This two-part article discusses the various legal and evidentiary requirements for antedating and removing prior art that patent owners should consider when their pre-AIA patents are challenged based on a prior art publication or activity that is not otherwise subject...

Skadden said it chose to engage with Trump after learning it would be a target of an executive order, according to the firm's letter to lawmakers.       Skadden said it chose to engage with Trump after learning it would be a target of an executive order, according to...

Wednesday's verdict is the seventh against PacifiCorp over a series of wildfires that hit Oregon in 2020.       Wednesday's verdict is the seventh against PacifiCorp over a series of wildfires that hit Oregon in 2020.       

If implemented, it could change how companies and executives respond to antitrust investigations, including as potential leniency applicants. But putting more witnesses in the grand jury might not be that simple.       If implemented, it could change how companies and...

If implemented, it could change how companies and executives respond to antitrust investigations, including as potential leniency applicants. But putting more witnesses in the grand jury might not be that simple.       If implemented, it could change how companies and...

Performance management discussions will likely focus more on adjusting comp downward, shifting roles or counseling lawyers out of the firm, consultants said.       Performance management discussions will likely focus more on adjusting comp downward, shifting roles or...

Performance management discussions will likely focus more on adjusting comp downward, shifting roles or counseling lawyers out of the firm, consultants said.       Performance management discussions will likely focus more on adjusting comp downward, shifting roles or...

"Jim is unemployed, wrote Benjamin Allee, the attorney for Jim Blose. “He is unable to work ever again as a lawyer. He is unable to work ever again in the banking industry."       "Jim is unemployed, wrote Benjamin Allee, the attorney for Jim Blose. “He is unable to...

"Jim is unemployed, wrote Benjamin Allee, the attorney for Jim Blose. “He is unable to work ever again as a lawyer. He is unable to work ever again in the banking industry."       "Jim is unemployed, wrote Benjamin Allee, the attorney for Jim Blose. “He is unable to...

The American Arbitration Association created a “monopolistic second-tiered justice system that provides consumers with no choice in the forum, the arbitrator, or rules. Instead, there is only one consistent rule: consumers lose 76% of the time in arbitrations they...

The American Arbitration Association created a “monopolistic second-tiered justice system that provides consumers with no choice in the forum, the arbitrator, or rules. Instead, there is only one consistent rule: consumers lose 76% of the time in arbitrations they...

A federal appeals court voided the mandate from the Federal Communications Commission requiring radio and TV broadcasters to report demographic data on all of their employees.       A federal appeals court voided the mandate from the Federal Communications Commission...

A federal appeals court voided the mandate from the Federal Communications Commission requiring radio and TV broadcasters to report demographic data on all of their employees.       A federal appeals court voided the mandate from the Federal Communications Commission...

The AmLaw 100 firm will consolidate German operations in Cologne, shutting the Frankfurt office Cleary has operated since 1991.       The AmLaw 100 firm will consolidate German operations in Cologne, shutting the Frankfurt office Cleary has operated since...

The AmLaw 100 firm will consolidate German operations in Cologne, shutting the Frankfurt office Cleary has operated since 1991.       The AmLaw 100 firm will consolidate German operations in Cologne, shutting the Frankfurt office Cleary has operated since...

“It really started quite a while ago, said Marshall Dennehey appellate chair John Hare, “but the frequency of using appellant counsel definitely has increased since the pandemic, with the rise of the frequency and size of jury verdicts.       “It really started quite...

“It really started quite a while ago, said Marshall Dennehey appellate chair John Hare, “but the frequency of using appellant counsel definitely has increased since the pandemic, with the rise of the frequency and size of jury verdicts.       “It really started quite...

Billing and collections are the engine of a law firm's financial health, yet at many firms, this core process remains fragmented, opaque, and manual. In a profession built on trust, precision and performance, the invoice-to-cash cycle is lagging far behind — and the...

Billing and collections are the engine of a law firm's financial health, yet at many firms, this core process remains fragmented, opaque, and manual. In a profession built on trust, precision and performance, the invoice-to-cash cycle is lagging far behind — and the...

