In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Eleanor Lightbody, CEO at Luminance, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Eleanor...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Mitra Hooman, Founder and CEO of Access2Justice, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith...

Move Inc. moved to voluntarily dismiss its complaint against CoStar Group in California federal court on Monday, ending an almost year-long trade secrets dispute between the rival online real estate companies.       Move Inc. moved to voluntarily dismiss its complaint...

By taking care of ourselves, connecting with others, engaging in groups that matter to us, and enabling our values to guide and fuel our actions, we can stay strong, vital, and well and survive this crisis together, writes Anne M. Brafford, co-founder of the Institute...

Some Redditors were harsher than others, with some blasting this year's rankings, while others turned to humor—at the expense of both the rankings and the law schools.       Shortly after U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Law Schools" rankings late...

Experts suggest investors may focus more on Asia to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs, which could reach as high as 104% on Chinese imports.       Experts suggest investors may focus more on Asia to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs, which could reach as high as 104%...

"We're going to use some of those firms to work with you on your leasing,” Trump said Tuesday, gesturing to miners visiting the White House.       "We're going to use some of those firms to work with you on your leasing,” Trump said Tuesday, gesturing to miners...

Philadelphia attorney Raja Rajan asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to review a $16,000 discovery sanction against him, though a recent $2,500 penalty for using 'AI hallucinations' in related motions was not challenged.       Philadelphia attorney...

"When [Lockton] finally announced the data breach, it deliberately underplayed the breach's severity and obfuscated the nature of the breach," the complaint said. "[Lockton's] breach notice fails to explain how the breach occurred (what security weakness was...

GCs, bar associations, and litigation firms are among the latest to file amicus briefs supporting Perkins Coie in its legal fight against the federal government.       GCs, bar associations, and litigation firms are among the latest to file amicus briefs supporting...

“The settlements have allowed [the president] to build an unrivaled network of Lawyers' to advance not the interests of their own clients, but instead the government's chosen agenda, Jenner said, citing Trump.       “The settlements have allowed [the president] to...

Experts have previously been on the fence on whether businesses could hope for relief from President Donald Trump's tariffs from the federal courts, which have been increasingly deferential to the Executive Branch's national security powers. But there may be a...

“What we have seen in recent years are examples that make the news headlines of the destructive sort of separate opinion, one that's not actually meant to reason to the right answer, but is written for another reason: to audition or to make waves or to attract the...

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Kellogg's for potentially breaking the law by allegedly falsely claiming to remove unhealthy artificial dyes from its cereals.       Texas AG Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Kellogg's for potentially...

U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss denied 7-Eleven's motion to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission complaint that seeks up to $77.5 million in civil penalties against the convenience store chain for alleged consent agreement violations.       U.S. District Judge...

Federal agents demanded the phone of civil rights attorney and U.S. citizen Amir Makled as he returned to the U.S. following vacation with his family. Government officials denied the attorney's version of events.       Federal agents demanded the phone of civil rights...

Desiree Ralls-Morrison's pay fell 19% last year as McDonald's cut back on short-term incentive pay for its top executives.       Desiree Ralls-Morrison's pay fell 19% last year as McDonald's cut back on short-term incentive pay for its top...

Nokia is suing Acer for patent infringement over use of its video technology. It claims it has tried to negotiate in good faith with Acer to license its technology since 2018 but to no avail.       Nokia is suing Acer for patent infringement over use of its video...

Syme, a former trial attorney in the Antitrust Division, joins as a partner in DiCello Levitt's Antitrust and Competitive Litigation Practice Group. She is based in New York.       Syme, a former trial attorney in the Antitrust Division, joins as a partner in DiCello...

Firms that have cut deals with the president might reasonably believe that the backlash would be brief, relative to the timelines of their firm histories. So how long is Big Law's memory?       Firms that have cut deals with the president might reasonably believe that...

When the SEC issues the next annual enforcement report for fiscal year 2025, we expect securities offering actions and investment adviser actions will almost certainly be up, and the “crypto and “cyber cases will almost certainly be down. Public statements by the new...

The justices lifted a federal court order requiring six U.S. agencies to begin reinstating approximately 16,000 probationary workers who were terminated amid President Donald Trump's push to reduce the federal workforce.       The justices lifted a federal court order...

“The administration announced this move, like it did at the SEC, as part of its overall push to return enforcement to investigations and cases that harm retail investors, said Scott Armstrong, a principal at McGovern Weems and a former federal prosecutor who served as...

“The U.S. News rankings are so arbitrary as to have no meaning to me anymore, Dave Killoran, CEO of Powerscore Test Preparation, told Law.com. “[Harvard Law School] at six?       “The U.S. News rankings are so arbitrary as to have no meaning to me anymore, Dave...

In a 5-4 ruling Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a D.C. federal judge's order blocking the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.       In a 5-4 ruling Monday, the U.S. Supreme...

Under Massachusetts Rule 68 of Civil Procedure, defendants may offer a settlement agreement to avoid trial expenses and protracted litigation. However, if a plaintiff rejects the offer but recovers less at trial, legal costs and attorney fees cannot be recovered after...

“The facts of this case thus present the potential for a disturbing loophole: namely that the government could whisk individuals to foreign prisons in violation of court orders and then contend, invoking its Article II powers, that it is no longer their custodian, and...

Letters to both Sullivan & Cromwell and Kirkland probe potential recruitment efforts by the firms looking to poach talent or clients from Paul Weiss.       Letters to both Sullivan & Cromwell and Kirkland probe potential recruitment efforts by the firms...

