"I just want to know if the work is being done or isn't being done," U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson said at a hearing, ordering Consumer Financial Protection Bureau witnesses to testify at an evidentiary hearing before she rules on a preliminary...

As Benesch matched the market for associate pay, it also bumped up pay for salary partners.       As Benesch matched the market for associate pay, it also bumped up pay for salary partners.       

Ryan K. Buchanan from the Northern District of Georgia, Michael F. Easley Jr. from the Eastern District of North Carolina and Eric G. Olshan from the Western District of Pennsylvania, all have a history at the firm.       Ryan K. Buchanan from the Northern District of...

The company's former CLO, CEO and CFO have filed a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $137 million.       The company's former CLO, CEO and CFO have filed a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $137 million.       

Senate Bill 69, which would mandate that third-party financiers register with the state and require public disclosure of financing agreements, cleared the chamber on Thursday.       Senate Bill 69, which would mandate that third-party financiers register with the...

“With no definitive court ruling and the potential for conflicting judicial opinions, the SEC's decision to drop the case can be seen as an implicit acknowledgment that its legal footing was not as solid as it initially claimed, said Charlyn Ho, managing member at...

“With no definitive court ruling and the potential for conflicting judicial opinions, the SEC's decision to drop the case can be seen as an implicit acknowledgment that its legal footing was not as solid as it initially claimed, said Charlyn Ho, managing member at...

“With no definitive court ruling and the potential for conflicting judicial opinions, the SEC's decision to drop the case can be seen as an implicit acknowledgment that its legal footing was not as solid as it initially claimed, said Charlyn Ho, managing member at...

In an amicus brief submitted to U.S. District Judge Dale Ho of the Southern District of New York, the former judges—represented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters—urge the court to conduct a factual inquiry to determine whether dismissal is in the public interest and if...

Seventeen deans of ABA-approved law schools also urged the high court to move the bar exam back to in-person testing sites in July and to scrap the new Kaplan-written questions. State bar staff have recommended returning to the testing-sites format for this summer's...

In Friday's hearing, which lasted 10 hours, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard closing arguments in Johnson & Johnson's Chapter 11 talc case.       In Friday's hearing, which lasted 10 hours, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard closing...

The U.S. Department of Justice argued that foreign nations are not "persons" protected by the Constitution's Fifth Amendment right to due process.       The U.S. Department of Justice issued a clear message to foreign countries during a U.S. Supreme Court hearing...

The firm, focused on expanding its global presence, now has more offices in foreign locations than it has in Japan.       The firm, focused on expanding its global presence, now has more offices in foreign locations than it has in Japan.       

Gibson Dunn; Latham & Watkins; Sidley Austin; Morrison Foerster; Bracewell; Nixon Peabody; and McGuireWoods are among the latest to hire former senior government attorneys.       Gibson Dunn; Latham & Watkins; Sidley Austin; Morrison Foerster; Bracewell; Nixon...

Kim has returned to the firm he co-founded in 2017 with fellow former federal prosecutors Paul Krieger and Nicholas Lewin. Initially known as Krieger, Kim & Lewin, the boutique will now rebrand as KKL.       Kim has returned to the firm he co-founded in 2017 with...

The suits filed against the firm concerned a former partner's role in counseling Par Funding.       The suits filed against the firm concerned a former partner's role in counseling Par Funding.       

The insurance defense firm has rapidly expanded in the last year, adding offices in Houston, Philadelphia and Sacramento.       The insurance defense firm has rapidly expanded in the last year, adding offices in Houston, Philadelphia and Sacramento.       

Bartko Zankel Bunzel and Miller is combining with Pavia & Harcourt to create Bartko Pavia, which will have 66 lawyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.       Bartko Zankel Bunzel and Miller is combining with Pavia & Harcourt to create Bartko Pavia,...

In a 4-3 majority ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court suspended a judge for one year without pay for allegedly failing to return timely rulings in several cases.       A divided Missouri Supreme Court suspended Carroll County Associate Circuit Judge Joe Don McGaugh for...

