"Stay patient and trust the process. Success in law is a marathon, not a sprint. Focus on building relationships and continuously improving your skills, and the results will follow."       "Stay patient and trust the process. Success in law is a marathon, not a...

The Texas Senate has passed SB30 and now the bill goes to the House for consideration. The bill would cap recoverable medical expenses at 300 percent of Medicare rates in many cases, and implement stricter standards for pain and suffering damages. Opposition to the...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis North America, UK, and Ireland, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Ashley Picker Dubin, Counsel at Day Pitney, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview...

Sources told Law.com this week some partners and associates aren't taking Trump seriously when he says he wants the firms to work for him and believe it's more bluster from Trump. Others are concerned about what they signed up for.       Sources told Law.com this week...

After collecting $4 million in salary two years ago, David Hyman received $1.5 million in 2024.       After collecting $4 million in salary two years ago, David Hyman received $1.5 million in 2024.       

The matter is one of two key cases testing the White House's action to deport migrants to the CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador.       The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal Wednesday asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to...

A judge found that two of Icahn's businesses—Icahn Partners LP and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP—had properly alleged that Rialto Capital Advisors LLC's handling over the loans had specifically impacted Icahn, which held the majority of one class of bonds. Icahn was...

"If today the Executive claims the right to deport without due process and in disregard of court orders, what assurance will there be tomorrow that it will not deport American citizens and then disclaim responsibility to bring them home?” wrote Judge J. Harvie...

At least a third of the Am Law 100 has been involved in the ongoing battle with the Trump administration, though that number could change by the day.       At least a third of the Am Law 100 has been involved in the ongoing battle with the Trump administration, though...

Judge Jay Bybee said it's “important to have a set of rules for overturning precedent, citing the high court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion established in Roe v. Wade in...

The group referenced the recent deals made by many law firms with the Trump administration as evidence that law firms "can quickly enact large changes" when they wish to do so.       The group referenced the recent deals made by many law firms with the Trump...

"What we always see is the states rise to fill that vacuum. Where the feds sort of dip down, the states rise up," Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brooke Conkle said on a recent podcast.       Auto dealers breathed a sigh of relief in January when the U.S. Court of...

The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's requests to reinstate his executive order restricting birthright citizenship on May 15.       The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's requests to reinstate his executive order restricting...

The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's requests to reinstate his executive order restricting birthright citizenship on May 15.       The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's requests to reinstate his executive order restricting...

Sixty-eight firms had year-over-year growth rates of at least 10% in PEP, compared to 37 last year.       Sixty-eight firms had year-over-year growth rates of at least 10% in PEP, compared to 37 last year.       

This will be Don Liu's fifth legal chief post. All have been in different industries.       This will be Don Liu's fifth legal chief post. All have been in different industries.       

The firm says the memo refers to guidelines for client briefings and its lawyers are free to express political opinions in their personal capacity.       The firm says the memo refers to guidelines for client briefings and its lawyers are free to express political...

"The jury saw through the excuses and deflection and understood that our client's injuries cause her constant pain and interfere with her ability to enjoy time with her family," Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan and attorney Chase Marshall said in a...

Two months into Kennedy's leadership of HHS, attorneys say they are still waiting to see where the new secretary might steer the department and the agencies it oversees, and what his decisions could mean for litigation over things like pharmaceuticals and food...

"We won half of this case and we will appeal the other half," Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google's vice president of regulatory affairs, said after U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia found Google liable for Sherman Act violations in...

While SB 21 progressed through the Delaware legislature, Texas Senate Bill 29, which proposes changes to the Business Organization Code, has been working its way through that state's legislature. If passed, that bill would codify the business judgment rule, which...

While SB 21 progressed through the Delaware legislature, Texas Senate Bill 29, which proposes changes to the Business Organization Code, has been working its way through that state's legislature. If passed, that bill would codify the business judgment rule, which...

The announcement came after U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, said he would not support Trump's nomination of Clayton to helm the Southern District of New York.       The announcement came after U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, said he would not support Trump's...

The president's order stated that “since its inception, the FAR [Federal Acquistion Regulation] has swelled to more than 2,000 pages of regulations, evolving into an excessive and overcomplicated regulatory framework and resulting in an onerous bureaucracy.       The...

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan entered an appearance as co-counsel for mistakenly deported Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia as a federal judge reviews whether contempt proceedings are warranted against the Trump administration.       Quinn Emanuel...

Prominent attorneys agree it's too early to predict what's next, and it wil take time to discern a clearer picture. But there are some early signals.       Prominent attorneys agree it's too early to predict what's next, and it wil take time to discern a clearer...

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said President Donald Trump's broad tariffs need congressional approval, invoking a legal theory that has gained resonance with the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority.       Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney...

