"The federal interests here are particularly weak compared to the relatively strong interest of the state in interpreting its own statute via a specialized tribunal created by the state legislature," said U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr. of the Northern District...

"The federal interests here are particularly weak compared to the relatively strong interest of the state in interpreting its own statute via a specialized tribunal created by the state legislature," said U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr. of the Northern District...

The shortage of experienced AI talent and the need for all employees to embrace gen AI is making internal development more vital than ever.       The shortage of experienced AI talent and the need for all employees to embrace gen AI is making internal development more...

The shortage of experienced AI talent and the need for all employees to embrace gen AI is making internal development more vital than ever.       The shortage of experienced AI talent and the need for all employees to embrace gen AI is making internal development more...

Faith Evans is facing litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery accusing the R&B singer of witholding proceeds from a deal over rapper Biggie Small's music catalog from a trust.       Faith Evans is facing litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery accusing...

Faith Evans is facing litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery accusing the R&B singer of witholding proceeds from a deal over rapper Biggie Small's music catalog from a trust.       Faith Evans is facing litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery accusing...

Cases are piling up against Roblox over video game addiction and sexual grooming of minors.       Cases are piling up against Roblox over video game addiction and sexual grooming of minors.       

Cases are piling up against Roblox over video game addiction and sexual grooming of minors.       Cases are piling up against Roblox over video game addiction and sexual grooming of minors.       

Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       

Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       

Elkhem Materials Inc. said Allied Metal Co., backed by Reed Smith, satisfied the judgment Wednesday after asking the court to approve the $1 million agreement to cover the jury's verdict, attorney fees and prejudgment interest earlier this week.       Elkhem Materials...

Republican Federal Trade Commission members set aside a ban on the executives, saying the FTC failed to plead antitrust law violations and disregarded decades of precedent under the FTC Merger Guidelines.       Republican Federal Trade Commission members set aside a...

"Although Plaintiffs fear the repercussions of disclosure, a fear that something may happen in the future—even if that fear is serious and sincere—is not enough to bring a lawsuit," U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb wrote in dismissing the FBI Agents Association's...

New Jersey's 17 U.S. District Court judges will meet Monday to decide what to do about the U.S. Attorney's post. They could reappoint Alina Habba, pick someone else, or leave the position vacant.       New Jersey's 17 U.S. District Court judges will meet Monday to...

It is critical not just to work hard, but to know why you are working so hard. Know not only what your goals are, but also what motivates you, what excites you, and why you are putting in the long hours. Gravitate towards areas of the law and practices that are...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith speaks with the three McDermott, Will & Emery attorneys undertook the task of peeling back layer after layer of what artificial intelligence will mean for those using the tool for business and legal purposes. There...

TikTok Global, a limited liability company formed to make a bid to buy TikTok's U.S. presence, has sued the social media company, its Chinese parent company ByteDance, Beijing Telecommunications and the former CEO of ByteDance, Yiming Zhang, in Florida federal court...

“My guess is that the lion's share of laid-off attorneys at Microsoft are in the bottom tranche, lawyers three to seven years out of law school that are more easily replaced, where you can get less lawyers to do more using AI, said Sean Burke, founding partner of the...

The former jurists expressed concern about the potential for "retroactive challenges to dozens of cases tried by a magistrate judge in a close-knit legal community, even when no actual bias is alleged or proven.”       The former jurists expressed concern about the...

Gov. Maura Healey nominated Judge Emily Karstetter and attorney Thomas Townsend to serve as associate justices of the Superior Court.       Gov. Maura Healey nominated Judge Emily Karstetter and attorney Thomas Townsend to serve as associate justices of the Superior...

This month in the Zantac litigation, the Delaware Supreme Court tossed all the plaintiffs' experts in thousands of cases, while another jury sided with the defense.       This month in the Zantac litigation, the Delaware Supreme Court tossed all the plaintiffs'...

"Ms. Slaughter's purported removal was unlawful and without legal effect," U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan of the District of Columbia wrote in a decision reinstating Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and requiring the Trump...

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has reportedly altered its protocol for hiring laterals in the U.S. The business rationale for the shift is straightforward, but will there be unintended consequences?       Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has reportedly altered its...

"As such, while it would be inappropriate to take advantage of this knowledge, GM's counsel herein will be employing and working daily with an individual with intimate knowledge of LKQ's litigation strategies and thought processes whether they are disqualified in this...

Anthropic noted statutory damages for the use of millions of works could be “ruinous, but District Judge William Alsup said, “It cannot be true that as the scope of copying grows, so does the impunity.       Anthropic noted statutory damages for the use of millions of...

The Trump administration is deploying workarounds that delay routing U.S. Attorney nominees through the Senate advice and consent process, where they might be blocked by Democrats.       The Trump administration is deploying workarounds that delay routing U.S....

