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Conservative Appellate Judge Expresses Disapproval Of Those Calling For Judicial Impeachments
Judge William PryorEd. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. All the chief justice did, I thought modestly and appropriately, was to point out the unbroken tradition in American history that we don’t impeach judges for decisions that are unpopular or...
Biglaw Firms Square Off Against The Administration — See Also
Look At That, Lawyers Willing To Mount A Legal Defense!: There’s still some fight in the industry! They Aren’t The Only Ones!: WilmerHale and Paul Clement prepare to do battle. Skadden Makes Paul Weiss Look Like They Got Off Easy: $100M pro bono payola. Calling Pam...
Courts Hit Pause on Jenner and Wilmer Executive Orders
Jenner & Block and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr obtained temporary relief late Friday, barring portions of executive orders issued against the law firms this week. Jenner & Block and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr obtained temporary...
Courts Hit Pause on Jenner and Wilmer Executive Orders
Jenner & Block and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr obtained temporary relief late Friday, barring portions of executive orders issued against the law firms this week. Jenner & Block and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr obtained temporary...
Biglaw Suits Against Trump Both Reassigned To New Judges
(by Ralf Roletschek via Wikimedia)When Jenner & Block and WilmerHale filed their lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s retaliatory executive orders against them, they were initially assigned to Judge Beryl Howell on the grounds that the cases were...
Law Student Rips Up Biglaw Offer For Canadian Pride
Going to the New York office of a multibillion-dollar international Biglaw firm right out of law school is a tried-and-true way to start your legal career. After all, Manhattan is the largest legal market in the United States and having a well-respected Biglaw firm on...
Trump Demands SCOTUS Put Judge Boasberg In Timeout
This morning the Justice Department made its move to extraordinarily rendition the case of the kidnapped Venezuelans to the Supreme Court. It’s the latest wildly aggressive move by the government to overturn the ruling by Chief Judge James Boasberg, even as the...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “New York County Clerk Blocks Texas Court Filing Against Doctor Over...
Per Diem Attorneys May Not Be Best For Oral Arguments
In some jurisdictions, lawyers commonly send per diem lawyers to attend certain court functions. Such lawyers are usually paid a flat fee to make court appearances and are used in high-volume practices or when the primary attorney on a case has a conflict that might...
NIH Cuts: A Push For Efficiency Or A Blow To US Healthcare Innovation?
The post NIH Cuts: A Push For Efficiency Or A Blow To US Healthcare Innovation? appeared first on Above the Law.President Donald Trump’s administration recently cancelled billions of dollars in funding to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), causing widespread...
Skadden Learns The First Rule Of Blocking Mass Emails Is DO NOT SEND MASS EMAILS
In a large law firm like Skadden, people leave every day (and especially on a Friday) for reasons unrelated to the political mess the firm currently finds itself in. Earlier today, that happened, and, as per tradition, the departing associate sent a farewell email to...
Fired FTC Democratic Commissioners File Lawsuit Seeking Full Reinstatement
"We are confident that the law is on our side," co-counsel for fired FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya said of their lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's firing decision as unlawful. "We are confident that the law is on our...
Fired FTC Democratic Commissioners File Lawsuit Seeking Full Reinstatement
"We are confident that the law is on our side," co-counsel for fired FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya said of their lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's firing decision as unlawful. "We are confident that the law is on our...
Illinois Courts to Offer Free, Remote Public Records Access Beginning May 1
Beginning May 1, court documents for the Supreme Court of Illinois and the state's five appellate courts will be free and remotely accessible for reviewing, the high court announced Thursday. Beginning May 1, court documents for the Supreme Court of Illinois and...
Illinois Courts to Offer Free, Remote Public Records Access Beginning May 1
Beginning May 1, court documents for the Supreme Court of Illinois and the state's five appellate courts will be free and remotely accessible for reviewing, the high court announced Thursday. Beginning May 1, court documents for the Supreme Court of Illinois and...
2nd Circuit Urged to Require Warrants for Phone Searches at the Border
“A cell phone is the repository of one's entire life, and for the government to crack open and start looking through a cell phone is an enormous intrusion, said Assistant Federal Defender Colleen Cassidy. “A cell phone is the repository of one's entire life, and...
2nd Circuit Urged to Require Warrants for Phone Searches at the Border
“A cell phone is the repository of one's entire life, and for the government to crack open and start looking through a cell phone is an enormous intrusion, said Assistant Federal Defender Colleen Cassidy. “A cell phone is the repository of one's entire life, and...
