In April 2023, Scott Gerber was pulled from his classroom, banned from campus and allegedly forced to sign a separation agreement—and he told Law.com at the time that he didn't know why.       In April 2023, Scott Gerber was pulled from his classroom, banned from...

“The ruling highlights how courts are demanding clear, quantifiable harm—lost revenue, damaged partnerships or specific financial fallout—before awarding significant relief, said Darrell P. White, a partner at Kimura London & White.       “The ruling highlights...

The new firm, founded by criminal defense attorney Seth Zuckerman, opened its doors on July 1. Zuckerman said he is looking forward to "aggressively" advocating for his clients on his own terms and continuing to be available around the clock.       The new firm,...

The Easthampton School Committee unanimously voted to hire Vito J. Perrone as superintendent in March 2023, but rescinded the offer after he addressed two of its members as “Ladies in a contract negotiation email. The members called it a "microaggression" and voted...

“It's a good sign that firms are really paying attention to operations, said Avis Caravello, a legal recruiter and strategist.       “It's a good sign that firms are really paying attention to operations, said Avis Caravello, a legal recruiter and...

The Senate Committee on Finance also released a report in 2023 on ghost networks at use in Medicare Advantage. This study concluded more than 80% of listings for mental health providers were "inaccurate or unavailable."       The Senate Committee on Finance also...

Tom Girardi, 86, will report to federal authorities on Thursday to begin his prison term but has asked to be released on bail while he appeals his 87-month sentence.       Tom Girardi, 86, will report to federal authorities on Thursday to begin his prison term but has...

The funder is also inching closer to realizing a windfall estimated at $5 billion from a long-running investment in a case against Argentina, but the country has filed an emergency appeal of a court order compelling it to turn over assets.       The funder is also...

“When financial strategy is integrated with legal foresight, organizations are better positioned to mitigate risk, seize strategic opportunities and drive sustainable growth, said Conrad Woody, managing partner of Odgers in Washington, D.C.       “When financial...

The boutique will take on a broad range of work, and "presumes that this will include being adverse to the [Trump] administration," said a spokesperson.       The boutique will take on a broad range of work, and "presumes that this will include being adverse to the...

The ruling represents additional evidence of the Roberts Court's inexorable move towards a unitary theory of the executive branch, which posits that the president should be able to control the exercise of all executive power, one legal observer said.       The ruling...

Provable, the infrastructure firm supporting the privacy-centric blockchain platform Aleo, announced Tuesday that Damien G. Scott has joined as general counsel, as the company pushes to bring programmable, privacy-preserving technologies into the regulatory...

Roughly two-thirds of 2021 graduates have changed jobs already, while 1in 5 made a career-intention shift during or immediately after their second year of law school.       Roughly two-thirds of 2021 graduates have changed jobs already, while 1in 5 made a...

"You're going to see an uptick of more plaintiffs' attorneys wanting to try and help a lot of survivors get their fair compensation ... when the venues are looking the other way," co-lead counsel said.       "You're going to see an uptick of more plaintiffs' attorneys...

Robert Rosenberg was general counsel of Showtime from 2021 until 2023, when a restructuring by parent Paramount Global cost him his job.       Robert Rosenberg was general counsel of Showtime from 2021 until 2023, when a restructuring by parent Paramount Global cost...

"We've stopped them over and over again," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.       "We've stopped them over and over again," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.       

Swiss investor Partners Group restructures its stake in Techem, selling a 51% majority to its own infrastructure arm, in a deal that is likely to be Germany's largest private equity transaction of the year.       Swiss investor Partners Group restructures its stake in...

Robert "Bob" Josefsberg, a towering figure in south Florida's legal community whose courtroom tenacity was matched only by his insistence on civility, died on Monday from a heart attack while conducting a deposition with his grandson by his side. He was 86 years...

“Under [the plaintiffs'] reading, virtually all pharmaceutical product-support services would qualify as a kickback, U.S. District Court Judge John Tharp for the Northern District of Illinois said.       “Under [the plaintiffs'] reading, virtually all pharmaceutical...

Mamdani is slated to meet with business and law firm leaders in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday through visits with the business group Partnership for New York City. Mayor Eric Adams will meet with the same group on Thursday.       Mamdani is slated to meet with...

Scott Catlett will serve as chief legal and administrative officer of Inspire Brands, which has amassed 33,000 restaurants since launching seven years ago.       Scott Catlett will serve as chief legal and administrative officer of Inspire Brands, which has amassed...

Employee and consumer class actions dominate while shareholder class actions are making a comeback.       Employee and consumer class actions dominate while shareholder class actions are making a comeback.       

The ex-judges—co-led by the well-respected conservative J. Michael Luttig—highlighted controversies during Emil Bove's short time at the Justice Department, including allegations he steered prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams as...

