"The SEC will keep $50M of the $125M fine (already in an interest-bearing escrow in cash), with the balance returned to Ripple," Stuart Alderoty, the chief legal officer for Ripple Labs, claimed on social media.       "The SEC will keep $50M of the $125M fine (already...

“It seems to deny gender identity is something worth recognizing, U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick said of President Donald Trump's order.       “It seems to deny gender identity is something worth recognizing, U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick said of President Donald...

“The optimist will win, Lowe said. “I am not a person who believes in circumstances overtaking me. Someone will make the money and get satisfaction, why not you?       “The optimist will win, Lowe said. “I am not a person who believes in circumstances overtaking me....

“A lot of law firms are perhaps suddenly finding an interest in this sphere of advice, says Hengeler Mueller partner Michael Schramm.       “A lot of law firms are perhaps suddenly finding an interest in this sphere of advice, says Hengeler Mueller partner Michael...

It is that time again! Corporate Counsel is seeking nominations for its Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards, which honors North American general counsel and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law and...

“This case, by the plaintiffs who seek a court judgment despite the Treasury delisting of the sanctions, shows that that strategy of trying to avoid a judgment may not succeed, said Mike Katz, a partner at Manatt Financial whose specialty includes litigation and...

It's hard not to draw a comparison between what's happening amid attacks on the rule of law in Trump's America with what has taken place in Asia.       It's hard not to draw a comparison between what's happening amid attacks on the rule of law in Trump's America with...

It's hard not to draw a comparison between what's happening amid attacks on the rule of law in Trump's America with what has taken place in Asia.       It's hard not to draw a comparison between what's happening amid attacks on the rule of law in Trump's America with...

A Jenner spokesperson said the law firm "will pursue all appropriate remedies.”       A Jenner spokesperson said the law firm "will pursue all appropriate remedies.”       

"If location in D.C. meant that the D.C. Circuit is a hometown court, then this court would be a hometown court for EPA, and I've never had that perception," joked Deputy U.S. Solicitor General Malcolm Stewart.       "If location in D.C. meant that the D.C. Circuit is...

The shopping mall giant awarded Steven Fivel $8.1 million in stock under a special bonus program tied to the performance of investments outside of the company's core business.       The shopping mall giant awarded Steven Fivel $8.1 million in stock under a special...

"Consumers are excited about AI, and unfortunately that's led to Big Tech overpromising and under-delivering,” said Timothy Giordano, a partner at Clarkson Law Firm, which sued Apple last week.       "Consumers are excited about AI, and unfortunately that's led to Big...

"Consumers are excited about AI, and unfortunately that's led to Big Tech overpromising and under-delivering,” said Timothy Giordano, a partner at Clarkson Law Firm, which sued Apple last week.       "Consumers are excited about AI, and unfortunately that's led to Big...

Constitutional Law Expert Erwin Chemerinsky warns about the expansion of presidential power, and how that weakens the congressional and judicial branches and can threaten the U.S. Democracy. The UC Berkeley Law School dean gave a lecture Monday night at the University...

Constitutional Law Expert Erwin Chemerinsky warns about the expansion of presidential power, and how that weakens the congressional and judicial branches and can threaten the U.S. Democracy. The UC Berkeley Law School dean gave a lecture Monday night at the University...

A Texas man received a $411 million verdict for injuries sustained while working for Brock Industries at a Phillips 66 refinery in Louisiana. It is the largest award to a single plaintiff in the state's history, according to Roland Christensen of Arnold & Itkin,...

A Texas man received a $411 million verdict for injuries sustained while working for Brock Industries at a Phillips 66 refinery in Louisiana. It is the largest award to a single plaintiff in the state's history, according to Roland Christensen of Arnold & Itkin,...

After managing partner Stephen Sonberg stepped down after 16 years in the role, new leaders Robert Grammig and David Whitestone oversaw continued growth.       After managing partner Stephen Sonberg stepped down after 16 years in the role, new leaders Robert Grammig...

