"We're pleased that the appellate court agreed with us that the Citizens Participation Act was intended as a shield for good faith participation in the political process, and should not be weaponized to enable bad faith, politically motivated, and false allegations of...

Jillian Merns had been at Willkie for close to 14 years.       Jillian Merns had been at Willkie for close to 14 years.       

The complaint claims the insurance company had to pay out a judgment that was $2.5 million over the policy limit after its Lewis Brisbois counsel failed to accept a $25,000 settlement offer.       The complaint claims the insurance company had to pay out a judgment...

The firm, which announced a rebrand as Kasowitz LLP on Tuesday, thanked Dan Benson for his "decades-long dedication, contributions and friendship."       The firm, which announced a rebrand as Kasowitz LLP on Tuesday, thanked Dan Benson for his "decades-long...

The retirement opens a key opportunity to fill a pivotal seat.       The retirement opens a key opportunity to fill a pivotal seat.       

The retirement opens a key opportunity to fill a pivotal seat.       The retirement opens a key opportunity to fill a pivotal seat.       

The wave of cyberattacks and data breaches has turned information governance from a compliance afterthought into a required business function. Yet, despite well-publicized threats and skyrocketing costs associated with cyber incidents, most companies remain both...

This two-part article discusses the requirements for information to be considered a trade secret under U.S. law, focusing on courts' continued use of the six-factor test outlined in the Restatement of Torts. Part One covered the evolving tests for establishing a trade...

Am Law 100 firms leaped to a 12.3-to-1 equity partner pay ratio on average last year, according to ALM survey data.       Am Law 100 firms leaped to a 12.3-to-1 equity partner pay ratio on average last year, according to ALM survey data.       

“Even though we are speaking as part of Harvard alumni, our ultimate goal is to point out the fact that this isn't just about Harvard. This is about all higher education," said Crimson Courage spokesperson Evelyn Kim.       “Even though we are speaking as part of...

"In short, a reasonable person in Bryant's position might have overlooked it. Courts have routinely denied summary judgment and found a genuine issue of fact as to whether a condition was open and obvious where the plaintiff failed to notice a condition prior to...

“The overwhelming majority of the sophisticated legal departments I work with are growing—emphatically not plateauing or shrinking, said Jason Winmill, managing partner of the in-house consultancy Argopoint.       “The overwhelming majority of the sophisticated legal...

“Ultimately, this court's grace evaporates in the face of lies, misrepresentations, and omissions, wrote U.S. District Judge Cristina Silva.       “Ultimately, this court's grace evaporates in the face of lies, misrepresentations, and omissions, wrote U.S. District...

In one of the more explosive letters sent to lawmakers, a former colleague of Bove's raised serious allegations of partisan actions and advocating for lawyers to ignore court orders.       In one of the more explosive letters sent to lawmakers, a former colleague of...

In one of the more explosive letters sent to lawmakers, a former colleague of Bove's raised serious allegations of partisan actions and advocating for lawyers to ignore court orders.       In one of the more explosive letters sent to lawmakers, a former colleague of...

The firm's U.S.-based summer associates recently competed to build workflows with CoCounsel, alongside a number of first-years, partners and other staffers.       The firm's U.S.-based summer associates recently competed to build workflows with CoCounsel, alongside a...

U.S. District Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the District of Massachusetts ordered Janssen Biotech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, which manufactures and sells Remicade and Simponi ARIA, to produce related to the litigation, where it is...

A New Yorker represented by Wolf Popper had argued that he had bought Visa Vanilla gift cards, believing that the payments giant had taken measures to protect its cards from widespread card draining scams. But U.S. District Judge Gregory Woods for the Southern...

The number of ERISA class actions against Fortune 500 entities was up 162% in May, according to data from Law.com Radar.       The number of ERISA class actions against Fortune 500 entities was up 162% in May, according to data from Law.com Radar.       

After seven years as the top lawyer at Light & Wonder, the maker of Bally casino games, 64-year-old James Sottile is passing the legal reins to his top deputy, Susan Dawson.       After seven years as the top lawyer at Light & Wonder, the maker of Bally casino...

"Zillow has willfully maintained and abused its monopoly power in the residential real estate online search services market by adopting the anticompetitive and exclusionary policy that is the Zillow Ban and thus violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act," counsel for...

David Bissinger, law partner at Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger in Houston, leverages his passion for audio systems and audio skills to improve courtroom presentations, linking music composition to legal arguments.       David Bissinger, law partner at...

“There's been no assertion and no finding that President Trump unequivocally and explicitly renounced his immunity in this case, his attorney said in pressing for the verdict to be reversed.       “There's been no assertion and no finding that President Trump...

"The goal is simple: Let AI handle the repeatable tasks so humans can focus on high-value, relationship-driven work," said Sabastian Niles, president and chief legal officer of Salesforce.       "The goal is simple: Let AI handle the repeatable tasks so humans can...

Communication, Collaboration, and Access to Partnership Agreement Details Are Key       Communication, Collaboration, and Access to Partnership Agreement Details Are Key       

In an era where AI-generated audio, video, and images can convincingly mimic real people, how are courts, attorneys, and lawmakers preparing to tackle the threat of falsified evidence?       In an era where AI-generated audio, video, and images can convincingly mimic...

While replacing problematic words may seem minor compared with other law firm actions, it's a high-stakes environment.       While replacing problematic words may seem minor compared with other law firm actions, it's a high-stakes environment.       

