Covington said the firm is representing Smith “in his personal, individual capacity and that the representation began when it appeared he would be under investigation.       Covington said the firm is representing Smith “in his personal, individual capacity and that...

The law firm will provide all its lawyers with access to the AI platform following a successful six-month trial.       The law firm will provide all its lawyers with access to the AI platform following a successful six-month trial.       

“The public may see that this is a truly different universe than the Genlser universe that previously existed, but that is the law that has already been established, said Max Burwick, the managing partner at Burwick Law and lead counsel in the action.       “The...

"Chaos is not good for general counsel. Chaos creates risk," said Rob Chesnut, a former general counsel and former chief ethics officer of Airbnb.       "Chaos is not good for general counsel. Chaos creates risk," said Rob Chesnut, a former general counsel and former...

“The shortage of judges is having a profound effect on the American public," Timothy Tymkovich told a House Judiciary subcommittee.       “The shortage of judges is having a profound effect on the American public," Timothy Tymkovich told a House Judiciary...

"I think that the court had an opportunity here to send a message to lawyers in a way that would remind my colleagues around the country that AI is not a substitute for real intelligence," said attorney and law professor Dan D. Kohane, who is not associated with the...

The judge intends to return to private practice in South Georgia.       The judge intends to return to private practice in South Georgia.       

A robust compliance culture, inspired by U.S. enforcement efforts, has spread across Latin America, a region plagued by corruption.       A robust compliance culture, inspired by U.S. enforcement efforts, has spread across Latin America, a region plagued by...

"The bar is constantly getting higher and higher to become an equity partner at a law firm," one source said.       There’s no doubt many firms put together outstanding financial performances last year. Still, many bottom lines are getting a boost from flat or...

The news follows a flurry of similar actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, such as agreeing on Friday to drop an investigation into Robinhood's cryptocurrency division and the NFT platform OpenSea and ending its litigation against Coinbase.       The...

Defense counsel with Groth Makarenko Kaiser Eidex secured an additional $17,000 in attorney fees after obtaining an appellate win opposite plaintiff counsel with Morgan & Morgan in an automotive tort involving ex-NBA player Jordan Hill.       Defense counsel with...

"By this action, Chegg seeks to hold Google responsible for the millions of dollars of harm it is causing and illicit profits it is reaping by misappropriating Chegg's unique and valuable works and protect the public's continued access to high quality and trustworthy...

London, who worked at Lieff Cabraser for 15 years, started Tuesday at Girard Sharp in San Francisco.       London, who worked at Lieff Cabraser for 15 years, started Tuesday at Girard Sharp in San Francisco.       

"A plaintiff who secures a preliminary injunction has achieved only temporary success at an intermediary stage of the suit,” Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority.       "A plaintiff who secures a preliminary injunction has achieved only temporary...

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...

An advocacy group that champions diversity won't be holding John Deere's feet to the fire, after all. The nonprofit withdrew its shareholder proposal seeking more workforce data "after a number of dialogues over several months with Deere & Co. staff on its...

The divided court ruled that Oklahoma prosecutors violated their constitutional obligation to "correct false testimony" in the long-running death penalty case of murder defendant Richard Glossip.       The divided court ruled that Oklahoma prosecutors violated their...

It comes two weeks after the parties met for a settlement conference and as the parties were scheduled for a trial later this year.       It comes two weeks after the parties met for a settlement conference and as the parties were scheduled for a trial later this...

"[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record of delay or contumacious conduct," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Kenny Armstrong said.       "[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record...

"[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record of delay or contumacious conduct," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Kenny Armstrong said.       "[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record...

"Much like a chainsaw or other useful but potentially dangerous tools, one must understand the tools they are using and use those tools with caution," the federal magistrate wrote.       "Much like a chainsaw or other useful but potentially dangerous tools, one must...

Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield and R. Allen Smith, of the Smith Law Firm, who share 12,000 talcum powder clients, testified about their opposing views about Johnson & Johnson's $10 billion bankruptcy plan.       Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield and R. Allen Smith,...

The legislation seeking to lower amounts juries award in civil cases is Gov. Brian Kemp's top legislative priority. The Georgia State Senate passed its version of the measure on Friday.       The legislation seeking to lower amounts juries award in civil cases is Gov....

“We're definitely not in a time of certainty, said Sidley Austin partner Steven Cohen. “I don't think that lawyers like myself have clear regulatory guidance yet from the administration in terms of advising our clients.       “We're definitely not in a time of...

More than 80 law school professors wrote a letter to the Democratic leaders of both legislative chambers asking them to reject changes to the discovery law that are proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2026 executive budget, with the endorsement of the District...

M&A lawyer Friedrich Merz aims to form a government quickly, likely alongside the Social Democrats.       M&A lawyer Friedrich Merz aims to form a government quickly, likely alongside the Social Democrats.       

In the year before its 150th anniversary, the firm increased its top line by 17% over the prior year, while profits per equity partner surged 36% to over $4.8 million.       In the year before its 150th anniversary, the firm increased its top line by 17% over the...

The Ninth Circuit panel rejected challenges from Elizabeth Holmes and Ranesh Balwani, who questioned the propriety of testimony from former employees of the failed blood-testing company and said any errors in calculating restitution for investors were harmless because...

