"Act like an owner before you are one. Learn the business side of the firm—billing, staffing, client development. And don't wait for someone to hand you a title. Leadership is often about mindset and initiative more than anything else. That same mindset is what...

Clients are asking their lawyers or others with connections to skip the line of the normal DOJ chain of command—“process in the parlance of prosecutors and white collar defense lawyers. Prosecutors, defense lawyers and legal ethics experts weigh in.       Clients are...

The legal industry may just be in the “eye of the storm, with costs still rising quickly and clients potentially becoming more cautious with their payments, a new report said.       The legal industry may just be in the “eye of the storm, with costs still rising...

The Trump administration indicated in a recent court pleading that President Donald Trump might not file additional executive orders against law firms that call for things such as suspending security clearances for lawyers or restricting their access to federal...

The Trump administration indicated in a recent court pleading that President Donald Trump might not file additional executive orders against law firms that call for things such as suspending security clearances for lawyers or restricting their access to federal...

U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said that his review of the documents showed that they contained “garden-variety testimony from law enforcement agents that was already known to the public—not the type of information justifying taking the “extraordinary step of...

U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said that his review of the documents showed that they contained “garden-variety testimony from law enforcement agents that was already known to the public—not the type of information justifying taking the “extraordinary step of...

Just as cyber insurance was when it first came on the market, AI insurance is "the Wild, Wild West," Butler University professor Thomas Faulconer said.       Just as cyber insurance was when it first came on the market, AI insurance is "the Wild, Wild West," Butler...

Just as cyber insurance was when it first came on the market, AI insurance is "the Wild, Wild West," Butler University professor Thomas Faulconer said.       Just as cyber insurance was when it first came on the market, AI insurance is "the Wild, Wild West," Butler...

As sweeping new AI rules take effect, U.S. tech giants and European companies are preparing for compliance. But much of Europe is still scrambling to appoint regulators.       As sweeping new AI rules take effect, U.S. tech giants and European companies are preparing...

The settlement, announced on Friday, resolves a nationwide class action focused on algorithmic pricing of rental units and includes the U.S. Department of Justice.       The settlement, announced on Friday, resolves a nationwide class action focused on algorithmic...

The settlement, announced on Friday, resolves a nationwide class action focused on algorithmic pricing of rental units and includes the U.S. Department of Justice.       The settlement, announced on Friday, resolves a nationwide class action focused on algorithmic...

In an appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Shira Perlmutter notes that her removal came one day after the Copyright Office released its report on the use of copyrighted materials to train generative AI models, an analysis that ran counter to the Trump...

In an appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Shira Perlmutter notes that her removal came one day after the Copyright Office released its report on the use of copyrighted materials to train generative AI models, an analysis that ran counter to the Trump...

The Trump administration is asking the justices to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to continue using aggressive, dragnet tactics in their immigration crackdown in the Los Angeles area, which civil rights groups have said amount to racial...

The Trump administration is asking the justices to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to continue using aggressive, dragnet tactics in their immigration crackdown in the Los Angeles area, which civil rights groups have said amount to racial...

Lower demand in the lateral market for corporate associates is unlikely to yield midyear bonuses in Big Law, although year-end Milbank matches are expected.       Lower demand in the lateral market for corporate associates is unlikely to yield midyear bonuses in Big...

Lower demand in the lateral market for corporate associates is unlikely to yield midyear bonuses in Big Law, although year-end Milbank matches are expected.       Lower demand in the lateral market for corporate associates is unlikely to yield midyear bonuses in Big...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 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 2,600 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...

In a concurring opinion, D.C. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas said James Boasberg's order halting removals was too ambiguous to support criminal contempt.       In a concurring opinion, D.C. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas said James Boasberg's order halting removals was...

In a concurring opinion, D.C. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas said James Boasberg's order halting removals was too ambiguous to support criminal contempt.       In a concurring opinion, D.C. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas said James Boasberg's order halting removals was...

The Seventh Circuit also remanded the case to the district court to determine the scope of the injunction following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc., which put limits on universal injunctions. In the present case, which may be among the...

The Seventh Circuit also remanded the case to the district court to determine the scope of the injunction following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc., which put limits on universal injunctions. In the present case, which may be among the...

The EEOC launched a crackdown on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.       The EEOC launched a crackdown on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.       

The EEOC launched a crackdown on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.       The EEOC launched a crackdown on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.       

Donald Trump "has absolutely no incentive to go along with this, and especially an ideological president who doesn't have many circuit court vacancies,” said University of Pittsburgh law professor Arthur Hellman.       Donald Trump "has absolutely no incentive to go...

Donald Trump "has absolutely no incentive to go along with this, and especially an ideological president who doesn't have many circuit court vacancies,” said University of Pittsburgh law professor Arthur Hellman.       Donald Trump "has absolutely no incentive to go...

Now plaintiff's counsel says his team plans on pursuing millions in attorney fees and post-judgment interest.       Now plaintiff's counsel says his team plans on pursuing millions in attorney fees and post-judgment interest.       

Now plaintiff's counsel says his team plans on pursuing millions in attorney fees and post-judgment interest.       Now plaintiff's counsel says his team plans on pursuing millions in attorney fees and post-judgment interest.       

Join the webcast and get practical insights from legal industry pros on selecting tools, staying compliant, and setting smart goals.       Join the webcast and get practical insights from legal industry pros on selecting tools, staying compliant, and setting smart...

