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Exiting U.S. Steel Legal Chief to Reap Tens of Millions of Dollars From Company’s Sale, Golden Parachute
"This is a classic corporate governance dilemma—aligning executive incentives with shareholder interests while guarding against conflicts of interest in transformative transactions like mergers and acquisitions," Lawrence Cunningham, director of the Weinberg Center...
One in Five Law Firms Hit by Cyberattacks Over Past 12 Months
Cyberattacks are surging across the legal sector as firms dive into digital workflows yet many remain dangerously unprepared for ransomware attacks and digital espionage. Cyberattacks are surging across the legal sector as firms dive into digital workflows yet...
One in Five Law Firms Hit by Cyberattacks Over Past 12 Months
Cyberattacks are surging across the legal sector as firms dive into digital workflows yet many remain dangerously unprepared for ransomware attacks and digital espionage. Cyberattacks are surging across the legal sector as firms dive into digital workflows yet...
A&O Shearman Wants Its U.S. Attorneys in the Office More
The new rule takes effect on Sept. 2 for those working in the U.S., the firm said. The new rule takes effect on Sept. 2 for those working in the U.S., the firm said.
A&O Shearman Wants Its U.S. Attorneys in the Office More
The new rule takes effect on Sept. 2 for those working in the U.S., the firm said. The new rule takes effect on Sept. 2 for those working in the U.S., the firm said.
‘Like Cattle at a Sale Barn’: Four Minnesota Firms in $1.51B Syngenta Settlement Accused of Malpractice
A malpractice lawsuit names Gustafson Gluek, Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Bassford Remele and Schwebel Goetz & Sieben, all of which received large shares of fees from the $1.51 billion Syngenta settlement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
‘Like Cattle at a Sale Barn’: Four Minnesota Firms in $1.51B Syngenta Settlement Accused of Malpractice
A malpractice lawsuit names Gustafson Gluek, Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Bassford Remele and Schwebel Goetz & Sieben, all of which received large shares of fees from the $1.51 billion Syngenta settlement. A malpractice lawsuit names Gustafson Gluek, Lockridge...
Announcing the Finalists and Honorees of the 2025 New York Legal Awards
We look forward to seeing you all at the awards dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Sept. 4 in Manhattan. We'll reveal the winners in categories with finalists during the awards presentation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Announcing the Finalists and Honorees of the 2025 New York Legal Awards
We look forward to seeing you all at the awards dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Sept. 4 in Manhattan. We'll reveal the winners in categories with finalists during the awards presentation. We look forward to seeing you all at the awards dinner at the Ziegfeld...
Universities Turn to Law Firms for Lobbying Matters
Holland & Knight, K&L Gates, and other law and lobbying firms have filed lobbying registrations for academic institutions in the second quarter of this year. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Texas Updated Its Business Code. Here’s What Corporate Litigators Still Want to Know.
A new law allows Texas corporations to set a minimum ownership threshold blocking certain minority shareholders from bringing derivative litigation. The law states that threshold can't be higher than 3%. It also allows companies to say that all internal disputes must...
Law Firm Mergers Up 21% in First Half of 2025
Twelve Q2 law firm mergers contributed to a total of 35 combinations so far this year, according to a new report. 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...
‘Infinite Workday’ Culture Poses Growing Legal Risks for Employers
"While the flexibility to work anytime, anywhere can be empowering, it also brings legal, operational, and cultural challenges that employers ignore at their peril," Proskauer Rose attorneys wrote in a recent note to clients. "While the flexibility to work...
Pardoned Man Can’t Challenge FDIC’s Felon Hiring Ban Under Pseudonym, DC Circuit Rules
“A byproduct of government transparency is that those who seek to alter public law by using the federal courts must, in all but truly exceptional cases, reveal their identity so that the public can understand the issues before the court," the appellate panel...
Dozens of Attorneys Back Rehearing Request for Recent State Court Discrimination Decision
Firms from across the state have joined Edelman Liesen & Myers and co-counsel with the Missouri Kansas Queer Law Firm, Madeline Johnson, one of the first openly transgender lawyers in the state, in asking the Missouri Supreme Court to reconsider a recent ruling...
Could GM’s Attorneys Be Kicked Off Patent Case for Recent Paralegal Hire?
"In other words, Fish & Richardson has not explained why, out of the thousands of Chicago-based paralegals, Fish & Richardson specifically sought to hire Ms. Rios. Of course, the explanation seems clear; Fish & Richardson desired Ms. Rios's unique...
