"Companies must maintain their compliance commitments—notwithstanding any pause in enforcement by a single enforcement agency,” Paul Hastings advised clients this week.       "Companies must maintain their compliance commitments—notwithstanding any pause in...

The expansion of private credit and increased private equity hold times have led to a surge in creative solutions to get capital back to investors.       Leor Landa leads the investment management practice at Davis, Polk & Wardwell. That practice steered over $200...

U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson's 14-day temporary restraining order prohibits the White House from "conditioning or withholding federal funding based on the fact that a healthcare entity or health professional provides gender affirming medical care to a patient"...

Statements should reflect a person's knowledge, not AI-generated content, judge says.       Statements should reflect a person's knowledge, not AI-generated content, judge says.       

Institutional Shareholder Services' retreat on DEI follows decisions by BlackRock and Vanguard to deemphasize the issue.        A powerful shareholder-advisory firm that for years has pressured companies to increase the representation of women and minorities on their...

In a 65-page order, U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez found that “counsel's conduct causes the court to seriously question whether the attorney “should be appearing before any court in our district or state.       The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of...

“Here, the constitutional questions raised by Landerer's substantive and procedural due process claims are not beyond debate, as shown by the various courts that addressed the same issue in differing manners, but ultimately reaching the conclusion that policies not...

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In today's digitally connected world, we have unparalleled tools at our disposal to connect with target audiences. But with them comes a critical challenge: how to maintain authenticity, human intelligence and personal connection in a landscape increasingly dominated...

"As much as you can, stay focused on the privilege of having the opportunity to work with an incredible team of people (lawyers and business professionals) and being so lucky that companies and individuals trust us to help them drive their business forward. Our...

New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown.       New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown.       

The suit filed by a coalition of news publishers from the U.S., the U.K. and Canada say Cohere's AI products regurgitate near-verbatim stories in real time and invent false stories that are wrongly attributed to the newsrooms.       The suit filed by a coalition of...

An accounting firm with 2,100 employees across the U.S. has joined forces with a business law boutique. Now it can sell clients on the ability to solve business and legal challenges under one roof.       An accounting firm with 2,100 employees across the U.S. has...

Litigation and investigation partners are bracing for shifting demand after Trump's executive order pausing FCPA enforcement, among other policy changes.       Litigation and investigation partners are bracing for shifting demand after Trump's executive order pausing...

The ruling dismissing the reverse-discrimination claims comes just as employers brace for a new onslaught of DEI-based investigations and lawsuits from the federal government and private parties.       The ruling dismissing the reverse-discrimination claims comes just...

On Tuesday, Monsanto attorney Lauren Goldman of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the Washington Supreme Court to overturn a jury's $185 million PCB verdict in 2021.       On Tuesday, Monsanto attorney Lauren Goldman of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the Washington...

March 4 is the deadline for health care providers to decide whether or not they want to stay in a proposed settlement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for $2.8 billion. Class counsel has filed motions to disqualify two law firms allegedly soliciting "opt outs" on behalf of...

Lawyers are so busy dealing with anxious clients, it's “like drinking from a firehose, said one Dentons lawyer about the impact of a looming U.S.-Canada trade war.       Lawyers are so busy dealing with anxious clients, it's “like drinking from a firehose, said one...

New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown.       New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown.       

In the legal industry, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) (originally a military concept) have reshaped how law firms operate, requiring legal administrators to adapt to a rapidly evolving work environment. Navigating this VUCA landscape involves...

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A tumultuous day was marked by Sassoon's resignation, along with two senior federal prosecutors at Main Justice, all as a result of the decision to force SDNY to dismiss public corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.       A tumultuous day was...

"The effort by the White House to terminate the Special Counsel without identifying any cause plainly contravenes the statute," U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in her order granting Hecker Fink's motion for a temporary restraining order preserving...

The state high court affirmed a jury verdict awarding the plaintiffs more than $20 million in damages against a transportation company and one of its drivers, who was reportedly speeding around a curve before hitting a stopped vehicle.       The Missouri Supreme Court...

The lawyer joins the ranks of disbarred attorneys who have lost their careers due to ethical misconduct.       The lawyer joins the ranks of disbarred attorneys who have lost their careers due to ethical misconduct.       

Big Tech retail giant Amazon, its subsidiary Amazon Advertising, insurance company Allstate Corp. and Allstate's data analytics subsidiary, Arity LLC, were swarmed in the first two months of 2025 with class actions alleging they unlawfully collected users' geolocation...

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The DOJ has put companies on fair notice of its expectations on how companies can responsibly adopt AI tools. Companies that take the necessary steps may benefit from a de facto “compliance defense, but those companies that fail to heed this guidance expose themselves...

The nearly $80 million verdict is the highest reported Illinois verdict for a police pursuit crash, according to the firm.       The nearly $80 million verdict is the highest reported Illinois verdict for a police pursuit crash, according to the...

"What we are hearing from firms is, 'we'd love to be opportunistic and grab this person, but we don't have the business case for it,'" one recruiter said.       "What we are hearing from firms is, 'we'd love to be opportunistic and grab this person, but we don't have...

