Twenty-one major law firms including 19 in the AmLaw 50, lent their support to Senate Bill 21 in a letter to lawmakers and Gov. Matt Meyer, saying the bill would help maintain Delaware's place as the "epicenter of American corporate law." A Judiciary Committee hearing...

"Criticism is no surprise. It's part of the job," said Sixth Circuit Jeffrey Sutton. "But I do think when it gets to the level of a threat, it really is about attacking judicial independence, and that's just not good for the system or the country.”       "Criticism is...

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell, who is overseeing the Gardasil multidistrict litigation in the Western District of North Carolina, sided with Merck on its implied preemption defense, granting summary judgment to potentially hundreds of cases.       U.S. District...

Trump's executive order has already caused several clients to terminate, or think of terminating their legal engagements with Perkins Coie, the firm said.       Trump's executive order has already caused several clients to terminate, or think of terminating their...

Class sizes also shrunk in 2024, as did the prevalence of diversity fellows.       Class sizes also shrunk in 2024, as did the prevalence of diversity fellows.       

“You're starting to see these patents that were filed at the peak time of NFTs at the height of the coronavirus pandemic progress through the examination phase of the patent office, said Mauricio Uribe, chair of the data privacy and data protection practice group at...

"Allowing PBD's proposed Sherman Act claim...would change the course of the underlying legal theories in this litigation in fundamental ways and entitle defendants to extensive and lengthy additional fact discovery," the judge said.       "Allowing PBD's proposed...

Some tips on professional development, writing and advocacy from retired Delaware Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III and Vice Chancellor Bonnie David, one of his former clerks who succeeded him on the bench in the court's Georgetown courthouse.       Some tips on...

Deal work was down in February year over year, just like in January. Some deals are coming through, but they face an inconsistent and constantly changing environment.       Deal work was down in February year over year, just like in January. Some deals are coming...

The Judicial Conference seeks dozens of federal judgeships to address rising caseloads after past administration veto.       The Judicial Conference seeks dozens of federal judgeships to address rising caseloads after past administration veto.       

The NCAA has allowed college athletes to make money from their brands since 2021 and some are making millions. The University of Texas' Quarterback Arch Manning is reportedly the highest paid with $6.5 million in contracts related to his Name Image and Likeness, known...

“[W]e do not question the vigor of [Michael] Polelle's sincerely held political beliefs. Nor do we doubt the indignity' he may suffer by having to switch' his registrations in contravention of those beliefs," the appeals court stated. "Indeed, Florida's law puts him...

Profits per equity partner grew by 13.8% to $1.8 million, and the London office—the firm's largest—had a particularly strong performance.       Profits per equity partner grew by 13.8% to $1.8 million, and the London office—the firm's largest—had a particularly strong...

The deal has been tarred by the political brush as U.S. President Trump previously vowed to seize control of the Panama Canal, which he falsely claimed has been under China's control.       The deal has been tarred by the political brush as U.S. President Trump...

A federal judge on Tuesday confirmed an arbitrator's ruling that sided with the retailer on every claim.       A federal judge on Tuesday confirmed an arbitrator's ruling that sided with the retailer on every claim.       

The ruling differs from recent federal precedent on the liability of rideshare services, such as U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark for the Eastern District of Missouri's November ruling that Uber did not have a responsibility to share information with Lyft about a...

"As this court has consistently held, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.261.5 and Rule 8 answer the same question, namely: may punitive damages claims be included in an initial complaint? Section 510.261.5 answers 'no-never,' while Rule 8 answers 'yes-always,'" U.S. District Judge...

"Maybe those allegations won't pan out. But at this early stage, the question is simply whether the complaint alleges that Albrecht was an active tortfeasor. And it does," U.S. District Judge Steven C. Seeger for the Northern District of Illinois said.       "Maybe...

Blue Cross Blue Shield was hit with six federal antitrust suits on the day of the deadline for health care provider class members to provide a written notice to be excluded from a $2.8 billion settlement.       Blue Cross Blue Shield was hit with six federal antitrust...