DOJ Negotiates Divestiture Remedy Permitting $14B HPE-Juniper Tech Merger
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks can consummate their $14 billion tech merger under a proposed divestiture and software licensing settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks can consummate their...
Jackson Lewis Trial and Appeals Co-Head Returns to Morgan Lewis
Donald "Donny" English Jr. rejoins Morgan, Lewis & Bockius from Jackson Lewis, where he spent eight years as a partner and in various leadership positions. He got his legal career start at Morgan Lewis in 2000. Donald "Donny" English Jr. rejoins Morgan,...
Deal Watch: Lakers Sell at $10 Billion Valuation, Deal Count Dips While Value Jumps
Deal volume remains down, but several larger deals have helped bolster overall numbers. Deal volume remains down, but several larger deals have helped bolster overall numbers.
Medtronic GC Ivan Fong Retiring; Rival’s Legal Chief Coming Aboard as Successor
Ivan Fong, 63, was one of the highest-proifile GCs to sign an amicus brief supporting Perkins Coie's legal challenge of President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the firm. Ivan Fong, 63, was one of the highest-proifile GCs to sign an amicus brief...
Yale Law Dean to Step Down 2 Years Ahead of Term End
Heather Gerken, Yale Law School's first woman dean, is stepping down after serving as dean for eight years to become president of the Ford Foundation. Heather Gerken, Yale Law School's first woman dean, is stepping down after serving as dean for eight years to...
Former DOJ, Big Law Appellate Attorneys Join Anti-Trump Group Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward is deepening its appellate expertise with recent DOJ and Big Law attorneys at a time when the Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal will be central in the legal battles over Trump administration policies. Hi there.The email you just...
New Law: Texas Among First to Regulate AI Practices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. But federal legislation currently being considered by Congress might override state AI regulations. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed...
New Law: Texas Among First to Regulate AI Practices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. But federal legislation currently being considered by Congress might override state AI regulations. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed...
John Roberts Wants America To Understand That He Does Not Care
Chief Justice John Roberts famously holds the public in utter contempt. He spends his annual report ignoring the critical issues facing the justice system while downplaying the judicial ethics crisis or waxing philosophic about the history of typewriters. His latest...
Biglaw Firm Made A Big Mistake By Signing This Deal With Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. They made a calculated decision. They were thinking about their bottom line… I think what we’ve seen is that they made the wrong decision. — Elizabeth Grossman, executive director of government watchdog group...
Trump Administration Places Thumb On Negotiation Scale, Decides Harvard Didn’t Do Enough To Fight Antisemitism
Harvard has been fighting against the Trump administration on multiple fronts. Not only has the government frozen billions of dollars in funding that could have gone to the school, it also wants to prevent Harvard from hosting and teaching international students. As...
A Footnote (4) To History
The Supreme Court just extended strict scrutiny protection to parents lodging religious objections to public school lessons. This tiered approach to review has its roots in Footnote 4 of the United States v. Carolene Products opinion. What product was Carolene...
Loss Can Drive Merging — See Also
60-Lawyer Exodus Starts Merger Talk: Move ’em while you still can! Contempt Of Public: Chief Justice Roberts really doesn’t like you people. Let us count the ways. 4th Time’s The Charm: Susman Godfrey just netted a yuge win against Trump. Trump Administration Decides...
In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management
In a landmark deal that will undoubtedly reshape the legal tech landscape, law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock. Update: A Conversation with CEO Jack...
Office of Civil Rights Claims Harvard Is ‘Indifferent’ to Campus Antisemitism
"Harvard is far from indifferent on this issue and strongly disagrees with the government's findings," Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton said. "Harvard is far from indifferent on this issue and strongly disagrees with the government's findings," Harvard...
Office of Civil Rights Claims Harvard Is ‘Indifferent’ to Campus Antisemitism
"Harvard is far from indifferent on this issue and strongly disagrees with the government's findings," Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton said. "Harvard is far from indifferent on this issue and strongly disagrees with the government's findings," Harvard...
Organizations Are Diving Into AI Adoption Without ROI Plans
Organizations in mainland Europe and the Middle East and Africa are recording higher investment in AI than the U.S., according to Thomson Reuters' 2025 Future of Professionals report. Organizations in mainland Europe and the Middle East and Africa are recording...
Appellate Court Affirms Ban on Inactive Attorneys Serving as Neutrals
The ruling has implications for more than 70,000 inactive licensees in California. The ruling has implications for more than 70,000 inactive licensees in California.