‘Zombie’ Rule: SEC’s Climate Disclosure Regulation Likely Doomed After Legal Retreat
Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mark Uyeda said in a statement that the SEC's withdrawal ended "the Commission's involvement in the defense of the costly and unnecessarily intrusive climate change disclosure rules.” Acting U.S. Securities...
‘Zombie’ Rule: SEC’s Climate Disclosure Regulation Likely Doomed After Legal Retreat
Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mark Uyeda said in a statement that the SEC's withdrawal ended "the Commission's involvement in the defense of the costly and unnecessarily intrusive climate change disclosure rules.” Acting U.S. Securities...
Barnes & Thornburg Chooses Everlaw as Strategic Technology Partner for Ediscovery
Barnes & Thornburg Chooses Everlaw as Strategic Technology Partner for Ediscovery Leading Am Law 100 Firm Taps Everlaw in Multi-year Agreement LEGALWEEK, March 25, 2025 – Everlaw, the leading cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, is proud to...
European Commission Tells Spain Not to Pay 101M Arbitral Award in Long-Running Dispute over State Aid
The Commission has weighed in on a long-running dispute between two companies and the Kingdom of Spain over withdrawn incentives for renewable energy investments. The European Commission has instructed Spain not to pay a €101 million arbitration award after...
European Commission Tells Spain Not to Pay 101M Arbitral Award in Long-Running Dispute over State Aid
The Commission has weighed in on a long-running dispute between two companies and the Kingdom of Spain over withdrawn incentives for renewable energy investments. The Commission has weighed in on a long-running dispute between two companies and the Kingdom of...
‘Go for It:’ Sidley’s First Associate Preps for Oral Arguments Before U.S. Supreme Court
Peter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by being the first associate to argue before the Supreme Court on Monday, Peter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by...
‘Go for It:’ Sidley’s First Associate Preps for Oral Arguments Before U.S. Supreme Court
Peter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by being the first associate to argue before the Supreme Court on Monday, Peter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by...
From Pharaohs to Vikings: The Origins of Branding and Counterfeiting
In today’s world, advertising is inescapable. We are bombarded every day by marketing messages on our phones, computer screens and television screens. Even while reading a newspaper online, pop-up ads frequently appear, often to our annoyance. One might wonder: how...
The Rise of Gray Divorce is Reshaping Family Law – Til Death (or Retirement)
Fifty is known as the new 30, and the phenomenon of “gray divorce”—the dissolution of marriages among individuals aged 50 and above—is on the rise. This trend is particularly notable in the United States, where the divorce rate for this demographic increased...
Trump Attorney Alina Habba Sworn In as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney
“As a person who is a first-generation American, with parents who came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I surpassed because of this administration, and President Trump, Alina...
Trump Attorney Alina Habba Sworn In as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney
“As a person who is a first-generation American, with parents who came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I surpassed because of this administration, and President Trump, Alina...
With You In Every Case: DISCO Launches New Value Proposition
With You In Every Case: DISCO Launches New Value Proposition Focuses on ways partnership drives better outcomes on large and complex matters AUSTIN, Texas – March 25, 2025 – DISCO (NYSE: LAW), a creator of industry-leading litigation technology, today announced the...
$826M: Meet the Lawyers Behind Largest Award Ever in Broward
Wells Fargo is alleged to have mismanaged hundreds of millions in trust fund money for Seminole Tribe children. Wells Fargo is alleged to have mismanaged hundreds of millions in trust fund money for Seminole Tribe children.
$826M: Meet the Lawyers Behind Largest Award Ever in Broward
Wells Fargo is alleged to have mismanaged hundreds of millions in trust fund money for Seminole Tribe children. Wells Fargo is alleged to have mismanaged hundreds of millions in trust fund money for Seminole Tribe children.
Alina Habba Takes Over as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey as Giordano Departs for Ambassador Role
“As a person who is a first-generation American, with parents who came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I surpassed because of this administration, and President Trump, Alina...
Alina Habba Takes Over as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey as Giordano Departs for Ambassador Role
“As a person who is a first-generation American, with parents who came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I surpassed because of this administration, and President Trump, Alina...
Insurance CEO Admits to Spying on Claimants, Legislators, Journalist
"An insurance company is entitled to investigate a claim," senior counsel at Calfee, Halter & Griswold Tae Andrews said. "But if you're hiring private investigators to spy on people and potentially blackmail them to influence policy is, frankly, insane. It just...