“By dismissing this action, the SEC is signaling to the industry that, one, it will not pursue these types of 'registration' cases going forward and, two, it will presumably focus its resources on fraud cases that harm consumers, said Scott Armstrong, a principal at...

Jones Day sees the mix of genomics and life sciences, two specialties of the duo, working nicely with the firm's existing client base in tech.       Jones Day sees the mix of genomics and life sciences, two specialties of the duo, working nicely with the firm's...

Prevailing plaintiff counsel leveraged ChatGPT to uncover evidence that contradicted defense expert testimony.       A Dougherty County State Court jury has returned a $7.2 million wrongful-death verdict against an emergency room physician whose alleged negligence...

"Thoughtful communication is key. Know the needs of your team and put their needs before your own. Help them shine and feel great about themselves and their practices. Regarding financial management, know your value and be worth every penny. Reputation will lead the...

"A more diverse bar and bench results in better representation of our respective clients, and Judge Rodgers along with the rest of the judiciary are more than capable of choosing qualified attorneys to lead major cases without baseless attacks from those in the cheap...

The firm joins a growing cohort of Big Law firms that have moved up from three days per week of attendance.       The firm joins a growing cohort of Big Law firms that have moved up from three days per week of attendance.       

The firm joins a growing cohort of Big Law firms that have moved up from three days per week of attendance.       The firm joins a growing cohort of Big Law firms that have moved up from three days per week of attendance.       

Shareholder suits take aim at Fortune 500 companies for falling short of revenue projections.       Shareholder suits take aim at Fortune 500 companies for falling short of revenue projections.       

Shareholder suits take aim at Fortune 500 companies for falling short of revenue projections.       Shareholder suits take aim at Fortune 500 companies for falling short of revenue projections.       

A conservative judicial group called Article III Project filed the judicial misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers in the Northern District of Florida.       A conservative judicial group called Article III Project filed the judicial...

A conservative judicial group called Article III Project filed the judicial misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers in the Northern District of Florida.       A conservative judicial group called Article III Project filed the judicial...

Twelve months after a coroner's verdict reignited an industry-wide reckoning over the pervasive toxic work culture in law, legal leaders believe pressure has increased further, with one partner recalling how an associate burst into tears when the firm upped its...

Twelve months after a coroner's verdict reignited an industry-wide reckoning over the pervasive toxic work culture in law, legal leaders believe pressure has increased further, with one partner recalling how an associate burst into tears when the firm upped its...

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr has more than doubled its office footprint in San Francisco just six years after moving into the region.       Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr has more than doubled its office footprint in San Francisco just six years after...

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr has more than doubled its office footprint in San Francisco just six years after moving into the region.       Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr has more than doubled its office footprint in San Francisco just six years after...

The final approved settlement agreement will ultimately net defrauded investors about $31.75 million, while the remaining $6.25 million will go to attorney fees.       The final approved settlement agreement will ultimately net defrauded investors about $31.75...

The final approved settlement agreement will ultimately net defrauded investors about $31.75 million, while the remaining $6.25 million will go to attorney fees.       The final approved settlement agreement will ultimately net defrauded investors about $31.75...

The high court is considering whether to vacate a lower court order requiring the U.S. Agency for International Development to pay $2 billion in foreign assistance invoices, grants and loans halted by the Trump administration.       The high court is considering...

The high court is considering whether to vacate a lower court order requiring the U.S. Agency for International Development to pay $2 billion in foreign assistance invoices, grants and loans halted by the Trump administration.       The high court is considering...

“Despite the seemingly definitive statement by the staff that meme coins are not securities' under the U.S. securities laws, the devil is always in the detail, said Christopher Capuzzi, a capital markets partner at Ropes & Gray.       “Despite the seemingly...

“Despite the seemingly definitive statement by the staff that meme coins are not securities' under the U.S. securities laws, the devil is always in the detail, said Christopher Capuzzi, a capital markets partner at Ropes & Gray.       “Despite the seemingly...