US Institute of Peace Seeks En Banc Review of Challenge to Firings
The U.S. Institute of Peace seeks emergency intervention from the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit after a three-judge panel granted a stay allowing President Donald Trump's USIP firings to proceed pending appeal. The U.S. Institute of Peace seeks...
US Institute of Peace Seeks En Banc Review of Challenge to Firings
The U.S. Institute of Peace seeks emergency intervention from the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit after a three-judge panel granted a stay allowing President Donald Trump's USIP firings to proceed pending appeal. The U.S. Institute of Peace seeks...
Does Trump In Fact Deserve The Nobel Peace Prize?
Last week, before the United States started bombing Iran, I speculated about whether we would actually drop bombs and, if so, what Iran’s reaction would be. I must admit, I never even considered the possibility that Donald Trump’s strategy might work: Drop a bunch of...
You’re Selling Legal Tech All Wrong: Chad Aboud’s Playbook For Getting Buy-In
If you’ve ever tried to implement legal tech in-house and felt like you were dragging your company uphill, through demos, budget asks, endless alignment meetings, and skeptical side-eyes, you’re not alone. You’re probably not doing it wrong, but you might be talking...
SCOTUS Asks US Solicitor General for Brief on Monsanto’s Roundup
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court asked the U.S. Solicitor General to file a brief in a Roundup case. 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 FeedBlitz...
SCOTUS Asks US Solicitor General for Brief on Monsanto’s Roundup
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court asked the U.S. Solicitor General to file a brief in a Roundup case. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court asked the U.S. Solicitor General to file a brief in a Roundup case.
Harvard Law School Appoints John Goldberg as Permanent Dean
John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after serving as interim dean of HLS since March 2024. John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after...
Harvard Law School Appoints John Goldberg as Permanent Dean
John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after serving as interim dean of HLS since March 2024. John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after...
The Top Biglaw Firms In Boston (2026)
Boston is brimming with business opportunities, which is just one of the reasons that Biglaw firms are flocking there to throw open their doors. If you’re a lawyer who runs on Dunkin’, Beantown is the place to be. But which firm is right for you? Thanks to Vault’s...
Biglaw Firm Enters Merger Talks After Losing Nearly 60 Lawyers To Competitors In Mass Lateral Moves
Biglaw firms are trying to expand their presence in the Southeast, specifically Atlanta and Charlotte, and that’s causing some local firms to leak lawyers like sieves. In fact, one midsize firm in the area has been hit so hard by Biglaw firms on the hunt for attorneys...
Former Michigan Law Dean Appointed Provost of Washington University
Mark West, who served as dean of Michigan Law for 10 years—the maximum allowable term—will join Washington as provost and visiting law professor. Mark West, who served as dean of Michigan Law for 10 years—the maximum allowable term—will join Washington as...
Former Michigan Law Dean Appointed Provost of Washington University
Mark West, who served as dean of Michigan Law for 10 years—the maximum allowable term—will join Washington as provost and visiting law professor. Mark West, who served as dean of Michigan Law for 10 years—the maximum allowable term—will join Washington as...
Microsoft Assistant GC for International Trade Joins Crowell & Moring in Denver
Scott Wise's arrival gives Crowell "a perspective virtually no other outside counsel can offer," said Dj Wolff, co-chair of the firm's international trade group. Scott Wise's arrival gives Crowell "a perspective virtually no other outside counsel can offer,"...
Microsoft Assistant GC for International Trade Joins Crowell & Moring in Denver
Scott Wise's arrival gives Crowell "a perspective virtually no other outside counsel can offer," said Dj Wolff, co-chair of the firm's international trade group. Scott Wise's arrival gives Crowell "a perspective virtually no other outside counsel can offer,"...
‘Lock In:’ After Court Rebuke, SEC and Ripple to Drop Appeals and Focus on What’s Next
“The SEC wants to lay out a path where players in the industry can issue tokens, can trade tokens and build products off of those tokens with clear guidelines on what's permitted and what isn't, said Arlo Devlin-Brown, a partner at Treanor Devlin Brown. “The SEC...
‘Lock In:’ After Court Rebuke, SEC and Ripple to Drop Appeals and Focus on What’s Next
“The SEC wants to lay out a path where players in the industry can issue tokens, can trade tokens and build products off of those tokens with clear guidelines on what's permitted and what isn't, said Arlo Devlin-Brown, a partner at Treanor Devlin Brown. “The SEC...
