The federal judge highlighted decisions from the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Second and Eighth Circuits determining that inmates with knowledge of recordings undermines privilege given the Seventh Circuit's lack of precedent on the issue, the memorandum opinion and...

I have been using ChatGPT in my personal life for the past eight months (never for work) for a myriad of things, and found that my personal experience with AI came in handy when I wrote two stories about it last week.       I have been using ChatGPT in my personal...

A report by a consortium of New York City's largest employers, including law firms and banks, says the Empire State's soaring insurance costs are driven by "excessive" litigation, while suggesting reforms. But New York's largest lobby for trial lawyers fired back by...

The challenge now for companies is to still embrace AI's potential while building the governance, safeguards and strategic foresight necessary to manage these risks.       The challenge now for companies is to still embrace AI's potential while building the...

“I'll give you 90 minutes, Lee Circuit Judge Rachael Loukonen said ahead of closing arguments. “Go outside, and I suggest the parties think very hard about their true positions on this case."       “I'll give you 90 minutes, Lee Circuit Judge Rachael Loukonen said...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       This...

Philip Talmadge of Talmadge/Fitzpatrick in Seattle, representing the families of individuals who died after ordering and intentionally ingesting the product, contended at the hearing that sodium nitrite is "an invariably fatal poison" that Amazon knowingly "marketed"...

The panel found that Union Carbide, which operated a West Virginia plant that exposed nearby residents to a cancer-causing gas, was responsible for paying for medical monitoring for the lead plaintiff, even though she didn't allege she had cancer.       The panel...

With the EU Data Act, penalties are determined by member states which means not only does the expense of fines vary state by state, but so does the level of enforcement.       With the EU Data Act, penalties are determined by member states which means not only does...

“The court finds that default judgment is inappropriate here because plaintiff has failed to show that the unchallenged facts in the complaint constitute a legitimate cause of action, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman of the Northern District of Illinois...

With their terms set to expire Dec. 31, 2026, these Georgia appellate judges must soon decide whether to run to retain their seats on the bench.       With their terms set to expire Dec. 31, 2026, these Georgia appellate judges must soon decide whether to run to...

"We are, in fact, in the midst of a constitutional crisis. Even the current administration must confess that it is determined to push the bounds of legal and constitutional norms,” the report states.       "We are, in fact, in the midst of a constitutional crisis....

"Frankly, class actions were generally invented to try and help consumers, because there's no other way to vindicate your rights other than as a group," Brian Glasser of Bailey Glasser, lead trial counsel for the class, said. "[The class representative], Rose...

Manmeet "Mani" Walia says Siltstone Capital was supportive of his plans to launch his own company—but then suddenly changed its mind.       Manmeet "Mani" Walia says Siltstone Capital was supportive of his plans to launch his own company—but then suddenly changed its...

Bahrenberg said the Bivens case represents an increased willingness to revisit questions of agency that previously enjoyed deference under the so-called Chevron doctrine.       Bahrenberg said the Bivens case represents an increased willingness to revisit questions of...

If Shira Perlmutter proves her firing was motivated by release of her report on copyrights and artificial intelligence, the panel said, “that would be a grave intrusion by the President into the constitutional powers of a coordinate branch of government.       If...

"A prevailing party only gets 'its' attorney fees, but Robert did not have any. Hoffmann Brothers, which did not sign the settlement agreement, paid every cent for him," Judge David R. Stras, who authored the opinion, said. "Without any fees of his own, he has nothing...

"The Court agrees with [Lisa] Cook's argument that preventing her from discharging her duties as a Federal Reserve Governor ... itself constitutes irreparable harm remediable only by her reinstatement," U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb wrote in a preliminary injunction...

"Loyalty, patience, and long-term thinking matter. That applies to how you build your career and how you litigate cases. Don't panic if success isn't immediate. Chop wood, carry water. Keep your head down and do the work. The results will come."       "Loyalty,...

Stop running pilot after pilot with different tools but failing to move beyond testing. Start with business outcomes. Redesign processes and guardrails. Rethink pricing models. And then, with clarity of purpose, choose the tools that enable the future of legal...

“Cahill historically has not had a significant presence in D.C., said Herb Washer, but "a big part of the growth opportunity are the kinds of practices that we can build in D.C."       “Cahill historically has not had a significant presence in D.C., said Herb Washer,...

In a case that may provide a road map for future securities litigation targeting international companies with U.S. subsidiaries, a team at Sullivan & Cromwell secured the dismissal of a shareholders' class action against Swedish gaming tech company Evolution AB...

The Oct. 6 oral arguments come as U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy announced on Tuesday a new Make America Healthy Again report that flags rising autism rates.       The Oct. 6 oral arguments come as U.S. Department of Health and...

One civil forfeiture legal expert warned: “Those who ignore the risk surface created by mobile devices and digital wallets do so at their peril.       One civil forfeiture legal expert warned: “Those who ignore the risk surface created by mobile devices and digital...

The program—the state's first fully online J.D.—will be part-time, allowing students to obtain a J.D. in four years.       The program—the state's first fully online J.D.—will be part-time, allowing students to obtain a J.D. in four years.       