Selya, 90, was named to the Boston-based appeals court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 after having spent four years as a federal trial judge in Rhode Island.       Selya, 90, was named to the Boston-based appeals court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 after...

Tony Buzbee revealed in court filings that he had been denied admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, based on a grievance that was lodged by “counsel for one of the defendants in an action in which I was counsel.       Tony Buzbee...

European law firms are trying to navigate through turbulent times, writes The Global Lawyer. Trump is only part of the problem.       European law firms are trying to navigate through turbulent times, writes The Global Lawyer. Trump is only part of the...

"The Equal Protection Clause as incorporated by the Fifth Amendment prohibits the federal government from taking action for which discriminatory intent or purpose is a motivating factor," according to a complaint that seeks to strike down the Trump administration's...

A Texas company, Ball Mudder is suing Major League Baseball for almost $100 million in a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Ball Mudder alleges an executive with the MLB promised to order 100 machines for its 2021 Spring training season. Later, MLB allegedly broke that...

"Sitting up all night in Manhattan, worrying about how I was going to pay the mortgage for my wife and newborn—that builds grit. And grit is what gets you through those storms," said Austin So, general counsel of Armstrong World Industries.       "Sitting up all night...

Forty years since its office opened, recent conversations with Latham's top partners in New York reveal the firm's strategy in the city.       Forty years since its office opened, recent conversations with Latham's top partners in New York reveal the firm's strategy...

The Supreme Court is considering whether Ruben Gutierrez, on death row for his role in a 1998 murder of an elderly woman, has standing to challenge the constitutionality of Texas' DNA testing law.       The Supreme Court is considering whether Ruben Gutierrez, on...

In a statement, the association said it is in the process of reviewing and amending Standard 206 to ensure compatibility with federal law.       In a statement, the association said it is in the process of reviewing and amending Standard 206 to ensure compatibility...

Sports leagues and competitions' market clout and the increasing consolidation of sports content-streaming companies have recently spawned several civil antitrust actions aimed at reigning in these market powers.       Sports leagues and competitions' market clout and...

"Despite its efforts to serve the LGBTQ community, at bottom, Target is a publicly traded corporation whose directors and officers are vested with fiduciary duties to maximize shareholder value—not effectuate social change to the detriment of the company and its...

Meta is the latest Big Tech company to be accused of illegally collecting consumers' geolocation data without their consent through a software tool embedded in mobile apps.       Meta is the latest Big Tech company to be accused of illegally collecting consumers'...

Fee waivers will cost the state bar approximately $3.1 million and all but wipe out a projected surplus.       Fee waivers will cost the state bar approximately $3.1 million and all but wipe out a projected surplus.       

“Let me be crystal clear—this investigation never should have been opened," said Dan Gallagher, chief legal, compliance and corporate affairs officer for Robinhood Markets Inc.       “Let me be crystal clear—this investigation never should have been opened," said Dan...

Former federal prosecutors Eric Boden and Garth Hire are joining the firm's trial groups in New York and San Francisco, respectively.       Former federal prosecutors Eric Boden and Garth Hire are joining the firm's trial groups in New York and San Francisco,...

"You can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. Attorneys are generally leaders in all aspects of their life, and it takes years to realize the impact that pressure may have had. Find some modicum of happiness every day."       "You can't take care...

"With the activities of the last few weeks, the SEC couldn't be sending a clearer message: Gensler is gone and with him went regulation by enforcement," said Zachary Fallon, a partner at Latham & Watkins in the Am Law 2 firm's emerging companies and growth...

"With the activities of the last few weeks, the SEC couldn't be sending a clearer message: Gensler is gone and with him went regulation by enforcement," said Zachary Fallon, a partner at Latham & Watkins in the Am Law 2 firm's emerging companies and growth...

The private Christian school claims the fictional NBA team in “Running Point has “too many similarities in its name, logo and colors to be coincidental and wants no affiliation with the comedy's “raunchy humor and “offensive themes.       The private Christian school...

The private Christian school claims the fictional NBA team in “Running Point has “too many similarities in its name, logo and colors to be coincidental and wants no affiliation with the comedy's “raunchy humor and “offensive themes.       The private Christian school...

Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       

Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       Elon Musk's DOGE is in the crosshairs over the collection of personal and financial data.       

In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections for administrative law judges, or ALJs, constrained presidential authority in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution.       In a Feb. 20 letter, the...

In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections for administrative law judges, or ALJs, constrained presidential authority in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution.       In a Feb. 20 letter, the...

In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections for administrative law judges, or ALJs, constrained presidential authority in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution.       In a Feb. 20 letter, the...

Karen Friedman Agnifilo cited possible search and seizure issues and complained New York City public officials had appeared in a documentary discussing evidence that had not yet been given to the defense team.       Karen Friedman Agnifilo cited possible search and...

Karen Friedman Agnifilo cited possible search and seizure issues and complained New York City public officials had appeared in a documentary discussing evidence that had not yet been given to the defense team.       A defense attorney for the suspect in the murder of...

The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement struck was too low a sum.       The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement...

The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement struck was too low a sum.       The tribunal's decision is a blow to Innsworth Advisors, the funder behind the case, which had argued the settlement...

Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       

Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.       Two Am Law 50 leaders have set a standard, and now many others may be looking to follow.