This two-part series summarizes modern security practices as advised by NIST's latest guidelines, a framework that prioritizes proactive, resilient and user-friendly strategies. Part One of the series, published in last month's issue, offered 10 must-know tips to...

Many law firms are fixated on insuring they choose the right service provider. Granted the right partner is important, however it's not the service provider you select; it's how that service provider is managed that determines success.       Many law firms are fixated...

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While there are existing legal frameworks, McMurrough and Fein said, companies can prepare by examining their posture for dealing with particular types of risks.       While there are existing legal frameworks, McMurrough and Fein said, companies can prepare by...

Speak Up for Justice, a group that promotes judicial independence, has set a public forum to protest U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's use of the term "rogue" to describe New Jersey judges. Branding judges as rogue "wasn't just a swipe. It was a tactic," the group...

“Law students typically, and lawyers in general, are among the most risk-averse people in society and do not like the unknown of pay, explained National Plaintiffs Law Association co-president Brennan Caruthers.       “Law students typically, and lawyers in general,...

One month after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled district courts invalidly issue nationwide injunctions, the federal appeals court upheld a national block on President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship was warranted.       One month after the U.S....

Ever since the Watergate scandal brought down Richard Nixon's presidency, it has been the norm for presidents to stay out of the Department of Justice's enforcement decisions—but Trump “does seem to play by different rules, said University of Michigan antitrust law...

A federal judge is considering sanctions against Boston-based Cervantes Law, which claims to have inadvertently used a Microsoft artificial intelligence-based tool called Copilot to alter quotes in case citations.       A federal judge is considering sanctions against...

“Trademark rights are limited rights and they allow you to prevent confusion but they do not allow you to prevent criticism, said Louis W. Tompros, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.       “Trademark rights are limited rights and they allow you to...

"Once again, this Court uses its emergency docket to destroy the independence of an independent agency, as established by Congress," wrote dissenting Justice Elena Kagan.       "Once again, this Court uses its emergency docket to destroy the independence of an...

The trial in a class action against Meta Platforms Inc. and Flo Health, a menstrual period and pregnancy tracking app, is underway in San Francisco—and the amount of damages at stake, said an expert, could be "unprecedented."       The trial in a class action against...

U.S. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman for the District of Massachusetts partially granted a group of Massachusetts residents' request for a preliminary injunction requiring the defendants to continue delivering water to homes with allegedly unsafe drinking...

The complaint alleges starting when the cryptocurrency exchange went public in April 2021, Coinbase misrepresented the safety of customers' assets by not disclosing that if Coinbase filed for bankruptcy, some or all of those assets might be lost.       The complaint...

“Law firms, to their credit, have really stepped up to meet the moment, at a pro bono level, said James Pasch, vice president of litigation at the Anti-Defamation League.       “Law firms, to their credit, have really stepped up to meet the moment, at a pro bono...

The International Court of Justice ruled that a healthy environment is a human right and countries must address the "existential threat" of climate change.       The International Court of Justice ruled that a healthy environment is a human right and countries must...

George Vincent is replacing Christine Wheatley, the latest in a series of C-suite changes at the company since its $25 billion purchase of Albertsons unraveled.       George Vincent is replacing Christine Wheatley, the latest in a series of C-suite changes at the...

"Defendants have made a strong showing that they are likely to succeed on the merits," U.S. Department of Justice attorneys wrote in a motion for a stay pending appeal seeking to pause U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali's permanent injunction order reinstating two...

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"The judicial role is rarely more essential than in the context of the Great Writ," counsel for Maryland federal judges wrote in a motion defending the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland's standing order that prevents hasty deportations of local...

The ruling delved into a novel issue of who can receive restitution from a defendant that defrauded hundreds of certified classes.       The ruling delved into a novel issue of who can receive restitution from a defendant that defrauded hundreds of certified...

The judges considering whether or not to unseal grand jury testimony in two matters relating to Jeffrey Epstein ordered the Department of Justice to file memorandums of law in support of their motion. Manhattan Federal judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer said...

"Uber's accusations rely on rhetoric, not reality," Downtown LA Law Group claimed. "The company never tried a single case it now claims was fraudulent. Every referenced case was reviewed, defended and settled by Uber and its legal counsel—often after months of...

Black advanced through the ranks of the Dade County Public Defender's Office in 1970s to become one of the best-known defense attorneys in the nation.       Black advanced through the ranks of the Dade County Public Defender's Office in 1970s to become one of the...

Seward & Kissel and Squire Patton Boggs are some of the latest law firms to gain partners from McDermott and Schulte ahead of the firms' Aug. 1 merger date.       Seward & Kissel and Squire Patton Boggs are some of the latest law firms to gain partners from...

Nell Jessup Newton, University of Notre Dame professor emerita, has been named interim provost of Wake Forest University, succeeding Michele Gillespie, who is stepping down after three years in the role.       Nell Jessup Newton, University of Notre Dame professor...

“We think that the CHOICE Act is going to be ripe for litigation for some time, said Justin Beyer, a partner at Saul Ewing.       “We think that the CHOICE Act is going to be ripe for litigation for some time, said Justin Beyer, a partner at Saul...