The justices will hold oral arguments in November over whether President Donald Trump has the power to unilaterally set the nation's tariff policy, taking up his appeal of a lower court ruling that his steep taxes on imports are illegal.       The justices will hold...

More than 3,000 third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates responded to our midlevels survey this year. Shenanigans ensued.       More than 3,000 third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates responded to our midlevels survey this year. Shenanigans...

"I think the track record is very clear that time and time again, the independence of drivers is winning," a lawyer for Uber said.       "I think the track record is very clear that time and time again, the independence of drivers is winning," a lawyer for Uber...

From groundbreaking projects to transformative initiatives, we spotlight the individuals and teams driving meaningful change in the legal industry       From groundbreaking projects to transformative initiatives, we spotlight the individuals and teams driving...

Nevada gambling regulators fined the resort $10.5 million in March, saying it failed to follow anti-money-laundering rules.       Nevada gambling regulators fined the resort $10.5 million in March, saying it failed to follow anti-money-laundering...

The plaintiff's expert said damages should be calculated from Campbell's overall soup sales, which were boosted thanks to patented display racks, estimating Campbell could owe between $143 million and $188 million to Gamon Plus, Inc., the opinion said.       The...

“This organization's work is too important and vital for a personal vendetta that's been going on for six years to get in the way of the work that has to be done, McCarter & English attorney Vanessa Avery told Law.com. “There's no reason for us to believe that...

President Donald Trump's pending Supreme Court appeal to save his tariff regime is “littered with inaccuracies and “hyperbole, Democratic states say, but they agree with him that the justices need to quickly take up the case.       President Donald Trump's pending...

Nearly 20% more tort cases were filed in federal courts in 2023 and 2024, compared to the prior two years, according to Lex Machina's Tort Litigation Report 2025.       Nearly 20% more tort cases were filed in federal courts in 2023 and 2024, compared to the prior two...

Palm Beach County judge jails defense attorney over cocaine-laced legal documents.       Palm Beach County judge jails defense attorney over cocaine-laced legal documents.       

“The Grahams have plausibly alleged that their lawn mower was defective, that their attempt to have the lawnmower serviced during the warranty period failed to cure the defect, and that Honda thereafter refused to issue a replacement or authorize another round of...

"With the potential for both state and federal action on priorities that may or may not align, companies must navigate an evolving enforcement map, in which the path may run through Washington, D.C., state capitals, or both," Morgan Lewis attorneys wrote in a note to...

"Meta has no answer to trial evidence showing that it maintained its monopoly power by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp," FTC attorneys alleged in post-trial court documents asking U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the District of Columbia to find Meta...

“Although it was the employees who suffered the brunt of the harm, they are nowhere to be found in this case, wrote Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, joined by Judge Allison Jones Rushing.       “Although it was the employees who suffered the brunt of the harm, they are...

Agrovana filed a motion to compel discovery from the defendants, alleging they failed to conduct an extensive search for documents, including messages from the defendants' leadership team, sales and projected sales figures, emails, data from the shipping company, and...

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has temporarily paused an order requiring the reinstatement of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, whom President Donald Trump had fired in a test of the antitrust agency's independence.       Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has...

Because of cannabis' conflicting legal status at the state and federal levels, the industry generally does not enjoy the same federal bankruptcy protections as other industries, so state court receiverships have become a primary tool for restructurings. The ruling is...

"Firms that separate from the pack will do it with the double work done in both strategic and private equity M&A,” said Brian Hamilton, who just arrived at Willkie from Sullivan & Cromwell.       "Firms that separate from the pack will do it with the double...

"I want to prove that the pursuit of excellence is still alive in the legal industry. At our firm, very case is an opportunity to improve, grow, and deliver better results than we did before. Complacency is never acceptable. We're here to raise the bar."       "I want...

“The Consumer Privacy in Commercial Transactions Act bars merchants from requiring personal identification information not required by the card issuer on a credit card transaction form, with limited exceptions, including where the information is necessary for shipping...

During Michael O'Sullivan's eight years as legal chief, revenue increased six-fold, and the company doled out hundreds of millions of dollars to settle litigation.       During Michael O'Sullivan's eight years as legal chief, revenue increased six-fold, and the...

Former Department of Justice antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter warned that acqui-hires can allow tech giants to neutralize competitors without the regulatory scrutiny that comes with a full-blown merger.       Former Department of Justice antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter...

The lack of lawyers, according to a recent report, "reflects the overlap of three issues: the age of Indiana's attorneys; where those attorneys are located; and Indiana's attorney production pipeline."       The lack of lawyers, according to a recent report, "reflects...

The newly-combined firm is aiming for 30% of its revenue to come from the U.S. in the coming years.       The newly-combined firm is aiming for 30% of its revenue to come from the U.S. in the coming years.       

Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier partnership model, even as its competitors break from both of those traditions.       Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier...

Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier partnership model, even as its competitors break from both of those traditions.       Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier...

C-suite opportunities in Big Law are especially on the rise in technology and information.       C-suite opportunities in Big Law are especially on the rise in technology and information.