Just one month after launching his own boutique law firm, Platkin Law Firm, former New Jersey attorney general Matthew Platkin has joined the fray of mounting products liability litigation against OpenAI that links its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, to mental health...

Since taking the legal reins of the banking giant in 2020, Ellen Patterson has created a strong risk culture built on transparency, accountability and proactive risk management, Wells Fargo says in its proxy statement. Those were all areas regulators deemed deficient...

The partner had represented some of the firm's biggest private equity clients, including CVC and Triton.       The partner had represented some of the firm's biggest private equity clients, including CVC and Triton.       

A group made up of CMA panel members up said the watchdog part of the CMA said that it was no longer possible for it to meet its deadline.       A group made up of CMA panel members up said the watchdog part of the CMA said that it was no longer possible for it to...

President Donald Trump's March 13 executive order directs the Federal Trade Commission to “consider writing regulations requiring online retailers to verify products that claim to be made in the United States.       President Donald Trump's March 13 executive order...

"The Constitution vests the federal judiciary with the duty of ensuring that the Executive Branch does not exceed the powers delegated to it by Congress," the former judges' brief stated. "That duty does not go away when the Executive purports to act under statutes...

"We are aware of the filing of this complaint, and we will address the claims directly in the appropriate forum—the United States District Court," the firm's managing partner told Law.com in an emailed statement.       "We are aware of the filing of this complaint,...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit drilled down on whether media outlets had standing to bring claims under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, which prohibits distributing works from which copyrighted information "has been removed or...

The next steps in the challenge to Alina Habba's appointment could trigger a new round of judge-bashing, as a court takes up motions to dismiss criminal indictments based on Habba's involvement.       The next steps in the challenge to Alina Habba's appointment could...

The partnership gives OpenAI access to Amazon's sprawling federal cloud infrastructure and puts it in direct competition with Anthropic, which is locked in a legal battle with the Pentagon.       The partnership gives OpenAI access to Amazon's sprawling federal cloud...

"Be curious. Associates are generally expected to have strong baseline legal skills, but those who stand out think more broadly about why we're doing what we're doing why this is an issue for the client, how it fits into broader business concerns, and how risks can be...

The modern attorney client relationship contains an implicit clause: one that demands trust, relationship intelligence and intentional engagement. Neglect it, and even exceptional legal work may not be enough to retain the “forever client.       The modern attorney...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith celebrate the show's 500th episode with a series of special guest interviews, recorded live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra...

A new measure of real-world AI usage developed by Anthropic finds hiring has slowed for young workers in AI-exposed occupations, even as overall unemployment data shows no impact so far.       A new measure of real-world AI usage developed by Anthropic finds hiring...

The firm increased its partner headcount by about 9% to 1,823, while revenue per lawyer soared nearly 11%, to $2.55 million.       The firm increased its partner headcount by about 9% to 1,823, while revenue per lawyer soared nearly 11%, to $2.55...

The court's majority rejected arguments that a discretionary provision allowing alternative care could trigger Illinois rules protecting access to home health services, and one judge dissented and argued the court should have certified the issues to the state high...

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., speaking at an event at Rice University in Houston, said criticism directed personally at judges is "dangerous."       Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., speaking at an event at Rice University in Houston, said criticism directed...

The jury asked Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl to read back the 30-minute testimony of YouTube custodian Ian McNeeds, who talked about which accounts YouTube deleted and which were deleted by K.G.M., the plaintiff.       The jury asked Los Angeles...

The jury asked Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl to read back the 30-minute testimony of YouTube custodian Ian McNeeds, who talked about which accounts YouTube deleted and which were deleted by K.G.M., the plaintiff.       The jury asked Los Angeles...

Matthew McConaughey secured eight federal trademark registrations covering his voice and iconic catchphrases in a novel legal strategy aimed at combating AI's unauthorized use of his voice and likeness. The move signals an important evolution in the power dynamics...

“Although the no-action relief pertains to the particular characteristics of the requestor, the letter provides insights into how the Commission is considering technological developments and innovation," said Elizabeth Davis, a partner and crypto expert at Davis...

