The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former President Kimberly Espy's abrupt resignation on Wednesday and later the same day appointed Richard Bierschbach as interim president.       The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former...

The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former President Kimberly Espy's abrupt resignation on Wednesday and later the same day appointed Richard Bierschbach as interim president.       The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former...

The Supreme Court of Tennessee filed an order on Sept. 16 asking for public comments from the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission, law schools and the public on potential regulatory reforms of lawyer licensing.       The...

The Supreme Court of Tennessee filed an order on Sept. 16 asking for public comments from the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission, law schools and the public on potential regulatory reforms of lawyer licensing.       The...

Humana is accused of halting contractual payments per its medicare agreement with International Motors to provide plans for International Motors' retirees who are eligible for Medicare.       Humana is accused of halting contractual payments per its medicare agreement...

Humana is accused of halting contractual payments per its medicare agreement with International Motors to provide plans for International Motors' retirees who are eligible for Medicare.       Humana is accused of halting contractual payments per its medicare agreement...

Malpractice insurers for law firms are including AI usage in their consideration of policy agreements, according to Eileen Garczynski, of insurance brokerage EPIC Law Firm Group.       Malpractice insurers for law firms are including AI usage in their consideration of...

Malpractice insurers for law firms are including AI usage in their consideration of policy agreements, according to Eileen Garczynski, of insurance brokerage EPIC Law Firm Group.       Malpractice insurers for law firms are including AI usage in their consideration of...

Insurer Great Northern Insurance Co., acting on behalf of its subrogee Korro Bio, a biopharmaceutical firm, filed a complaint against biotechnology company Boston Lab Services on Thursday, which alleges the defendant negligently unplugged refrigerators at Korro's...

Insurer Great Northern Insurance Co., acting on behalf of its subrogee Korro Bio, a biopharmaceutical firm, filed a complaint against biotechnology company Boston Lab Services on Thursday, which alleges the defendant negligently unplugged refrigerators at Korro's...

Taking the latest Global 200 numbers, Law.com‘s intelligence department and senior editors analysed various aspects of firm performance to determine which law firms are racing ahead to make the "global elite."       Taking the latest Global 200 numbers, Law.com‘s...

Law firm leaders expect "robust" billing rate increases to continue into 2026, according to a new report, but such a consensus could hint that rate growth will be more "flat" or "contained" in the next few years.       Law firm leaders expect "robust" billing rate...

Law firm leaders expect "robust" billing rate increases to continue into 2026, according to a new report, but such a consensus could hint that rate growth will be more "flat" or "contained" in the next few years.       Law firm leaders expect "robust" billing rate...

The appeals court rejected the U.S. Justice Department's argument that a Supreme Court emergency docket decision from May was a predictor that the government would defeat the legal challenge on the merits.       The appeals court rejected the U.S. Justice Department's...

The appeals court rejected the U.S. Justice Department's argument that a Supreme Court emergency docket decision from May was a predictor that the government would defeat the legal challenge on the merits.       The appeals court rejected the U.S. Justice Department's...

“To the extent the right of access is a fundamental right, we have already determined that it does not extend to insurance conservations. A rational relationship clearly exists between the classification of insurers by the Insurance Code and the legitimate state...

“To the extent the right of access is a fundamental right, we have already determined that it does not extend to insurance conservations. A rational relationship clearly exists between the classification of insurers by the Insurance Code and the legitimate state...

“Rather, [the evidence] suggests that [the doctors] engaged legal counsel to navigate a complicated legal landscape, Associate Justice Melissa Countway wrote in Tuesday's opinion, disagreeing that physicans' communications with a lawyer fell under the crime-fraud...

“Rather, [the evidence] suggests that [the doctors] engaged legal counsel to navigate a complicated legal landscape, Associate Justice Melissa Countway wrote in Tuesday's opinion, disagreeing that physicans' communications with a lawyer fell under the crime-fraud...

“I get the impression that the judge is trying to confirm that all of the details are in place to ensure that the members of the class receive their due, said Lucas Amodio, a partner at Armstrong Teasdale.       “I get the impression that the judge is trying to...

The Lanier Law Firm filed the first suit over the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people in Ahmedabad, India.       The Lanier Law Firm filed the first suit over the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people in Ahmedabad,...

California Superior Court Judge Barbara Kronlund says lawyers facing an overly hostile judge should ask the following: “Is the judge joining the fray and personally embroiled? Does the judge make it about the judge?       California Superior Court Judge Barbara...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has historically blocked initial public offerings that have mandatory arbitration provisions in their registration statements.       The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has historically blocked initial public...

Tuesday's verdict, awarding all noneconomic damages, is the 10th against PacifiCorp over a series of 2020 wildfires in Oregon.       Tuesday's verdict, awarding all noneconomic damages, is the 10th against PacifiCorp over a series of 2020 wildfires in...

