The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and banking sectors, firm chair Richard Stehl said.       The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and...

An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire.       An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire.       

An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire.       An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire.       

"Oftentimes, you may have negligence or the accidental failure to adequately secure cybersecurity systems," Adam Polk of Girard Sharp, counsel for the plaintiffs in multiple class actions against insurers, said. "Here what you have are tracking technologies that are...

"Oftentimes, you may have negligence or the accidental failure to adequately secure cybersecurity systems," Adam Polk of Girard Sharp, counsel for the plaintiffs in multiple class actions against insurers, said. "Here what you have are tracking technologies that are...

New York Democratic lawmakers and sports law practitioners are monitoring whether Congress will enact NIL regulations, on urging from President Donald Trump.       New York Democratic lawmakers and sports law practitioners are monitoring whether Congress will enact...

After a day and a half of deliberations, the Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a fatal 2019 Florida car crash.       After a day and a half of deliberations, the Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a fatal 2019 Florida car crash.       

Nixon Peabody intellectual property attorney Michael Gray's passion for scuba diving closely parallels his approach to litigation strategy and trial preparation. Gray has been practicing in Texas for more than 10 years, but he had a non-traditional route to the legal...

The Second Judicial Department of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York said that the law—Section 7003(c) of the Civil Practice Law and Rules—violated the separation of powers, by incentivizing judges to decide one way while considering petitions for...

McDermott Will & Schulte was created on Friday, creating a new major player in the Am Law 100.       McDermott Will & Schulte was created on Friday, creating a new major player in the Am Law 100.       

The largest settlement, of $150,000, involved an employee so humiliated by a senior official that it caused her "to have panic attacks at work," according to a new report from the agency's Office of Inspector General.       The largest settlement, of $150,000,...

Thursday's courtroom closing arguments threw blame in many directions.       Thursday's courtroom closing arguments threw blame in many directions.       

"The Fourth Circuit is in line with the three liberals on the [Supreme] Court," said University of Pittsburgh law professor Arthur Hellman. "It's out of line with the conservative majority. But you do have to dig a little more into [the cases].”       "The Fourth...

The law firm is Figma's counsel and holds a sizable chunk of shares following the startup's debut on the New York Stock Exchange.       The law firm is Figma's counsel and holds a sizable chunk of shares following the startup's debut on the New York Stock...

The Wild Horses Act places wild horses—symbols of the West's pioneer spirit—under federal protection and management. In southern Wyoming though, these herds largely live on “checkerboard land, in other words, lands that alternate between public and private ownership,...

The National Conference of Bar Examiners released six new resources on Friday to prepare test-takers for the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, which launches July 2026.       The National Conference of Bar Examiners released six new resources on Friday to prepare test-takers...

"First and foremost, learn the work you're doing inside and out. Do it reliably (e.g., on-time and mistake-free). Speak up when you have something to contribute. Understand that you are in client services, to both your firm's clients and to the partners giving you...

Legal department lawyers feel hamstrung by a lack of transparency about what lawyers at their level, in their industry and in their part of the country earn. On top of that, some attorneys hurt themselves in negotiations by failing to grasp the wealth-building power...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report.       

“My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said.       “My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said.       

Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems.       Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems.       

While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs, those tuned into the associate job market say.       While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs,...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims brought by a former medical resident who alleged that Washington University (WashU) and the Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) wrongfully forced him out of their residency...

“Being forced to prioritize a Scantron while they brought out the defibrillator was horrifying. The way the students had to demand they call 911 was equally as horrifying, wrote one Reddit user.       “Being forced to prioritize a Scantron while they brought out the...

"[T]he Court concludes that judicial intervention is needed to ensure the defendants' compliance with the preliminary injunction," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in an order requiring the Trump administration to explain how the government will...

The Trump administration has argued that the president properly wielded the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose a new 10% baseline tariff on most global imports and reciprocal tariffs on products from dozens of countries. Circuit Judge Jimmie Reyna...

The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision has drawn praise from developers who welcome the time and cost savings but scorn from environmentalists who fear additional resulting pollution.       The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision has drawn praise from developers who...

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has directed SEC staff to issue clear guidelines for determining whether a token is a security or a commodity—but said “most crypto assets are not securities.       SEC Chair Paul Atkins has directed SEC staff to issue clear guidelines for...

"To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the only person ever convicted of violating the statute for conduct anything like this,” his lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro of Shapiro Arato Bach, wrote in a 62-page motion to vacate the verdict.       "To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the...

In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law trial attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about saving time, guarding ethics, and building culture at an AI-forward law firm.       In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law trial attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about...

Blackstone Law attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about how he and his firm uses AI to promote efficiency balanced with accountability.       Blackstone Law attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about how he and his firm uses AI to promote efficiency balanced with...