The trial is the latest from Kline & Specter, which has won Roundup verdicts in Philadelphia.       The trial is the latest from Kline & Specter, which has won Roundup verdicts in Philadelphia.       

The trial is the latest from Kline & Specter, which has won Roundup verdicts in Philadelphia.       The trial is the latest from Kline & Specter, which has won Roundup verdicts in Philadelphia.       

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the court to stop discovery into President Donald Trump's U.S. DOGE Service, including a deposition of the group's acting chief.       U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the court to stop discovery into President...

Whether you're just starting out or hoping to take your practice to the next level, it helps to have a framework—something to guide your decisions, keep you grounded, and surface the questions that matter most.       Whether you're just starting out or hoping to take...

“In this case, the allegations are clearly detailed in the complaint, particularly the promises made to investors about coins allegedly backed by offshore real estate investments," said Hofstra University law professor Felix Shipkevich, who teaches courses on the...

"I would advise my young self to focus on the now and doing the best job you can with the assignment currently on your desk while at the same time always looking 3 to 5 years into the future to assess where you want to be and what you need to do to get...

In pushing for the amicus rule, the advisory board had highlighted the Commercial Division's desire to innovate, and said that the policy would distinguish the court system from others, including Delaware's Court of Chancery.       In pushing for the amicus rule, the...

Through May 15, one consultant said, there have been more counsel and partner hires in Washington, D.C., in the international trade area than during all of last year.       Through May 15, one consultant said, there have been more counsel and partner hires in...

Federal Election Commission records show D.C. Bar presidential candidate Brad Bondi, brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, often uses his First Amendment rights to monetarily support conservatives at the ballot box, while his opponent Diane Seltzer has a...

Advocates of the bipartisan-supported bill, the Uncap Justice Act, which also has the backing of Gov. Kathy Hochul and others, say it would increase the number of trial court judges, enabling litigants to get their days in court more quickly.       Advocates of the...

Revenue improved at Hunton Andrews Kurth by 5.1% in 2024 and profits per equity partner grew by 22%, benefiting from the firm's balanced practice mix.       Revenue improved at Hunton Andrews Kurth by 5.1% in 2024 and profits per equity partner grew by 22%, benefiting...

“The code for the Uniswap Protocol is public and has been for years, a spokesperson for Uniswap Labs said in an email.       “The code for the Uniswap Protocol is public and has been for years, a spokesperson for Uniswap Labs said in an email.       

Six corporate law professors argue that reversing the Chancery decision would reopen a door the Supreme Court closed last year in its In re Match Group decision, which set a precedent on "cleansing" mechanisms required in conflicted controller transactions.       Six...

Over dissents from two liberal justices, the U.S. Supreme Court said Maine's state legislature must restore voting powers to a state lawmaker censured for criticizing a trans high school athlete.       Over dissents from two liberal justices, the U.S. Supreme Court...

Shortly after the government filed a motion seeking to clarify her May 2 summary judgment ruling, Judge Beryl Howell confirmed “that the injunctive relief granted as to Section 4 of Executive Order 14230 runs only in favor of plaintiff Perkins Coie LLP.       Shortly...

One adjunct law professor uses his own struggles with mental health to help students manage theirs, creating a course around the topic.       One adjunct law professor uses his own struggles with mental health to help students manage theirs, creating a course around...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff is down 15% since Oct. 1 due to voluntary separations, early retirements and the administration's Fork in the Road deferred resignation program, said SEC Chair Paul Atkins.       U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...

Wim Dejonghe and David Morley aim to use their experience to match law firms with PE investment opportunities.       Wim Dejonghe and David Morley aim to use their experience to match law firms with PE investment opportunities.       

“It's a cautious frontier. The appetite is there, but the stakes are too high to dive in blindly, said Mike Ferrara, managing director at FTI Consulting.       “It's a cautious frontier. The appetite is there, but the stakes are too high to dive in blindly, said Mike...

Since Thursday, attorneys have filed 12 federal class action lawsuits, and legal experts predict that more complaints will follow.       Since Thursday, attorneys have filed 12 federal class action lawsuits, and legal experts predict that more complaints will...

