The demand stated that Allstate needed to follow every term and condition of the offer to the letter. Allstate did not use the exact wording specified by the plaintiffs in its response, and the plaintiffs responded by telling the insurer there was no...

A quick-service restaurant holding company's plans to use artificial intelligence to enhance customers' ordering experience is highlighting a new era of cyber liability risks. Data privacy concerns continue to drive lawsuits, and plaintiffs' attorneys continue to seek...

"Maintain strong relationships with everyone you work with—across all roles and levels. I believe that one of the most important components of leadership is the ability to listen and show vulnerability. It's also critical to seek and accept feedback from colleagues at...

In Ex parte Michalek, the PTAB evaluated an invention involving medical health technology and artificial intelligence. While this case involved medical health technology, the implicated issues inform patent strategies for AI enabled inventions across all...

If U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore in Miami denies dismissal under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) or to compel arbitration, the defendants requested a stay “pending resolution of the bankruptcy proceedings.       If U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore...

Talc lawyers submitted several names for the new lead negotiation counsel on Friday after U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in the District of New Jersey ordered the appointment.       Talc lawyers submitted several names for the new lead negotiation counsel on...

Check out who landed where in our annual rankings of highest-paid legal chiefs, which is based on an analysis of Fortune 1000 companies' proxy statements covering fiscal years ending after June 30, 2024.       Check out who landed where in our annual rankings of...

One legal chief went from last to fourth. Another rode the AI wave to a 75% compensation increase.       One legal chief went from last to fourth. Another rode the AI wave to a 75% compensation increase.       

The founder of the firm's Riyadh office offers insight into the work in Saudi Arabia, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to operate as an international law firm in the Kingdom.       The founder of the firm's Riyadh office offers insight into the work...

The firm has hired a four-partner group from K&L Gates, three of whom will be based in the firm's new Seattle office.       The firm has hired a four-partner group from K&L Gates, three of whom will be based in the firm's new Seattle office.       

Stinson, Barclay Damon and Meirowitz & Wasserberg have made major expansions to their New York offices, but other midsize peers are holding their existing spaces or reducing.       Stinson, Barclay Damon and Meirowitz & Wasserberg have made major expansions to...

McDermott chair Ira Coleman said there will be leadership representation from both firms, though who and where has yet to be fully fleshed out.       McDermott chair Ira Coleman said there will be leadership representation from both firms, though who and where has yet...

The departure early this year of Archer Aviation's chief legal officer, Andy Missan, has triggered one promotion and one outside hire.       The departure early this year of Archer Aviation's chief legal officer, Andy Missan, has triggered one promotion and one...

The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the Department of Justice filed on May 22.       The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the...

The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the Department of Justice filed on May 22.       The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the...

President Donald Trump's executive order directs the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to act within 60 days to protect college sports from “unreasonable antitrust lawsuits but offers no specifics.       President Donald Trump's executive order...

President Donald Trump's executive order directs the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to act within 60 days to protect college sports from “unreasonable antitrust lawsuits but offers no specifics.       President Donald Trump's executive order...

A group of first-years will start later than expected.       A group of first-years will start later than expected.       

A group of first-years will start later than expected.       A group of first-years will start later than expected.       

"I can think of no one better to honor filling this vacancy with than Judge Hackett. Judge Hackett nobly served as a judge in Madison County for 18 years. The citizens of the district will best be served by someone of his stature until they have the opportunity to...

"I can think of no one better to honor filling this vacancy with than Judge Hackett. Judge Hackett nobly served as a judge in Madison County for 18 years. The citizens of the district will best be served by someone of his stature until they have the opportunity to...

The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical tensions.       The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical...

The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical tensions.       The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical...

"We aren't charging for any of this work. But we are excited to contribute to these causes, and the professional satisfaction this brings is the best form of compensation,” co-founder Shainin Specter said of efforts including a case seeking to allow Pennsylvania...

"We aren't charging for any of this work. But we are excited to contribute to these causes, and the professional satisfaction this brings is the best form of compensation,” co-founder Shainin Specter said of efforts including a case seeking to allow Pennsylvania...

Friday's verdict for CME Group Inc. and its subsidiary, The Board of Trade of the City of Chicago Inc., comes in a class trial in Cook County Circuit Court that involved thousands of former pit traders who sought compensation following the shift to screen-based...

Friday's verdict for CME Group Inc. and its subsidiary, The Board of Trade of the City of Chicago Inc., comes in a class trial in Cook County Circuit Court that involved thousands of former pit traders who sought compensation following the shift to screen-based...

Major software companies are facing patent claims over their use of AI to combat cyberattacks.       Major software companies are facing patent claims over their use of AI to combat cyberattacks.       

Major software companies are facing patent claims over their use of AI to combat cyberattacks.       Major software companies are facing patent claims over their use of AI to combat cyberattacks.       