M&Ms and Skittles are under investigation by the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as part of the state and federal crackdown on food companies using dyes that have allegedly been linked to cancer and other disorders.       M&Ms and Skittles are under...

Latham & Watkins, Steptoe and Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears are among the law firms advising former Biden staffers.       Latham & Watkins, Steptoe and Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears are among the law firms advising former Biden...

Yair Listokin, the Shibley Family Fund Professor of Law, has been named the interim dean of Yale Law School, effective Aug. 1.       Yair Listokin, the Shibley Family Fund Professor of Law, has been named the interim dean of Yale Law School, effective Aug....

“Losing our beloved son Jason has caused us unspeakable pain that we would not wish on anyone," former Florida state Sen. Daphne Campbell said in a statement.       “Losing our beloved son Jason has caused us unspeakable pain that we would not wish on anyone," former...

The incoming CLO's arrival marks the latest in a series of high-profile hires at Thrive.       The incoming CLO's arrival marks the latest in a series of high-profile hires at Thrive.       

“The incredible people of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey have Great Confidence in Jennifer," President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Wednesday night. "She will be a STRONG Judge, and protect the Rule of Law.       “The incredible people of...

“What is another half an hour to allow senators to be heard?" said Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey. "But here we are jamming this through with some sense of false urgency.       “What is another half an hour to allow senators to be heard?" said Sen. Cory Booker, D-New...

The court concluded that numerous factors weighed in favor of transferring the case to Texas and granted the motion under 28 U.S.C. § 1404, which allows a court to transfer a case for the interest of justice or for the convenience of the parties and...

Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been an SDNY prosecutor since 2015. She prosecuted Sean Combs and handled the cases of late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The move comes as the U.S. Justice Department is...

The plaintiffs alleged the social media giant misled Facebook users about how it shared their personal data in violation of a 2012 Federal Trade Commission consent order.       The plaintiffs alleged the social media giant misled Facebook users about how it shared...

One of the latest to publicly slam the firms settling with Trump was former President Obama.       One of the latest to publicly slam the firms settling with Trump was former President Obama.       

Simmons & Simmons is planning a return to Abu Dhabi to capitalise on the city's growing asset management and tech sectors, while it also explores a strategic alliance in China as part of its broader international expansion.       Simmons & Simmons is planning...

Jeffrey Zients was the first defendant to take the stand in an $8 billion class action lawsuit Meta shareholders brought against the company's current and former board members. The shareholders allege that Meta's Facebook misled users about how it shared their...

In April 2023, Scott Gerber was pulled from his classroom, banned from campus and allegedly forced to sign a separation agreement—and he told Law.com at the time that he didn't know why.       In April 2023, Scott Gerber was pulled from his classroom, banned from...

“The ruling highlights how courts are demanding clear, quantifiable harm—lost revenue, damaged partnerships or specific financial fallout—before awarding significant relief, said Darrell P. White, a partner at Kimura London & White.       “The ruling highlights...

The new firm, founded by criminal defense attorney Seth Zuckerman, opened its doors on July 1. Zuckerman said he is looking forward to "aggressively" advocating for his clients on his own terms and continuing to be available around the clock.       The new firm,...

The Easthampton School Committee unanimously voted to hire Vito J. Perrone as superintendent in March 2023, but rescinded the offer after he addressed two of its members as “Ladies in a contract negotiation email. The members called it a "microaggression" and voted...

“It's a good sign that firms are really paying attention to operations, said Avis Caravello, a legal recruiter and strategist.       “It's a good sign that firms are really paying attention to operations, said Avis Caravello, a legal recruiter and...

The Senate Committee on Finance also released a report in 2023 on ghost networks at use in Medicare Advantage. This study concluded more than 80% of listings for mental health providers were "inaccurate or unavailable."       The Senate Committee on Finance also...

Tom Girardi, 86, will report to federal authorities on Thursday to begin his prison term but has asked to be released on bail while he appeals his 87-month sentence.       Tom Girardi, 86, will report to federal authorities on Thursday to begin his prison term but has...

The funder is also inching closer to realizing a windfall estimated at $5 billion from a long-running investment in a case against Argentina, but the country has filed an emergency appeal of a court order compelling it to turn over assets.       The funder is also...

“When financial strategy is integrated with legal foresight, organizations are better positioned to mitigate risk, seize strategic opportunities and drive sustainable growth, said Conrad Woody, managing partner of Odgers in Washington, D.C.       “When financial...

The boutique will take on a broad range of work, and "presumes that this will include being adverse to the [Trump] administration," said a spokesperson.       The boutique will take on a broad range of work, and "presumes that this will include being adverse to the...