Revolutionary AI-Powered Legal Dispute Resolution Solution Bot MediationTM Selected to Present at ABA Tech 2025’s Pitch Competition
Revolutionary AI-Powered Legal Dispute Resolution Solution Bot MediationTM Selected to Present at ABA Tech 2025’s Pitch Competition Legal tech startup introduces first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence mediator, making dispute resolution more accessible,...
Federal NY Judge Issues TRO Against Trump Administration’s Shuttering of Voice of America
Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel secured a temporary restraining order that prevents the Trump administration from shuttering federally-funded Voice of America, for now. Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel secured a temporary...
SEC Signals Definitive Shift on Crypto Crackdown in Three More High-Profile Actions
“More broadly, outside of the crypto space, these dismissals reflect that the administration is rapidly changing agency priorities and acting to implement its agenda. If you don't adjust to these changes, you'll fall behind competitors who do, said Renato Mariotti, a...
Skadden Reaches ‘Settlement’ With Trump
Skadden has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono services to causes that both Trump and Skadden support, the president said. Skadden has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono services to causes that both Trump and Skadden support, the president...
Insurer Denies Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Coverage in Employment Class Action
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...
How I Made Managing Partner: ‘Always Act With Integrity,’ Says Scott Pappas of Omnus Law
"I'd give myself the same advice I'd give any young lawyer: your sole responsibility to yourself is to create as many opportunities for your future as possible. All too often we act in self-limiting ways. You never know where your interests or career will go, so keep...
‘Not Foreseeable:’ Starbucks, Landowner Not Liable for Second Vehicle Crash in a Decade
"Defendants owed no duty to protect plaintiffs from the negligent acts of a third party because the negligence was not foreseeable, and imposing a duty under these facts would be against public policy," the court said. "Defendants owed no duty to protect...
Jenner and Wilmer Fire Back in Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Wilmer, represented by Paul Clement, and Jenner, represented by Cooley partner Michael Attanasio, are both asking a D.C. federal court to enjoin the executive orders and ultimately declare them unconstitutional. Wilmer, represented by Paul Clement, and Jenner,...
Price Tag of New Judgeships Bill? $394M Over 10 Years, CBO Estimates
The legislation would stagger new judgeships over a decade across multiple presidents starting in 2025 with President Donald Trump, who could nominate 22 judges. The legislation would stagger new judgeships over a decade across multiple presidents starting in...
ABA Silver Gavel Awards Shine a Light on the Best in Legal Media
If you're looking for motivation and inspiration, check out the Silver Gavel Award books and media finalists. The post ABA Silver Gavel Awards Shine a Light on the Best in Legal Media appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you're...
Ready-to-Go AI Apps for Legal Use Cases Available Now in the New ndMAX Studio
Product Spotlight | NetDocuments. Discover ready-to-use Legal AI Apps in ndMAX Studio. Automate tasks & boost efficiency with AI, tailored for legal use cases. The post Ready-to-Go AI Apps for Legal Use Cases Available Now in the New ndMAX Studio appeared first on...
With a Skadden Deal Struck, How Are Law Firms Getting a Foot in the Door?
Sources also point to other firms seeking deals to avoid Trump's wrath, following in the footsteps of Skadden and Paul Weiss. Sources also point to other firms seeking deals to avoid Trump's wrath, following in the footsteps of Skadden and Paul...
The Paul Weiss ‘Brand’ Has Been Damaged Thanks To The Firm’s Deal With Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. For the most part, what in-house lawyers want is their client to be zealously represented on a level playing field with all the other firms. I think Paul Weiss has addressed that. I think the storm will pass,...
Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been (A DEI Hire)?
(Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)For those of us dinosaur lawyers or students of modern American history, that was how the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) grilled witnesses whom it suspected of possibly being, well, un-American during the witch...
~$20M Hemp Fraud Lands Disbarred Attorney In Prison
When states began to legalize the production and sale of weed, people were quick to try and make a quick buck off the blunts being passed around. 2020 was a big year for lawyers and their burgeoning cannabis practices. Between consumer demand and the legal ambiguities...
WilmerHale Becomes The Latest Firm Targeted By Trump
(Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)With Skadden joining Paul Weiss in bowing to Donald Trump’s effort to silence Biglaw, the White House feels duly emboldened that they can bully lawyers into looking the other way when it comes to the rule of law. As firms...
Ad Homs Aren’t As Forceful As The Administration Thought — See Also
[Late night developments… Skadden caves to Trump threat and the White House targets WilmerHale] Trump Administration Insults Fail To Sway Judge: No falling in line! Law School Deans Denounce The Trump Administration: Three cheers for the rule of law! Fraud Comes With...
