The Supreme Court of Alabama amended Rule IV to include graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools being eligible to sit for the bar.       The Supreme Court of Alabama amended Rule IV to include graduates of non-American Bar...

The trial features the family members of three women who died of ovarian cancer after decades of using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder.       The trial features the family members of three women who died of ovarian cancer after decades of using Johnson &...

The move—to coalesce nearly 90 individuals in a single action without class status—is rare.       The move—to coalesce nearly 90 individuals in a single action without class status—is rare.       

Undaunted by the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of a similar request from Google, Apple has urged the justices to intervene on an emergency basis in an antitrust suit from a video game developer over the commissions the tech giant collects from in-app...

Jason Burt won awards for helping the SEC crack two first-of-their-kind cases—one involving a flash market crash and another in which co-conspirators obtained early access to financial press releases, enabling them to profit by trading on nonpublic...

Gross Revenue for the Second Hundred increased in 2025 by 6.0 percent, compared to the 10.8 percent increase in 2024.       Gross Revenue for the Second Hundred increased in 2025 by 6.0 percent, compared to the 10.8 percent increase in 2024.       

A closer look at the numbers that mattered most for the Am Law 200—in visual form.       A closer look at the numbers that mattered most for the Am Law 200—in visual form.       

Lower billing rate increases and lower demand contribute to a "widening gap" between the Second Hundred and the Am Law 100, even as both tiers posted strong financials metrics for 2025.       Lower billing rate increases and lower demand contribute to a "widening gap"...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 20 Am Law 100 firms that have stacked the most revenue since 2000.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 20 Am Law 100 firms that have stacked the...

The aggregate value of the Am Law 100 surpassed $400 billion for the first time in CFO Madhav Srinivasan's latest effort at applying Wall Street valuation techniques to the apex of the legal industry.       The aggregate value of the Am Law 100 surpassed $400 billion...

The deal reflects a stark difference in enforcement philosophies between President Joe Biden's SEC chair, Gary Gensler, who brought the case, and Trump's SEC chair, Paul Atkins.        The deal reflects a stark difference in enforcement philosophies between President...

"The dissent accuses the Court of 'unshackl[ing]' itself from 'constraints,'" Justice Samuel Alito Jr. wrote. "It is the dissent's rhetoric that lacks restraint."       "The dissent accuses the Court of 'unshackl[ing]' itself from 'constraints,'" Justice Samuel Alito...

"A quick review of the complaint reads like a fanciful work of fiction that is untethered from the facts and without merit," a Paramount spokesperson said after consumers filed a lawsuit in California federal court seeking to block the company's proposed $110 billion...

A Chicago federal judge said the baseball team sufficiently alleged a rooftop owner and his business profit from the team's live game experience at Wrigley Field without paying for it.       A Chicago federal judge said the baseball team sufficiently alleged a rooftop...

Meta attorney Alex Parkinson of Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick told First Judicial District Chief Judge Bryan Biedscheid that the state's proposed abatement fund is an "unprecedented demand for money."       Meta attorney Alex Parkinson of Kellogg,...

“There really is this increased compliance burden on health insurers to demonstrate that they've conducted their diligence on these programs, said Dan Silverboard, a partner at Holland & Knight.       “There really is this increased compliance burden on health...

Musk alleges the plaintiffs, who previously held shares of Twitter Inc., hadn't met their burden of proof at trial for any of the necessary elements of a securities fraud claim.       Musk alleges the plaintiffs, who previously held shares of Twitter Inc., hadn't met...

Incoming legal chief Jennifer Lankford and the rest of the C-suite are trying to win back customers and investors after a botched rebranding last year.       Incoming legal chief Jennifer Lankford and the rest of the C-suite are trying to win back customers and...

"First, focus on producing consistently strong work. That's non-negotiable. Second, prioritize clear and timely communication. Clients regularly comment on responsiveness, and it's one of the simplest ways to build trust. The stereotype that lawyers are slow or...

A former DLA Piper associate, who sued Biggs and DLA Piper in December on an anonymous basis, must now use her real name if she wants to proceed with the suit, a judge has ruled.       A former DLA Piper associate, who sued Biggs and DLA Piper in December on an...

Geopolitical upheaval, corporate accountability, and the rise of AI are testing whether Big Law's top partners are worth their multimillion-dollar price tags, writes The Global Lawyer.       Geopolitical upheaval, corporate accountability, and the rise of AI are...

The administrative order preserves mail access to the abortion drug while the full U.S. Supreme Court considers the pill maker's emergency appeal.       The administrative order preserves mail access to the abortion drug while the full U.S. Supreme Court considers the...

Thomson Reuters America Corp. was hit with a class action Thursday that accused it of breaching a Michigan state privacy law by publicly displaying five sequential digits of individuals' Social Security numbers on its CLEAR and Westlaw PeopleMap...

