Canadian recruiters say in the wake of a burgeoning tariff war with the U.S., Canadian law firms are more hesitant to add corporate and transactional lawyers to their ranks, fearing a downturn in deal activity.       Canadian recruiters say in the wake of a burgeoning...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's Rule 36 allows it to simply say a lower court or administrative decision is “affirmed rather than issue an opinion explaining the circuit's view of the law.       The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's...

Under the agreement, the attorney agreed to act as the escrow agent to purchase Bitcoin from the quantitative investment management firm.       Under the agreement, the attorney agreed to act as the escrow agent to purchase Bitcoin from the quantitative investment...

Jordan Fasbender, who became legal chief during the COVID-19 pandemic, will depart next month to become general counsel of a Comcast spinoff company.       Jordan Fasbender has resigned as chief legal officer of iHeartMedia to become general counsel of Comcast's...

"I'm ending my legal battle so my time as Special Counsel and head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is now over," Hampton Dellinger said in a statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit allowed President Donald Trump's ouster of Dellinger...

Fueled by growth in its civil litigation business and government-facing practices, Wilmer's PEP rose more than 5% to $3.27 million in 2024, as its equity tier stayed nearly flat.       Fueled by growth in its civil litigation business and government-facing practices,...

While law firm leaders have noted that individual government hires or divisive representations have historically created the possibility of backlash, the step by Trump to suspend some attorneys' security clearances was a shift into new and, for them, scary...

“I realized early on that I wouldn't survive here, and I wouldn't stay sane, unless I could control my world," Zapolsky said during a Berkeley Law webinar.       “I realized early on that I wouldn't survive here, and I wouldn't stay sane, unless I could control my...

The opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Black's attorneys failed to substantiate the allegation under New York's anti-SLAPP laws.       The opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Black's attorneys failed to...

The global firm also managed to expand its head count, open new offices and keep overhead under control. Profits per equity partner grew by nearly 10% to surpass $2.6 million.       The global firm also managed to expand its head count, open new offices and keep...

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The firm is following closely in the footsteps of Bird & Bird, which announced it was rolling out Legora last week.       The firm is following closely in the footsteps of Bird & Bird, which announced it was rolling out Legora last week.       

Law firms are using the nonequity partner ranks for multiple purposes now, and some lawyers can get stuck in a nonequity abyss, weakening overall firm performance.       Law firms are using the nonequity partner ranks for multiple purposes now, and some lawyers can...

The partners defending President Trump are more well-known for advising large corporations or corporate executives in complex civil matters, especially securities litigation.       The partners defending President Trump are more well-known for advising large...

Profits per equity partner grew to over $3 million, even with net income essentially flat, as the firm's equity partner ranks shrunk by nearly 10%.       Profits per equity partner grew to over $3 million, even with net income essentially flat, as the firm's equity...

In their first meeting since last week's bar exam meltdown, California bar leaders said applicants will have to wait for a testing expert to review the results before deciding if a lower passing score or a scoring boost is justified.       California state bar leaders...

The Insurance Company of Greater New York claimed the Heritage Park Condominium Association failed to show the July 2022 storm was the sole source of the claimed damage.       The Insurance Company of Greater New York claimed the Heritage Park Condominium Association...

A California federal judge on Tuesday rejected Tesla founder and billionaire Elon Musk's bid to block OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft, but said she could expedite a trial to address the "core claims" of Musk's ongoing litigation against OpenAI.       A California...

Lawyers directly addressed the jury, which has been deadlocked since Monday, in the murder trial for Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, heatedly sparring about whether the judge's discharge of the gun that killed his wife in 2023 met the definition for involuntary...

Baron & Budd filed the lawsuits on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Southern California Edison over damages caused by the Eaton fire.       Baron & Budd filed the lawsuits on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Southern California...

The complaint alleges a California man operates an illegal streaming service, Outer Limits, which charges subscriptions to access thousands of live channels, TV series and movies.       The complaint alleges a California man operates an illegal streaming service,...

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson told staff the task force will scrutinize unfair and anticompetitive labor practices, including no-poach, nonsolicitation, no-hire and noncompete agreements, as well as wage fixing.       Federal Trade Commission Chair...

“One of the things that the Constitution was intended to accomplish was not to have a monarchy, but was intended to have instead a democracy, where the Congress would set the institutional arrangements," attorney Deepak Gupta said on behalf of fired National Labor...

“In this case, less would've been more," a former federal prosecutor from Reed Smith said.       “In this case, less would've been more," a former federal prosecutor from Reed Smith said.       

Latham & Watkins partner Chris Yates as co-counsel for NASCAR said his client is prepared to litigate the claims and counterclaims if the case advances to trial.       Latham & Watkins partner Chris Yates as co-counsel for NASCAR said his client is prepared to...

Bilott, of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, partnered with actor Mark Ruffalo again in a new documentary, "How to Poison a Planet."       Bilott, of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, partnered with actor Mark Ruffalo again in a new documentary, "How to Poison a...

The move makes Wilson Sonsini the 18th American firm to close an office in Greater China less than two years.       The move makes Wilson Sonsini the 18th American firm to close an office in Greater China less than two years.       

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...

The bankruptcy trustee for GWG Litigation Trust is suing Holland & Knight and one of its partners for more than $148 million. The lawsuit alleges multiple counts of alleged misconduct, including violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act...

