A closer look at how firms are using capital calls shows a wide disparity across the industry.       A closer look at how firms are using capital calls shows a wide disparity across the industry.       

"In other words, Missouri law is clear that a motion that is expressly declared by Supreme Court Rule to be an independent action must be resolved by an independent judgment that meets the requirements of Rule 74.01(a) before it is final and appealable—a principle...

"In other words, Missouri law is clear that a motion that is expressly declared by Supreme Court Rule to be an independent action must be resolved by an independent judgment that meets the requirements of Rule 74.01(a) before it is final and appealable—a principle...

Lockridge Grindal Nauen alleges no referral fee exists, despite Vita Law Offices alleging in a new lawsuit that the firm owes it $660,000.       Lockridge Grindal Nauen alleges no referral fee exists, despite Vita Law Offices alleging in a new lawsuit that the firm...

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has tapped Clement & Murphy co-founder Paul Clement to defend the legality of its habeas standing order that prevents hasty deportations of local detainees protected by the order.       The U.S. District Court...

The ruling allows litigants to make a case that contract disputes are subject to arbitration, even if there's no evidence that an arbitration agreement was presented.       The ruling allows litigants to make a case that contract disputes are subject to arbitration,...

Skadden partner Joseph Barloon, former Jones Day partner Brett Shumate and former Wilmer partner Jeffrey Kessler, among others, disclosed their seven-figure partnership shares as part of the nomination process for their government positions.       Skadden partner...

The Second Circuit, in an opinion authored by Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston, directed the lower court to enter a judgment of acquittal for alt-right internet personality Douglass Mackey.       The Second Circuit, in an opinion authored by Chief Judge Debra Ann...

The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced the suspension following the judge's indictment for alleged witness tampering. The jurist is the second judge suspended in her county this year.       The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced the...

Jeff Cashden of King & Spalding, counsel for Progressive Insurance, said this decision clarifies the "methodological approach courts should be taking in class-certification cases."       Jeff Cashden of King & Spalding, counsel for Progressive Insurance, said...

"We are hearing from clients that they're really relying on some of their long-tenured directors in the boardroom who really have that seasoning and have seen the company through crisis periods before," said Beth Sasfai, a partner at Cooley.       "We are hearing from...

"It is a rare occasion when this court observes repeat and purposeful unprofessional misrepresentations to the court and opposing counsel," U.S. District Judge Cristina D. Silva of the District of Nevada wrote in a show-cause order requiring attorney Mark Krotoski to...

"We are very pleased with the court's recent decision affirming our client's right to assert claims against both its insurer and the insurance agents who recommended and purchased the operative policy on our client's behalf," said Scott C. Frost, an attorney at Howard...

A&O Shearman didn't just co-develop agentic AI tools with Harvey—it also modernized its business model to stay competitive in the age of AI disruption.       A&O Shearman didn't just co-develop agentic AI tools with Harvey—it also modernized its business model...

Chariot Claims will mainly use the funding to support upgrading its platform.       Chariot Claims will mainly use the funding to support upgrading its platform.       

The lawmakers asked the EEOC to turn over records and correspondence between agency leaders and Kirkland, Latham, Simpson Thacher and A&O Shearman.       The lawmakers asked the EEOC to turn over records and correspondence between agency leaders and Kirkland,...

Generative AI is reshaping e-Discovery workflows, with technology-assisted review evolving from using established continuous active learning methods to advanced large language models. As this transformation unfolds, understanding precisely what is realistic now,...

Of 17 new deans, only three (18%) have held prior deanships.       Of 17 new deans, only three (18%) have held prior deanships.       

"Be visible. Show up and build rapport with colleagues and clients. Strong relationships are built through consistent interaction and trust."       "Be visible. Show up and build rapport with colleagues and clients. Strong relationships are built through consistent...

The inner workings of the plaintiffs bar get overlooked everywhere—from law school classrooms to Hollywood films. While it's true that nuance is hard to capture in a 50-minute class or a two-hour blockbuster, the bigger problem is that the insiders who truly...

Gov. Brian Kemp has nominated the chief judge of the new Georgia Tax Court.       Gov. Brian Kemp has nominated the chief judge of the new Georgia Tax Court.       

The Circuit split caused by MTE Holdings can and should be fixed by the Fifth and Seventh Circuits when the appropriate appeal reaches them. MTE reflects the more current analysis. It is unlikely that the Supreme Court will be able to resolve the split any time...

It is the latest U.S. firm to make the move, which includes the London office, easing the switch with a two-week August WFH period.       It is the latest U.S. firm to make the move, which includes the London office, easing the switch with a two-week August WFH...

Small-cap IPOs have benefited a raft of local law firms while international firms sit out.       Small-cap IPOs have benefited a raft of local law firms while international firms sit out.       