The new law and the court's application of it could open up a pathway for an influx of cases that were previously considered to have been barred from the business courts because of when they were filed—cases that, like Lone Star's, have been percolating in the state's...

“I've been on the bench almost 15 years, and I must say it's the one time that actually shook my faith in the judicial system and the rule of law, U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said of a threatening, expletive-laden voicemail he received.       “I've been on...

Experts have speculated that claims like the plaintiff's could increase against defendants who maintain these ethylene oxide storage facilities or warehouses.       Experts have speculated that claims like the plaintiff's could increase against defendants who maintain...

For one WNBA league to have five employment discrimination lawsuits filed against it is “incredibly significant," according to plaintiff's attorney Marjorie Mesidor.       For one WNBA league to have five employment discrimination lawsuits filed against it is...

“The shock is beginning to wear off," said co-chair Mitchell Nussbaum, who is based in New York but was traveling when an active shooter entered the firm's building on Monday.       “The shock is beginning to wear off," said co-chair Mitchell Nussbaum, who is based in...

Da Silva Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery alleged that instead of repaying the plaintiff, "Empire either reimbursed the Practice nothing for the service rendered or reimbursed the Practice at an amount far below what was required to be reimbursed under the...

“The days of agencies issuing divergent policies and one agency or principal delaying action are over, said Matt Bisanz, a partner at Mayer Brown.       “The days of agencies issuing divergent policies and one agency or principal delaying action are over, said Matt...

The retail giant said it is handing the legal reins to its senior deputy general counsel.       The retail giant said it is handing the legal reins to its senior deputy general counsel.       

The defense had argued that the servers that processed the collected images were based outside of Illinois and, therefore, not subject to to the Prairie State's biometric law.       The defense had argued that the servers that processed the collected images were based...

The first bellwether trial in the nation alleging social media sites like Instagram and TikTok caused adolescents to get addicted, and suffer mental illness, is set for Nov. 19 in Los Angeles Superior Court.       The first bellwether trial in the nation alleging...

The plaintiff filed a nearly 300-page first amended complaint in February 2019 alleging J&J did not disclose the that its baby powder contained asbestos to deceive both its investors and the public.       The plaintiff filed a nearly 300-page first amended...

Law firms may have run out of expansion markets or have had less tolerance for remote work last year.       Law firms may have run out of expansion markets or have had less tolerance for remote work last year.       

Lumish was Latham's global vice chair of firmwide litigation and trial department, while Homrig was global vice chair of Latham's IP litigation practice and led its Texas IP practice.       Lumish was Latham's global vice chair of firmwide litigation and trial...

Lue said during a Berkeley Law webinar Wednesday that agentic workflows hold great potential but will be difficult to achieve. "If you have a 1% error in step one, 1% error in step two, they're going to compound very quickly and then you're going to have a useless...

The District Court in Washington, D.C., said Shira Perlmutter had not shown she would be irreparably harmed unless a preliminary injunction was granted.       The District Court in Washington, D.C., said Shira Perlmutter had not shown she would be irreparably harmed...

Young lawyers want to work in the renewable energy sector, but firms say there is a dearth of lawyers who have the specialized skills needed.       Young lawyers want to work in the renewable energy sector, but firms say there is a dearth of lawyers who have the...

“Ambiguity is no longer a shield to allow administrative agencies to determine what the law means, said Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma.       “Ambiguity is no longer a shield to allow administrative agencies to determine what the law means, said Sen. James Lankford,...

Criminal defense veteran David Patton argued that his client, Storm, built Tornado Cash to address a real need within the cryptocurrency community for privacy, not to help cybercriminals hide their ill-gotten gains. Prosecutors argued that Storm was aware that hackers...

“Recognizing that products utilizing software and AI are practically ubiquitous in today's tech-driven economy, the court confirmed that more is required to demonstrate proximity of the goods, said Monica Talley, who leads Sterne Kessler's trademark and brand...

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Maxwell's lawyer says a 2007 non-prosecution agreement between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein should have provided her immunity as well.       Maxwell's lawyer says a 2007 non-prosecution agreement between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein should have...

Eric Tung, President Donald Trump's pick for the appellate court, said he would honor Supreme Court precedent as a circuit judge.       Eric Tung, President Donald Trump's pick for the appellate court, said he would honor Supreme Court precedent as a circuit...

Underscored by recent news of a newly hired Mayer Brown partner who was ousted after the firm discovered lewd social media posts, law firms have increasingly taken steps to vet lateral hires' social media. But employment lawyers urge caution to avoid...

A Florida attorney is trying to parlay a $399 fee charged on the purchase of a 2009 Chevy Malibu from a St. Petersburg, Florida, auto dealer into a sweeping class action.       A Florida attorney is trying to parlay a $399 fee charged on the purchase of a 2009 Chevy...

The motions, signed by senior DOJ officials including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, elaborated on a previously vague assertion from the department that unsealing the grand jury minutes,...