"The second thing is simple: take the help. You don't have to figure it all out on your own. Some people have already been where you want to go. You have to be willing to accept their help when it's offered."       "The second thing is simple: take the help. You don't...

Ahead of the damages phase in a landmark Meta data privacy case involving fertility data, experts are eyeing the potential impact the jury verdict may have on the data privacy class action landscape—particularly on cases against Big Tech—amid a backdrop of surging...

On Thursday, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered about 20 data breach class actions against Coinbase to be transferred for pretrial coordination in the Southern District of New York.       On Thursday, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith speaks with DLA Piper litigator Bob Alessi about his work on the highly-charged Karen Read case and how his approach to cross-examination likely turned the tide of the trial.       In this week's Legal Speak episode,...

Germany's legal market is splitting: while Cleary Gottlieb and Goodwin pull back from Frankfurt, Kirkland & Ellis, Millbank, and others are expanding with bold hires and new offices—reshaping the future of a legal powerhouse facing economic...

UGA Law established USG Scholars using the American Bar Association Standard 503 variance that was granted in April.       UGA Law established USG Scholars using the American Bar Association Standard 503 variance that was granted in April.       

"What matters for attorney-client privilege is not what a company does with its legal advice, but simply whether a company seeks legal advice,” the appellate court stated.       "What matters for attorney-client privilege is not what a company does with its legal...

In the film "The Burial" on Amazon Prime Video, Hal Dockins is portrayed as "a young, inexperienced lawyer despite his having been a practicing attorney for eleven years when Jeremiah O'Keefe hired him," according to a recent lawsuit.       In the film "The Burial" on...

For attorneys, especially those working in and around state governments, where lobbying and practicing law often go hand-in-hand, the writing on the wall is clear: manual research and traditional legal software are not optimized for these tasks. This is why generative...

The aircraft parts maker asserted that former CEO Larry Lawson breached his retirement agreement by becoming a consultant for the activist investor Elliott Management.       The aircraft parts maker asserted that former CEO Larry Lawson breached his retirement...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs filed a joint stipulation in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Thursday to resolve their multiyear legal battle, which has shaped emerging regulatory law for digital assets.       The U.S....

"As we see a lot of competition growing, especially when it comes to midsize firms, I think they're feeling the squeeze in terms of client demand," said one legal recruiter.       "As we see a lot of competition growing, especially when it comes to midsize firms, I...

On average across the Am Law 200, more than 11% of hours billed came from nonlawyers.       On average across the Am Law 200, more than 11% of hours billed came from nonlawyers.       

A Manhattan jury found Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm guilty of conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business on Wednesday after a four-week trial, leaving 18 U.S. Code § 1960 at the center of the discussion by legal experts about what they...

Lawyers with plenty of energy-giving social resources will see the world differently and be better able to navigate the challenges and stressors of life, according to Anne Brafford, co-founder of the Institute for Well-Being in Law.       Lawyers with plenty of...

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp of the District of New Jersey ruled that the plaintiffs' steering committee in the talc multidistrict litigation could add Kenvue, Holdco and Janssen as defendants in their master complaint.       On Tuesday, U.S. District...

"The Court maintains serious doubts as to whether Plaintiff can sufficiently amend his Complaint," U.S. District Senior Judge Henry E. Hudson wrote in a memorandum opinion dismissing a shareholder's class action against drugmaker Indivior PLC for failing to meet the...

An Ohio state trial court ruling has ended the long-running Triad v. Westlake litigation, and confirmed a $70 million jury verdict and judgment against Westlake Chemical Corp. Houston's Yetter Coleman won the unanimous verdict for Expand Energy, formerly known as...

Thus far, most of the firms adopting more stringent office attendance policies are in the Am Law 50. Duane Morris, No. 82 in this year's rankings, is an exception.       Thus far, most of the firms adopting more stringent office attendance policies are in the Am Law...

"The new giant would have significantly increased power to extract favorable conditions with manufacturers,” Sen. Warren wrote in a letter to federal antitrust regulators.       "The new giant would have significantly increased power to extract favorable conditions...

Leaders contend that, due to conflicts, the managed care attorneys who left prevented the firm from serving many of its health care clients more broadly.       Leaders contend that, due to conflicts, the managed care attorneys who left prevented the firm from serving...

Whether you think the nine justices are doing a good job has a lot to do with which side of the aisle you're on, Gallup found.       Whether you think the nine justices are doing a good job has a lot to do with which side of the aisle you're on, Gallup...

The office closing comes about a month after the Trump administration reached a deal with the University of Pennsylvania.       The office closing comes about a month after the Trump administration reached a deal with the University of Pennsylvania.       

Defense attorneys are grappling with pressure from clients, citing the speedy and highly-public disposition in the political corruption case of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.       Defense attorneys are grappling with pressure from clients, citing the speedy and highly-public...

The special bonus schedule ranges from $6,000 to $25,000.       The special bonus schedule ranges from $6,000 to $25,000.       

"As the court warned the parties nearly a year ago, Daubert only allows challenges to an expert's methodology," the judge wrote. "The defendants' motion overlooks that ... as a general rule ... '[t]he fact that an expert's testimony contains some vulnerable...

Local authorities said the death was classified as "person fallen from a height" and a suicide note was found, according to local reports.       Local authorities said the death was classified as "person fallen from a height" and a suicide note was found, according to...