District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, who presides in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, dismissed the plaintiffs' individual claims on the merits with prejudice and the claims on behalf of the putative class without prejudice. The...

The case involved a clinical trial of Akero's only product, a drug candidate aimed at treating a liver disease. It's the second time U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered dismissal.       The case involved a clinical trial of Akero's only product, a...

If classified as a commodity, a token would be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission—which many in the crypto industry view as a more favorable regulator than the Securities and Exchange Commission.       If classified as a commodity, a token would be...

It can take millions of dollars to mount a case against a utility company accused of starting a wildfire.       It can take millions of dollars to mount a case against a utility company accused of starting a wildfire.       

Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation finance, is now looking to move beyond funding cases and make investments in managed service organizations formed by law firms.       Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation...

Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation finance, is now looking to move beyond funding cases and make investments in managed service organizations formed by law firms.       Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation...

Employment lawyers who reviewed the cases said the suits reflect the Trump administration's focuses on fighting religious discrimination and on opposing mandatory vaccinations. The COVID-19 vaccination suits could also be seen as a harbinger of a new approach to LGBTQ...

Employment lawyers who reviewed the cases said the suits reflect the Trump administration's focuses on fighting religious discrimination and on opposing mandatory vaccinations. The COVID-19 vaccination suits could also be seen as a harbinger of a new approach to LGBTQ...

On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, ordered claims administrator Angeion to provide, in camera, its revenue-sharing agreement with prepaid card provider Blackhawk.       On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria,...

On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, ordered claims administrator Angeion to provide, in camera, its revenue-sharing agreement with prepaid card provider Blackhawk.       On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria,...

Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three institutions.       Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three...

Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three institutions.       Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three...

"Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now routinely part of the discussion," said Anton Moch, a shareholder of Winthrop & Weinstine in Minneapolis.       "Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now...

"Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now routinely part of the discussion," said Anton Moch, a shareholder of Winthrop & Weinstine in Minneapolis.       "Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now...

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...

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...

On Tuesday, Tether, the world's largest issuer of stablecoins, announced it hired Bo Hines, a former White House cryptocurrency adviser under President Donald Trump, to help steer its U.S. strategy as the company seeks a stronger foothold in Washington.       On...

Catherine Hanaway, a partner and former chair of the Am Law 100 firm, is headed back to government service after being appointed to serve as the state's next attorney general.       Catherine Hanaway, a partner and former chair of the Am Law 100 firm, is headed back...

A focus on adding more competitive compensation rates has pushed expenses higher across the Golden State, Citi's Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group found.       A focus on adding more competitive compensation rates has pushed expenses higher across the Golden State,...

The lack of existing state-level precedent opens the door for states to employ novel and aggressive legal theories that increase risk and uncertainty for private actors. Businesses should respond by evaluating opportunities to leverage the more comprehensive body of...

"There's a real concern about institutional stability. If a firm you've invested in suddenly can't represent you because of outside pressure, that's a major problem for companies.”       "There's a real concern about institutional stability. If a firm you've invested...

Given Chapter 93A's broad statutory language, which invariably invites creative pleading and captures conduct that would otherwise fit imprecisely within common-law fraud, contract, or tort doctrines, Chapter 93A has become the most widely used statute in all of...

"Dr. Bean's reliability is shot, and the proof is overwhelming," attorneys for Louisiana said of clinical psychologist Anthony Bean. Bean did not respond to Law.com's requests for comment.       "Dr. Bean's reliability is shot, and the proof is overwhelming,"...

Mark Tate of the Tate Law Group and co-counsel Brent Savage of Savage Turner Pinckney Savage & Sprouse have five legal malpractice cases pending against Morgan & Morgan, with more claims in the works.       Mark Tate of the Tate Law Group and co-counsel Brent...

Am Law 200 firms are facing significant revenue leakage from inconsistent and individualized collections practices, and sources in the industry say there is no universal solution to the problem.       Am Law 200 firms are facing significant revenue leakage from...

The law firm took over Linklaters' Warsaw office earlier this year.       The law firm took over Linklaters' Warsaw office earlier this year.       

