Part of the award offset equity Jared Sine forfeited when he resigned from his prior employer, Match Group.       Part of the award offset equity Jared Sine forfeited when he resigned from his prior employer, Match Group.       

The five law firms, Trump said, will provide an aggregate of at least $600 million in pro bono work “and other free legal services."       The five law firms, Trump said, will provide an aggregate of at least $600 million in pro bono work “and other free legal...

Through either hyperbole or debasing the meaning of the term, the president's actions has put a spotlight on gratis legal work.       Through either hyperbole or debasing the meaning of the term, the president's actions has put a spotlight on gratis legal...

At least six cash advance companies were hit with class actions across the country alleging they preyed on active-duty military service members and their dependents in March and April.       At least six cash advance companies were hit with class actions across the...

In 2023, after affirmative action opponent Edward Blum threatened to sue the firm over its diversity programs, Susman Godfrey responded by expanding the programs.       In 2023, after affirmative action opponent Edward Blum threatened to sue the firm over its...

The DOJ must separate itself from the American Bar Association to continue to represent all Americans without appearing to undermine the department's goal of "advancing the legitimate and lawful statutory and policy decisions made by the political branches of [the]...

Sovereign wealth funds and large, regional corporate clients are expected to form a significant part of Skadden's work.       Sovereign wealth funds and large, regional corporate clients are expected to form a significant part of Skadden's work.       

"This sends a message to Robinhood, Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini and all of the others that you better have your know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance on point," said John Deaton, the founder of Crypto-Law.US.       "This sends a message to Robinhood,...

For the last several years, I've become obsessed with a particular legal, technological, and philosophical question: Can a robot invent on its own?       For the last several years, I've become obsessed with a particular legal, technological, and philosophical...

In the not too distant past, no one would mistake a law firm for a legal tech company. Now, it's not always as clear cut.       In the not too distant past, no one would mistake a law firm for a legal tech company. Now, it's not always as clear cut.       

"Somewhere, some place, there is a court that will see the case for the farce it became," Norm Pattis of Pattis & Paz, counsel for Jones during the trial, said. "The court of last resort is the United States Supreme Court. I hope Alex petitions. At least Justice...

Amazon said David Zapolsky's stock awards were due in part to "the quality and thoroughness of his counsel and advice to management and the Board on legal, regulatory and policy issues" amid the company's growth.       Amazon said David Zapolsky's stock awards were...

"He's taking the helm of the SEC on a time of transition and will work alongside the CFTC [Commodity Futures Trading Commission] to implement a new crypto regulatory framework," said Renato Mariotti, a partner at Paul Hastings. "Given all the uncertainty and change at...

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By Paulluvi HenleyThe D.C. Circuit affirmed that AI cannot be the sole author on a copyright-registered work, but left questions about the future of AI authorship in copyright for Congress to resolve.       By Paulluvi HenleyThe D.C. Circuit affirmed that AI cannot be...

“The numbers are adding up. We're going to be close to a billion soon," said deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.       President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesdayagainst Susman Godfrey, while indicating that “another five” firms are in the...

An event aimed to training pro bono lawyers for environmental work was founded as a way to promote a broad view of what environmental work is and to convince lawyers that they have the skills to do environmental pro bono.       An event aimed to training pro bono...

One thousand general counsel and CLOs across 21 countries gave their views as part of the research.       One thousand general counsel and CLOs across 21 countries gave their views as part of the research.       

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has temporarily paused lower court orders requiring the reinstatement of members of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board fired by President Donald Trump.       Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has...

The dispute outlined in the 103-page complaint, originally filed under seal on April 3 and made public on April 8, is linked to Dropbox's reincorporation in Nevada, which was finalized in March, and the events preceding the move.       The dispute outlined in the...

“This case highlights a critical issue for the entire digital asset industry, because there was the misuse of investment pool structures, and the investment pool structure was presented to be decentralized, said Eugene Uporov, the general counsel for the plaintiff,...

The defendant "accepted full responsibility for his conduct by pleading guilty," counsel for Nicholas Roske said after he admitted a failed attempt to kill U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh following the leak of a 2022 draft opinion overturning Roe v....

"Perhaps, for the first time in any Government brief to this Court—the Government impugns its own counsel, whose candor the district court commended," lawyers for a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador told the justices.       "Perhaps, for the first time...

“There is room for more work, and whether that eventually translates into competition is a different question, said Kline & Specter co-founder Shanin Specter.       “There is room for more work, and whether that eventually translates into competition is a...

Several leaders at local litigation boutiques say Trump's executive orders harm clients needing representation from targeted firms.       Several leaders at local litigation boutiques say Trump's executive orders harm clients needing representation from targeted...

"Leadership isn't about titles or power—it's about service. To lead effectively, you must build trust, listen actively, and support your team in their growth. Never underestimate the importance of empathy and authenticity. People will follow you when they see that...

U.S. District Court Judge Iain D. Johnston for the Northern District of Illinois issued a split decision on the constitutionality of the Health Care Right of Conscious Act, which requires health care providers to "inform" patients about the risks and benefits of their...

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...