Incoming legal chief Wendy Fiel was most recently the CLO of hummus-maker Sabra Dipping Co.       Incoming legal chief Wendy Fiel was most recently the CLO of hummus-maker Sabra Dipping Co.       

Wendy Fiel spent two years at Heineken USA and was serving as assistant AG when she left in 2019 to join Sabra Dipping Co., a maker of hummus and other Middle Eastern foods. The company hired her as senior counsel and promoted her to chief legal officer in...

Henry Liu, former director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition under the Biden administration, has returned to Covington as a partner and co-chair of its global antitrust and competition law practice group.       Henry Liu, former director of the...

The twin 8-year-old girls were at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, when the deadly flash flood struck over the holiday weekend.       The twin 8-year-old girls were at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, when the deadly flash flood struck over the holiday...

The Judicial Council of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence has outlined next steps toward implementing generative artificial intelligence into court rules and procedures.       The Judicial Council of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on Artificial...

Robert Gottlieb has elevated Paul Townsend to name partner. “I am proud and excited to change the name of the firm to Gottlieb Townsend, stated Gottlieb, who established the business more than 40 years ago and has since built a highly respected firm both in New York...

“A combination of increased investment in crypto and decreased criminal and regulatory enforcement is a perfect storm for an explosion in crypto civil litigation, said Mark E. Bini, a partner at Reed Smith's global regulatory enforcement division.       “A combination...

Neel Chatterjee's former firm had supplied diversity data on lawyers to the EEOC and quit industry organizations promoting DEI.       Neel Chatterjee's former firm had supplied diversity data on lawyers to the EEOC and quit industry organizations promoting...

"Focus on developing your network, not only outside of your firm but internally as well; colleagues have the potential to become some of your greatest supporters and also sources of work. Find a niche area that interests you and become an expert in it; develop it as...

The landmark case lost much of its punch last year when a judge ruled that the SEC's authority over accounting controls did not extend its reach into cybersecurity.       The landmark case lost much of its punch last year when a judge ruled that the SEC's authority...

The introduction of various reforms, alongside turmoil in the U.S. market, are making the U.K. more attractive in 2025 H2.       The introduction of various reforms, alongside turmoil in the U.S. market, are making the U.K. more attractive in 2025...

Several law firms have made key hires in Washington, D.C., over the last week.       Several law firms have made key hires in Washington, D.C., over the last week.       

Yuting Wu was set to be Skadden's Beijing co-managing partner after the firm announced its Shanghai closure last year.       Yuting Wu was set to be Skadden's Beijing co-managing partner after the firm announced its Shanghai closure last year.       

Avis Budget is under fire after announcing a $2 billion loss caused by COVID shortages.       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...

Avis Budget is under fire after announcing a $2 billion loss caused by COVID shortages.       Avis Budget is under fire after announcing a $2 billion loss caused by COVID shortages.       

“It is apparent the allegations that precipitated this investigation are fraught with theory, speculation and conjecture, Judge Scott DiClaudio asserted in an omnibus motion responding to accusations that he used his judicial position to promote his wife's cheesesteak...

“Fraudsters are attracted to valuable cryptocurrency wallets like moths to a flame, and if an individual or entity is investing in crypto, they need to stay up to date on best practices for keeping those assets secure," said Jared Lenow, a partner at Friedman Kaplan...

“Fraudsters are attracted to valuable cryptocurrency wallets like moths to a flame, and if an individual or entity is investing in crypto, they need to stay up to date on best practices for keeping those assets secure," said Jared Lenow, a partner at Friedman Kaplan...

The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the cases during its 2025-2026 term, which begins Oct. 6, and issue its decision by next July.       The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the cases during its 2025-2026 term, which begins Oct. 6, and...

The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the cases during its 2025-2026 term, which begins Oct. 6, and issue its decision by next July.       The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the cases during its 2025-2026 term, which begins Oct. 6, and...

Produced water, historically treated as waste, has gained value, sparking ownership disputes. The court ruled produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas operations, with ownership defaulting to the lessee unless reserved by the surface owner.       Produced water,...

Produced water, historically treated as waste, has gained value, sparking ownership disputes. The court ruled produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas operations, with ownership defaulting to the lessee unless reserved by the surface owner.       Produced water,...

The online retailer had a big decision to make after it received a whistelblower complaint regarding the financial that it was about to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.       The online retailer had a big decision to make after it received a...

The online retailer had a big decision to make after it received a whistelblower complaint regarding the financial that it was about to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.       The online retailer had a big decision to make after it received a...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 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 2,900 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...

A new generation of legal tech, including rapidly advancing AI and AI assistants, is introducing capabilities that don't just automate individual steps. These tools act as proactive collaborators, intelligently navigating complex documents, surfacing key risks,...

