Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion.       Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By...

The complaint alleges Clayton Act violations and demands damages, restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief to "restore free and open competition to the coal markets."       The complaint alleges Clayton Act violations and demands damages, restitution, civil...

The case pits an employee's right to religious expression against the company's support of its LGBTQ+ workers.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

The suicide of a Georgia judge is making national headlines. After being appointed to a new seat on the Effingham County State Court in 2022, Judge Stephen R. Yekel died on the bench during the final hours of his term that had been set to expire Dec. 31,...

Merger talks right now are more offensive than defensive. "It does reduce the number of completed mergers we see, because firms are pickier, and they should be," said Kristin Stark of Fairfax Associates.       Merger talks right now are more offensive than defensive....

King denied his involvement in the event in cease-and-desist letters, but manager, Cecil Miller, claims that King had not only given his blessing for the project, but had been looped into the planning process.       King denied his involvement in the event in...

"[Any] broad prohibition on commercial agreements between Apple and Google threatens to stifle the development of AI, which is critical to serving consumers," counsel for Apple wrote in a motion to intervene as a defendant in Google's antitrust remedy...

The appellate court reversed a summary judgment decision in favor of the university's board of regents as the disputes remained over whether the stairs were defectively designed, and if that defect caused the plaintiff's injury.       The appellate court reversed a...

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...

The merger between Am Law 200 firm Miles & Stockbridge and D.C.-based real estate finance firm Krooth & Altman closed and became effective on Dec. 31, 2024.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

The Fourth Circuit said the trial judge wrongly applied the “Pullman abstention doctrine to avoid resolving a claim that the vaccine mandate violates the First Amendment's free exercise clause because it lacks a religious exemption.       The Fourth Circuit said the...

Christopher Colson, a 19-year veteran of the company, received total compensation of $1.83 million in 2023.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

"Fee shifting is an important deterrent to frivolous lawsuits against the press, and The Times looks forward to recovering its costs," Danielle Rhoades Ha of the New York Times Co. said in a statement.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

“In return, associates in these locations get better work-life balance and an arguably easier path to partnership," said an Atlanta-based recruiter.       Despite a profitable year being expected in the legal industry, some Atlanta recruiters believe only the...

Here's one last look on some major moments that rippled through the legal industry.       Here's one last look on some major moments that rippled through the legal industry.       

One law professor says state legislation regulating DA's use of contract attorneys is a better way to address issues the defendants raised in a case involving President-elect Donald Trump.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the gender and ethnic diversity at Pennsylvania's top law firms, as well as firms' growth trajectory.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster wrote that shareholder plaintiffs had shown Rupert Murdoch's potential liability in the case prevented him from considering litigation independently.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

"The parties have signed a binding term sheet and are in the process of preparing the final agreement. Good cause exists to grant the stay because it will conserve party and judicial resources while the parties prepare the final settlement agreement," said the joint...

The change was announced in September, with the rebrand set in motion the following month.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send...

"People don't go to TikTok for dry legal content of somebody sitting at their desk and explaining the law in a monotonous voice. They want to feel like they're dealing with somebody who's engaging with them on a human level. Be your authentic self," TikTok adherent...

Ashley Lynam became co-chair of Montgomery McCracken in 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its history.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who...

The months ahead will be some of the most volatile and critical to a law firm combination's success.       At least six combinations involving Am Law 100 law firms became effective this month. Now these firms are focused on growing market share from their combination...

“This data demands a much higher price on the black market, the plaintiffs claimed in one of the complaints filed this week.        A company that largely operates a network of Bitcoin ATMs is facing a series of multimillion-dollar class action complaints in a federal...

Wonderbow, the independent German company behind the board game Kelp, learned the hard way that counterfeiters were tough competitors when it came to stealing IP and marketing fake products on e-commerce sites.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...

A copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit claims that a company purporting to be an “AI Tutor for LSAT used proprietary content that belongs to the Law School Admission Council.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

"What is unclear, however, is how the filing of a notice of appeal or a motion to stay the injunction somehow absolves defendants of complying with this court's Dec. 19, 2024 order that they 'immediately stop' using PIZZA PUFFS. Indeed, it appears that defendants are...