After market leader CDK accused nine-year-old Tekion of stealing its data, Tekion denied wrongdoing and said CDK was resorting to "bullying" because "it can't compete fairly or innovate effectively."       After market leader CDK accused nine-year-old Tekion of...

U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. said the federal workers' unions who sued over the program lack standing.       A federal judge in Massachusetts on Wednesday reinstated the Trump administration’s offer for federal workers to take a deferred resignation, lifting...

Companies like Costco that retain diversity, equity and inclusion measures despite government scrutiny are likely to face a costly battle defending their policies.       Companies like Costco that retain diversity, equity and inclusion measures despite government...

The Trump administration's funding freeze has impacted tens of millions of dollars and has "decimated" ABA programs including those aimed at protecting religious freedom in Asia, promoting war recovery for Ukraine, advancing democracy in Myanmar and battling money...

With AI increasingly integrated into employee staffing, employee monitoring and workplace decision-making, employers must stay on top of evolving and varying AI compliance requirements and legislation.       With AI increasingly integrated into employee staffing,...

Arthur Newbold is alleged to have known about Dechert's involvement in the U.A.E's detention and abuse of a Jordanian national       Arthur Newbold is alleged to have known about Dechert's involvement in the U.A.E's detention and abuse of a Jordanian...

Law firm Radix and business advisory and accounting firm Aprio both already have ABS licenses, giving them a head start on Big Four firm KPMG, which seeks approval to deliver a similar combination of services on a broader scale.       Law firm Radix and business...

In addition to practicing in intellectual property litigation, former U.S. Circuit Judge Kent Jordan, who held a seat on the 3rd Circuit court from 2006 until January, will serve as a mediator and arbiter of commercial disputes, the firm said.       In addition to...

“As Ivan admitted today, one of his and Sergei's businesses promised to mine crypto and did in fact mine crypto, but not as much as it had promised; instead, it sometimes repaid customers with crypto it had purchased on the open market, said Andrey Spektor, a partner...

The firm is reported to be more than doubling its square footage in the city.       The firm is reported to be more than doubling its square footage in the city.       

The order is in line with U.S. Judicial Conference guidance from last year, which came amid Democratic lawmakers' concerns over red states strategically filing challenges to Biden administration actions in a single-judge division in Texas to end up with a...

The Citi Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group year-end survey shows that the Texas region kept a lid on expense growth in 2024 and also grew lawyer head count, which can help it meet 2025 demand in strong industry sectors.       The Citi Global Wealth at Work Law Firm...

The enforcement comes after a week of monitoring AI use at the firm.       The enforcement comes after a week of monitoring AI use at the firm.       

Lateral movement among senior associates is also on the rise in New York as well as Chicago, according to a look at seven key markets by Major, Lindsey & Africa.       While associate compensation is on an upward trajectory across the nation, those based in New...

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Overwhelmed legal departments focus on getting work done instead of providing deputy GCs face time with board members and other opportunities that would groom them for the top job, according to a report from Axiom.       Job satisfaction for deputy general counsel...

Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank's appellate practice, the firm said.       Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank's appellate practice, the firm...

Skadden and Wachtell are consistently at or near the top of league tables for deal value, but those are not the only indicators they watch.       Skadden and Wachtell are consistently at or near the top of league tables for deal value, but those are not the only...

U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania affirmed the settlement awarding $905,000 to the family members of Tamika Jones, who died a day after paramedics allegedly convinced her not to go to the hospital. The court also approved...

"Law is a team sport and you're only as good as your team. I played a lot of team sports growing up, and I was never the best player on the team. But I do feel that I have always added to the team, and it's been better as a result of me being on it. Being a leader...

The ruling, which reserved a 2023 order denying Thomson Reuters a summary judgement, found that ROSS' use of Westlaw data did not meet the fair use doctrine. The case, however, will still go to trial.       The ruling, which reserved a 2023 order denying Thomson...

Sega's Sheppard Mullin counsel claim Consovoy amassed 19,541 claimants via online advertisements, and then filed individual cases for each with alternative dispute resolution provider JAMS, resulting in a $39 million invoice for Sega.       Sega's Sheppard Mullin...

U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley for the District of Massachusetts allowed state law claims to move forward in a suit brought by an investment banker who claims Leerink Partners failed to pay minimum bonuses promised to her.       U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley for...

"While administrative stays are more common in appellate courts, district courts have recognized their applicability in cases seeking emergency relief—including in this District," U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in a minute order temporarily...

Fowler White Burnett is realigning its products liability and toxic torts practice as aviation clients steadily add to the firm's caseload.       Fowler White Burnett is realigning its products liability and toxic torts practice as aviation clients steadily add to the...

With an executive branch seemingly antagonistic toward its own Environmental Protection Agency, environmentalists may look to the judiciary to help block the Trump agenda and cite the end of Chevron deference       With an executive branch seemingly antagonistic...

Edelson plans to suggest sanctions at a Feb. 18 hearing against Southern California Edison and its defense firm, Hueston Hennigan, for failing to preserve evidence related to one of last month's wildfires.       Edelson plans to suggest sanctions at a Feb. 18 hearing...