Georgia law students are trading places with teachers to help educate high schoolers about civics, thanks in part to financial support doled out by a federal judge.       Georgia law students are trading places with teachers to help educate high schoolers about...

"There is certainly a heightened level of concern when parties think they can't rely on the government to keep sealed information secret," Boies Schiller Flexner partner Dan Boyle said of the summer 2025 cyberattacks against the U.S. courts' electronic filing system...

"There is certainly a heightened level of concern when parties think they can't rely on the government to keep sealed information secret," Boies Schiller Flexner partner Dan Boyle said of the summer 2025 cyberattacks against the U.S. courts' electronic filing system...

U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, allowed some misrepresentation claims to go forward but tossed design defect and medical monitoring allegations.       U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of...

U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, allowed some misrepresentation claims to go forward but tossed design defect and medical monitoring allegations.       U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of...

“We conclude Congress intended to preserve a state's ability to provide for safety on its roadways by maintaining an individual's access to the remedy of a common-law negligence claim following a motor vehicle collision, First District Appellate Court of Illinois...

“We conclude Congress intended to preserve a state's ability to provide for safety on its roadways by maintaining an individual's access to the remedy of a common-law negligence claim following a motor vehicle collision, First District Appellate Court of Illinois...

Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court.       Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the...

Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court.       Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the...

The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more.       The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for...

The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more.       The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for...

In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment.       In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders...

In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment.       In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders...

The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection...

The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection...

On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle.       On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers,...

On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle.       On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers,...

Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers on the payroll.       Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers...

Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers on the payroll.       error code: 520

Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel.       Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian...

Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel.       Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian...

“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran.       “The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where...

“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran.       “The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where...

A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar.       A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its...

A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar.       A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its...

Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client relationship continuity.       Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client...

"I think it's important to remember that you don't need a title to be a leader. I would encourage those who are passionate about their practice to remember that, fundamentally, this role is about communicating and connecting people. One doesn't need to wait for an...

Legal technology is in the middle of a paradigm shift — one where firms are no longer satisfied with incremental fixes and point solutions. Instead, they're seeking transformation: of systems, workflows, and outcomes. Nowhere is that transformation more urgent — or...

The lack of a big rebound in deal work, as well as growing costs, remain challenges to navigate, Citi said.       The lack of a big rebound in deal work, as well as growing costs, remain challenges to navigate, Citi said.       

After a series of court orders, litigation, and EEOC developments, Big Law is not in the same position it was this past Spring.       After a series of court orders, litigation, and EEOC developments, Big Law is not in the same position it was this past...

The opt-out claim alleges that U.K. users of Amazon paid higher prices when purchasing items from third-party sellers.       The opt-out claim alleges that U.K. users of Amazon paid higher prices when purchasing items from third-party sellers.       

“In some ways, that's very powerful, to kind of have your career plan that's buttoned up, but “the flip side of that, of course, is your career plans are buttoned up for a couple years, said Carey Bertolet Grand, dean of career services at Yeshiva University Benjamin...

Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.       Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.       

Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.       Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.       

"When the Constitution requires the President to faithfully execute the laws of the United States, that includes laws passed by Congress," U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan wrote in an opinion nullifying President Donald Trump's purported firing of Sara Aviel from her...

"When the Constitution requires the President to faithfully execute the laws of the United States, that includes laws passed by Congress," U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan wrote in an opinion nullifying President Donald Trump's purported firing of Sara Aviel from her...

Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social media came three years after the court intervened to block a similar Texas law.       Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social...

Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social media came three years after the court intervened to block a similar Texas law.       Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social...

Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar leaders meeting Thursday said they had misgivings about using the NextGen Unified Bar Exam, even though California law school deans support the idea.       Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar...

Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar leaders meeting Thursday said they had misgivings about using the NextGen Unified Bar Exam, even though California law school deans support the idea.       Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar...

The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer shares in state oil firm YPF to satisfy creditor claims.       The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer...

The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer shares in state oil firm YPF to satisfy creditor claims.       The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer...

In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.       In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried...

In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.       In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried...