"The request is not out of the ordinary in this circuit, where source code is discoverable as long as adequate protection for such trade secret information is in place," the magistrate wrote.       "The request is not out of the ordinary in this circuit, where source...

Average PEP surged by nearly 22% to $3.2 million, as it expanded its single-tier partnership by about 2% to around 324.       Average PEP surged by nearly 22% to $3.2 million, as it expanded its single-tier partnership by about 2% to around 324.       

Salas' son was murdered in her home in 2020 by an attorney seeking to kill her. In a Q&A with Law.com, she discusses the importance of judicial security to the rule of law.       Salas' son was murdered in her home in 2020 by an attorney seeking to kill her. In a...

Here are the courts and judges seeing the heaviest caseloads, the busiest law firms and the most active defendants.       Here are the courts and judges seeing the heaviest caseloads, the busiest law firms and the most active defendants.       

Closing arguments were presented Thursday in the first-ever trial blaming social media for a teenager's mental health problems.       Closing arguments were presented Thursday in the first-ever trial blaming social media for a teenager's mental health...

"We will continue to hold accountable insurers that knowingly submit inaccurate or unsupported diagnoses to improperly inflate reimbursement," said assistant attorney general Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department's Civil Division.       "We will continue to hold...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Brittany Casey, Vice President of Customer Success & Enablement at DISCO, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra...

"All I can say is right now, I am sad, but tomorrow I'm going to be mad. When I get mad, I'm going to have my crosshairs set on Salesforce, and they are not going to get away," the plaintiff's attorney told Law.com.       "All I can say is right now, I am sad, but...

Yingke has confirmed its longtime leader's resignation as unverified social media allegations link him to a multi-billion-yuan financing scheme involving prepaid legal fees.       Yingke has confirmed its longtime leader's resignation as unverified social media...

The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       

The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       

A Meazure Learning spokesperson called the State Bar of California's amended lawsuit an attempt to "shift blame" for last year's disastrous licensing exam.       A Meazure Learning spokesperson called the State Bar of California's amended lawsuit an attempt to "shift...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Dr. Aron Ahmadia, Vice President of Applied Science at Relativity, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and...

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams Court, in the Central District of California, dismissed Ford's racketeering cases against Knight Law Group, ending the case less than a year after it was filed.       On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams...

Marshall University is facing a proposed Title IX class action from 15 members of its women's swimming and diving team, who allege the school's plan to eliminate their team is “per se sex discrimination.       Marshall University is facing a proposed Title IX class...

U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas on Wednesday criticized top Department of Justice officials for their silence in the face of ongoing threats and violence against judges, saying "that silence says a lot." Her comments came during the 2026 Legalweek panel in...

Although not named as a co-defendant in a survivor's lawsuit against Bank of America, Leon Black's alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein figure prominently in a suit alleging that Bank of America enabled Epstein to sexually abuse vulnerable young women.       Although not...

Attorneys at Keker, Van Nest & Peters say that the year after Trump first targeted Big Law Firms with executive orders has only served to underscore the rapidly broadening role of the private bar in defending the rule of law.       Attorneys at Keker, Van Nest...

PR experts say major law firms were caught flat-footed when fresh disclosures linked to Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced, exposing how poorly Big Law prepares for reputational crises.       PR experts say major law firms were caught flat-footed when fresh disclosures linked...

The shareholder plaintiff, represented by Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel and Alan Morrison of George Washington University Law School, claims funding granted to Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act didn't entitle the federal government to a stake in the...

"The initial DOJ filing was under active consideration, and no final decision had been made when there was an inadvertent filing. The DOJ quickly amended their filing," a White House official who declined to be identified told Law.com.       "The initial DOJ filing...

Two mesothelioma trials, one in Washington and one in Florida, kick off against Johnson & Johnson. A high-stakes trial tees off involving four premature babies who developed a gastrointestinal illness after ingesting Abbott's formula. Find out who was appointed to...

"Try to empathize with the client's perspective and bring that lens to your communications and problem-solving. Treat the client's problems as your own."       "Try to empathize with the client's perspective and bring that lens to your communications and...