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A new day brings a new emergency Trump appeal to the Supreme Court. Plus: Why did Monday's voting rights hearing veer into a discussion about complying with court orders?       A new day brings a new emergency Trump appeal to the Supreme Court. Plus: Why did Monday's...

Robert Finnerty, now at Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo in Encino, California, faces disciplinary charges for failing to inform clients about their $53 million settlement.       Robert Finnerty, now at Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo in Encino, California, faces disciplinary charges...

Robert Finnerty, now at Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo in Encino, California, faces disciplinary charges for failing to inform clients about their $53 million settlement.       Robert Finnerty, now at Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo in Encino, California, faces disciplinary charges...

“If the government says we don't have to give process for that, then y'all could have picked me up on Saturday and thrown me on a plane thinking I'm a member of Tren de Aragua and given me no chance to protest it," said Judge Patricia Millett.       “If the government...

“If the government says we don't have to give process for that, then y'all could have picked me up on Saturday and thrown me on a plane thinking I'm a member of Tren de Aragua and given me no chance to protest it," said Judge Patricia Millett.       “If the government...

The social media giant alleges India is wrongly using an IT law and a new portal to ‘facilitate' censorship of information in India.       The social media giant alleges India is wrongly using an IT law and a new portal to ‘facilitate' censorship of information in...

The social media giant alleges India is wrongly using an IT law and a new portal to ‘facilitate' censorship of information in India.       The social media giant alleges India is wrongly using an IT law and a new portal to ‘facilitate' censorship of information in...

Investors had argued that the bank and its top brass should have known that it lacked the controls necessary to prevent the $17.7 billion sale, as that issue spun out of the bank's well-known loss of filing privileges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission....

Investors had argued that the bank and its top brass should have known that it lacked the controls necessary to prevent the $17.7 billion sale, as that issue spun out of the bank's well-known loss of filing privileges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission....

A new Association of Corporate Counsel survey found that 38% of legal chiefs have a cybersecurity leadership role—up from 15% in 2020.       A new Association of Corporate Counsel survey found that 38% of legal chiefs have a cybersecurity leadership role—up from 15%...

A new Association of Corporate Counsel survey found that 38% of legal chiefs have a cybersecurity leadership role—up from 15% in 2020.       A new Association of Corporate Counsel survey found that 38% of legal chiefs have a cybersecurity leadership role—up from 15%...

“I don't think there's a firm in Big Law that is not talking about this today," noted one consultant.       “I don't think there's a firm in Big Law that is not talking about this today," noted one consultant.       

“I don't think there's a firm in Big Law that is not talking about this today," noted one consultant.       “I don't think there's a firm in Big Law that is not talking about this today," noted one consultant.       

Big Law remains silent, but some at smaller firms are raising their voices. "I am concerned about a government where one person is an authoritarian figure and Congress is silent and the courts are marginalized or threatened with impeachment when they rule on the...

Big Law remains silent, but some at smaller firms are raising their voices. "I am concerned about a government where one person is an authoritarian figure and Congress is silent and the courts are marginalized or threatened with impeachment when they rule on the...

The EEOC asked about law firms' relationships with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity in each of the 20 letters to law firms this month.       The EEOC asked about law firms' relationships with Sponsors for Educational...

The EEOC asked about law firms' relationships with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity in each of the 20 letters to law firms this month.       The EEOC asked about law firms' relationships with Sponsors for Educational...

The New York County Lawyers Association announced that it's convening an April 2 summit to address concerns about the rule of law. The call comes as bar associations here and other major metropolitan areas speak out with greater frequency about what they perceive as...

The New York County Lawyers Association announced that it's convening an April 2 summit to address concerns about the rule of law. The call comes as bar associations here and other major metropolitan areas speak out with greater frequency about what they perceive as...