“Although the no-action relief pertains to the particular characteristics of the requestor, the letter provides insights into how the Commission is considering technological developments and innovation," said Elizabeth Davis, a partner and crypto expert at Davis...

Previously, different Justice Department divisions used inconsistent corporate enforcement policies, leaving companies unsure whether self-disclosing misconduct would actually benefit them, said former federal prosecutor Mark Bini.       error code: 502

In a new petition, individuals who settled fraud claims with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission say the agency's longstanding "gag order" rule against publicly denying the allegations flouts their basic First Amendment rights to free speech and to criticize...

"It is not within the judiciary's constitutionally circumscribed role to second-guess the legislature's judgment as to the most effective system for the provision of public defense of indigent criminal defendants," the high court said.       "It is not within the...

Ramona Nee, who serves as one of the firm's two co-managing partners, will become the third executive partner in firm history and the first female executive partner at Weil.       error code: 502

The publishers allege ChatGPT scraped nearly 100,000 copyrighted articles to train its models and reproduces their content verbatim in user responses—while attributing hallucinated text to their trusted brands.       error code: 502

The appellate court upheld the verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Jeffrey Brungart, who was turning left at an intersection when Awwad ran through a red light and struck his vehicle.       The appellate court upheld the verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Jeffrey...

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ruth Kwan concluded that the punitive damages in a $966 million verdict on Oct. 6 were unwarranted, given that the evidence failed to show that Johnson & Johnson acted in malice or concealed knowledge that its talc contained...

HSF Kramer Chris Parsons tells his story about anxiety, depression and alcoholism and shines a light on what can be done to provide lifesaving support to those struggling with such stigmatised issues.       HSF Kramer Chris Parsons tells his story about anxiety,...

Join us to explore how AI is transforming personal injury firms, and learn a practical roadmap to move beyond fragmented tools toward integrated, scalable, and effective AI-driven operations.       Join us to explore how AI is transforming personal injury firms, and...

The ABA Council approved Northern Illinois University College of Law's application for substantive change to start a part-time J.D. program at its new location in the Chicago suburb of Naperville.       The ABA Council approved Northern Illinois University College of...

The firm is still forging ahead with its planned merger with Ashurst this summer, while still fighting the Trump administration over the appeal of an EO.       The firm is still forging ahead with its planned merger with Ashurst this summer, while still fighting the...

Experts are forecasting a wave of litigation seeking to force companies to pass down their tariff refunds to consumers. But it seems doubtful that the lawsuits will go far.       Experts are forecasting a wave of litigation seeking to force companies to pass down...

“I am confident that the foundation I helped to shape—working together with Chairman Atkins—will continue to serve investors and the markets well," said Margaret A. Ryan, the outgoing director of enforcement for the Securities & Exchange Commission.       “I am...

“I can't tell you how many times I've been on a kickoff call where there's the inevitable cowboy who decides, Well, I'm not going to follow the playbook for that because that's not what we do,' said Erica Zolner, co-managing partner at Redgrave in Chicago.       “I...

"The Illinois Supreme Court confirmed our own instinct that 'the emissions fit squarely within the plain and ordinary meaning of "'traditional environmental pollution,"' triggering the pollution exclusion," the federal appeals court held last week.       "The Illinois...

Trillium Asset Management said it reflects poorly on the coffee giant that five years after baristas launched a unionizing drive, they have yet to negotiate their first contract.       Trillium Asset Management said it reflects poorly on the coffee giant that five...

The court announced Monday that the changes, which go into effect on Friday, are intended to increase efficiency and consistency in how cases are handled, as well as to avoid confusion for attorneys practicing in the court who are familiar with the Court of Chancery's...

The Chicago-based company listed assets and liabilities of $100 million to $500 million and estimated it has between 200 and 999 creditors.       The Chicago-based company listed assets and liabilities of $100 million to $500 million and estimated it has between 200...

An attorney said that to avoid accidental violations, companies that handle a lot of data need to have a strong understanding of their own security architecture.       An attorney said that to avoid accidental violations, companies that handle a lot of data need to...