Depression, Road Bumps, And Adjustments
In consultation with my therapist, I recently upped my Lexapro dosage. There is no trigger I can point to, but the increase in familiar feelings of hopelessness was there. Usually more intense in the morning, then dissipating into the early afternoon. Not immense...
Future Biglaw Firm Actually Went To Bat Against A Power-Hungry Federal Government
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Politico has a piece from Clay Risen, author of , detailing the start of which current Am Law 50 firm that garnered a reputation in its early days for representing, usually pro bono, federal employees...
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Skadden Seeks Coward’s Deal With Trump Administration
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Fresh off shadow president Elon Musk’s chilling warning to Skadden Arps, the New York Times is reporting the #5 richest Biglaw firm is in the midst of negotiating a deal with the Trump administration. The Times says Skadden is...
Threats to Judges Have Nearly Doubled: Florida Responds
The latest U.S. Marshals Service figures show 457 federal judges were targeted with “credible threats" last year—a 150% increase from 2019. The latest U.S. Marshals Service figures show 457 federal judges were targeted with “credible threats" last year—a 150%...
As Trump Targets ‘Rogue Law Firms,’ Wilmer Gets Hit With Executive Order
A Wilmer spokesperson noted that the firm looks forward to pursuing "all appropriate remedies." A Wilmer spokesperson noted that the firm looks forward to pursuing "all appropriate remedies."
How a Delaware Judge Ordered Switchboard to Reveal Its Crypto Token Records
“The Delaware legal framework has developed over decades of application by experienced Delaware judges and provides a roadmap for actions involving Delaware companies, regardless of the companies' business or industry, said Uri Itkin, a partner at Akin Gump Strauss...
Mangione Defense Team Secures Amended Motion Schedule After Alleging Discovery Violations
Judge Gregory Carro issued his ruling following a hearing closed to the press and the public. Judge Gregory Carro issued his ruling following a hearing closed to the press and the public.
Trump Admin Learns You Can’t Insult A Judge In Order To Force Them Off A Case
Judge Beryl Howell is overseeing Perkins Coie’s case against the Trump administration over the wild Executive Order targeting the firm. The list of constitutional violations the lawsuit advances against the EO is epic and the firm sought a temporary restraining order...
Law School Deans Denounce Trump’s Attacks On Biglaw Firms As Unconstitutional
The Trump administration is openly targeting Biglaw firms for their representation of clients and causes adverse to the president’s political agenda. Four top firms — Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block — have found themselves on...
How You Can Take Control Of Your Firm’s Financial Future
As with most things tech-related, a typical law firm has historically trailed a typical corporation in tracking important business metrics and utilizing them in decision-making. But there’s another trend afoot: The legal industry is catching up. That’s because...
NY Flips TX The Bird In Medication Abortion Suit
This morning, a county clerk in New York told Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to pound sand, refusing to domesticate a judgment under the Empire State’s abortion shield law. The case involves a $130,000 fine levied in absentia against Dr. Margaret Carpenter, the...
Read the Document: Trump’s DOJ Supports Antitrust MDL Alleging Health Care Price-Fixing Conspiracy
"This is a game-changing moment in this litigation," Hunter Shkolnik, co-counsel for the direct action plaintiffs, said of the U.S. Department of Justice's statement favoring plaintiffs in the antitrust multidistrict litigation against tech company MultiPlan and major...
February 2025 MBE Scores See Modest Decline From Prior 2 Years
The mean scaled score for the February 2025 Multistate Bar Examination decreased slightly compared to the prior two years, even when accounting for the exclusion of California from this year's data. The mean scaled score for the February 2025 Multistate Bar...
While Big Law Mulls an Amicus Brief, Boutique Statements Multiply
Among the latest boutiques to issue statements are New York-founded Hecker Fink and Washington-founded ZwillGen. Among the latest boutiques to issue statements are New York-founded Hecker Fink and Washington-founded ZwillGen.
How Florida’s Legal Budget Grew During DeSantis’ First Term
The $123 million budget outpaced DeSantis' predecessor, now-Sen. Rick Scott's, legal spending budget of $86 million and that buying power is establishing a new wave of conservative boutiques in Tallahassee. The $123 million budget outpaced DeSantis' predecessor,...
Giuliani Urges Dismissal of ‘Time-Barred’ Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Noelle Dunphy sued the former New York City Mayor and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in 2023, alleging withheld wages and wide-ranging sexual harassment and assault. Noelle Dunphy sued the former New York City Mayor and U.S. Attorney for the...
