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...

The underlying suit brought in Hidalgo County claimed the bus company was aware "passengers were being regularly kidnapped from their buses at gunpoint, that their passengers were being beaten, held for ransom and disappeared ... [The defendants] knew danger existed...

About a dozen Am Law 200 firms, including at least eight Am Law 100 firms, have signed on to the brief as well.       More than 500 law firms have signed on to an amicus brief filed Friday in support of Perkins Coie’s challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive...

Though civil servants would generally be eligible for unemployment benefits, the way the so-called Department of Government Efficiency is firing workers could complicate things.       Though civil servants would generally be eligible for unemployment benefits, the way...

Kirkland is said to be seeking a deal similar to what several other firms have already struck with the Trump administration.       Kirkland is said to be seeking a deal similar to what several other firms have already struck with the Trump...

"While recruitment, business development, and legal competency are crucial, effective leadership means holding yourself to a higher standard and leading by example. I focus on empowering our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to serve clients...

Simply put, the old levers of profitability — billable hours and rate increases — are no longer sufficient. Firms that fail to proactively address inefficiencies risk losing market share to more agile competitors. To remain competitive, law firms must rethink...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Emily Collins, Southwest Airlines Senior Information Governance Attorney, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Subroto Mukerji, Integreon CEO, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Subroto...

"I would have done what they did," one Am Law 200 firm leader said. "The people who run these firms are the fiduciaries responsible for them. You have a responsibility to make it go away."       "I would have done what they did," one Am Law 200 firm leader said. "The...

Signed by both former federal and state court judges, including those from local supreme courts, the brief advocates for the freedom of attorneys to take on clients.       Signed by both former federal and state court judges, including those from local supreme courts,...

“Some companies got incredibly lucky. Others are suddenly in deep trouble," Harris Sliwoski partner Dan Harris said in a blog post.       “Some companies got incredibly lucky. Others are suddenly in deep trouble," Harris Sliwoski partner Dan Harris said in a blog...

On Wednesday, two pharmacy benefit managers filed a motion to recuse U.S. District Judge Dan Polster after he failed to order the disclosure of alleged ex parte communications.       On Wednesday, two pharmacy benefit managers filed a motion to recuse U.S. District...

It's not just top firms that are hesitant to push back at the Trump administration's assault on the industry. Deans at top law schools are staying quiet too.       It's not just top firms that are hesitant to push back at the Trump administration's assault on the...

Bakkt and its top brass are facing a complaint in Manhattan federal district court over allegations they duped the market with overly rosy projections about the firm's financial future—only for the truth to come crashing down, leaving investors with major...

Frozen pop maker JonnyPops has filed counterclaims against rival GoodPop in a false advertising battle that highlights rising litigation in the intensely competitive "better-for-you" food brand industry.       Frozen pop maker JonnyPops has filed counterclaims against...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       This...

Quinn Emanuel partner Bill Burck is representing several law firms, while Gibson Dunn is also representing firms in relation to the EEOC letter, sources say.       Quinn Emanuel partner Bill Burck is representing several law firms, while Gibson Dunn is also...

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Abrams & Bayliss filed the first two petitions, with a Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel and Rolnick Kramer Sadighi team filing the remaining 10. The petitioners, according to court filings, hold more than 39.5 million shares altogether. Based on Silver Lake's...

“They are mistaken about the identity of Zelis's clients, the operation of Zelis's solutions, and the benefits Zelis provides to patients, providers, and health plans, the Zelis press office said. “Zelis provides highly customizable solutions that our clients leverage...

"It should go without saying that an integral aspect of the fair administration of justice through our legal system is that the attorneys litigating a case act properly, professionally, and ethically both inside and outside the courtroom. By publishing these social...

The firm has altered its website in ways that obscures mandatory diversity statistics.       The firm has altered its website in ways that obscures mandatory diversity statistics.       

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, sent letters to 20 law firms requesting information about their DEI employment practices, which he says potentially violate federal anti-discrimination laws and state laws against deceptive...

The conservative constitutional lawyer from Missouri was chosen for the position by Trump after winning a landmark Supreme Court ruling that ultimately scuttled ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith's hopes to prosecute Trump for his conduct seeking to overturn the 2020...