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed the White House a string of major victories in President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and the federal workforce in recent months. The court's liberal minority have not always agreed on how to respond.       The U.S. Supreme...

“The purpose of this administrative stay is to give the court sufficient opportunity to consider the motion for a stay pending appeal and should not be construed in any way as a ruling on the merits of that motion, the appellate court stated.       “The purpose of...

A Florida financier is seeking a receivership in South Dakota federal court after investing $4 million in a cryptocurrency hedge fund that later collapsed—an investment he says was arranged by his attorney, who also served as the fund's general counsel.       A...

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Baker McKenzie North America trade secret practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California outpost.       Baker McKenzie North America trade secret practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California...

Baker McKenzie North America trade-secrets practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California outpost.       Baker McKenzie North America trade-secrets practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California...

Profit grew in all of the firm's core markets but notably the biggest increases were seen in the U.S. and Asia.       Profit grew in all of the firm's core markets but notably the biggest increases were seen in the U.S. and Asia.       

Seven of the nine firms that made deals with the Trump administration also said they wouldn't let the administration dictate their pro bono work, although most firms have kept quiet about what types of work they believe will satisfy the administration.       Seven of...

The Second Hundred firm is joining forces with construction boutique Galvanize Law on the heels of a May tie-up with an Arizona labor and employment firm.       The Second Hundred firm is joining forces with construction boutique Galvanize Law on the heels of a May...

“I think there's a lot of confusion right now, and there are a lot of differing views from district courts about how to interpret California, said attorney Julie Edelstein, referring to the U.S. Supreme Court's Department of Education v. California ruling that allowed...

A federal judge ordered lawyers in the multidistrict litigation over 'forever chemicals' in drinking water to meet with him Tuesday after a lead defense attorney disclosed there could be tens of thousands of additional unfiled claims.       A federal judge ordered...

The Second Circuit in 1997 laid out a nine-factor test for judges to consider whether public interest outweighed rules of grand jury secrecy. In this case, observers opine it could come down to opposition from the surviving parties.       The Second Circuit in 1997...

Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's derailed nomination to the Constitutional Court lays bare how digital outrage and partisan pressure are creeping into Germany's judicial system, targeting democratic institutions much like in the U.S.       Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's derailed...

“Smaller teams tend to be more resource-constrained, and they're usually so heads down' handling the day-to-day needs of the business that they don't have the bandwidth to explore new service or support models," said Stephanie Corey, CEO of the legal operations...

Brownstein, Holland & Knight, K&L Gates, Squire Patton Boggs and Hogan Lovells all reported increases in their lobbying revenue compared with Q1 of this year.       Brownstein, Holland & Knight, K&L Gates, Squire Patton Boggs and Hogan Lovells all...

U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth ruled Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty would face irreparable harms including "mass furloughs, cancelation of programming, and inevitable damage to the global influence that RFE/RL has built over decades" without a...

The current makeup of the court is well-known for its stark division between liberals and conservatives, but attorney Matthew Haverstick thinks that dynamic won't play out in the New Jersey Transit case. "I think the issue is less about personal injury and more about...

In brand protection, as in bridge engineering, the strength of brand differentiation (trademark distinctiveness) depends on the integrity of each supporting cable. When one snaps, the question is not only whether you can fix that component, but also whether the whole...

Paul Walsh, founder and managing partner of Walsh Barnes, is winding down his practice after 35 years to launch his own mediation practice.       Paul Walsh, founder and managing partner of Walsh Barnes, is winding down his practice after 35 years to launch his own...

North American law firm COOs and administrators are looking to boost their IT budgets to make way for gen AI adoption.       North American law firm COOs and administrators are looking to boost their IT budgets to make way for gen AI adoption.       

The committee will begin its review of current accreditation standards and procedures, with an emphasis on identifying potential opportunities for innovation, in light of the evolving needs of the legal profession.       The committee will begin its review of current...

"It's a game of Whac-A-Mole, so it takes a lot of time and effort," said Christopher Carlson, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke.       "It's a game of Whac-A-Mole, so it takes a lot of time and effort," said Christopher Carlson, a partner at Troutman Pepper...

I had the chance to interview Judge Judy Sheindlin about her new series, “Justice on Trial," which could be used as a teaching tool in law school classrooms.       I had the chance to interview Judge Judy Sheindlin about her new series, “Justice on Trial," which could...

On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court endorsed the “fraudulent inducement theory of wire fraud in Kousisis v. United States, departing from its recent trend of narrowing the scope of broadly worded criminal statutes, including the wire fraud statute. This decision...

"Many high-performing associates assume that excelling in their matters will lead to partnership, but the reality is that the path to partner requires strategic thinking, relationships, and a proactive approach to career development."       "Many high-performing...

D.C. Circuit Judge J. Michelle Childs said at an event at the federal district courthouse in Seattle last week that she's recently had seven pizzas sent to her house by people who want her to know they know where she lives. “I felt like you know this is important to...