Firms are reviewing all of their potential vulnerabilities. "We have a lot of law firms that we're going to be going after,” Trump said on Sunday.       Firms are reviewing all of their potential vulnerabilities. "We have a lot of law firms that we're going to be...

The firm said it recorded double-digit growth in specific practices such as M&A, private equity, capital markets, complex commercial litigation, and banking, among others.       The firm said it recorded double-digit growth in specific practices such as M&A,...

Partners Christopher Thomas and Andrea Driggs are only the beginning of the Mountain West firm's bid to capitalize on the fast-growing Phoenix metro.       Partners Christopher Thomas and Andrea Driggs are only the beginning of the Mountain West firm's bid to...

The U.S. Department of Justice is supporting parents who say a Maryland school district is violating their First Amendment right to religious freedom by not allowing them to opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed "story time" books.       The U.S. Department of...

Anne Robinson joined the multinational technology company after eight years as general counsel of mutual fund giant Vanguard.       Anne Robinson joined the multinational technology company after eight years as general counsel of mutual fund giant...

Judge Eleanor J. Hunter declared a mistrial Monday in the case of Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, who was arrested for shooting his wife of 27 years to death in their Anaheim Hills home, after a hung jury panel announced an 11-1 split on the charge of...

Williams & Connolly has several high-profile litigators who worked with both Democratic and Republican politicians.       Williams & Connolly has several high-profile litigators who worked with both Democratic and Republican politicians.       

Latham describes it as the largest LBO of the year so far and the third-largest healthcare LBO of all time in the U.S. & Europe.       Latham describes it as the largest LBO of the year so far and the third-largest healthcare LBO of all time in the U.S. &...

Freshfields represented Moderna, while Taylor Wessing advised BioNTech and Munich IP-firm df-mp was counsel to Pfizer.       Freshfields represented Moderna, while Taylor Wessing advised BioNTech and Munich IP-firm df-mp was counsel to Pfizer.       

The national firm most known for its labor and employment work continues to "aggressively hire" across key geographies, while placing a high value on associate compensation and retention.       The national firm most known for its labor and employment work continues...

“Most organizations have some type of multifunctional committee set up to evaluate generative AI applications. Those committees are overwhelmed right now because there are so many tools popping up," said Matt Bohn, senior counsel at Amgen.       “Most organizations...

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Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including rankings of the top 15 firms across the Am Law 200 firms that had 20 or fewer lawyers in London in 2023.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including rankings...

Legal and energy innovators at SXSW discussed ways to deal with complex regulatory frameworks. The panelists acknowledged that sometimes it's best to approach each new energy product or innovation with a beginner's mindset and to look for opportunities and instead of...

“Most organizations have some type of multifunctional committee set up to evaluate generative AI applications. Those committees are overwhelmed right now because there are so many tools popping up," said Matt Bohn, senior counsel at Amgen.       “Most organizations...

"Settling this case was a difficult decision, but it allows me to continue my advocacy work without the distraction or continued trauma of ongoing litigation," Kirkland & Ellis partner Elyse Dorsey said of her defamation case settlement with former Scalia Law...

“You can't say that you're in favor of judicial independence only when it comes to decisions that you like," Ho said of the Federal Judiciary Association. "That's not protecting the judiciary. That's politicizing the judiciary.       “You can't say that you're in...

Legal experts at SXSW discussed problems associated with using AI in businesses and at law firms. They also talked about AI's benefits in increasing efficiency and portentially providing greater access to legal services among the underserved population. But everyone...

"We think shareholder activism in the U.S. and globally is poised to have a record-breaking year," Olshan Frome Wolosky lawyers Andrew Freedman and Ryan Nebel wrote in a report.       "We think shareholder activism in the U.S. and globally is poised to have a...

The justices have agreed to review whether Colorado's ban on anti-LGBTQ counseling for children violates the constitutional right to free speech.       The justices have agreed to review whether Colorado's ban on anti-LGBTQ counseling for children violates the...

