"I believe it all comes down to mastering the art of connection. If you can be someone who others find approachable and easy to talk to, you'll naturally find yourself in line for leadership roles. In my view, these 'softer' skills are key to inspiring others and...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a timeline of President Donald Trump's battle against Big Law.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a timeline of President Donald Trump's battle...

After an underlying case was transferred from Miller County to Greene County in Missouri, a Greene County Circuit judge denied a party's request for a change in judges. An appellate panel disagreed with the trial court's decision.       After an underlying case was...

After an underlying case was transferred from Miller County to Greene County in Missouri, a Greene County Circuit judge denied a party's request for a change in judges. An appellate panel disagreed with the trial court's decision.       After an underlying case was...

Fletman determined that, because Greenblatt Pierce helped resolve key legal issues that led to the settlement, “it would be unjust for the Marrone defendants to retain the benefits without payment.       Fletman determined that, because Greenblatt Pierce helped...

"The judgment shows that the SEC is going to continue to pursue areas it thinks are fraud in connection with any offer or sale of tokens that meet the definition of a security," said Kit Addleman, a partner at Haynes Boone and a former director of the SEC's Atlanta...

For lawyers in Hong Kong, the first quarter of 2025 showed signs of a market that was finally turning around. Trump has now ruined any hope of a market revival.       For lawyers in Hong Kong, the first quarter of 2025 showed signs of a market that was finally turning...

Despite plenty of cynicism around the effectiveness of DEI, partners from ethnic minority backgrounds say that certain measures associated with it still highlighted valuable concepts like unconscious bias and made them feel ‘more seen'.       Despite plenty of...

The suit expresses fear that should the government obtain the plaintiffs' data, “the government may use their data improperly to target them or their families for any activity or speech it wishes to stifle.       The suit expresses fear that should the government...

At Speak Up For Justice, organized by attorney Paul Kiesel, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky and mediator Ken Feinberg were among those calling on the legal community to respond to increasing judicial attacks.       At...

Fifty-eight firms posted gross revenue of $1 billion or more in 2024, four more than in 2023.       Fifty-eight firms posted gross revenue of $1 billion or more in 2024, four more than in 2023.       

As a whole, revenue per lawyer, the metric that we've long regarded as the most reliable measure of a firm's financial health, increased by 5.2%.       As a whole, revenue per lawyer, the metric that we've long regarded as the most reliable measure of a firm's...

Partners embrace the office for leadership visibility and in-person meetings with clients and colleagues, while associates look for technology access and training, according to a new report from Gensler Research Institute.       Partners embrace the office for...

Susman Godfrey became the fourth law firm to obtain a temporary restraining order against the administration over executive orders.       Susman Godfrey became the fourth law firm to obtain a temporary restraining order against the administration over executive...

While U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi on April 1 publicly stated the DOJ would try Luigi Mangione's case as a capital offense, federal prosecutors in Manhattan on Tuesday called the defense motion premature, arguing that they may not move to preclude the death penalty when...

WilmerHale partner Felicia Ellsworth, representing the Times, said the piece at the center of the lawsuit is not about the former Alaska governor, but about a tragic incident of gun violence that ended the career of a promising member of Congress. The statement came...

Each year we dig through the numbers to compare the country's largest firms across more than a dozen financial metrics. Here we present some of the most important, interesting and surprising facts.       Each year we dig through the numbers to compare the country's...

There were double-digit gains in both collective revenue and net income in 2024. And yet, it's a new and changed world in 2025.       There were double-digit gains in both collective revenue and net income in 2024. And yet, it's a new and changed world in...

Publix is facing a swarm of wage-and-hour claims by department managers.       Publix is facing a swarm of wage-and-hour claims by department managers.       

In certifying the question for the Supreme Court of Illinois, the panel noted the ramifications the decision could have in the insurance industry. The cost to represent the companies in the underlying dispute could total over $150 million in defense costs, or the...

Kirkland and Simpson Thacher engaged lobbying powerhouse firm Ballard Partners for “advice related to employment practices as they were forming a deal with the White House, according to lobbying disclosure filings.       Kirkland and Simpson Thacher engaged lobbying...

"The FTC's case ignores how the market actually works and chases a theory that doesn't hold up in the real world," Meta Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead said.       "The FTC's case ignores how the market actually works and chases a theory that doesn't hold up in...

Navigating this morass requires a principled approach. Firms must champion their independence and articulate how it serves not one side or another but democracy itself, regardless of political alignment.       Navigating this morass requires a principled approach....

"He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.       "He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.       

“I was away from my computer for five minutes, and my cryptocurrency crashed by 99%, Liam Murphy, a partner at the Crypto Law Firm, said in an interview.       “I was away from my computer for five minutes, and my cryptocurrency crashed by 99%, Liam Murphy, a partner...

