“What has happened with the pardon under this administration, it's just shocking, said former U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judge Thomas Griffith, who was appointed to the bench in 2005 by then-President George W. Bush.      Related Stories5th...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews Zulkie Partners Managing Principal Susie Shin live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews Zulkie Partners Managing...

A Chambers survey found that there appears to be a disconnect between law firms that counsel clients on their AI technology use and internal firm use of these newer technologies.       A Chambers survey found that there appears to be a disconnect between law firms...

Nebraska College of Law is closing its immigration clinic due to staffing restraints.       Nebraska College of Law is closing its immigration clinic due to staffing restraints.       

At a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, who is overseeing the Roundup multidistrict in the Northern District of California, hesitated to interfere with a $7.25 billion class action settlement proceeding in a Missouri state court.       At a Thursday...

Over current 250 circuit judges handpicked the nominees after interviews with more than 70 candidates.       Over current 250 circuit judges handpicked the nominees after interviews with more than 70 candidates.       

The volume and sophistication of work hitting law firm marketing departments is accelerating. That moves the burden from responding to being ready: ready with differentiated positioning, competitive intelligence, and to get a compelling pitch to the right client...

In legal, accounting and other professional services technology markets, firms aren't just buying software. They're selecting partners who will influence workflows, compliance posture, sensitive data, client experience and even brand reputation. The stakes are high,...

The Federal Communications Commission's order for early license renewals came one day following a Trump social media post calling on ABC to fire Kimmel.       The Federal Communications Commission's order for early license renewals came one day following a Trump...

Right now, the parameters of AI chat log privilege and discoverability are beginning to be laid out in the courts, similar to the way emails and text message admissibility have been analyzed. And attorneys are making a push to educate their corporate clients on how to...

JoAnne Epps will be presented posthumously with a Doctor of Humane Letters during the school's 139th commencement on May 6.       JoAnne Epps will be presented posthumously with a Doctor of Humane Letters during the school's 139th commencement on May...

“From the pure pro-business standpoint, it checks a lot of boxes, said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith.       “From the pure pro-business standpoint, it checks a lot of boxes, said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith.       

The litigation between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has brought on a bevy of lawyers from several law firms, including Wachtell, Morrison & Foerster, Mololamken, and Toberoff and Associates.       The litigation between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has brought on a bevy...

In this episode, co-host Patrick Smith interviews Jennifer Hastings, founder of Outsource Counsel, live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this episode, co-host Patrick Smith interviews Jennifer Hastings, founder of Outsource...

“The cases ... represent not just a single family but an entire community stepping forward to hold OpenAI accountable for its role in the shooting," according to a statement issued on behalf of Edelson, which is representing the plaintiffs.       “The cases ......

U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is set to wrap up by May 8.       U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is...

Former Latham & Watkins partner Makan Delrahim didn't join the entertainment giant until October, but in the last three months of 2025 he earned more than any legal chief at a U.S. public company had earned in an entire year.       Former Latham & Watkins...

"Based on its plain language, we conclude that the government contractor exemption applies only to exempt a contractor from liability when acting within the scope of its government contract," Judge Matthew G. Bertani wrote for the panel.       "Based on its plain...

The student, who was a 1L at Emory Law, is "no longer associated with the university," according to the school.       The student, who was a 1L at Emory Law, is "no longer associated with the university," according to the school.       

U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan has presided over thousands of controversies as an Article III judge, including a high-profile terrorism conspiracy case where she handed down hefty prison sentences years before being assigned to the 2026 federal criminal case...

While the judge granted LSAC's motion to dismiss, he also gave the plaintiff 14 days to submit an amended complaint, which the plaintiff's lawyer said he will file.       While the judge granted LSAC's motion to dismiss, he also gave the plaintiff 14 days to submit an...

Uber's Cory Krasnoff said that rather than micromanaging scripts and reviewing post-production changes, legal should focus on educating business teams on when they have the green light and when they need to stop and call a lawyer.       Uber's Cory Krasnoff said that...

The Supreme Court leaned toward throwing out legal challenges to the Trump administration's decisions to end temporary immigration protections for hundreds of thousands of Syrian and Haitian nationals.       The Supreme Court leaned toward throwing out legal...

Opening statements shape juror views through storytelling, visuals, and strategy. This webcast shows how litigators can use tech, collaboration, and clear narratives to deliver persuasive, high-impact openings.       Opening statements shape juror views through...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews Verizon Managing Associate General Counsel Meghan Riley live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews Verizon...

This week: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monsanto's defense of federal preemption in lawsuits over its Roundup pesticide. The first bellwether trial among more than 3,000 lawsuits over Bard's PowerPort medical devices began in Arizona. Find out who stepped...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2026 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law report.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2026 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law report.       

The American Bar Association agrees to offer its Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund on a "race/ethnicity-neutral basis," as it was changed to in October.        The American Bar Association agrees to offer its Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund on a...

"Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation's laws," acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said after a federal grand jury in North Carolina returned an indictment alleging Comey threatened to kill President...

“Our clients are very eager that [AI] be used and leveraged, and they and we are obviously interested in it being used responsibly, said Robert Hays of King & Spalding.       “Our clients are very eager that [AI] be used and leveraged, and they and we are...

The court appears on the verge of closing the door to new types of claims brought under the 1789 Alien Tort Statute, which adherents of a Chinese minority religion are using to sue Cisco for allegedly aiding China's human rights abuses against them.       The court...

New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state       New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state       

Paul Weiss' head of European M&A is joining the world's largest law firm in the U.K., marking the first major loss for Paul Weiss in recent years and a signal of intent for Kirkland.       Paul Weiss' head of European M&A is joining the world's largest law...

Pierre Gentin was one of two veteran corporate legal chiefs to take senior roles in Donald Trump's second presidential administration.       Pierre Gentin was one of two veteran corporate legal chiefs to take senior roles in Donald Trump's second presidential...

As lawyers, we are very good at understanding the systems we operate in, and we are good at fixating on risk. But ask lawyers about the future of lawyering, and see if they can outline the principles, purpose, and mission of their organizations and roles.       As...

The planned May 1 separation of Taylor Wessing's U.K. arm from some of its key continental European offices has been pushed to June as the disentanglement proves more time-consuming than anticipated.       The planned May 1 separation of Taylor Wessing's U.K. arm from...

Davis Polk & Wardwell, WongPartnership, Ogier, and Maples and Calder advised on the multi-billion-dollar deal.       Davis Polk & Wardwell, WongPartnership, Ogier, and Maples and Calder advised on the multi-billion-dollar deal.       

In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews American Negotiation Institute Founder Kwame Christian, live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews American...

A Law.com analysis reveals that 20 firms have achieved compound annual growth rates in revenue of greater than 8% since fiscal 2000. Meanwhile, growth multiples range from 6.88x to 22.46x.       A Law.com analysis reveals that 20 firms have achieved compound annual...

A wave of arbitration claims alleges that personalized recommendations Sephora provides violate a California civil rights law because they're based on customers' skin tones and age ranges.       A wave of arbitration claims alleges that personalized recommendations...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said the SEC can be nimble to provide the crypto industry market clarity but that "nothing future-proofs things like a statute."       U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said the SEC can...

“The rules haven't really changed, but we're just having trouble following them when the output of some AI is so seductively good, said Adams & Reese legal ethics expert Lucian Pera. “And it's hard. It's hard to convince people to do it.          “The rules...

“The rules haven't really changed, but we're just having trouble following them when the output of some AI is so seductively good, said Adams & Reese legal ethics expert Lucian Pera. “And it's hard. It's hard to convince people to do it.          “The rules...