Litigation Financing Capital Commitments Fell 16% in 2024: Report
Even as funding for cases declined, the Am Law 200's share grew in relative terms. Even as funding for cases declined, the Am Law 200's share grew in relative terms.
Divided 8th Circuit Reinstates Wage Dispute as Questions Remain Over Employer’s Communicated Policies
"A reasonable jury could find that the absence of any time sheets submitted during the two-year audit period, contrasted with the over 800 time sheets submitted in a four-month period two years later, is evidence that Levering failed to effectively communicate its...
SCOTUS Set to Weigh in on NY’s Transition of Medicaid Program
A Big Law challenge to New York's transition of its Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, to a singular fiscal intermediary, has been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court. Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is representing companies that alleges the transition violates...
How Diversity Became a Dirty Word in Law Firms, Even in the UK
Sources and early evidence shows that law firm diversity staff could be quietly pivoting away from DEI. Sources and early evidence shows that law firm diversity staff could be quietly pivoting away from DEI.
SEC Nominee Vows Deregulation as Democratic Senator Questions His Record
“The current regulatory environment for our financial system inhibits investment and often punishes success, Paul Atkins told the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. “Unclear, overly politicized, complicated and burdensome regulations are stifling...
‘Definitely Established’ Doctor Visits Could Keep Med-Mal Claims Alive, State High Court Rules
The trial court had sided with the physician's efforts to toss the case, finding the negligence and wrongful death claims were barred by the seven-year statute of repose based on the 2006 test results. The trial court had sided with the physician's efforts to...
Student Athletes Sue University of Michigan, Ex-Football Assistant Coach, Over Intimate Photo Hacking Scandal
Two unnamed student athletes sued University of Michigan, ex-football assistant coach Matthew Weiss and other defendants after Weiss was indicted for allegedly downloading thousands of students' intimate photos and videos. Two unnamed student athletes sued...
‘Unprecedented Mobilization:’ Tidal Wave of Threats Gives Legal Departments Their Biggest Test Since COVID
A new study from the on-demand legal services provider Axiom said the challenges give GCs leverage "to put the pedal to the metal on transformation initiatives that may have been on a slower path prior to the current administration." A new study from the...
Defense Contractor Agrees to $4.6M Settlement for Cybersecurity Allegations
Massachusetts-based defense contractor MORSECORP agreed to pay $4.6 million to resolve allegations that it failed to comply with cybersecurity requirements for its contracts with the Departments of the Army and Air Force in violation of the False Claims Act...
Law School Deans Condemn Government Sanctions on Law Firms as Threat to Rule of Law
"We write to reaffirm basic principles: The government should not punish lawyers and law firms for the clients they represent, absent specific findings that such representation was illegal or unethical,” said Georgetown Law Dean William Treanor. "We write to...
Questions Linger if Staffing Agency Was Considered ‘Subcontractor’ of Construction Company, Federal Judge Says
"In this case, Roeslein has not submitted evidence proving that Wendt contracted a specific or specialized portion of its contract to Trillium, and there remains a genuine dispute of material fact as to whether Trillium was a subcontractor of Wendt," the court said....
Leveraging Agile Career Strategies to Retain Women Lawyers
Lack of caregiver support and career opportunities are the top reasons women leave their law firms. What can firms do? The post Leveraging Agile Career Strategies to Retain Women Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Women leave...
Quinn Emanuel Sees Double-Digit Spike in Revenue, Profits for Second Consecutive Year
"When we closed the books at the end of 2023, our numbers were up so dramatically that people outside of the firm questioned whether we could have a repeat year. I'm proud to report we're up again rather significantly,” said co-managing partner Michael...
$25M Verdict Follows A.I.-Influenced Closing Argument
Collaborating plaintiff counsel with McArthur Law Firm and Dellacona Law Firm in Macon, Georgia, obtained a record-setting $25 million verdict in Bibb County State Court. Collaborating plaintiff counsel with McArthur Law Firm and Dellacona Law Firm in Macon,...
‘You’re Undermining My Authority’: Federal Judge in Hair Relaxer MDL Goes on the Defense
At a hearing last month, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland of the Northern District of Illinois pushed back against Baker McKenzie's Barry Thompson after statements in a defense court filing appeared to negotiate with the judge. At a hearing last month, U.S....
So Much For OCI — See Also
Just Send In Your Resume: This elite Biglaw firm is done with OCI. Is yours? The List Grows In Number!: Over 50 bar associations stand between Trump and the rule of law. About Those Checks And Balances: Republicans want to get rid of federal courts because they’re...