If Trump wins, we could see firms collapse; if Big Law prevails it could be its greatest moment; but a draw is the most likely outcome, writes the Global Lawyer.       If Trump wins, we could see firms collapse; if Big Law prevails it could be its greatest moment; but...

If Trump wins, we could see firms collapse; if Big Law prevails it could be its greatest moment; but a draw is the most likely outcome, writes the Global Lawyer.       If Trump wins, we could see firms collapse; if Big Law prevails it could be its greatest moment; but...

Friday's verdict, for $65 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages, is the first in a Roundup case in Georgia's state courts.       Friday's verdict, for $65 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages, is the first in...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2025 Dealmakers of the Year.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2025 Dealmakers of the Year.       

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       This...

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector.       This...

"Keep a positive, can-do attitude. Lawyering is hard, so appreciate those who work to support your clients and lead by example."       Sarah R. Smith of Dinsmore & Shohl. Courtesy photo How I Made It "Keep a positive, can-do attitude. Lawyering is hard, so...

"Keep a positive, can-do attitude. Lawyering is hard, so appreciate those who work to support your clients and lead by example."       "Keep a positive, can-do attitude. Lawyering is hard, so appreciate those who work to support your clients and lead by...

Getting a dream job in the legal profession doesn't happen overnight, especially in sports law which often requires playing the long game to compete in the field.       Getting a dream job in the legal profession doesn't happen overnight, especially in sports law...

Getting a dream job in the legal profession doesn't happen overnight, especially in sports law which often requires playing the long game to compete in the field.       Getting a dream job in the legal profession doesn't happen overnight, especially in sports law...

Class actions are mounting against law firms over their collection practices.       Class actions are mounting against law firms over their collection practices.       

With all but two of Georgia's 24 appellate judges being white, an opportunity to improve judicial diversity exists through a current vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia.       With all but two of Georgia's 24 appellate judges being white, an opportunity to improve...

With all but two of Georgia's 24 appellate judges being white, an opportunity to improve judicial diversity exists through a current vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia.       With all but two of Georgia's 24 appellate judges being white, an opportunity to improve...

Class actions are mounting against law firms over their collection practices.       Class actions are mounting against law firms over their collection practices.       

"It was very likely that our firm would not be able to survive a protracted dispute with the Administration," chairman Brad Karp wrote in a statement to the firm Sunday.       After a whirlwind few days for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, chairman Brad...

"It was very likely that our firm would not be able to survive a protracted dispute with the Administration," chairman Brad Karp wrote in a statement to the firm Sunday.       After a whirlwind few days for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, chairman Brad...

Even as the deal was inspiring a wide range of interpretations, the White House issued additional directives late Friday, including one urging sanctions against lawyers and firms who sue the government.       Even as the deal was inspiring a wide range of...

Even as the deal was inspiring a wide range of interpretations, the White House issued additional directives late Friday, including one urging sanctions against lawyers and firms who sue the government.       Even as the deal was inspiring a wide range of...

In an unprecedented move, the Commerce Department abruptly dismissed all members of two citizen panels that advise the USPTO on patent and trademark matters. Members, all of whom were appointed during the Biden administration, said the emailed notice caught them by...

In an unprecedented move, the Commerce Department abruptly dismissed all members of two citizen panels that advise the USPTO on patent and trademark matters. Members, all of whom were appointed during the Biden administration, said the emailed notice caught them by...

“A lot of institutions, universities, and law firms are fearful of retaliation and of being the one caught in the crosshairs, Sarah Hartley, a partner with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, told Law.com about the shifting legal landscape for the educational...

“A lot of institutions, universities, and law firms are fearful of retaliation and of being the one caught in the crosshairs, Sarah Hartley, a partner with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, told Law.com about the shifting legal landscape for the educational...

The difference between an executive order and presidential memo is typically one of style, according to legal scholars who say President Donald Trump's memo affecting some Covington & Burling employees is just as authoritative as the EO targeting Perkins...