Damaris Hernandez, who was Cravath's first Latina partner, had been at the firm for 18 years.       Damaris Hernandez, who was Cravath's first Latina partner, had been at the firm for 18 years.       

“Legal departments are adopting AI a lot faster than they are securing it, says a report from the on-demand legal services provider Axiom.       “Legal departments are adopting AI a lot faster than they are securing it, says a report from the on-demand legal services...

The judge, who agreed to be censured, had previously come under fire and had been reassigned to the civil term upon allegations she was "soft on crime."       The judge, who agreed to be censured, had previously come under fire and had been reassigned to the civil...

To get a real-world read on what's working (and what's not), we surveyed our legal recruiters to share what they're seeing in today's market.       To get a real-world read on what's working (and what's not), we surveyed our legal recruiters to share what they're...

Angela Kelley, a former GC and Big Law attorney, succeeds founder Caren Ulrich Stacy at the helm of the talent-focused advisory.       Angela Kelley, a former GC and Big Law attorney, succeeds founder Caren Ulrich Stacy at the helm of the talent-focused...

“How is it that people need to discuss—doxing basically—home phone numbers and home addresses? Judge Stephanos Bibas asked during oral arguments over the constitutionality of Daniel's Law.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

"No investigation is perfect. There's always going to be things that you can question, that you can attack," Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster said from the bench. "The ultimate decision the court has to make is whether there are enough problems with the investigation...

The nine suits filed this month alleged the telecom giants have infringed on patents attributed to Headwater Research and its co-founder, inventor Gregory Raleigh.       The nine suits filed this month alleged the telecom giants have infringed on patents attributed to...

Goodwin filed a data security notice with the Maine Attorney General's Office acknowledging the breach on July 2, while Eckert Seamans was sued in Pennsylvania federal court on Tuesday over its breach.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

The lawyer group's statement coincides with Tuesday's hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on a constitutional challenge to Daniel's Law by a group of corporations facing suits under the law. But the statement from the Association of the Federal...

U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon found that Core Capital Partners Ltd., represented by Pomerantz LLP and Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman, had identified five alleged misstatements that could support Core Capital's fraud claims.       Hi there.The email you just...

An early morning flash flood in the Texas Hill Country claimed the lives of more than 100 people including many campers and tourists visiting the Kerr County area along the Guadalupe River.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

The decision reinstates President Donald Trump's February executive order instructing federal agencies to plan reductions in their workforces.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

Professional students, which include law students, will be limited to borrowing a maximum of $50,000 per year in unsubsidized loans, and will no longer be eligible for the federal Direct PLUS loan.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...

“Based on my conversations with the SEC, they are trying to make thoughtful, careful decisions and provide useful and clear regulatory guidance," the incoming partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman said in an interview. “It is not short-term thinking."       “Based on my...

“The COVID uncertainty persisted over a long period, and it was impossible to predict how long lockdowns would persist. It's hard to see how companies were better placed than the market to assess how things would swing as the pandemic receded," University of Michigan...

Following the acquisition, Eudia hopes to leverage Johnson Hana's legal professionals to assist its AI tools and launch a managed services offering.       Following the acquisition, Eudia hopes to leverage Johnson Hana's legal professionals to assist its AI tools and...

While 2024 proved solid, the pressing question now is whether firms—including those at the top of the Pro Bono Scorecard ranking—have scaled back or adjusted their focus.       While 2024 proved solid, the pressing question now is whether firms—including those at the...

Jenner & Block remained in the top spot in this year's Pro Bono Scorecard.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or...

The New Jersey Supreme Court ordered Multicounty Litigation designation for more than 40 Roundup cases pending in New Jersey state courts.       The New Jersey Supreme Court ordered Multicounty Litigation designation for more than 40 Roundup cases pending in New...

The order followed Anthropic's removal of the case from a California Superior Court to federal court, arguing that Reddit's claim over scraping data for AI training was, in essence, a copyright claim.       The order followed Anthropic's removal of the case from a...

The federal government is asking the appeals court to lift a preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali on March 10 ordering the Trump administration to make available for obligation billions of dollars appropriated in the 2024 Further Consolidated...

"Plaintiffs, accordingly, may not circumvent the Tucker Act or the APA's reviewability bar by reframing an alleged statutory violation as a constitutional claim," U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss of the District of Columbia wrote in a ruling allowing the Trump...

Peter Davis is the second lateral litigator at Jenner in recent weeks to come from a firm that made a deal with President Donald Trump.       Peter Davis is the second lateral litigator at Jenner in recent weeks to come from a firm that made a deal with President...

New York State has issued a preliminary response to a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to strike protections against civil immigration arrests in and around courthouses in the Empire State.       New York State has issued a preliminary response to a Department of...

Althea Brown spent 11 years at Google before joining the wealth management company LPL in September 2023.       Althea Brown spent 11 years at Google before joining the wealth management company LPL in September 2023.