Investment giant is the latest to tone-down mention of DEI, which the Trump administration says can violate federal anti-discrimination laws.       Investment giant is the latest to tone-down mention of DEI, which the Trump administration says can violate federal...

As major law firms strike agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump, the rank and file of the legal industry is growing increasingly unhappy, writes The Global Lawyer. Should Big Law be worried?       As major law firms strike agreements with U.S. President Donald...

“With each new Supreme Court expansive ruling, defendants are raising demands for arbitration in many more state and federal cases than ever before, Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, said, referring to a larger trend surrounding a pending...

The Supreme Court will try to resolve a deep split over whether the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right for trial counsel to confer with their clients about testimony-related issues during an overnight recess.       The Supreme Court will try to resolve a deep split...

Appellate attorney Tom Goldstein faces up to 30 years in prison if a criminal trial jury convicts him on the most serious white-collar felony in the 22-count indictment.       Appellate attorney Tom Goldstein faces up to 30 years in prison if a criminal trial jury...

“I do not appreciate being misled, Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels scolded Jerome Dewald, who attempted to present his arguments via the phony individual.       “I do not appreciate being misled, Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels scolded Jerome Dewald, who attempted to...

Speaking at a Bet Tzedek fundraiser last week, former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff said he urged Willkie Farr & Gallagher leaders not to negotiate with the White House to fend off an executive order.       Speaking at a Bet Tzedek fundraiser last week, former...

Immunovant Inc. is accused of discriminatory hiring due to the use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process. But one legal observer said the AI claims are not well-supported and might have been included simply to attract attention.       Immunovant Inc. is...

“Even if the majority is right that Harris and Wilcox were unlawfully removed under current Supreme Court precedent, there is a wholly separate question of whether reinstatement, effectuated by enjoining scores of Executive Branch officials, is the proper remedy,...

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has temporarily paused a Maryland federal judge's midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garci a from a prison in El Salvador, where, by the government's admission, he was deported to by...

The Fifth Circuit recently addressed a new fact pattern and issue concerning the Barton doctrine: whether a receiver appointed in a state court action could be sued in a subsequent bankruptcy case of the debtor absent court permission.       The Fifth Circuit recently...

"First, develop a mastery of the basics and a reputation for reliable and unimpeachable work product. The less redlines you deal with the easier your life becomes. Then, learn as much as you can from as many of the more senior lawyers and other professionals that...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Chris Kruse, Executive Vice President and Advisor at Casepoint, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Raj Chandrasekar, Chief Innovation and Technology at Consilio, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick...

A graphic timeline of the ongoing conflict between President Trump and some of Big Law's largest and most notable firms.       A graphic timeline of the ongoing conflict between President Trump and some of Big Law's largest and most notable firms.       

The settlement, which goes to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez for approval, is expected to be the first in a series of settlement agreements stemming from a romantic relationship between a former Jackson Walker partner and a former U.S. bankruptcy...

"Further, the complaint alleges that defendant sent plaintiff an employment and a severance agreement (upon threat of termination) only one day after denying his request for periodic testing in lieu of receiving the vaccine. Without additional factual evidence, the...

The robustness of DEI policies and the enforcement of them is being spotlighted.       The robustness of DEI policies and the enforcement of them is being spotlighted.       

Victims of a mass shooting at Fourth of July parade have standing to sue Smith & Wesson, weapons distributors, for allegedly failing to identify the M&P semi-automatic assault rifle as an illegal machine gun, Judge Jorge L. Ortiz ruled this week.       Victims...

Described as a "titan of the plaintiffs' bar," Keller is survived by his wife, Anike, his sons, Max, Brandon and Cole, and the law firm to which he had dedicated much of his life and career.       Described as a "titan of the plaintiffs' bar," Keller is survived by...

Apple was accused of misrepresenting the latest iPhone's AI features.       Apple was accused of misrepresenting the latest iPhone's AI features.       

As in two prior petitions, which the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of in 2022, Monsanto argues that federal law preempts claims that it failed to warn of Roundup's cancer risks.       As in two prior petitions, which the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of in 2022,...

Democratic states, pregnant immigrant women and advocacy groups are defending court orders blocking Trump's controversial executive order against birthright citizenship.       Democratic states, pregnant immigrant women and advocacy groups are defending court orders...

A law giving sexual harassment and sexual assault claimants relief from a mandatory arbitration clause has multiple ambiguities, and a case hinged on it could end up at the Supreme Court of the United States.       A law giving sexual harassment and sexual assault...

The merger will go live on June 1, a month later than originally planned.       The merger will go live on June 1, a month later than originally planned.       

Russell Reynolds Associates asked Fortune 500 legal chiefs to rank on a scale of 1 to 10 the extent of changes they made in their first 12 to 18 months. Their most common answer was 7.       Russell Reynolds Associates asked Fortune 500 legal chiefs to rank on a scale...

Decisions pending in deceptive-marketing suits against nicotine products could soon forge a path for related litigation.       Decisions pending in deceptive-marketing suits against nicotine products could soon forge a path for related litigation.       

The question now is how other firms can adapt without compromising their principles—and whether there is space to carve out a more strategic, sustainable response, Erin Harrison writes.       The question now is how other firms can adapt without compromising their...

In a motion decision, a federal judge mostly sided with a New York court officer who allegedly flagged antisemitic behavior by courthouse staffers.       In a motion decision, a federal judge mostly sided with a New York court officer who allegedly flagged antisemitic...

John Vecchione, senior litigation counsel at the New Civil Liberties Alliance, said the organization's suit is the first against the second Trump administration's first wave of tariffs. But the organization is happy to bring more cases for other clients—"Everyone who...