Trump Is 0-4 Defending His Biglaw Executive Orders
It’s not just hyperbole. From jump, commentators called President Donald Trump’s efforts to target Biglaw firms with Executive Orders unconstitutional. After all, they were designed to extract a financial penalty for supporting causes or cases that angered the...
Work/Life Balance Doesn’t Have To Be A Myth For Lawyers
On the latest episode of the Jabot Podcast, I welcome attorney Laura Cowan, author of “Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution.” Discover why Laura transitioned from CPA to law, her journey of starting an estate planning firm, and the insights from her lifestyle-focused law...
A Conversation with CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Acquisition of vLex
Landmark news broke this morning that law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock. After my initial report earlier today, I had the opportunity to sit down...
Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC
Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison & Foerster, and Crowell & Moring announced D.C.-based partner and of counsel hires this past week. Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison &...
Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC
Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison & Foerster, and Crowell & Moring announced D.C.-based partner and of counsel hires this past week. Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison &...
‘Intense Amount of Pressure:’ Legal Aid Attorneys’ Union Authorizes Work Stoppage in NYC
A lawyers' union official said that state courts could face overwhelming impacts. But the Office of Court Administration spokesman said judiciary leaders were in touch with all sides and that the court system would remain open. A lawyers' union official said...
‘Intense Amount of Pressure:’ Legal Aid Attorneys’ Union Authorizes Work Stoppage in NYC
A lawyers' union official said that state courts could face overwhelming impacts. But the Office of Court Administration spokesman said judiciary leaders were in touch with all sides and that the court system would remain open. A lawyers' union official said...
Legal Ethics Roundup: Chesebro Disbarred, 40.8% Tax On Lawyers & Lit Funders, DOJ Whistleblower Calls Out Bove & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Welcome to what captivates, haunts, inspires, and surprises me every week in the world of legal ethics. Happy Monday! It was a...
AI Copyright Showdown: How Judges Diverged in ‘Kadrey v. Meta’ and ‘Bartz v. Anthropic’
“Don't look at this as a win for the tech companies. This is at best guidance for the plaintiffs," said Jason L. Haas, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup. “Don't look at this as a win for the tech companies. This is at best guidance for the plaintiffs," said...
Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Liability of Internet Providers for User Piracy
The justices said they will hear an appeal from Cox Communications over a copyright ruling that could it expose it to up to $1 billion in damages to the music industry. The justices said they will hear an appeal from Cox Communications over a copyright ruling...
The Winning Formula for Making $1 Million As a Law Firm Owner
In law school, you were trained to win. Yet after years of practice, many law firm owners don’t feel like winners. If you own a small law firm, you could turn that around with this formula for making $1 million or more in profits every year. Enter the Winners’ Circle...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Realize That You Cannot Change the World in a Day,’ Says Joseph Guay of Holland & Knight
"Realize that you cannot change the world in a day. I think this is especially true in the context of a law firm where you really need to develop consensus and buy-in from your fellow partners." "Realize that you cannot change the world in a day. I think this is...
How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding To The Supreme Court’s Preventive Care Ruling
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Morning Docket: 06.30.25
* Susman Godfrey successfully defeats the Trump executive order aimed at the firm. [Law360] * Meanwhile, Mark Zaid’s case against the Trump administration’s retaliation efforts goes on. [National Law Journal] * 50 Cent continues to have deep thoughts about the Diddy...
How to Say ‘No’ When ‘No’ Is What You Want to Say
Merrilyn Astin Tarlton | Who knows why we do it, but most of us tend to say “yes” to things when we should say "no." The post How to Say ‘No’ When ‘No’ Is What You Want to Say appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Do a good job of saying...
DOJ to Appeal Perkins Coie EO Decision
The government's decision to appeal the Perkins Coie ruling could foreshadow its next move in the other three law firm executive order cases. The government's decision to appeal the Perkins Coie ruling could foreshadow its next move in the other three law firm...
Navigating the Legal Framework for US Offshore Mining Activities in the Wake of Trump’s Executive Order
The U.S. legal framework, the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA), although enacted nearly 40 years ago, has never been used to authorize mineral extraction. Now all eyes are on the United States while we await the substance of the first authorization of...
Sotomayor Paints Path For The Resistance — See Generally
Just Because You Lost The Battle, It Doesn’t Mean You’ve Lost The War: Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent shows there is a way forward. Perkins Coie Makes Some Big Staffing Changes: Staff bears the burnt of the cuts. Biglaw Partner Watches A Little Too Much Pulp...
