The Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit in February found that the judge committed misconduct by engaging in an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer, having sexual intercourse in chambers during business hours within hearing distance of staff...

Nelson pleaded not guilty to swiping a man's glasses from his face and stomping on them while the two argued about the judge's parking skills.       Nelson pleaded not guilty to swiping a man's glasses from his face and stomping on them while the two argued about the...

The dispute comes just as plaintiff Rider University is in the middle of a financial crisis. Last year, amid declining enrollment, Rider laid off 25% of its full time faculty and instituted a 14% pay cut across the board.       The dispute comes just as plaintiff...

The dispute comes just as plaintiff Rider University is in the middle of a financial crisis. Last year, amid declining enrollment, Rider laid off 25% of its full time faculty and instituted a 14% pay cut across the board.       The dispute comes just as plaintiff...

A total of 88 current and former law deans signed a letter showing support for the "Principles for the Independence of the Legal Profession."       A total of 88 current and former law deans signed a letter showing support for the "Principles for the Independence of...

Plaintiffs allege that defendants such as Home Depot and Lowe's knew that engineered stone products, notably quartz countertop material, produced harmful silica dust when cut but failed to warn adequately of the danger.       Plaintiffs allege that defendants such as...

Chris Potter, director of legal operations at Johnson & Johnson, said some of his biggest concerns involve the use of AI by outside counsel rather than internal teams. While he encourages firms to use the technology, he said J&J expects strict controls around...

More than 100 class members and a dozen health care companies objected to the Roundup settlement, which is up for final approval on July 9.       More than 100 class members and a dozen health care companies objected to the Roundup settlement, which is up for final...

"Most importantly, it's critical to invest in getting to know the firm, the partnership, the culture, the brand, all practices and the professional staff. Relationships are key."       "Most importantly, it's critical to invest in getting to know the firm, the...

In a closely followed venue dispute, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey recently held that venue in the District was proper in the Chapter 11 cases of Multi-Color Corporation and its affiliates. The decision is significant because it offers an...

The firm has handed seven of its lawyers the newly-formalized title.       The firm has handed seven of its lawyers the newly-formalized title.       

It was as much a social contract as a compensation system. The market decided it shouldn't survive.       It was as much a social contract as a compensation system. The market decided it shouldn't survive.       

Friday's verdict comes after a month-long trial combining the cases of three women who died of ovarian cancer that their family members allege was caused by Johnson & Johnson's baby powder.       Friday's verdict comes after a month-long trial combining the cases...

On Sept. 1, Elon University School of Law will begin receiving applications for the full-time J.D. program that will start in Charlotte in August 2027.       error code: 502

Insurers are trying to preempt this new kind of risk by putting additional and broader exclusions into traditional policies, said Hinshaw & Culberston partner Scott Seaman.       error code: 502

Class actions are surging over fines issued by parking facilities that use license plate readers.       error code: 502

“Because the systems are so siloed, firms or legal departments typically rely on more manual tools to do the analysis, like spreadsheets, said one CEO. “Spreadsheets can be very prone to error because they lack auditing capabilities.       error code: 502

"Don't let imposter syndrome interfere with your growth. There is not one way to do anything—go ahead and find your voice, find what works for you, and do that. And if it does not work, try something else."       error code: 502

Daily Business Review and law.com reporter Annie Mayne had a chance to catch up with Seaman and discuss his new book, which he co-authored with two other Hinshaw partners: “America 250: The History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United...

As part of the dissolution, Diversity Lab will shut down all its systems, including eliminating or destroying any client data it had stored on the hundreds of law firms and legal departments that it worked with.       As part of the dissolution, Diversity Lab will...

AI-savvy lawyering is already something that clients are starting to demand. The technology is capable; the challenge now is cultural and organizational change.       AI-savvy lawyering is already something that clients are starting to demand. The technology is...

Administrative services should be one of the easiest areas for a law firm to get right and one of the most impactful when they do. But that is not what we see in the market today.       Administrative services should be one of the easiest areas for a law firm to get...

A recent lawsuit by a Delta Air Lines employee alleges the carrier's diversity, equity and inclusion program advanced unqualified minorities and failed to hold them to the same safety standards demanded of white workers.       error code: 502

The trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is the second bellwether case in California state courts to tie Johnson & Johnson's baby powder to ovarian cancer.       The trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is the second bellwether case in California state courts to tie...

“Boutiques are having an absolute moment in the sun, said one law firm recruiter.       “Boutiques are having an absolute moment in the sun, said one law firm recruiter.       