Several other members of the legal profession were awarded, including HSF's former senior partner James Palmer, and Linklaters partner Vanessa Havard-Williams.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

“There was an unprecedented increase in regulatory activity in the first few months of this year, especially March-April, said Susan Dudley, founder and senior scholar at the GW Regulatory Studies Center. “It was because I believe they were very aware of the...

Knobbe Martens attorneys said that it's vital for U.S. patent owners to embrace options beyond federal court litigation to prevent overseas infringement, and it's likely to become more important as the second Trump administration—with its emphasis on domestic...

"The front side of the 2022 and 2023 contracts contains a disclaimer that an arbitration provision and jury trial waiver are incorporated by reference. Thus, the arbitration provision was incorporated by reference even if plaintiff did not see it," said U.S. District...

Jurisdictions around the world are developing and deploying policies to govern the use of AI.       Jurisdictions around the world are developing and deploying policies to govern the use of AI.       

One massive Chapter 11 generated nearly $70 million in revenue for Weil in 2024.       One massive Chapter 11 generated nearly $70 million in revenue for Weil in 2024.       

“Despite the best efforts of the State of New Jersey trying to thwart New York's ability to reduce congestion on our streets while making long-overdue investments in public transit, our position has prevailed in court on nearly every issue, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul...

2024 reshaped legal work, AI adoption, firm growth and communication. Where will 2025 lead the profession?       Frank Ramos of Goldberg Segalla in Miami. Courtesy photo2024 reshaped legal work, AI adoption, firm growth and communication. Where will 2025 lead the...

Fintech platform PayPal was hit with a proposed class action for allegedly replacing affiliate links indicating that YouTube influencers have driven sales of a product or service with links crediting Honey, a browser extension owned by PayPal that applies coupon codes...

President-elect Donald Trump was sued for defamation after he denied claims that he sexually abused former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996.       President-elect Donald Trump was sued for defamation after he...

A positive set of results in the Americas have driven a successful year at Clifford Chance as costs rise.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

A young attorney once briefed the former president on world matters in 1990. He and others share what they learned from Jimmy Carter on his passing.       Former President Jimmy Carter’s death on Sunday has prompted reflections on his remarkable contributions to the...

These four major issues percolating in the federal appeals courts could work their way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.       U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Photo: Mike Scarcella/ALMThese four major issues percolating in the federal appeals courts could...

Carly Anderson was the second Boeing lawyer to leave the embattled aerospace giant recently. Mike Paisner, whose long legal career at Boeing included a leadership role in 737 Max reporting and compliance, left for Perkins Coie in July.       Hi there.The email you...

"Federal law requires defendants to ensure that their drug labels remain accurate, and when new scientific information renders their labels inaccurate, federal law requires defendants to act," the complaint said. "Failure to do so renders Oxbryta misbranded."       Hi...

"When you consider the amount of money saved versus the amount of bad press you get and the general low morale of the workforce that you depend on, it becomes a very difficult situation,” said a consultant about choosing not to match on bonuses.       "When you...

U-Haul contends Public Storage “is attempting to pull a fast one on the USPTO, bootstrapping an unsustainable claim of ownership of the color orange, and bullying other longtime users of orange trade dress.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

Coupled with court closures, the state continued its piecemeal launch of electronic case filing through eCourts. Eleven stages are planned for transitioning from paper to digital filing, with the next batch of counties to come online Feb. 3. That includes 13 counties...

"Try to do every job in the businesses so you can understand different roles and perspectives, gain empathy, and understand what is needed to drive results. Listen to your peers and managers to learn the full scope of the business. Spend time with clients and mentors....

Law.com lists the hires that garnered the greatest interest in 2024, with firms like Sidley Austin, Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss building in the U.K. and U.S. at pace.       Law.com lists the hires that garnered the greatest interest in 2024, with firms like...

David Rivkin Jr., a longtime Baker & Hostetler attorney and former White House counsel, has died at the age of 68.       David Rivkin Jr., a longtime Baker & Hostetler attorney and former White House counsel, has died at the age of 68.