“I do get calls from clients saying, we're getting pushback from employees. And then we have a conversation about what we really need and what's a legitimate business interest," said Tobias Schlueter, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins' Chicago office. “There is...

"Success in your practice is defined by your ability to solve your clients' problems. It's not just about winning cases or closing deals; it's about providing solutions that genuinely help your clients achieve their goals. Success means being a trusted adviser,...

Robinhood claims the Massachusetts Attorney General, the state's gaming commission and other defendants are improperly attempting to enforce the state's sports wagering laws against its federally regulated event contracts.       Robinhood claims the Massachusetts...

A dedicated social space helps with the heavy emotional load: regular micro- and macro-aggressions, isolation, and pressure to outperform non-Black peers just to be seen as equals. Add the absence of safe spaces to seek advice or admit uncertainty, and the weight...

“Cadwalader has received inbound interest from multiple firms over the years, but is not currently engaged in merger discussions," said one leader at the firm.       “Cadwalader has received inbound interest from multiple firms over the years, but is not currently...

Willkie is betting big on Germany with two new offices launched in quick succession. The challenge now will be turning the momentum into lasting strength across private equity, restructuring and litigation.       Willkie is betting big on Germany with two new offices...

Families of teenagers who sustained long-term mental health problems or died by suicide after interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot testified in an emotional hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, raising the alarm on chatbot...

In a federal lawsuit related to the romantic relationship between former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and former Jackson Walker partner Elizabeth Freeman, Chief Judge Alia Moses warns parties that "Gamesmanship and attempts to overwhelm the court with a deluge of...

An Illinois man alleged the team violated the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting facial recognition information and biometric identifiers from the guests who attend Cubs games at Wrigley Field.       An Illinois man alleged the team violated the...

"My goal is to help organizations embrace disruptive technologies responsibly and sustainably to drive economic and societal impact," Hossein Nowbar wrote on LinkedIn early Tuesday.       "My goal is to help organizations embrace disruptive technologies responsibly...

“Do we understand the difference between a king and a president? I think if people understood these things in the beginning they'd be more informed on what is important to a democracy, the justice said.       “Do we understand the difference between a king and a...

The fired Perkins Coie lawyer, a counsel at the firm, had criticized Charlie Kirk and the Trump administration in a social media post, after Kirk was shot on Thursday and pronounced dead later that day.       The fired Perkins Coie lawyer, a counsel at the firm, had...

The proposed settlement shows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has "not entirely left the crypto field of play," according to an expert not involved in the matter.       The proposed settlement shows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has "not...

The breach of cloud-based software firm Salesforce has generated nearly 100 lawsuits against several companies, including Farmers Insurance, TransUnion and Louis Vuitton.       The breach of cloud-based software firm Salesforce has generated nearly 100 lawsuits...

Consumers brought action under a 2014 California law forbidding provisions that waive a consumer's right to comment on a company or its goods, services or employees.       Consumers brought action under a 2014 California law forbidding provisions that waive a...

Brad O'Brien filed the suit on behalf of his partner, Melissa Allen, who died days after undergoing an emergency cesarean section at Lowell General Hospital. He argued his suit wasn't time-barred because his time to file a claim didn't start accruing until he first...

Legal challenges over President Donald Trump's firing of various Democratic independent agency officials, including on the Federal Trade Commission, have begun piling up at the U.S. Supreme Court.       Legal challenges over President Donald Trump's firing of various...

As U.S. employers suspend employees over their online commentary surrounding assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, attorneys weigh the legal claims that might soon follow.       As U.S. employers suspend employees over their online commentary surrounding assassinated...

“In this court, the government does not dispute that it failed to provide Cook even minimal process—that is, notice of the allegation against her and a meaningful opportunity to respond—before she was purportedly removed, Judge Bradley Garcia wrote in a concurrence to...

One challenge for general counsel to overcome is a perception within organizations that extreme weather is random, undermining the value of planning.       One challenge for general counsel to overcome is a perception within organizations that extreme weather is...

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of first-degree murder as terrorism and second-degree murder as terrorism, finding the grand jury minutes were "legally insufficient."       Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of...

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of first-degree murder as terrorism and second-degree murder as terrorism, finding the grand jury minutes were "legally insufficient."       Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro dismissed counts of...

Cozen O'Connor brought suit on behalf of Zuckerman Honickman, a supply chain bottling company, against the Massachusetts-based brewery Lord Hobo Brewing Co.       Cozen O'Connor brought suit on behalf of Zuckerman Honickman, a supply chain bottling company, against...

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian served as co-counsel to longtime client Boston Basketball Partners, led by the Grousbeck family, in the definitive agreement to sell the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by William Chisholm. The...