branch...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, law.com senior editor Christine Simmons discusses the end of the lockstep compensation era with Mesa Five's Blane Prescott.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, law.com senior editor Christine Simmons discusses the end of the...

The University of Texas at El Paso plans to seek legislative approval and funding in 2027 for a school focused on international, immigration and cross-border law.       The University of Texas at El Paso plans to seek legislative approval and funding in 2027 for a...

McCarthy Tétrault, Borden Ladner Gervais, Bennett Jones and Davies say damage has been contained, and they are alerting affected parties.       McCarthy Tétrault, Borden Ladner Gervais, Bennett Jones and Davies say damage has been contained, and they are alerting...

Meta's agreement with plaintiffs sets the stage for the first social media addiction trial solely against Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat.       Meta's agreement with plaintiffs sets the stage for the first social media addiction trial solely against Snap Inc., the...

"Show your firm you are there for their long-term success. Be a team player, bring positivity to every interaction, and demonstrate your dependability—especially during challenging times and transitions."       "Show your firm you are there for their long-term...

Ryan Dominguez, of Stop the Repeal, says Question 8 could close most of the state's licensed market, leave owners without bankruptcy protection and send more than 20,000 workers to unemployment if Massachusetts voters approve the measure Tuesday.       Ryan Dominguez,...

One candidate reported 25 solicitations from firms on Thursday alone, according to a recruiter. But the outlook for early career associates, lawyers in the U.S. on H-1B visas, and business professionals is not nearly as promising.       One candidate reported 25...

"Because of our brand and the demand we see around the country, we think we are in a prime spot to become one of those national firms that can take the insurance companies on head-to-head," firm founder James Helm said.       "Because of our brand and the demand we...

A Missouri jury returned a defense verdict for Monsanto within hours after closing arguments on Thursday.       A Missouri jury returned a defense verdict for Monsanto within hours after closing arguments on Thursday.       

A Missouri jury returned a defense verdict for Monsanto within hours after closing arguments on Thursday.       A Missouri jury returned a defense verdict for Monsanto within hours after closing arguments on Thursday.       

The complaint claims a recently passed rule exempting roughly 99.9% of corporate entities previously subject to the Corporate Transparency Act violates the Administrative Procedure Act.       The complaint claims a recently passed rule exempting roughly 99.9% of...

Lead counsel for a class of Zillow investors said the deal—reached in a case over its failed home-flipping business—could be the largest single securities settlement ever reached in the Seattle-based federal court.       Lead counsel for a class of Zillow investors...

"Be transparent, listen carefully and make inclusion a real priority. If you focus on building a positive, effective team culture, the leadership piece tends to follow."       "Be transparent, listen carefully and make inclusion a real priority. If you focus on...

The dissolution of Weil Gotshal & Manges impacts a wide range of law school students from the classes of 2026 through 2028.       The dissolution of Weil Gotshal & Manges impacts a wide range of law school students from the classes of 2026 through...

Bass, Berry & Sims created a nine-week AI Lab where summer associates identified real workflow problems through attorney interviews before designing AI solutions, resulting in working prototypes that are now being used in client work.        Bass, Berry & Sims...

Exclusive: The potential rescue deals come after Weil, Gotshal & Manges' management committee recommended the partnership pursue an "orderly wind-down" in a meeting on Wednesday.       Exclusive: The potential rescue deals come after Weil, Gotshal & Manges'...

"This is a sad day for our legal profession, as Weil is one of the most venerated law firms of the last 50 years," the leader of one fellow Am Law 100 firm said.       "This is a sad day for our legal profession, as Weil is one of the most venerated law firms of the...

Attorneys in the multidistrict litigation in California's Northern District pushed back against efforts by Roblox, an online video game, and Discord, a messaging app, to arbitrate the claims of six minors selected as bellwether plaintiffs.       Attorneys in the...

The trio worked together at Womble Bond Dickinson and bring significant intellectual property knowledge to Honigman as the firm expands its life sciences practice.       The trio worked together at Womble Bond Dickinson and bring significant intellectual property...