Top DOJ officials have referred to the department as lawyers for President Donald Trump. But experts say that is an incorrect conception of the Justice Department's mission.       Top DOJ officials have referred to the department as lawyers for President Donald Trump....

The judicial nominees include alums from Thompson Coburn and Armstrong Teasdale.       The judicial nominees include alums from Thompson Coburn and Armstrong Teasdale.       

"The FTC's case has gained momentum, and it now has a better than 50-50 chance of winning," Susman Godfrey partner Barry Barnett said of the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust bench trial claims against Meta Platforms Inc.       "The FTC's case has gained momentum,...

The Florida Supreme Court permanently disbarred the litigator on Tuesday and ordered him to reimburse the Florida Bar for costs exceeding $25,000.       The Florida Supreme Court permanently disbarred the litigator on Tuesday and ordered him to reimburse the Florida...

Senior lawyers in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand comment on the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs on local legal markets across Southeast Asia.       Senior lawyers in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand comment on the impact of the Trump...

"Although HIPAA prohibits wrongful disclosure of PHI, de-identified health information is not protected under the act," the court said.       "Although HIPAA prohibits wrongful disclosure of PHI,...

A closer look at the numbers that mattered most for the Am Law 200—in visual form.       A closer look at the numbers that mattered most for the Am Law 200—in visual form.       

Since our Go-To Law Schools: Big Law only contains the top 50 schools, I include nine more schools—they sent 15% or more of their 2024 graduates to large law firms.        Welcome back to "Ahead of the Curve." I'm Christine Charnosky, legal education reporter for...

"If there's one takeaway for aspiring legal leaders, it's this: The more challenges you take on, the better prepared you'll be for whatever comes next," said Joe Ferraro, general counsel of Catalent.       "If there's one takeaway for aspiring legal leaders, it's...

While he rebounded in the second round, former Mayer Brown counsel Friedrich Merz's power and influence may be significantly weakened by today's election debacle, some Big Law partners said.        While he rebounded in the second round, former Mayer Brown counsel...

In responses to lawmakers, Kirkland, Cadwalader, A&O Shearman, Latham and Simpson leaders said their deals with Trump do not restrict the clients they represent or change their operations.       In responses to lawmakers, Kirkland, Cadwalader, A&O Shearman,...

“If the allegations of the complaint are true, it looks like the estate of D'Souza has a very legitimate claim, said Ishmael Green, a digital asset attorney and partner at the international law firm of Diaz Reus.       “If the allegations of the complaint are true, it...

A divided U.S. Supreme Court reinstated President Donald Trump's ban on trans military service members while court challenges play out.       A divided U.S. Supreme Court reinstated President Donald Trump's ban on trans military service members while court challenges...

"If there's one takeaway for aspiring legal leaders, it's this: The more challenges you take on, the better prepared you'll be for whatever comes next," said Joe Ferraro, general counsel of Catalent.       "If there's one takeaway for aspiring legal leaders, it's...

Boies Schiller Flexner chairman emeritus David Boies pointed out that executive orders targeting law firms explicitly said they'd be enforced “to the extent permitted by law. Said Boies: “The courts were open. And not only were the courts open, but the courts were...

As a segment, the Second Hundred outperformed the Am Law 100 in numerous key metrics.       As a segment, the Second Hundred outperformed the Am Law 100 in numerous key metrics.       

Gross Revenue for the Second Hundred increased in 2024 by 10.9%, up from the 5.9% increase in 2023.       Gross Revenue for the Second Hundred increased in 2024 by 10.9%, up from the 5.9% increase in 2023.       

The federal judge dismissed unjust enrichment claim against Stop & Shop and said the plaintiff could only pursue the class action under Massachusetts and Connecticut state law claims.       The federal judge dismissed unjust enrichment claim against Stop &...

In a Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer tossed out the first bellwether trial, set to begin May 12, alleging Abbott's infant formula caused the death of a premature baby.       In a Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer tossed out the...

"We are reviewing all available options, including appeal," co-counsel for the National Urban League said after a federal judge denied their motion for a preliminary injunction challenging President Donald Trump's executive orders terminating DEI programs and...

The decision is the latest development in Chancery litigation that's been underway since November 2022, when Activision shareholder and Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-fonden filed a lawsuit claiming the company's merger with Microsoft violated Delaware laws on board...

Nocella's appointment as an interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York—which covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk counties—comes after U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, said in April that he would not support Nocella for the...

"I have pulled firms off of prospective new work," one GC said. "I'm literally in a thread with other GCs, and those two firms have been pulled from other people's panels as well."       "I have pulled firms off of prospective new work," one GC said. "I'm literally in...

"Misrepresentations can inflate stock prices, harm shareholders when the truth emerges and trigger securities fraud investigations by regulators like the SEC or private plaintiffs," said Joseph Falcon, a partner at Barley Snyder.       "Misrepresentations can inflate...

“The trend shows that both regulators and plaintiffs now focus their attention on online gambling models, especially when cryptocurrency enters the picture, said Patrick Gruhn, the ex-head of FTX Europe. “The court decision will clarify how current laws apply to...

The newly reelected government is planning to cut back on the use of external consultants and lawyers to save $4.1 billion.       The newly reelected government is planning to cut back on the use of external consultants and lawyers to save $4.1...

"Application of § 6C is complicated, because the case law freely acknowledges that under some circumstances, our courts have not followed the statute's plain language in awarding interest. Here we conclude that interest on the first stipulated amount ($2.274 million)...

The justices want the Trump administration's view on what to do with Exxon's petition to revive a lawsuit over the nationalization of Cuba's oil industry following its communist revolution.       The justices want the Trump administration's view on what to do with...

"My biggest piece of advice is to truly understand your firm's values, culture, and approach to client service—those should be your guiding principles. Beyond that, build strong relationships, do excellent work, be good to people, and listen. Leadership is not just...

"Plaintiffs argue that relief from judgment is justified when a party's attorney suffers illness or incapacity. Of course this is true. But that is not the issue here. The issue, rather, is that no one on plaintiffs' side acted expeditiously to inform the court of Mr....

"Although companies may be renaming, rebranding and shifting focus from some DEI work, it is clear that the majority are remaining committed to sustaining the momentum of the past five years," said Olivia Knight of As You Sow, an advocate for environmental and social...

Industry observers at Thomson Reuters warned that the current pattern of strong demand in the face of broader economic uncertainty is reminiscent of the last extended downtown for the law firm world.       Industry observers at Thomson Reuters warned that the current...

Monsanto's lawyers cited the 'inflammatory behavior' by plaintiffs' lawyers, primarily at Arnold & Itkin, in an April 24 motion for a new trial.       Monsanto's lawyers cited the 'inflammatory behavior' by plaintiffs' lawyers, primarily at Arnold & Itkin, in...

"If anything, the deponent's outright and repeated refusal to answer proper questions is more troubling than any of the questions posed by Weaver's counsel. For these reasons, the court finds that Ayres's instruction for his client not to answer questions about the...

In a brief order, the state Supreme Court justices said they remain concerned about the bar's use of AI to write test questions and will await the results of investigations into how the exam was prepared and administered.       In a brief order, the state Supreme...

In a brief order, the state Supreme Court justices said they remain concerned about the bar's use of AI to write test questions and will await the results of investigations into how the exam was prepared and administered.       In a brief order, the state Supreme...

The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       

The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.       

"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents.       "The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on...

"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents.       "The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on...