Everyday workplace issues for transgender employees, such as 'misgendering' and choice of bathrooms, will be an unsettled area of law until a higher court weighs in, some attorneys say.       Everyday workplace issues for transgender employees, such as 'misgendering'...

Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized Verizon for giving in to Republican Chairman Brendan Carr's demands. "This is shameful," she wrote on X. "Capitulation breeds capitulation."       The Federal Communications Commission held Verizon’s $20 billion...

"While there was no dispute that the plaintiff saw that the platform had been removed when she returned from work during daylight hours, the jury were free to consider the plaintiff's argument that the newly created drop to the landing was not open and obvious when...

While AI has many proven beneficial applications, there is a concerning trend emerging: an increasing number of disputes that are based on mimicry of distinctive brand identities without permission.       While AI has many proven beneficial applications, there is a...

Join the webcast where experts from NAVEX will share practical insights for navigating early-stage compliance, managing internal expectations, and choosing tools that scale without adding unnecessary complexity.       Join the webcast where experts from NAVEX will...

While executive orders against firms haven't totally deterred firms in the Am Law 50 from suing the administration, their timing has coincided with a decline in suits filed by large firms oriented toward transactions.        While executive orders against firms...

The National Collegiate Athletic Association will see more antitrust challenges without a statutory exemption, the NCAA says, adding that congressional action is needed to prevent college athletics from growing too imbalanced and possibly careening toward full...

“This legislation will shield attorneys from any dirty deals made by big law firms with the Trump administration and preserve independent pro bono legal work in New York State, said state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, an attorney.       “This legislation will shield...

On the news of the filing, the stock dropped over 8.5%.       On the news of the filing, the stock dropped over 8.5%.       

Uber, which failed to reverse the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation's order coordinating 2,000 sexual assault cases against it, will face its first bellwether trial on Dec. 8.       Uber, which failed to reverse the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict...

Among the 2025 graduates were three inaugural recipients of the Judge Judy Sheindlin Honors Scholars Program, which Sheindlin established three years ago at her alma mater to benefit women in law.       Among the 2025 graduates were three inaugural recipients of the...

What do questions from the key justices in the case tell us about where the Supreme Court might be headed on nationwide injunctions?       After more than two hours of oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, it seems that the fate of nationwide...

Partnerships may not want to be as aggressive with quarterly draws and distributions, especially after business expectations changed from the end of 2024 into 2025, said one law firm founder.       Partnerships may not want to be as aggressive with quarterly draws and...

"I've received zero pressure from my CEO or board to move firms," said a general counsel in the IT field.       "I've received zero pressure from my CEO or board to move firms," said a general counsel in the IT field.       

"I think millennials just grew up with technology in a way that's different from the baby boomer generation or anybody older. ... We had no choice but to roll with the punches," said one young attorney about litigating in the post-COVID era.       "I think millennials...

"We are very pleased with the court's decision, which affirms that IDR awards are enforceable and cannot be ignored by health plans and insurance companies," Adam T. Schramek of Norton Rose Fulbright, counsel for the air ambulance companies, said.       "We are very...

Some GCs expressed concerns that if law firms won't stand up for their own DEI policies, it bodes badly for their willingness to stand up for their clients.       Some GCs expressed concerns that if law firms won't stand up for their own DEI policies, it bodes badly...

“This legislation will shield attorneys from any dirty deals made by big law firms with the Trump administration and preserve independent pro bono legal work in New York State, said state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, an attorney.       “This legislation will shield...

Richard Rothberg has been with Dell with 26 years, the last 13 as legal chief.       Richard Rothberg has been with Dell with 26 years, the last 13 as legal chief.       

The Supreme Court said the Trump administration could move forward with canceling deportation protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants.       The Supreme Court said the Trump administration could move forward with canceling deportation protections for...

"Even when sending drafts to partners and clients, the draft should be as complete and proofread as possible. In business immigration, our final work products are the petitions that we file with the U.S. Immigration & Citizenship Services (USCIS) and applications...

"Our call to action doesn't need more slogans or statements. It needs people willing to remember what this work was meant to be—and brave enough to shape it accordingly," writes Marcie Dickson, vice president of communications for the Institute for Well-Being in Law...