2nd Circuit Unravels Part of Ex-K&L Partner’s Conviction for Cyberstalking Former Colleagues
The circuit court found that the messages that Willie Dennis sent to a former colleague could be "distressing," but not true threats. The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has unraveled part of the cyberstalking conviction that landed a former K&L Gates...
Can The IRS Legally Disclose Taxpayer Information To DHS To Deport Undocumented Aliens?
(Photo by Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images)As stated in an earlier column, the IRS historically has not shared tax information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration enforcement purposes. This is because an immigrant’s tax...
Are Associates Going To Go On Strike Over Biglaw’s Cowardice?
Protests outside of the offices of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)There’s a lot of anger directed at Biglaw — and not just from the Trump administration. Faced with existential attacks from the executive branch,...
Pour One Out For Judge Boasberg. He Got The Signalgate Case.
Judge James Boasberg, COME ON DOWN. Again. The chief judge of the US District Court for DC is already robe-deep in bullshit in the case of the Venezuelans kidnapped and shipped to El Salvador. At the moment, he’s dealing with a preposterous invocation of the state...
Left-Leaning Tesla Protesters Have Arranged A Circular Firing Squad Around An Elon Musk Hologram
(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)While I don’t view any investment as a suicide pact, my general approach is to only purchase securities I intend to hold for at least a decade. I was adhering to that long-term philosophy when I purchased a few Tesla shares in 2018. I...
When The President Went To The Supreme Court
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the most recent President of the United States to have argued before the Supreme Court? Hint: The relevant case was a First Amendment case, and the Court held that absent a finding of malicious...
DOJ Loses Bid to Disqualify Judge Handling Perkins Coie’s Challenge to Executive Order
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the defendants' motion to disqualify her “relies only on speculation, innuendo, and basic legal disagreements that provide no basis for disqualification of a judge. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the...
Covington & Burling Wins TRO Restraining Trump Administration in Funding Row
"The Court concludes that the government's disbursement of the nearly $7.5 million in funds to RFE/RL does not mitigate RFE/RL's showing of irreparable harm," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in a memorandum opinion granting a temporary restraining...
Crypto Influencer Arrested Over Threatening Emails Sent to Georgia Judge
Benjamin ‘BitBoy' Armstrong has also tussled with a Florida attorney during litigation that allegedly resulted in one of the crypto influencer's followers threatening to shoot the lawyer and his family, court records show. Benjamin ‘BitBoy' Armstrong has also...
BCLP Pulls Out of Asia With Plans to Close Hong Kong and Singapore Offices
The firm said that its current priority is to invest in the transatlantic platform and operate selectively in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Middle East. The firm said that its current priority is to invest in the transatlantic platform and operate selectively in...
Mangione Allegations of Discovery Violations Are Without Basis, Prosecutors Say
Defense claims they are unable to file their motions due to undisclosed grand jury testimony rings "hollow," the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said. Defense claims they are unable to file their motions due to undisclosed grand jury testimony rings...
‘Here to Stay’: Judges at Legalweek Panel Say AI Is Not Going Anywhere, But Lawyers Need to Manage Risk
“We all need to be checking our work, U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard of the Southern District of California said at a panel at Legalweek 2025. “I think as the tools get better, we might get more complacent. “We all need to be checking our work, U.S....
Paul Hastings Fends Off $1.2B Damages Claim From Dela.-Incorporated PPE Company
Paul Hastings on Monday knocked out $1.2 billion in damages claims on behalf of Chinese electric vehicle company BYD and its North American subsidiary, Global Healthcare, during arbitration in a breach-of-contract dispute with a Florida healthcare provider...
Lady Gaga Faces $100M Trademark Claim by Lost Surf Brand Over ‘Mayhem’ Logo
The California-based surf company Lost contends co-founder Matt Biolos, an acclaimed board shaper, has used the “Mayhem mark for decades and that Lady Gaga's new album and tour is using a nearly identical logo. The California-based surf company Lost contends...
Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law
One of the first things you need to know in a fight is who you can and can’t rely on. Thankfully, time and resources were saved by knowing that Paul Weiss is a lost cause. But the search is still on for compatriots willing to speak out against the current...
Trump’s Latest ‘Con’ Is Designed To Turn The Public Against Lawyers
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s a con to create the illusion that Trump is tough on lawyers when it really adds nothing to the law whatsoever. Trump has apparently decided that lawyers will be his new...