"In an ideal world, the administration and Senators Kim and Booker would put their heads together and come up with a list of names who are mutually acceptable. But no one is holding their breath for that," said Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for...

Eric Grant, a former Hicks Thomas litigator, had been serving as U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.       Eric Grant, a former Hicks Thomas litigator, had been serving as U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment from U.S....

Vice Chancellor Bonnie David wrote that nothing about the non-compete included in a restrictive covenant signed by the plaintiff had been shown to be overbroad or unenforceable.       Vice Chancellor Bonnie David wrote that nothing about the non-compete included in a...

The annual 'Judicial Hellholes' report listed Los Angeles as No. 1 due to a $966 million talc verdict and racketeering lawsuits filed by Ford and Uber against several Southern California plaintiffs' attorneys.       The annual 'Judicial Hellholes' report listed Los...

“This was wrong on every level. It was a terrible wrong, it was an astonishing wrong, it was a monumental wrong, said Ben Crump, who helped represent the widow. "And the jury returned a monumental verdict."       “This was wrong on every level. It was a terrible...

In their opening brief, personal lawyers for President Donald Trump are insisting that his appeal of his Manhattan criminal conviction belongs in federal court. Trump has good cause to remove the case, his team argued.       In their opening brief, personal lawyers...

“The older generation doesn't understand what the limits of AI are, said Victor Petrescu, a partner at LKLSG who is not involved in the matter.       “The older generation doesn't understand what the limits of AI are, said Victor Petrescu, a partner at LKLSG who is...

ALM's Ross Todd sits down to discuss Bob Tyson and Cayce Lynch's new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex - Break the Pattern."       ALM's Ross Todd sits down to discuss Bob Tyson and Cayce Lynch's new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex - Break the...

“Shadow AI highlights a growing risk for firms that have yet to develop comprehensive governance strategies for artificial intelligence. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the question is not whether AI is present in your organization, but whether it is...

"The jury's decision delivers a resounding message that employees who speak up about discrimination deserve protection—not punishment," Justin Shegerian of Shegerian & Associates, counsel for the plaintiff, said       "The jury's decision delivers a resounding...

Currently, there are 1,374,720 lawyers in the U.S. as compared to 1,355,963 in 2024—a 1.38% increase from 2024, according to the ABA's 2025 Profile of the Legal Profession.       Currently, there are 1,374,720 lawyers in the U.S. as compared to 1,355,963 in 2024—a...

The jury in a 51-day opioid trial against Walmart, Walgreens and CVS sent a note on Monday saying, for the second time, that they were deadlocked.       The jury in a 51-day opioid trial against Walmart, Walgreens and CVS sent a note on Monday saying, for the second...

The court granted colead counsel—Brian Calandra, a partner at Pomerantz, and Olimpio Squitieri, a partner at Squitieri & Fearon—their request for $2.7 million in attorney fees, or 20.4% of the settlement fund.       The court granted colead counsel—Brian Calandra,...

Meta Platforms is urging the Ninth Circuit to explicitly adopt the "apex doctrine," a legal principle that generally bars CEOs from being deposed. The doctrine has divided lower courts.       Meta Platforms is urging the Ninth Circuit to explicitly adopt the "apex...

Mark Lanier has filed one of the wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of six young campers who died in the July 4 floods, while Mikal Watts is defending Camp Mystic.       Mark Lanier has filed one of the wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of six young campers who died in...

After a three-month-long battle over the legality of her appointment, beleaguered acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba has resigned from her post.       After a three-month-long battle over the legality of her appointment, beleaguered acting...

The U.S. Supreme Court seems inclined to overrule a 90-year-old precedent upholding laws that insulate federal agency officials from political pressure.       The U.S. Supreme Court seems inclined to overrule a 90-year-old precedent upholding laws that insulate...

Antitrust lawyers cannot help asking the question: If she has great power, does Taylor also possess market power?       Antitrust lawyers cannot help asking the question: If she has great power, does Taylor also possess market power?       

Paramount said it would pay $30 per share, putting the bid around $108 billion.       Paramount said it would pay $30 per share, putting the bid around $108 billion.       

"My biggest advice is to find great partners to build with. Starting a firm is incredibly challenging and requires a tremendous amount of hard work. I truly admire those who launch solo practices, it's no small feat. But for us, success wouldn't have been possible...

New suits blame rising egg costs on algorithmic pricing.        New suits blame rising egg costs on algorithmic pricing.        

The Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested in October for firing shots near Temple Beth Zion on Yom Kippur, but the Temple did not deem it an anti-Semitic event.       The Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested in October for firing shots near...

On its 13th day of deliberations, a Florida jury in a high-profile opioid trial that lasted 51 days provoked concerns about possible misconduct, with one member alleging improper behavior by a fellow juror.       On its 13th day of deliberations, a Florida jury in a...

Jenner & Block is among the latest law firms to call for four days of in-office work per week.       Jenner & Block is among the latest law firms to call for four days of in-office work per week.       

One law dean said that while he often disagrees with choices made by the ABA in accrediting law schools, “a world without accreditation will be much worse for law students, for law schools, for the bar, and for the public.       One law dean said that while he often...

In its 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said Humphrey's Executor v. U.S.—establishing that the president cannot fire without cause appointees at certain independent multimember agencies—doesn't apply to the National Labor Relations...

"I am grateful to the members of the grand jury and humbled by the support I have received from across the country," New York Attorney General Letitia James said after a federal grand jury in Virginia declined to return a second indictment against her following the...

Competition for the property was fierce, and the deal will likely face regulatory scrutiny.       Competition for the property was fierce, and the deal will likely face regulatory scrutiny.       

The plaintiffs claimed Liberty Mutual adopted a uniform policy of stopping rental benefits prematurely, often after as little as seven days, and said it did not individually determine the "reasonable" amount of time needed for an insured to replace a totaled...

Jennifer Newstead's deep government experience, which helped her land Meta's legal chief job six years ago, also was a big draw for Apple.       Jennifer Newstead's deep government experience, which helped her land Meta's legal chief job six years ago, also was a big...

"So then it's about asking yourself—if you know what the path is, why aren't you taking it? It may be a conscious decision, but the advice here is to pay attention to whether there are obstacles in your life that are preventing your growth. Acknowledging that we often...

Following the announcement of Megan Carpenter stepping down as dean, students and a former faculty member have come forward with multiple complaints about the hybrid J.D. program, which Carpenter was instrumental in launching in 2019.       Following the announcement...

"It's good to have the vacancies filled," University of Richmond Law School professor Carl Tobias said after the U.S. Senate confirmed all four of President Donald Trump's judicial picks to serve on North Carolina federal trial courts.       "It's good to have the...

U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield is mulling whether to join other federal judges who have struck U.S. Attorneys selected by President Donald Trump's administration.       U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield is mulling whether to join other federal judges who...

Despite “grave and disturbing allegations that Kathryn “Lee Boyd and Michael Hausfeld have made against each other, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York decided on Thursday that the pair must continue co-leading a suit seeking to...

"The timing of a judge's decision to assume senior status—or to reconsider that decision—is no analogue to the types of activities determined by the Committee [on the Codes of Conduct] to trigger Canon 5's prohibition on political activity,” the dismissal order...

Savvy firms have been looking to realize efficiencies from their back office operations for several decades now, and private equity has played an indirect role. But the willingness to take the relationship a step further could be revolutionary.       Savvy firms have...

This decision directly impacts the initial stage of collective actions—the process of determining which employees are "similarly situated" and should receive official notice of the lawsuit.       This decision directly impacts the initial stage of collective...

"Not a single witness testified about the approximate dollar amount of Sterilite's lost goodwill or how that amount could be calculated," a federal judge said about part of a jury verdict in favor of the plastic manufacturer.       "Not a single witness testified...

“I think they really are going to kick it into high gear, said Jason Schwartz, cochair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's labor and employment group.       “I think they really are going to kick it into high gear, said Jason Schwartz, cochair of Gibson, Dunn &...

Gretchen Greene, a former Ropes & Gray associate, returns to the firm with a mandate to "accelerate the firm's leadership" in legal artificial intelligence adoption and innovation across the firm's offices and practices.       Gretchen Greene, a former Ropes &...

Besides top and bottom lines this year, a "soft" middle market could affect recruiting, staffing and strategy for law firms in 2026 and beyond.       Besides top and bottom lines this year, a "soft" middle market could affect recruiting, staffing and strategy for law...

Van Kwawegen expects JVK Law to include at least nine former Bernstein Litowitz lawyers, including three former partners.       Van Kwawegen expects JVK Law to include at least nine former Bernstein Litowitz lawyers, including three former partners.       

Solo law practice has long been misunderstood. It's been seen as a step back, a retreat, a sign of failing to “be strong and stay the course. Yet the survey data directly contradicts these assumptions.       Solo law practice has long been misunderstood. It's been...