At least seven law firms that received EEOC letters have made changes to their webpages on DEI commitments, apparently reducing their risks of an extensive investigation.       While four Big Law firms have settled with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over...

The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency referred James to the DOJ for prosecution on claims that she lied on bank documents and property records to “acquire government backed assistance and loans on more favorable loan terms.       The U.S. Federal Housing Finance...

“We live in an era in which technology or AI has poured kerosene into traditional fraud schemes, said Seth Goertz, a partner at Dorsey & Whitney and former Justice Department attorney.       “We live in an era in which technology or AI has poured kerosene into...

"The Constitution does not tolerate willful disobedience of judicial orders—especially by officials of a coordinate branch who have sworn an oath to uphold it," Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of the District of Columbia wrote in an opinion finding the Trump...

"The Constitution does not tolerate willful disobedience of judicial orders—especially by officials of a coordinate branch who have sworn an oath to uphold it," Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of the District of Columbia wrote in an opinion finding the Trump...

“It was not an ordinary year where we were doing the ordinary business of the firm we were also doing a significant combination, said Tom Cole, who previously chaired Troutman Pepper and now holds the same role in the combined firm.       “It was not an ordinary year...

A federal judge revoked a $100,000 compensatory damages award in favor of an employee for emotional damages. However, the plaintiff may be entitled to lost pay and benefits. Given the length of time between his 2013 termination and the jury's verdict in January, "the...

A federal judge revoked a $100,000 compensatory damages award in favor of an employee for emotional damages. However, the plaintiff may be entitled to lost pay and benefits. Given the length of time between his 2013 termination and the jury's verdict in January, "the...

"He knows what he's doing is unconstitutional. He does not care," said Kim Zarkin, a communications professor at Westminster University.       "He knows what he's doing is unconstitutional. He does not care," said Kim Zarkin, a communications professor at Westminster...

"He knows what he's doing is unconstitutional. He does not care," said Kim Zarkin, a communications professor at Westminster University.       "He knows what he's doing is unconstitutional. He does not care," said Kim Zarkin, a communications professor at Westminster...

Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook wrote that the Court of Chancery can only subject an as-applied bylaw challenge to equitable review if an actual dispute exists, not just the potential for one.       Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook wrote that the Court of Chancery can...

Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook wrote that the Court of Chancery can only subject an as-applied bylaw challenge to equitable review if an actual dispute exists, not just the potential for one.       Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook wrote that the Court of Chancery can...

Just last week, a pair of attorneys left Willkie for IP boutique Gemini Law. "My rate at Willkie was $2,400 an hour," one said. "That's really difficult to sell, particularly to [IP clients]."       Just last week, a pair of attorneys left Willkie for IP boutique...

Just last week, a pair of attorneys left Willkie for IP boutique Gemini Law. "My rate at Willkie was $2,400 an hour," one said. "That's really difficult to sell, particularly to [IP clients]."       Just last week, a pair of attorneys left Willkie for IP boutique...

The status quo is no longer an option, but litigators have had a mixed reaction to a working group's proposals to update Ontario's practice rules.       The status quo is no longer an option, but litigators have had a mixed reaction to a working group's proposals to...

The status quo is no longer an option, but litigators have had a mixed reaction to a working group's proposals to update Ontario's practice rules.       The status quo is no longer an option, but litigators have had a mixed reaction to a working group's proposals to...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Christian Geyer, Founder and CEO of Actfore, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Ken Gary and Erin Harrison, Founding Partners at Limelight, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick...

While it is not law, Senate custom for vetting U.S. attorneys and district court nominees has long required the approval of home-state senators, which is given though the return of a document known as a blue slip. Schumer says he will not return blue slips for...

Five law firms, including Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis, have reached agreements with the Trump administration in recent days.       Five law firms, including Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis, have reached agreements with the Trump...

Judges Lawrence VanDyke, Daniel Collins and Salvador Mendoza said the U.S. district court judge lacked jurisdiction to confirm the award under the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision Badgerow v. Walters and ordered the case dismissed.       Judges Lawrence VanDyke,...

"I believe it all comes down to mastering the art of connection. If you can be someone who others find approachable and easy to talk to, you'll naturally find yourself in line for leadership roles. In my view, these 'softer' skills are key to inspiring others and...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a timeline of President Donald Trump's battle against Big Law.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a timeline of President Donald Trump's battle...

After an underlying case was transferred from Miller County to Greene County in Missouri, a Greene County Circuit judge denied a party's request for a change in judges. An appellate panel disagreed with the trial court's decision.       After an underlying case was...

After an underlying case was transferred from Miller County to Greene County in Missouri, a Greene County Circuit judge denied a party's request for a change in judges. An appellate panel disagreed with the trial court's decision.       After an underlying case was...