Even with the most well-intentioned plans, her career did not necessarily follow that route. But, Kaling said her confidence and willingness to adapt to her environment led to the beginning of her career, even if it was an "off-off-Broadway" play in...

The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2026 winners and finalists for the fourth annual Southeastern Legal Awards.       The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2026 winners and finalists for the fourth annual Southeastern Legal...

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who is overseeing paraquat multidistrict litigation, ordered supplemental briefs after Syngenta and Chevron moved last month to preempt claims they failed to warn of the weedkiller's link to Parkinson's...

The willingness to mull a merger outwardly has seemingly become more commonplace lately.       The willingness to mull a merger outwardly has seemingly become more commonplace lately.       

Join us for Law.com's webcast to explore exclusive Am Law 100 insights, industry trends, firm performance, and the future of Big Law through expert analysis and data revealed on release day.       Join us for Law.com's webcast to explore exclusive Am Law 100 insights,...

The former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP kicked off Legalweek Monday at the Javits Center in Manhattan.       The former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP kicked off Legalweek Monday at the Javits Center in...

Judge Vince Chhabria last week expressed doubts about the likelihood of class certification in a long-running case that seeks to hold Apple Inc. liable for design elements in its AirTag tracking products that allegedly facilitate stalking.       Judge Vince Chhabria...

"Only the Appointments Clause or the Vacancies Act's exclusive structure may authorize service as a principal officer, and [Kari] Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in a...

"With all these options remaining, why does the fate of thousands of criminal prosecutions in this district potentially rest on the legitimacy of an unprecedented and byzantine leadership structure? The government tells us: the president doesn't like that he cannot...

"The consequences of this case are enormous," Anthropic's complaint said. "The federal government retaliated against a leading frontier AI developer for adhering to its protected viewpoint on a subject of great public significance—AI safety and the limitations of its...

The case was particularly challenging because counsel for the County of Mercer and the Mercer County Parks Commission claimed immunity under the Landowner Liability Act, plaintiffs' counsel said.       The case was particularly challenging because counsel for the...

Effective July 1, Stacy Leeds will become the first woman to permanently hold the position of president at the university.       Effective July 1, Stacy Leeds will become the first woman to permanently hold the position of president at the...

The trial is the fourth in the nation to allege cow's milk-based formula fed to premature babies in hospitals causes a life-threatening gastrointestinal illness called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC.       The trial is the fourth in the nation to allege cow's...

With nearly 2,400 international lawyers caught in the Middle East conflict, the world's largest law firms are determined to keep staff safe, deals moving, and the lights on. But how?       With nearly 2,400 international lawyers caught in the Middle East conflict, the...

"Due to the substantial prejudice caused by this settlement and DOJ's abrupt exit after taking the lead role up to and during the first week of trial, a mistrial is warranted," more than 20 plaintiff states wrote in a motion for a mistrial after the U.S. Department of...

“The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted terrorists, Eleanor Hughes, Binance's general counsel, said in a statement.       “The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted...

“The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted terrorists, Eleanor Hughes, Binance's general counsel, said in a statement.       “The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted...

A new lawsuit might test whether OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is lawfully dispensing legal advice.       A new lawsuit might test whether OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is lawfully dispensing legal advice.       

Represented by Davis Polk, Willkie argued that the lawsuit is just an attempt to harass Willkie and that its claims were already waived by the client.       Represented by Davis Polk, Willkie argued that the lawsuit is just an attempt to harass Willkie and that its...

"Ultimately, effective practice group leadership is about building a culture of excellence, curiosity, and trust—one that not only delivers exceptional client service but also develops the next generation of leaders in the field."       "Ultimately, effective practice...

Claims against "earned wage apps" are populating federal district courts and could face a federal appeals court for the first time in 2026.       Claims against "earned wage apps" are populating federal district courts and could face a federal appeals court for the...

Even as firms seek to get deeper relationships with legacy clients, there's also a greater desire to balance their client portfolios right now, say firm leaders and consultants.       Even as firms seek to get deeper relationships with legacy clients, there's also a...

After the firm recently added two more partners from Latham & Watkins, senior management spoke to Law.com.       After the firm recently added two more partners from Latham & Watkins, senior management spoke to Law.com.