Compensation more than doubled for Carnival General Counsel Rick Miguez, partly reflecting a payout to executives in return for not jumping ship during the pandemic.       Compensation more than doubled for Carnival General Counsel Rick Miguez, partly reflecting a...

Compensation more than doubled for Carnival General Counsel Rick Miguez, partly reflecting a payout to executives in return for not jumping ship during the pandemic.       Compensation more than doubled for Carnival General Counsel Rick Miguez, partly reflecting a...

The suit alleges “Operation Return to Sender was a “fishing expedition that indiscriminately targeted scores of residents, including U.S. citizens, through racial profiling.       The suit alleges “Operation Return to Sender was a “fishing expedition that...

The suit alleges “Operation Return to Sender was a “fishing expedition that indiscriminately targeted scores of residents, including U.S. citizens, through racial profiling.       The suit alleges “Operation Return to Sender was a “fishing expedition that...

A Bay Area plaintiffs firm filed a proposed class action targeting the company that administered this week's California bar exam.       A Bay Area plaintiffs firm filed a proposed class action targeting the company that administered this week's California bar...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York City based Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes associate attorney Samantha Bennett details how she and several fellow associates secured asylum status for a pro bono client as time ticked down to President Trump and his...

Join ALM's upcoming webcast and be among the first to take a deep dive into the exclusive insights and trends revealed in our Am Law 100 data.       Join ALM's upcoming webcast and be among the first to take a deep dive into the exclusive insights and trends revealed...

The Delaware General Assembly recently revised the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) Section 122(18), which expressly authorizes the types of shareholder agreements forbidden under West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co. (Moelis). Notably,...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       Four...

"Ask questions, stay curious, and look for ways to help your firm grow and succeed. Dedicate yourself to more than just client work. Get to know your colleagues on a personal level, learn from and mentor others, attend firm lunches and events, and actively contribute...

"Ask questions, stay curious, and look for ways to help your firm grow and succeed. Dedicate yourself to more than just client work. Get to know your colleagues on a personal level, learn from and mentor others, attend firm lunches and events, and actively contribute...

A special master recommended allocations to more than 40 law firms who worked on primarily four PFAS settlements, including with 3M, totaling nearly $15 billion.       A special master recommended allocations to more than 40 law firms who worked on primarily four PFAS...

"Goodbye," Paul Grewal, chief legal officer for Coinbase, said on social media. "And good riddance."       "Goodbye," Paul Grewal, chief legal officer for Coinbase, said on social media. "And good riddance."       

"Nuclear? Hardly," the plaintiff's attorney said. "Largest jury verdict in South Carolina history? Probably."       "Nuclear? Hardly," the plaintiff's attorney said. "Largest jury verdict in South Carolina history? Probably."       

Katyal, a former acting solicitor general under the Obama administration, is appearing as co-counsel for an appointee who President Donald Trump fired from the Merit Systems Protection Board.       Katyal, a former acting solicitor general under the Obama...

"We are proud to stand for the company, the developers and for the law," said Matt Corva, general counsel for Consensys.       "We are proud to stand for the company, the developers and for the law," said Matt Corva, general counsel for Consensys.       

“No one is going up for an argument without any feedback from anyone on the team about what you're going to say, said Kim Hill, a fourth-year associate at Kirkland & Ellis who's argued at trial and on motions.       “No one is going up for an argument without any...

Many of the managing partners and chairs who still serve clients rely on a dual leadership model, but there's at least one high-profile exception.       Many of the managing partners and chairs who still serve clients rely on a dual leadership model, but there's at...

Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to disturb a lower court ruling preventing President Donald Trump from firing him.       Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to disturb a lower court ruling...

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is changing the rules of the game in European patent law—and attracting U.S. law firms that want to secure a place in this lucrative and highly competitive field.       The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is changing the rules of the game in...

“When you walk into an executive position, you've got to do stuff immediately, said former Pandora general counsel Delida Costin, who now helps lawyers reach their full professional potential.       “When you walk into an executive position, you've got to do...