Lawyers for Meta and YouTube, in post-trial arguments on Thursday, insisted that the jury heard evidence about content that was prohibited under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment.       Lawyers for Meta and YouTube, in post-trial...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been especially busy this spring proposing to relax its disclosure regulations for initial public offerings, eliminate its reporting requirements regarding a company's footprint on climate change and allow companies to...

Removing the gag rule gives the CFTC "more flexibility" in settling enforcement actions with companies, will enable the agency to better structure settlements and could hasten the return of money to investors, the commission said.       Removing the gag rule gives the...

The ruling comes after the FCC conceded that its so-called forfeiture orders don't actually have legal teeth until the agency brings a collection suit before a federal judge, at which point the companies would be entitled to a trial by jury under the Seventh...

The firm follows the scale announced by Milbank on Tuesday, in which first through fourth years are set to receive an increase of $10,000 to their salaries, while fifth years and above will earn an additional $20,000.       The firm follows the scale announced by...

The soon-to-be merged firm is preparing to implement differing pay scales within its London associate cohort, with legacy Cadwalader London lawyers expected to remain on the 'Cravath scale', putting them on significantly higher base pay than their legacy Hogan Lovells...

Am Law 200 firms brought at least 17 new lawsuits last month as plaintiffs, most of them claiming unpaid legal fees.       Am Law 200 firms brought at least 17 new lawsuits last month as plaintiffs, most of them claiming unpaid legal fees.       

The launch is the first in a series of AI rollouts and strategic partnerships planned as part of Kirkland's $500 million AI strategy.       The launch is the first in a series of AI rollouts and strategic partnerships planned as part of Kirkland's $500 million AI...

In a Q&A, Lexi Lutz discussed how AI is changing expectations for in-house lawyers and why legal teams who wait on the sidelines risk falling behind.       In a Q&A, Lexi Lutz discussed how AI is changing expectations for in-house lawyers and why legal teams...

"This was a very small portion of our practice two, three years ago. And now it's becoming a significant portion of it," said The Haggard Law Firm partner Pedro Echarte. "The more we dig into it, the more claims we're seeing. ... The risk is just...

Join this webcast to hear how high-volume enterprises are eliminating manual intake work, reducing thousands of hours of administrative burden, and scaling operational capacity by as much as 10x.       Join this webcast to hear how high-volume enterprises are...

Tennessee recently passed a law banning noncompete agreements for workers making less than $70,000 per year while making them easier to enforce against workers who earn above that threshold, a contrast with other states that have banned or sharply restricted...

"Cultivating strong, genuine relationships within your legal and local community. The practice of law remains a relationship-driven profession. Referrals, co-counsel opportunities, mentorship and professional credibility are often rooted in trust developed over time....

This week: Prominent plaintiffs firms Morgan & Morgan, Seeger Weiss and Weitz & Luxenberg filed at least a dozen class actions against an aerospace company after a potential leak at its site in Southern California prompted mass evacuations. A disqualification...

The comments “require decision-makers to confront (or at least be aware of) competing viewpoints and the practical consequences of proposed changes, professor Vero nica Gonzales told Law.com. “Even when outcomes do not change, the process itself remains important for...

Be sure to take a look at this year's top ranking states.       Be sure to take a look at this year's top ranking states.       

The NLJ 500 is the National Law Journal's survey of the 500 largest law firms in the United States covering the previous calendar year.       The NLJ 500 is the National Law Journal's survey of the 500 largest law firms in the United States covering the previous...

The decision, which marks a loss for Freshfields, adds to a long list of losses for tech giants in their fight against new EU digital regulations.       The decision, which marks a loss for Freshfields, adds to a long list of losses for tech giants in their fight...

"There's more people than ever before earning those very high levels of income,” said Blane Prescott, managing shareholder at MesaFive, who counsels firms on compensation.       "There's more people than ever before earning those very high levels of income,” said...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit struck down Keller Postman's attempt to halt a joint hearing later this month in Pensacola, Florida, in which lawyers will argue whether to exclude experts in lawsuits over injectable birth control...

The decision classifying Streamate performers as independent contractors is believed to be the first of its kind involving remote webcam models in the country, said Charles Kocher of McOmber McOmber & Luber in Marlton, New Jersey, who represents the plaintiff and...

"It ... means that many thousands of cases were wrongly decided, and default judgments were wrongly entered," said defendant-appellant counsel Wesley Johnson of Cross-Border Counselor.       "It ... means that many thousands of cases were wrongly decided, and default...