"What is the big deal about allowing them to opt out of this," Justice Samuel Alito Jr. asked a lawyer representing Montgomery County, Maryland, over its policy against allowing religious students to opt out of hearing books with LGBTQ themes and...

With respect to existing legal immigration programs, President Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have consistently touted the need for increased vetting and setting stricter standards for visa applicants. For visa applicants, this is an important moment...

“Serving in the Southern District of New York has been an honor, the now-former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Celia Cohen, Andrew Rohrbach and Derek Wikstrom wrote. “There is no greater privilege than to work for an institution whose mandate is to do the right thing, the...

VidStream won a more than $105 million jury verdict against Twitter, now known as X Corp., over infringement of its video technology patents.       A federal jury in Dallas has awarded over $105 million to VidStream LLC, in a patent infringement lawsuit against social...

“I think [the legal community is] worried that there's going to be a loss of independence, said retired Judge Jeremy Fogel, executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute. “There are a lot of fears.       “I think [the legal community is] worried that there's...

“General counsel are definitely rethinking their recruitment strategies. As fewer fifth-year associates are available, the future of recruitment will evolve," said Pamela Salling, a managing director at Major, Lindsey & Africa.       “General counsel are...

The VPPA may be nearly four-decades old and video-rental stores largely a thing of the past, but the rise of online content, streaming services and ancillary activities has brought with it frequent litigation based on the VPPA. The key challenge in these litigations...

Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 100 law firms.       Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest...

“I think [the legal community is] worried that there's going to be a loss of independence, said retired Judge Jeremy Fogel, executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute. “There are a lot of fears.       “I think [the legal community is] worried that there's...

During oral arguments, the defendants contended that the plaintiffs could not support their allegations that Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's marketing materials misled consumers and their physicians about the safety and efficacy of their drugs.       During oral...

"No matter one's party or politics, every American should reject the notion that the awesome power of the presidency can be used to pursue individual vendettas," a group of law professors, former prosecutors, retired judges and other legal professionals wrote in an...

Monsanto, which on April 9 petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review its federal preemption defense in a Missouri case, filed two more “hold petitions in Roundup cases in Florida and Oregon.       Monsanto, which on April 9 petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to...

The lawsuit is the latest move in a clash between the university and the Trump administration.       The lawsuit is the latest move in a clash between the university and the Trump administration.       

The lawsuit is the latest move in a clash between the university and the Trump administration.       Radcliffe Quad at Harvard University campus in Cambridge, MA. News The lawsuit is the latest move in a clash between the university and the Trump administration. April...

"Here, there is no evidence in the record of any parents or community members contacting the school to express their concerns about plaintiff's advertisement," the court said. "Thus, whether defendant's concerns of disruption were reasonable is an open question and...

Meanwhile, other Big Law firms saw a rise in their Q1 lobbying earnings, as clients sought help in navigating the Trump administration.       Meanwhile, other Big Law firms saw a rise in their Q1 lobbying earnings, as clients sought help in navigating the Trump...

“The complaint asks the court to classify stake%E2%80%91based meme tokens as securities and to appoint a receiver over Meteora, steps that could influence how any new celebrity or political token is brought to market on Solana, said Max Burwick of...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2025 Am Law 100 report.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2025 Am Law 100 report.       

Google is expected to call company CEO Sundar Pichai and Mozilla Corp. chief financial officer Eric Muhlheim as live witnesses as the tech giant asks the court to reject structural remedies advocated by the U.S. Department of Justice.       Google is expected to call...

Davis Polk & Wardwell and King & Wood Mallesons have advised on a few Chinese tea company listings in recent months.       Davis Polk & Wardwell and King & Wood Mallesons have advised on a few Chinese tea company listings in recent...

U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis for the Northern District of Illinois determined the plaintiff, a driver of a Turo vehicle who sought coverage through the peer-to-peer company's insurer, had sufficiently alleged a material change between 2016 and 2019 insurance...

Federal prosecutors are seeking 57 to 71 months of imprisonment for former Webster Bank attorney James Blose, though his defense argues 24 to 30 months is more appropriate       Federal prosecutors are seeking 57 to 71 months of imprisonment for former Webster Bank...

Various Supreme Court justices appeared to agree with the federal government Monday that the president need not appoint members of a task force in charge of recommending the preventive services that insurance companies must cover under the Affordable Care...

Stewart Herman, 62, says he was instructed to resign by the firm's CEO and general counsel, who allegedly claimed the insurer worried about malpractice risk.       Stewart Herman, 62, says he was instructed to resign by the firm's CEO and general counsel, who...

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Justin Johnson, President of the Chicago office and partner at Latitude Legal.       In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Justin Johnson, President of the Chicago office and partner at...

"For aspiring practice leaders, my advice is to stay curious, be adaptable, and continuously seek opportunities for growth. Building strong relationships, both within the firm and with clients, is essential."       "For aspiring practice leaders, my advice is to stay...

"For aspiring practice leaders, my advice is to stay curious, be adaptable, and continuously seek opportunities for growth. Building strong relationships, both within the firm and with clients, is essential."       "For aspiring practice leaders, my advice is to stay...

As the first months of the new administration have demonstrated, President Trump fully intends to deliver on the campaign promise to “restart workplace enforcement. Employers should prepare now to confirm their employees are authorized to work and have robust...

In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Katrice Miller, labor relations counsel at Starbucks Corporation, live from the GC Midwest Conference in Chicago.       In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Katrice Miller, labor...