"Don't compromise on what makes you unique (and therefore an asset) to the firm. This is a constant lesson. As a gay lawyer, I face the recurrent internal pull between fear of non-acceptance and the courage to live authentically. The longer I practice at Quarles, the...

The federal judge awarded the Immanuel Baptist Church a third of the $679,910.25 it initially asked for in its petition.       The federal judge awarded the Immanuel Baptist Church a third of the $679,910.25 it initially asked for in its petition.       

Test-takers who had been practicing issue-spotting for months knew what they had to do. They filed two federal class action lawsuits against Meazure Learning, the vendor hired by the California bar.       Test-takers who had been practicing issue-spotting for months...

Michael Diz had several leadership roles at Debevoise, including helping the firm build out its Northern California presence in the last few years.       Michael Diz had several leadership roles at Debevoise, including helping the firm build out its Northern...

Chair Frank Lopez and managing partner Sherrese Smith have been elected to their second three-year term.       Chair Frank Lopez and managing partner Sherrese Smith have been elected to their second three-year term.       

In what some lawyers called a "feeding frenzy," plaintiffs' firms have hosted town halls, webinars and lunches, left brochures in hotel lobbies, and paid for extensive advertisements on radio and billboards, all in an effort to convince victims of the Eaton fire, one...

"Neither the circuit court nor this court is authorized to resolve these claims, however, because the arbitration agreement—which, on its face, purports to bind him with respect to his personal injury claim—contains a delegation clause in which he agrees to arbitrate...

The New York comptroller's office has released the updated total of more than $60 million in combined legal expenses associated with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's embattled administration. It includes $17.9 million for Cuomo's state-paid defenses covered by the state's Public...

The ranks of trial court judges who describe themselves as Latino or Hispanic dropped by five between 2023 and 2024, according to figures released by the state.       California's judiciary continues to grow more racially and ethnically diverse, even as that growth...

More than 120 entries have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation of leading partners.       More than 120 entries have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation...

‘Greenwashing' cases are on the rise in the food, beverage and consumer goods sectors.       ‘Greenwashing' cases are on the rise in the food, beverage and consumer goods sectors.       

The Trump administration has used legally questionable but economically credible threats to cow Big Law. Will it push back?       The Trump administration has used legally questionable but economically credible threats to cow Big Law. Will it push...

Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement was tasked with offering an "adversarial" position to arguments from Adams' defense counsel and the Justice Department that the public corruption matter should be dismissed. He said it must be discontinued, with...

In a 6-1 ruling, the court suspended Paul Petruska indefinitely with no leave to apply for reinstatement for three years after he offered opposing counsel a $120,000 injury crash settlement despite lacking the authority or permission to do so.       In a 6-1 ruling,...

"You will see most firms take a more conservative approach to taking on matters that piss off the administration," noted one firm leader.       "You will see most firms take a more conservative approach to taking on matters that piss off the administration," noted one...

"Until someone disincentivizes the plaintiffs not to bring the cases and there's no real opportunity for making money from it, the ambiguity and angst surrounding the statute is going to encourage more filings," said Sean G. Wieber, who serves as the co-chair of...

C.J. Grisham, a civil rights attorney in Texas, talks about how he trained AI to be an indispensable utility in his solo practice.       C.J. Grisham, a civil rights attorney in Texas, talks about how he trained AI to be an indispensable utility in his solo...

Toronto is home base to Canada's BigLaw firms, so the Ontario Law Society (LSO) has powerful enemies as well as allies in a controversy that is exposing deep divisions within the legal profession.       Toronto is home base to Canada's BigLaw firms, so the Ontario Law...

Trump's pick to be U.S. solicitor general revealed his firm income last year and said he would sell off millions in stock holdings in new public disclosures.       Trump's pick to be U.S. solicitor general revealed his firm income last year and said he would sell off...

A judge's ruling reinstating NLRB board member Gwynne Wilcox sets the stage for a battle over the agency's future, which could end up at the Supreme Court.       A judge's ruling reinstating NLRB board member Gwynne Wilcox sets the stage for a battle over the agency's...