“Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an option for whoever sits at the SEC going forward, said Dorothy Lund, a leading expert on securities regulation and professor at Columbia Law School.       “Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an...

Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama outline the state of play in the class action litigation, and the steps they're taking in the hope of becoming interim class counsel.       Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and...

After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October.       After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October.       

Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said the $266 million “verdict was an important step toward helping Baltimore recover so that it can continue to be one of the best cities in America and a place where all of its citizens can be healthy and succeed."       Susman...

X owner Elon Musk says the so-called Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act violates the constitutional right to free speech as well as content-platform protections in Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act.       X owner Elon Musk says the...

A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.       A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.       

Next Monday and Tuesday, the General Counsel Conference East will crank up at the Marriott Marquis in New York, offering today's legal leaders insights on growth, innovation and excellence. And Legal Speak will be there.       Next Monday and Tuesday, the General...

News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked a wide response, with some pointing to the single profit pool and how it could deliver 'the missing piece'.       News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked...

"At this stage, the teams are no closer to irreparable harm than they are to the command, 'Drivers, start your engines,' at the first race of the 2025 season," U.S. District Judge Frank Whitney wrote in a Nov. 8 order.       "At this stage, the teams are no closer to...

“Many retail investors rely on statements that celebrities make in public, which is different than your generic meme coin minted and launched by an anonymous developer, Peter Grazul of Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn said.       “Many retail investors rely on statements that...

“I urge any of you who are defenders of the First Amendment," said Edith Jones. "It's a case called NAACP v. Alabama, which says that that violates the First Amendment—that kind of compelled disclosure.        Judge Edith Jones, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...

The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions.       The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say...

Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's office on Monday.       Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's...

About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging process for ALM Recognition Events. We invite you to use this information as a guide as you draft your submissions, and we welcome any additional questions you may...

Texas is set to get more than $83 million from the national $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, a retail pharmacy giant.       Kroger Supermarket. Credit: jetcityimage/Adobe StockTexas is set to get more than $83 million from the national $1.37 billion...

“The activists are very press-savvy. They know how to leak to the outlets. They're quite often quite good on CNBC. And CNBC becomes almost like their megaphone," said Steve Lipin, CEO of Gladstone Place Partners.       Credit: Stock.Adobe.com Event “The activists are...

"When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise challenging."       "When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise...

Once again, Milbank is the first mover, and peer firms will likely follow. But two questions remain. What figure are they going to match? And when?       Once again, Milbank is the first mover, and peer firms will likely follow. But two questions remain. What figure...

Federal-court watchers say they would not be surprised to see the GOP-appointed judges opting to step down shortly after Trump is sworn in on Jan. 20.       Federal-court watchers say they would not be surprised to see the GOP-appointed judges opting to step down...

“We're holding them hostage, Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade Commission said of merging parties affected by FTC Chair Lina Khan's strategic use of consent orders. “This is an extreme abuse of our authority. It is so troubling to...

A New Jersey resident accused the bank of offering paltry interest rates on its "cash sweep" accounts.       A New Jersey resident accused the bank of offering paltry interest rates on its "cash sweep" accounts.       

The exhibits seen by the jury did not contain the full redactions ordered by the presiding judge, according to federal prosecutors..       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third...

As part of his ongoing cooperation, prosecutors say Wang has built software that will help the DOJ detect fraud.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

"I was acting in absolute good faith" Kirkland & Ellis partner Jim Hurst told 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Michael Noble hours before the court entered an Oct. 24 sanctions order in an infant formula trial, according to a transcript. "I was nowhere near...

COSRO Advogados is launching as a full-service firm with 12 partners, several of whom held prominent roles at DLA Piper and its affiliate, Campos Mello.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

COSRO Advogados is launching as a full-service firm with 12 partners, several of whom held prominent roles at DLA Piper and its affiliate, Campos Mello.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

The decision, which drew a dissent from the sole Republican on the board, upends 76 years of precedent.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

Practical strategies to explore doing business with friends and social contacts in a way that respects relationships and maximizes opportunities.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

“K&S is the only party who has breached the settlement agreement, Thomas Bosworth alleged. He asked the court to award him attorney fees relating to the firm's motion, which he claimed “was brought in bad faith and with an intent to injure Bosworth...

The outcome of the union vote resulted in damages for the plaintiffs, including the increased operating costs and the diminished value of the hotel, the suit alleges.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

"[The] plaintiffs have described several respects in which artificial citric acid differs from natural citric acid. Dismissal on this basis is thus inappropriate," U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland said, clearing the way for a products liability suit to proceed...

Park, North Carolina's solicitor general, was moved out of the committee in a 11-10 vote along party lines.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

Though Judge James Boasberg sided with the FTC, he said the "commission faces hard questions about whether its claims can hold up in the crucible of trial. Indeed, its positions at times strain this country's creaking antitrust precedents to their limits.”       Hi...

At the motion to dismiss stage, courts usually won't consider affirmative defenses. This issue arose recently in a preferential transfer case, where a defendant sought to dismiss a complaint by arguing it was a mere conduit, not an initial transferee.       Hi...

"The court could answer each of these lingering questions in favor of either Johnson or Hertz. But at this stage, the court need not, and should not, definitively resolve these questions. Instead, Missouri state courts should have the first opportunity to determine...

"I will always remember that the appeals that I hear and the decisions that we make have real-life consequences—not just on the parties or the litigants—but also on the trial court judges and how the decisions affect them on the front lines," Middlesex County Juvenile...

“All signs—most notably the recent surge in bitcoin's price—point to a new day for bitcoin specifically and crypto in general, said Tal J. Lifshitz, a partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...

The pick could be a surprise for many career DOJ attorneys. Gaetz has been a staunch defender of Trump in recent years.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is...

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The Herbert Smith Freehills agreement with Kramer Levin follows a set path that is becoming the norm for law firm combinations.       The Herbert Smith Freehills agreement with Kramer Levin follows a set path that is becoming the norm for law firm...

The International Trade Commission is empowered to block the importation into the United States of products that infringe U.S. intellectual property rights, In the past, the ITC generally instituted investigations without questioning the importation allegations in the...

CEO Joe Hinrichs said the company's hiring of an 18-year veteran of its legal department as legal chief "highlights our confidence in the exceptional depth of talent within our organization. We are fortunate to have an outstanding team of railroaders poised to harness...

The newest case is the fifth to bring similar allegations against Moderna in the same court, with three others, all filed Nov. 5, surfaced by Law.com Radar.       The newest case is the fifth to bring similar allegations against Moderna in the same court, with three...

Despite dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis and complications from surgery, plaintiff Stephanie Arble was allegedly threatened by her manager at Dominion Energy Ohio that it would be "insubordination" if she did not come into the office on returning from medical...

Despite being known as a conservative lawyer, Olson notably teamed up with his opposing counsel in the Bush case, David Boies, to challenge a California amendment against same-sex marriage.       Despite being known as a conservative lawyer, Olson notably teamed up...

The plaintiffs allegedly received a call from Kanner & Pintaluga two days after the crash, offering representation and a minimum recovery of $10,000. The law firm did not respond to a request for comment.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

Even if Lee Zeldin “were a mild supporter of climate change activity, Trump's opposition to climate change regulation is so strong and so well known that I doubt that Zeldin would get him to move off of his opposition, said environmental law profesor Robert...