The Lanier Law Firm filed the first suit over the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people in Ahmedabad, India.       The Lanier Law Firm filed the first suit over the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people in Ahmedabad,...

California Superior Court Judge Barbara Kronlund says lawyers facing an overly hostile judge should ask the following: “Is the judge joining the fray and personally embroiled? Does the judge make it about the judge?       California Superior Court Judge Barbara...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has historically blocked initial public offerings that have mandatory arbitration provisions in their registration statements.       The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has historically blocked initial public...

Tuesday's verdict, awarding all noneconomic damages, is the 10th against PacifiCorp over a series of 2020 wildfires in Oregon.       Tuesday's verdict, awarding all noneconomic damages, is the 10th against PacifiCorp over a series of 2020 wildfires in...

“I do get calls from clients saying, we're getting pushback from employees. And then we have a conversation about what we really need and what's a legitimate business interest," said Tobias Schlueter, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins' Chicago office. “There is...

"Success in your practice is defined by your ability to solve your clients' problems. It's not just about winning cases or closing deals; it's about providing solutions that genuinely help your clients achieve their goals. Success means being a trusted adviser,...

Robinhood claims the Massachusetts Attorney General, the state's gaming commission and other defendants are improperly attempting to enforce the state's sports wagering laws against its federally regulated event contracts.       Robinhood claims the Massachusetts...

A dedicated social space helps with the heavy emotional load: regular micro- and macro-aggressions, isolation, and pressure to outperform non-Black peers just to be seen as equals. Add the absence of safe spaces to seek advice or admit uncertainty, and the weight...

“Cadwalader has received inbound interest from multiple firms over the years, but is not currently engaged in merger discussions," said one leader at the firm.       “Cadwalader has received inbound interest from multiple firms over the years, but is not currently...

Willkie is betting big on Germany with two new offices launched in quick succession. The challenge now will be turning the momentum into lasting strength across private equity, restructuring and litigation.       Willkie is betting big on Germany with two new offices...

Families of teenagers who sustained long-term mental health problems or died by suicide after interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot testified in an emotional hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, raising the alarm on chatbot...

In a federal lawsuit related to the romantic relationship between former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and former Jackson Walker partner Elizabeth Freeman, Chief Judge Alia Moses warns parties that "Gamesmanship and attempts to overwhelm the court with a deluge of...

An Illinois man alleged the team violated the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting facial recognition information and biometric identifiers from the guests who attend Cubs games at Wrigley Field.       An Illinois man alleged the team violated the...

"My goal is to help organizations embrace disruptive technologies responsibly and sustainably to drive economic and societal impact," Hossein Nowbar wrote on LinkedIn early Tuesday.       "My goal is to help organizations embrace disruptive technologies responsibly...

“Do we understand the difference between a king and a president? I think if people understood these things in the beginning they'd be more informed on what is important to a democracy, the justice said.       “Do we understand the difference between a king and a...

The fired Perkins Coie lawyer, a counsel at the firm, had criticized Charlie Kirk and the Trump administration in a social media post, after Kirk was shot on Thursday and pronounced dead later that day.       The fired Perkins Coie lawyer, a counsel at the firm, had...

The proposed settlement shows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has "not entirely left the crypto field of play," according to an expert not involved in the matter.       The proposed settlement shows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has "not...

The breach of cloud-based software firm Salesforce has generated nearly 100 lawsuits against several companies, including Farmers Insurance, TransUnion and Louis Vuitton.       The breach of cloud-based software firm Salesforce has generated nearly 100 lawsuits...

Consumers brought action under a 2014 California law forbidding provisions that waive a consumer's right to comment on a company or its goods, services or employees.       Consumers brought action under a 2014 California law forbidding provisions that waive a...

Brad O'Brien filed the suit on behalf of his partner, Melissa Allen, who died days after undergoing an emergency cesarean section at Lowell General Hospital. He argued his suit wasn't time-barred because his time to file a claim didn't start accruing until he first...

Legal challenges over President Donald Trump's firing of various Democratic independent agency officials, including on the Federal Trade Commission, have begun piling up at the U.S. Supreme Court.       Legal challenges over President Donald Trump's firing of various...

As U.S. employers suspend employees over their online commentary surrounding assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, attorneys weigh the legal claims that might soon follow.       As U.S. employers suspend employees over their online commentary surrounding assassinated...