The Third Circuit vacated and remanded a U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey's decision granting summary judgment to New Jersey personal injury firm Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman and two of its attorneys, who represented the plaintiffs in...

Taylor Wettach, running for Iowa's 1st congressional district, resigned from Simpson because he said he didn't want to be at the "capitulating" law firm after its deal with Trump.       Taylor Wettach, running for Iowa's 1st congressional district, resigned from...

Considine—who is rejoining the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York—most recently worked as a litigation partner at Seward & Kissel, where he co-managed the government investigations practice group and the litigation...

U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee dismissed the lawsuit against TMC The Metals Co. on Friday, finding that the company hadn't deceived investors with statements that it could mine the minerals used in electric vehicle batteries at a “significant reduction in the...

Blake Ackerman, 27, died July 10 after being struck by a fleeing BMW driver. He had only just begun his legal career with Morgan Lewis in January.       Blake Ackerman, 27, died July 10 after being struck by a fleeing BMW driver. He had only just begun his legal...

The Nevada bar examination will include a multiple choice examination, a performance examination and a supervised practice component, according to a joint report filed by two court-appointed task forces on April 2, 2024.       The Nevada bar examination will include a...

Dallas-based Dean Omar Branham Shirley is handling another talcum powder trial against Johnson & Johnson, which began on Monday in Boston.       Dallas-based Dean Omar Branham Shirley is handling another talcum powder trial against Johnson & Johnson, which...

Paul Dacier is giving up his partner post at Quinn Emanuel to become chief legal officer of IonQ.       Paul Dacier is giving up his partner post at Quinn Emanuel to become chief legal officer of IonQ.       

Over dissents from the liberal justices, the Supreme Court said it would allow the Department of Education to terminate nearly 1,400 employees, part of the Trump administration's efforts to gut the agency.       Over dissents from the liberal justices, the Supreme...

Sheppard Mullin secured a complete dismissal of defamation and extortion claims brought against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee and The Buzbee Law Firm in a highly publicized lawsuit filed by American music mogul Shawn “Jay-Z Carter in connection with pre-litigation demand...

“Considering the complexity of the matter, the issues involved in the motion, and the challenges faced by defendants in defending against a federal agency's serious allegations of $300 million in potential liability, defendants' retention of highly experienced counsel...

“Considering the complexity of the matter, the issues involved in the motion, and the challenges faced by defendants in defending against a federal agency's serious allegations of $300 million in potential liability, defendants' retention of highly experienced counsel...

Las Vegas-based United Fight Championship hired Francisco Arias this month from Fifth Season, a Los Angeles-based film and TV production company, where he'd been legal chief since 2022.       Las Vegas-based United Fight Championship hired Francisco Arias this month...

The judges made the announcement in a simple one-sentence statement. As an appointee of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III had required approval by the Board of Judges to continue as U.S. attorney throughout the remaining...

"To sustain your motivation, it is important to develop a practice that is true to who you are and that resonates with your interests. There are different ways to build a career; but it's ultimately up to you to figure out what you find satisfying."       "To sustain...

The recently sworn-in commissioner spoke about the Federal Trade Commission's willingness to consider structural remedies in merger cases, the importance of intellectual diversity over partisan balance on the now all-Republican commission and ongoing enforcement of...

Secretariat announced the hiring of Tamika Tremaglio on Monday, calling her "a globally renowned leader."       Secretariat announced the hiring of Tamika Tremaglio on Monday, calling her "a globally renowned leader."       

Paul Weiss and Latham's pay changes are part of a trend of firms increasing the equity of their highest-performing partners.       Paul Weiss and Latham's pay changes are part of a trend of firms increasing the equity of their highest-performing...

Law.com International looks at the biggest team hires in the first half of the year around the world.       Law.com International looks at the biggest team hires in the first half of the year around the world.       

“Sidley's first half of this year is ahead of where we were during the first half of last year, which was our best year ever, said firm chair Yvette Ostolaza.       “Sidley's first half of this year is ahead of where we were during the first half of last year, which...

Denmark's proposed deepfake law would rely on copyright protection to regulate likenesses, diverging from the U.S. criminal ban and the EU's transparency-focused rules.       Denmark's proposed deepfake law would rely on copyright protection to regulate likenesses,...

A state court judge in California ruled on Tuesday that ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon's suit against Elon Musk and his tech company, X Corp, can proceed to trial in San Francisco. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold E. Kahn handed down the ruling shortly before Linda...

A state court judge in California ruled on Tuesday that ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon's suit against Elon Musk and his tech company, X Corp., can proceed to trial in San Francisco. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold E. Kahn handed down the ruling shortly before Linda...

U.S. District Judge James Selna said evidence presented at trial did not prove MGA Entertainment had willfully infringed on the likenesses of the Atlanta pop performers, obligating him to cut the jury's sizable punitive damages award.       U.S. District Judge James...