Under Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s "updated" framework, the test for proving voter dilution under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is "nearly insuperable," Justice Elena Kagan wrote in dissent.       Under Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s "updated" framework, the test for...

Depicting one's adversaries as wealthy and demanding outsiders seems to have paid off in this case. The jury awarded $16 million after hearing the owner of the warehouse described as a large and "arrogant" company that was unwilling to abide by New Jersey land use...

Microsoft's unveiling of its Legal Agent comes as the legal tech industry is still reeling from Anthropic's recent launch of its Claude legal plugin.       Microsoft's unveiling of its Legal Agent comes as the legal tech industry is still reeling from Anthropic's...

The Supreme Court of Tennessee at Nashville received hundreds of comments regarding how to increase access to legal representation by examining how the state is regulating the profession.       The Supreme Court of Tennessee at Nashville received hundreds of comments...

The legal industry is at a real crossroads when it comes to effectively implementing gen AI tools into practice.       The legal industry is at a real crossroads when it comes to effectively implementing gen AI tools into practice.       

U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley stood by his initial certification decision, finding that the Sixth Circuit remanded the case back to him to analyze the investors' damages methodology, not to further consider their presumption of reliance arguments.       U.S....

Organic milk companies claim they're subsidizing non-organic producers without due process.       Organic milk companies claim they're subsidizing non-organic producers without due process.       

David Eisman is coming aboard as OnlyFans adapts to the death of its owner in March and as it prepares to sell a minority ownership stake to a San Francisco investment firm.       David Eisman is coming aboard as OnlyFans adapts to the death of its owner in March and...

"Don't be afraid. Take opportunities to learn new things. And make sure you have a strong team around you. If you want to maintain your practice while taking on management responsibility, you need good people supporting you. That's essential."       "Don't be afraid....

The suits allege that the companies ratchet up marketing during periods when bettors are less likely to be clear-headed—late at night, for instance, or right after they've suffered a big loss.       The suits allege that the companies ratchet up marketing during...

“What has happened with the pardon under this administration, it's just shocking, said former U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Judge Thomas Griffith, who was appointed to the bench in 2005 by then-President George W. Bush.      Related Stories5th...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews Zulkie Partners Managing Principal Susie Shin live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Cedra Mayfield interviews Zulkie Partners Managing...

A Chambers survey found that there appears to be a disconnect between law firms that counsel clients on their AI technology use and internal firm use of these newer technologies.       A Chambers survey found that there appears to be a disconnect between law firms...

Nebraska College of Law is closing its immigration clinic due to staffing restraints.       Nebraska College of Law is closing its immigration clinic due to staffing restraints.       

At a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, who is overseeing the Roundup multidistrict in the Northern District of California, hesitated to interfere with a $7.25 billion class action settlement proceeding in a Missouri state court.       At a Thursday...

Over current 250 circuit judges handpicked the nominees after interviews with more than 70 candidates.       Over current 250 circuit judges handpicked the nominees after interviews with more than 70 candidates.       

The volume and sophistication of work hitting law firm marketing departments is accelerating. That moves the burden from responding to being ready: ready with differentiated positioning, competitive intelligence, and to get a compelling pitch to the right client...

In legal, accounting and other professional services technology markets, firms aren't just buying software. They're selecting partners who will influence workflows, compliance posture, sensitive data, client experience and even brand reputation. The stakes are high,...

The Federal Communications Commission's order for early license renewals came one day following a Trump social media post calling on ABC to fire Kimmel.       The Federal Communications Commission's order for early license renewals came one day following a Trump...

Right now, the parameters of AI chat log privilege and discoverability are beginning to be laid out in the courts, similar to the way emails and text message admissibility have been analyzed. And attorneys are making a push to educate their corporate clients on how to...

JoAnne Epps will be presented posthumously with a Doctor of Humane Letters during the school's 139th commencement on May 6.       JoAnne Epps will be presented posthumously with a Doctor of Humane Letters during the school's 139th commencement on May...

“From the pure pro-business standpoint, it checks a lot of boxes, said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith.       “From the pure pro-business standpoint, it checks a lot of boxes, said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith.       

The litigation between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has brought on a bevy of lawyers from several law firms, including Wachtell, Morrison & Foerster, Mololamken, and Toberoff and Associates.       The litigation between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has brought on a bevy...

In this episode, co-host Patrick Smith interviews Jennifer Hastings, founder of Outsource Counsel, live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this episode, co-host Patrick Smith interviews Jennifer Hastings, founder of Outsource...

“The cases ... represent not just a single family but an entire community stepping forward to hold OpenAI accountable for its role in the shooting," according to a statement issued on behalf of Edelson, which is representing the plaintiffs.       “The cases ......

U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is set to wrap up by May 8.       U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is...