All honorees will be recognized, and winners in finalist categories announced, at the Pennsylvania Legal Awards event in June.       All honorees will be recognized, and winners in finalist categories announced, at the Pennsylvania Legal Awards event in...

"If you can bring a top 100 law firm to heel, how can the clients of these firms resist, especially given we would have hired these very law firms for advice?" one GC told Law.com.       "If you can bring a top 100 law firm to heel, how can the clients of these firms...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Adina Storch, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Global Industrial, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Anastasia Boyko, Legal Futurist at Filevine, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview...

The association comes less than three years after Clyde & Co. entered nearby Chile via a merger.       The association comes less than three years after Clyde & Co. entered nearby Chile via a merger.       

“This blatant discrimination is not only unbecoming of an association of lawyers, but it's also illegal, the complaint states.       “This blatant discrimination is not only unbecoming of an association of lawyers, but it's also illegal, the complaint...

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission retreats from crypto enforcement, meme coins soar and crash—leaving billion-dollar wreckage, political maneuvering and state and congressional-driven action in an evolving digital landscape.       As the U.S. Securities...

"I would advise focusing on building relationships with both clients and colleagues. Always strive to do your best work on every assignment, no matter how small, as it could lead to bigger opportunities down the road. You never know when you'll work with someone who...

Legal titans share their book, movie, podcast and film recommendations that inspired them in the courtroom. They also provide advice to the next generation of litigators.       Legal titans share their book, movie, podcast and film recommendations that inspired them...

Some arbitration attorneys say price jumps and other impacts linked to big tariff hikes could lead companies to turn to force majeure claims to escape contractual performance obligations. But not everyone is convinced the mechanism will fit a tariff-hike...

The court concluded the defendant was barred from selling its campus chapel until a breach of contract matter over stained glass windows is resolved.       The court concluded the defendant was barred from selling its campus chapel until a breach of contract matter...

Susman Godfrey, represented by Munger, Tolles & Olson, filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Trump's executive order.       Susman Godfrey, represented by Munger, Tolles & Olson, filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Trump's executive order.       

Susman Godfrey, represented by Munger, Tolles & Olson, filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Trump's executive order.       Susman Godfrey, represented by Munger, Tolles & Olson, filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Trump's executive order.       

“This latest victory illustrates that the threat of legal action can be enough to force bad actors into dissolving harmful practices that disregard merit and divide Americans based on race," U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.       “This latest victory illustrates...

“This latest victory illustrates that the threat of legal action can be enough to force bad actors into dissolving harmful practices that disregard merit and divide Americans based on race," U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.       “This latest victory illustrates...

“The public continues to lose trust and confidence in many institutions in government and this has been a big black eye for the SEC, said Tristan Leavitt, the president of Empower Oversight, which requested the ethics investigation.       “The public continues to lose...

“The public continues to lose trust and confidence in many institutions in government and this has been a big black eye for the SEC, said Tristan Leavitt, the president of Empower Oversight, which requested the ethics investigation.       “The public continues to lose...

South African firms are expanding their M&A teams by poaching senior talent from rivals.       South African firms are expanding their M&A teams by poaching senior talent from rivals.       

South African firms are expanding their M&A teams by poaching senior talent from rivals.       South African firms are expanding their M&A teams by poaching senior talent from rivals.       

"Patients do not anticipate that their trusted healthcare and insurance provider will send their private information to social media and marketing companies for future exploitation and targeted marketing," the complaint claimed.       At least five privacy class...

"Patients do not anticipate that their trusted healthcare and insurance provider will send their private information to social media and marketing companies for future exploitation and targeted marketing," the complaint claimed.       "Patients do not anticipate that...

"He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.       "He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.       

"He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.       "He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.       

In a Missouri state court complaint, Ari Ben Swartz recounted how Nomi Erokhina and a mysterious crypto platform called Web3z.cc apparently orchestrated what he alleged was a textbook example of what the digital asset industry calls a "pig butchering" scam—totaling...

In a Missouri state court complaint, Ari Ben Swartz recounted how Nomi Erokhina and a mysterious crypto platform called Web3z.cc apparently orchestrated what he alleged was a textbook example of what the digital asset industry calls a "pig butchering" scam—totaling...

The federal appellate court rejected an out-of-state employee's Minnesota Human Rights Act claims against her former Minneapolis-based employer, finding she was not considered an "employee" with a physical presence in the state.       The federal appellate court...

The federal appellate court rejected an out-of-state employee's Minnesota Human Rights Act claims against her former Minneapolis-based employer, finding she was not considered an "employee" with a physical presence in the state.       The federal appellate court...