Defense counsel for the music producer last month moved to dismiss a count of the indictment against Combs, claiming selective prosecution under a racist law.       Defense counsel for the music producer last month moved to dismiss a count of the indictment against...

The DEI backlash in the U.S. is not having an impact on Canada's legal industry, lawyers say. But some argue it presents an opportunity to create even more effective and meaningful strategies and initiatives.       The DEI backlash in the U.S. is not having an impact...

In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled to deference over certain evidentiary determinations when assessing disability claims.       In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled...

"The role of 'traditional lawyer GC' is widely disappearing, creating new growth opportunities for those with the right mindset," in-house veterans Stephen Mar and Mark Roellig wrote in an essay last month.       "The role of 'traditional lawyer GC' is widely...

The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license allowing a private company to store spent nuclear fuel away from a nuclear reactor.       The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license...

"There are 18 causes of action—one was dropped, and two were dismissed without prejudice. We could refile the complaint and add those two claims back if we wanted to. So, defeating the motion to dismiss almost entirely is a significant victory," Justin Chretien, a...

SharkNinja moved to exclude expert testimony from the plaintiff's expert, Dr. Wade Lanning, who works for an engineering consulting firm and opined that the circular lid on the Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System contributed to it jamming.       SharkNinja moved to...

In a 5-4 vote, the court left in place on order from a federal district court judge demanding that the U.S. Agency for International Development immediately pay hundreds of millions of dollars in invoices, grants and loans for already completed foreign assistance...

The DOJ installed a new top prosecutor in New Jersey on Monday night, and hours later he asked a judge to put the trial on hold. His predecessor last month had told the judge the trial should proceed as scheduled, with jury selection starting this week.       The DOJ...

Younger partners in their 30s and 40s have been elevated to leadership positions after the exit of several practice leaders.       Younger partners in their 30s and 40s have been elevated to leadership positions after the exit of several practice...

In a year of rising tides for a number of large law firms, Blank Rome saw growth across all of its financial metrics, boosting gross revenue by 18.7% to $742.7 million while net income increased by 23.9%.       In a year of rising tides for a number of large law...

Corcoran was Trump's attorney in the investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. He has also represented former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.       Corcoran was Trump's attorney in the investigation into classified documents found at...

“Irresponsible rhetoric shrouded in disinformation undermines the public's confidence that our justice system can fulfill its constitutional duties," the FJA stated.       “Irresponsible rhetoric shrouded in disinformation undermines the public's confidence that our...

"My advice is to focus on finding a worthy mentor, networking, and on creating a sustainable work-life balance. Above all else, take pride in what you do. Every associate needs someone they can freely ask questions and confide in—whether it's in regard to successes or...

“I don't see any case prevailing on forum non conveniens if the plaintiffs prevail in this case, Justice David Wecht said.       “I don't see any case prevailing on forum non conveniens if the plaintiffs prevail in this case, Justice David Wecht...

"REX cannot prove that Zillow and NAR committed to a common, anti-competitive scheme and the district court correctly granted summary judgment," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled.       "REX cannot prove that Zillow and NAR committed to a common,...

“Last year, he made partner at Willkie, as the first pure crypto lawyer to make partner at a Big Law firm solely on the strength of his crypto practice, said J. Christopher Giancarlo, ex-chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and senior counsel at Willkie...

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California found that despite amending the case twice, the shareholder—Reynolds Family Revocable Trust—hadn't sufficiently alleged that Charles Schwab directors were aware of the alleged issues with the...

The complaint alleges Bove, who remains registered to practice law in New York, engaged in professional misconduct in connection with Justice Department efforts to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.       The complaint alleges Bove, who...

The firm said its litigation and investigations partners Ronald Cheng in Los Angeles and Adam Goldberg in San Francisco will soon also be able to practice local Hong Kong law.       The firm said its litigation and investigations partners Ronald Cheng in Los Angeles...

Wilmer will require its lawyers to be in-office four days a week starting April 28, becoming the latest Big Law firm to up its in-office mandate.       Wilmer will require its lawyers to be in-office four days a week starting April 28, becoming the latest Big Law firm...

In a statement, California's Supreme Court justices said they will wait for a report on last week's technically troubled bar exam before determining what "appropriate remedies" test-takers are owed.       In a statement, California's Supreme Court justices said they...

We Build the Wall no longer has any human officers, but prosecutors said they would advance the case should anyone appear.       We Build the Wall no longer has any human officers, but prosecutors said they would advance the case should anyone...

"This ruling will have far-reaching implications for businesses, as it will give them much needed financial flexibility in resolving claims without sacrificing the insurance coverage to which they are entitled," said Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna Chair Robin...

"[T]he dissemination of aggressive, angry, hostile, threatening comments about federal judges—and the number of them coming from people who are elected representatives of the people and then being repeated on social media platforms where millions of people read...

"I just want to know if the work is being done or isn't being done," U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson said at a hearing, ordering Consumer Financial Protection Bureau witnesses to testify at an evidentiary hearing before she rules on a preliminary...

As Benesch matched the market for associate pay, it also bumped up pay for salary partners.       As Benesch matched the market for associate pay, it also bumped up pay for salary partners.       

Ryan K. Buchanan from the Northern District of Georgia, Michael F. Easley Jr. from the Eastern District of North Carolina and Eric G. Olshan from the Western District of Pennsylvania, all have a history at the firm.       Ryan K. Buchanan from the Northern District of...