A new generation of legal tech, including rapidly advancing AI and AI assistants, is introducing capabilities that don't just automate individual steps. These tools act as proactive collaborators, intelligently navigating complex documents, surfacing key risks,...

Deal volume was down 10% year over year, but a 78% increase in ‘mega deals' more than covered the bill.       Deal volume was down 10% year over year, but a 78% increase in ‘mega deals' more than covered the bill.       

Deal volume was down 10% year over year, but a 78% increase in ‘mega deals' more than covered the bill.       Deal volume was down 10% year over year, but a 78% increase in ‘mega deals' more than covered the bill.       

"Corporate defendants have entered a new era of heightened risks and higher stakes in the valuation of class actions," the law firm Duane Morris wrote in a midyear report.       "Corporate defendants have entered a new era of heightened risks and higher stakes in the...

"Corporate defendants have entered a new era of heightened risks and higher stakes in the valuation of class actions," the law firm Duane Morris wrote in a midyear report.       "Corporate defendants have entered a new era of heightened risks and higher stakes in the...

Linklaters, King & Wood Mallesons, Latham & Watkins, Freshfields and Kirkland & Ellis top the charts by advising on the highest collective value of closed deals in Asia.       Linklaters, King & Wood Mallesons, Latham & Watkins, Freshfields and...

Linklaters, King & Wood Mallesons, Latham & Watkins, Freshfields and Kirkland & Ellis top the charts by advising on the highest collective value of closed deals in Asia.       Linklaters, King & Wood Mallesons, Latham & Watkins, Freshfields and...

While lateral hiring in the most profitable practices remains risky and expensive, targeting specific and growing industries may yield more lucrative work from clients.       While lateral hiring in the most profitable practices remains risky and expensive, targeting...

The union representing California's deputy attorneys general said the high-stakes environmental litigation should have been handled in-house.       The union representing California's deputy attorneys general said the high-stakes environmental litigation should have...

"Almost nothing could 'impair' the Executive Branch's prosecutorial discretion more than the judicial appointment of a special prosecutor to pursue charges that the government has decided to dismiss," the Department of Justice said in a filing.       "Almost nothing...

The court concluded that the plaintiff established that, but for his psychological disability, he wouldn't have been denied medical clearance for the role.       The court concluded that the plaintiff established that, but for his psychological disability, he wouldn't...

On Monday, plaintiffs' lawyers filed their opening brief asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to reinstate more than 100 lawsuits alleging Merck's HPV vaccine Gardasil caused autoimmune diseases.       On Monday, plaintiffs' lawyers filed their...

The firm's subscription-based STAAR program provides AI policies and use cases, regulatory updates and insight into what other businesses are doing.       The firm's subscription-based STAAR program provides AI policies and use cases, regulatory updates and insight...

In its 9-7 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit found the district court's commonality analysis too general to qualify for class certification, a finding that drew a heated dissent from the minority.       In its 9-7 decision, the U.S. Court of...

"Given the infancy of these novel theories and a largely unsettled legal landscape, it is paramount for plan sponsors and fiduciaries to implement risk mitigation strategies now," Holland & Knight said in a client advisory.       "Given the infancy of these novel...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the Talent Report.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the Talent Report.       

Navigating recent immigration policy shifts has resulted in “a bunch of really tired, frustrated immigration lawyers, said one lawyer.       Navigating recent immigration policy shifts has resulted in “a bunch of really tired, frustrated immigration lawyers, said one...

U.S. District Judge Roy Altman ruled that the court was “not aware of any deferral defamation action in which a federal court has determined that federal judges are public officials. But like a state court judge, Altman held that a federal judge also qualifies as a...

The 48,000-member organization said it launched the AI Center of Excellence for In-House Counsel in response to an urgent need for coordinated legal guidance on the transformative technology.       The 48,000-member organization said it launched the AI Center of...

The global law firm has opened the new office with recently hired restructuring, litigation and private equity teams from Latham and Quinn Emanuel.       The global law firm has opened the new office with recently hired restructuring, litigation and private equity...

Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster did not rule from the bench on the motion, stating at the end of the hearing that he needed time to think about what to do considering the motion is seeking to end a stand-alone derivative case, not one that's been pending while a...

The firm's second SEYence Fair includes new categories for ‘half-baked' ideas and non-technical innovations.       The firm's second SEYence Fair includes new categories for ‘half-baked' ideas and non-technical innovations.       

"By reinstating three members to the five-member [Consumer Product Safety Commission], the district court transferred control of the agency from President Trump to three Commissioners who had been appointed by President Biden," the Justice Department told the Supreme...