One thing is consistent: Almost no one currently working at a firm large enough to feel exposed wants to discuss DEI publicly.       One thing is consistent: Almost no one currently working at a firm large enough to feel exposed wants to discuss DEI...

As many law schools scale back their diversity, equity and inclusion messaging to avoid being targeted, some are wondering what another blow to DEI could mean for the future of diversity in the profession.       As many law schools scale back their diversity, equity...

Here's our demographic data on who makes up Big Law's talent.       Here's our demographic data on who makes up Big Law's talent.       

In recent years, inflammatory political rhetoric—regardless of party—has fueled a troubling surge in violence against judges. This kind of rhetoric not only undermines public trust in the judiciary, weakening the very foundation of our legal system, but also endangers...

Notably, the SEC did not take the position that any particular cryptocurrency asset was a security, but rather that the investment in the funds satisfied the security requirement, said David Oliwenstein, formerly with the SEC's Division of Enforcement and now a...

Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. "plausibly alleges that CoStar has monopoly power in the relevant markets and engaged in anticompetitive conduct by entering de facto exclusive agreements and constructing technological barriers," Judge Anthony D. Johnstone wrote...

“In this difficult moment for the legal community, I believe it is more important than ever to instill in the next generation of lawyers the same principles that drove me to the legal profession: the imperative of speaking out on behalf of the vulnerable, standing up...

Stephen Broome, a partner at Quinn Emanuel who is representing OpenEvidence, acknowledged that though the complaint addresses some groundbreaking intellectual property disputes associated with emerging technology, the trade secrets at issue are, at their foundation,...

The companies received the green light for their $13.5 billion deal after promising not to direct advertising dollars toward or away from publishers based on political content.       The companies received the green light for their $13.5 billion deal after promising...

Jon Youngwood, global co-chair of Simpson Thacher's litigation department, said the Fifth Circuit's ruling that struck down a state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms "rests upon the wisdom of the First Amendment and the...

"The company's knowledge of Vincer's protected activity, coupled with a change in its response to Vincer's problematic behavior mere days after the protected activity, and the absence of any investigation, analysis, or documentation in his personnel file to otherwise...

Over the dissents of the liberal justices, the Supreme Court's conservative majority temporarily paused a lower court order blocking deportations to "third countries" such as South Sudan.       Over the dissents of the liberal justices, the Supreme Court's...

"The defendants' continuous withholding of congressionally appropriated funds, month after month, with no explanation, is a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the District of Columbia wrote in his...

“Permitting broad inquiry into a person's immigration status risks creating a significant chilling effect," said Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Aaron Maslow. "If courtrooms are perceived as opportunities for [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] enforcement,...

Discover where your firm stands in comparison to industry benchmarks—and what actionable strategies can help yougain a competitive edge.       Discover where your firm stands in comparison to industry benchmarks—and what actionable strategies can help yougain a...

"The appointment of a special prosecutor is necessary not only to ensure accountability for the 346 people who died in the Boeing 737 Max crashes, but also to preserve the rule of law itself," the families wrote in their motion.       "The appointment of a special...

Jim Treglio of Potter Handy, counsel for the plaintiffs, claimed in some instances, patients communicated with their doctors through Cigna's website and shortly after received targeted advertisements on social media for their medical condition.       Jim Treglio of...

The justices will hear the case of a Rastafarian who alleges his religiously worn dreadlocks were forcibly shaven by Louisiana correction officers.       The justices will hear the case of a Rastafarian who alleges his religiously worn dreadlocks were forcibly shaven...

"Be proactive: Don't wait to be asked to do something if you think it needs to be done. Speak up: The common theme in all of these points is that your voice matters. You were hired by the firm for your intelligence, skills, and judgment, so use them!"       "Be...

Under its pact with the Federal Trade Commission, the retailer agreed to submit to three years of compliance-monitoring. It did not admit or deny the allegations.       Under its pact with the Federal Trade Commission, the retailer agreed to submit to three years of...

Journalists and media organizations sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, claiming that DHS officers unlawfully used "militarized weapons" on protesters and reporters who were documenting demonstrations against immigration...

Casey Ryan first moved into the role in 2023, when prior firm leader Sandy Thomas stepped down to take up a chief legal officer position at a nonprofit.       Casey Ryan first moved into the role in 2023, when prior firm leader Sandy Thomas stepped down to take up a...

Startup legal tech companies like Darrow and Rain Intelligence are using artificial intelligence tools to scour the Internet to come up with new class actions.       Startup legal tech companies like Darrow and Rain Intelligence are using artificial intelligence tools...

"The longer that they continue to capitulate to Trump, the more difficult it's going to be to separate the Foundation from endorsing the actions of the Trump administration,” a former fellow said.       "The longer that they continue to capitulate to Trump, the more...

The Supreme Court handed down six rulings Friday morning. In this edition of Supreme Court Brief, we'll break them all down.       The Supreme Court handed down six rulings Friday morning. In this edition of Supreme Court Brief, we'll break them all...

A firm has sued an ex-client in Manhattan federal court, claiming it is owed $1 million after recovering $5 million in stolen digital assets, in a dispute highlighting the opaque and increasingly litigated world of cryptocurrency recovery.       A firm has sued an...

A firm has sued an ex-client in Manhattan federal court, claiming it is owed $1 million after recovering $5 million in stolen digital assets, in a dispute highlighting the opaque and increasingly litigated world of cryptocurrency recovery.       A firm has sued an...