Former employees of ezCater, which connects businesses with restaurants and caterers, alleged they were discriminated against based on their gender, race and/or pregnancy and retaliated against for complaining about the alleged discrimination.       Former employees...

Former employees of ezCater, which connects businesses with restaurants and caterers, alleged they were discriminated against based on their gender, race and/or pregnancy and retaliated against for complaining about the alleged discrimination.       Former employees...

In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.       In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.       

In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.       In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.       

A case involving the Consumer Product Safety Commission is the latest example of the Supreme Court policing the ability of lower courts to block or reverse actions by the White House.       A case involving the Consumer Product Safety Commission is the latest example...

"It's important to properly identify the elements of the plaintiffs' claims and evaluate the appropriateness of class certification in light of those elements," Jeff Cashdan of King & Spalding, counsel for Progressive, said. "That's the important teaching from...

Both parties disputed the total amount awarded, with the plaintiff claiming the jury intended to award $25 million total in three separate portions and the defendants arguing there is only one $15 million award.       Both parties disputed the total amount awarded,...

In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.       In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.       

Law firms have continued to create and fill C-suite roles with business experts—or at least business-first lawyers—as Big Law continues getting bigger and more profitable.       Law firms have continued to create and fill C-suite roles with business experts—or at...

"Be honest and truthful; follow through on your commitments; go the extra mile for your firm, partners, and clients; and always seek to do the right thing, even if it is not the popular thing. People will then know you are dependable and will lead selflessly with...

If you're stuck for what to read over the holidays, the U.K.'s top lawyers are here to help.       If you're stuck for what to read over the holidays, the U.K.'s top lawyers are here to help.       

Mayer Brown terminated partner David Kreisler within two months of his hiring after becoming aware of social media posts on X.       Mayer Brown terminated partner David Kreisler within two months of his hiring after becoming aware of social media posts on...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, we return to our Litigators With Hobbies series. Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt partner Geoff Weisbart's passion for horse breeding and aviation.       In this week's Legal...

"Whenever Glass Lewis' speech reflects certain viewpoints disfavored by the government, the Act compels Glass Lewis to broadcast the government's contrary viewpoint and publicly condemn itself," states a suit filed Thursday by Glass Lewis & Co.       "Whenever...

The Atlanta-based midsize firm is adding new partners in New York and Florida to help clients adjust to policy changes.       The Atlanta-based midsize firm is adding new partners in New York and Florida to help clients adjust to policy changes.       

The appellate court concluded that Safehouse, an injection site that seeks to provide overdose prevention services, was protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the free exercise clause, following years of litigation with the government.       The...

A dozen lawsuits have been filed over spinal cord stimulators, which are medical devices surgically implanted to reduce chronic back pain. The suits name device manufacturers, such as Abbott and Medtronic, but also the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.       A dozen...

The FCC's approval came amid speculation that Paramount's CBS subsidiary went to extraordinary lengths to appease the Trump administration to gain the governmental OK.       The FCC's approval came amid speculation that Paramount's CBS subsidiary went to extraordinary...

“How should managing partners be spending their time? one firm chair asked aloud during a recent group discussion. “I think they should spend it talking to their partners.       “How should managing partners be spending their time? one firm chair asked aloud during a...

The majority concluded that only one local government is authorized to impose a 3% sales tax on all retail sales of non-medical marijuana sold within that political subdivision.       The majority concluded that only one local government is authorized to impose a 3%...

A recent move from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture may end up giving the term 'ultraprocessed foods' some more weight, with the agencies announcing Wednesday that they are working to create a federally recognized definition of...

Private investment advisers have served as an entry point into U.S. markets for foreign investors using illicit finance associated with fraud, tax evasion and corruption, according to a 2024 Treasury Department report. Investors from Russia and China have invested...

“Whether the disclosures were the acts of a disgruntled, recently-terminated employee or of a dutiful public servant, McCarty knowingly disclosed client information in violation of his sworn duty of confidentiality. No matter how noteworthy his disclosure may have...

Sources estimated that the cost of litigating against the Trump administration may be $5 million or more in a year. And litigating an appeal may be $500,000 per month.       Sources estimated that the cost of litigating against the Trump administration may be $5...

Elsewhere, in western New York, U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci declined to "open the floodgates" to intervenors in a previous, similar lawusit, saying the New York Civil Libertarian Union's slate of clients' “informed, unique perspectives on the purpose and benefits...

It's unclear whether the errors were generated by artificial intelligence. But the mistakes brought to mind the criticism faced by attorneys who have filed AI-generated documents in court that were found to contain inaccuracies.       It's unclear whether the errors...

"We are very proud of this landmark settlement which will transform the lives of college athletes and bring them tens of billions of dollars in damages and future benefits," Jeffrey Kessler, co-executive chairman of Winston & Strawn, said of the antitrust...