The state bar's committee of bar examiners will ask the California Supreme Court to offer statistical scoring help to those who took the technically troubled February 2025 bar exam.       The state bar's committee of bar examiners will ask the California Supreme Court...

Class actions are piling up over the unregulated drug kratom.       Class actions are piling up over the unregulated drug kratom.       

Streaming service Tubi, children's clothing retailer Janie and Jack and videogame maker Sega are among the companies suing plaintiffs firms that filed thousands of arbitration claims against them.       Streaming service Tubi, children's clothing retailer Janie and...

Several recruiters say they notice little, if any, difference in motivations for partner moves, especially those moving to and from the nine firms that made deals.       Several recruiters say they notice little, if any, difference in motivations for partner moves,...

Lock manufacturer Allegion said in an SEC filing that Stacy Cozad “incurred an involuntary termination, bringing her tenure to an abrupt end before her predecessor had even wrapped up his employment with the company.       Lock manufacturer Allegion said in an SEC...

A divided U.S. Supreme Court temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting additional Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act after civil rights lawyers warned that government planes were planning to take off imminently.       A divided U.S....

U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the District of Columbia issued a bench ruling preventing mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she demands additional information behind the CFPB workforce-reduction plan.       U.S. District...

The U.S. Judicial Conference said it has “significant concerns about securing federal courthouses, noting the judiciary's Court Security program has been frozen at 2023 funding levels of $750 million.       The U.S. Judicial Conference said it has “significant...

The company claimed the John Does' claims trigger primary policies of TransAmerica and Industrial Indemnity, and all the primary coverage must be exhausted before Westchester steps in with its excess coverage.       The company claimed the John Does' claims trigger...

The company claimed the John Does' claims trigger primary policies of TransAmerica and Industrial Indemnity, and all the primary coverage must be exhausted before Westchester steps in with its excess coverage.       The company claimed the John Does' claims trigger...

Former environmental practice chair Matthew Pawa, who helped launch the firm's Boston location in 2021, has left to restart his own environmental litigation boutique.       Former environmental practice chair Matthew Pawa, who helped launch the firm's Boston location...

Former environmental practice chair Matthew Pawa, who helped launch the firm's Boston location in 2021, has left to restart his own environmental litigation boutique.       Former environmental practice chair Matthew Pawa, who helped launch the firm's Boston location...

U.S. District Judge Esther Salas said that pizzas recently sent as threats to the homes of judges and their families were ordered in the name of her son Daniel Anderl, who was killed by a disturbed litigant nearly half a decade ago.       U.S. District Judge Esther...

U.S. District Judge Esther Salas said that pizzas recently sent as threats to the homes of judges and their families were ordered in the name of her son Daniel Anderl, who was killed by a disturbed litigant nearly half a decade ago.       U.S. District Judge Esther...

Two years after Sudan's civil war erupted, at least 20,000 people have been killed and millions displaced, among them lawyers who once lived and worked in Khartoum.       Two years after Sudan's civil war erupted, at least 20,000 people have been killed and millions...

Two years after Sudan's civil war erupted, at least 20,000 people have been killed and millions displaced, among them lawyers who once lived and worked in Khartoum.       Two years after Sudan's civil war erupted, at least 20,000 people have been killed and millions...

More than 40% of the firm's revenue came from contingency fees, although an uptick in demand from paying clients also contributed to a year of massive growth.       More than 40% of the firm's revenue came from contingency fees, although an uptick in demand from...

More than 40% of the firm's revenue came from contingency fees, although an uptick in demand from paying clients also contributed to a year of massive growth.       More than 40% of the firm's revenue came from contingency fees, although an uptick in demand from...

At Hyatt, Oliver is replacing Malaika Myers, who is retiring.       At Hyatt, Oliver is replacing Malaika Myers, who is retiring.       

At Hyatt, Oliver is replacing Malaika Myers, who is retiring.       At Hyatt, Oliver is replacing Malaika Myers, who is retiring.       

"We remain confident that we are right on the facts and the law, and we are prepared to fight this misguided lawsuit,” said Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase.       "We remain confident that we are right on the facts and the law, and we are prepared to...

"We remain confident that we are right on the facts and the law, and we are prepared to fight this misguided lawsuit,” said Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase.       "We remain confident that we are right on the facts and the law, and we are prepared to...

The court said the consulting and engineering firm Clough, Harbour & Associates cannot base its refusal on the state's statute of repose because the parties mutually decided to incorporate a negligence standard of care into their contract with an indemnification...

The court said the consulting and engineering firm Clough, Harbour & Associates cannot base its refusal on the state's statute of repose because the parties mutually decided to incorporate a negligence standard of care into their contract with an indemnification...

Compensation-all partners is based on the total payout to a firm's entire partnership, regardless of equity status.       Compensation-all partners is based on the total payout to a firm's entire partnership, regardless of equity status.       

Compensation-all partners is based on the total payout to a firm's entire partnership, regardless of equity status.       Compensation-all partners is based on the total payout to a firm's entire partnership, regardless of equity status.       

Sixty-eight firms had year-over-year growth rates of at least 10% in PEP, compared to 37 last year.       Sixty-eight firms had year-over-year growth rates of at least 10% in PEP, compared to 37 last year.       

Sixty-eight firms had year-over-year growth rates of at least 10% in PEP, compared to 37 last year.       Sixty-eight firms had year-over-year growth rates of at least 10% in PEP, compared to 37 last year.       

The demand for client-facing hospitality experiences has intensified. Law firms are incorporating more client-centric services, such as personalized spaces for client meetings, high-end catering, and concierge-style offerings during in-person visits.       The demand...