“In this court, the government does not dispute that it failed to provide Cook even minimal process—that is, notice of the allegation against her and a meaningful opportunity to respond—before she was purportedly removed, Judge Bradley Garcia wrote in a concurrence to...

One challenge for general counsel to overcome is a perception within organizations that extreme weather is random, undermining the value of planning.       One challenge for general counsel to overcome is a perception within organizations that extreme weather is...

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of first-degree murder as terrorism and second-degree murder as terrorism, finding the grand jury minutes were "legally insufficient."       Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of...

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of first-degree murder as terrorism and second-degree murder as terrorism, finding the grand jury minutes were "legally insufficient."       Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of...

Cozen O'Connor brought suit on behalf of Zuckerman Honickman, a supply chain bottling company, against the Massachusetts-based brewery Lord Hobo Brewing Co.       Cozen O'Connor brought suit on behalf of Zuckerman Honickman, a supply chain bottling company, against...

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian served as co-counsel to longtime client Boston Basketball Partners, led by the Grousbeck family, in the definitive agreement to sell the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by William Chisholm. The...

If approved, the settlement will award $49.25 million to class members who served as volunteer baseball coaches between 2018 to 2023, before the NCAA repealed a bylaw barring Division 1 coaches from receiving compensation in Jan. 2023.       If approved, the...

If approved, the settlement will award $49.25 million to class members who served as volunteer baseball coaches between 2018 to 2023, before the NCAA repealed a bylaw barring Division 1 coaches from receiving compensation in Jan. 2023.       If approved, the...

The Second District Court of Appeal held that multiple instances of AI-fabricated case quotations in submitted briefs rendered an appeal frivolous.       The Second District Court of Appeal held that multiple instances of AI-fabricated case quotations in submitted...

Between the scope of the tariffs, the president's emergency powers and ongoing fears of a constitutional crisis, legal experts are hesitant to say whether the White House or the small businesses challenging the duties has the better case.       Between the scope of...

All three appellate judges asked what standard lower courts must consider when deciding—in exercising their inherent authority over their dockets—if granting another civil trial would be futile.       All three appellate judges asked what standard lower courts must...

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All three briefs advocate for the constitutionality of the safe harbor provisions codified earlier this year through Senate Bill 21, generally arguing that the General Assembly didn't overstep its authority by passing the law and that S.B. 21 safeguards Delaware's...

U.S. Supreme Justice Brett kavanaugh spoke at McLennan Community College in Waco, and was greeted by about 50 protestors holding signs critical of his role on the high court.       U.S. Supreme Justice Brett kavanaugh spoke at McLennan Community College in Waco, and...

Hossein Nowbar is a 28-year Microsoft employee who was so impressed by the release of Windows 95 that he sought to join the company.       Hossein Nowbar is a 28-year Microsoft employee who was so impressed by the release of Windows 95 that he sought to join the...

Candace Owens, who lives and records her podcast in Nashville, claimed the Delaware court can't have jurisdiction in the case because the state has no link to her, either of the Macrons, or any relevant witnesses or evidence.       Candace Owens, who lives and records...

"Lean into the hard work, especially the assignments that are technically demanding or outside your comfort zone. In my view, what sets people apart is their willingness to tackle difficult matters and persevere through the learning curve. That's how you build trust...

Companies went all in on tying stock grants to achieving specific performance targets—so much so that even general counsel were finding their pay shaped by the performance of business units over which they had no authority. Now, the whole approach is facing a...

As potential clients turn to generative artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, for recommendations on legal service providers, a legal marketing expert is revealing three strategies lawyers can deploy to increase their odds of being identified in AI search...

“You use the phrase judicial independence' in most gatherings, and people think what it means [is] Oh, the judges can do whatever they want,' said retired Jeremy Fogel. “Well, that is actually not what judicial independence is, and we all know that. But that's the way...

Some firm leaders have confided they've seen a dip in demand (countered by rising billing rates) and that the lack of punch in midmarket deals leaves them wondering what could have been.       Some firm leaders have confided they've seen a dip in demand (countered by...

In Schmitt v. Rebertus the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit addressed the intersection of First Amendment religious exercise rights and prison administration in a 2-1 decision that also has implications for the weight courts may give to governmental policy...

Job applicant Myeeshia Rigby filed a class action complaint against e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday, which alleges the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act when it ran a credit report on the plaintiff, a candidate for employment, but made the decision...

The first bellwether trial among lawsuits coordinated in California state courts alleging Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer will begin Nov. 3.       The first bellwether trial among lawsuits coordinated in California state courts...