The Top Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2026)
Chicago is brimming with business opportunities for Biglaw firms, and it’s proving to be quite attractive for lateral moves and office openings alike. Unlike the majority of its sports teams’ records, it’s a winning city for the legal profession. But which firm is...
‘Democracy Is At Risk’: Retired SCOTUS Justice Anthony Kennedy Expresses Grave Concerns Over ‘Tone Of Our Political Discourse’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We should be concerned in this country about the tone of our political discourse [and] identity politics that are used so that a person is characterized by his or her partisan affiliation. That’s not what...
Supreme Court Declares Open Season On Public Education
Writing separately in the transgender care case, Sam Alito injected the weird non-sequitur that “[t]he Court has also suggested that religion is a suspect class.” It turns out that was a preview of coming attractions, with Alito writing the majority in Mahmoud v....
Lawyer Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Viral Moment
Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey." Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey."
Lawyer Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Viral Moment
Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey." Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey."
AG Bonta Says Fight Over Birthright Citizenship to Continue Despite SCOTUS Order on Injunctions
As the U.S. Supreme Court clamps down on nationwide injunctions, state attorneys general may still be "uniquely positioned" to pursue widespread legal relief, said Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Jr. As the U.S. Supreme Court clamps down on nationwide...
Microsoft Sued in Manhattan Federal Court for Allegedly Using Pirated Material to Train AI Models
In the wake of two landmark legal victories scored by artificial intelligence developers this week, Microsoft Corp. has become the latest tech giant to face allegations that it used pirated copyrighted material to train its own AI models without the writers'...
Microsoft Sued in Manhattan Federal Court for Allegedly Using Pirated Material to Train AI Models
In the wake of two landmark legal victories scored by artificial intelligence developers this week, Microsoft Corp. has become the latest tech giant to face allegations that it used pirated copyrighted material to train its own AI models without the writers'...
At The NATO Summit At The Hague, Ukraine Takes A Backseat
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Sure, NOW Nationwide Injunctions Are A Problem
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! When was the first universal injunction issued in the United States? Hint: Nationwide injunctions became a conservative hobby horse when Trump’s policies were being blocked, but the practice has an...
Trump Thinks Reporting The Truth Is A Punishable Offense — See Also
Accurate News Coverage Of Unilateral Iran Strike Angers Trump: He wants the Press to apologize. First Amendment, who? So Long And Thanks For All The National Injunctions: Major blow to meaningfully stopping Trump from doing whatever he wants. Do Women Wearing Pants...
State Appellate Court Revives Data Breach Action Against Candy Company
"We were delighted to achieve the reversal on our clients' behalf and with the impact it will have on privacy litigation moving forward. It sets an important precedent for pursuing relief and benefits not only for the class in our case, but data breach cases across...
State Appellate Court Revives Data Breach Action Against Candy Company
"We were delighted to achieve the reversal on our clients' behalf and with the impact it will have on privacy litigation moving forward. It sets an important precedent for pursuing relief and benefits not only for the class in our case, but data breach cases across...
MIT, Professor Hit With Anti-Semitic Discrimination Allegations, According to Lawsuit
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MIT, Professor Hit With Anti-Semitic Discrimination Allegations, According to Lawsuit
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Litigation Trends to Watch: New Suits Center on Heavy Metals in Rice, Insurance Cyberattacks and Online Sex Trafficking
Data breach cases surged after cyberattacks hit the insurance industry. Data breach cases surged after cyberattacks hit the insurance industry.
Litigation Trends to Watch: New Suits Center on Heavy Metals in Rice, Insurance Cyberattacks and Online Sex Trafficking
Data breach cases surged after cyberattacks hit the insurance industry. Data breach cases surged after cyberattacks hit the insurance industry.
Judge Sides With Susman Godfrey in 4th Law Firm EO Win
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order against Susman Godfrey unconstitutional, enjoining all agencies of the federal government from enacting any part of the executive order. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order...
Judge Sides With Susman Godfrey in 4th Law Firm EO Win
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order against Susman Godfrey unconstitutional, enjoining all agencies of the federal government from enacting any part of the executive order. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order...
Department Of Justice Investigates School With Majority White Faculty For Racial Hiring Bias
According to internal data, the University of California’s faculty is 54.9% White and 22.2% Asian. Skews a little whiter than you’d expect based off of California’s demographics, but it doesn’t scream of racial bias happening in hiring. Still, the Department of...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Perennial Favorites
Although there’s been some movement near the top of the latest ATL law school rankings, a few institutions have been consistent leaders over the past decade. Three schools have made the Top 5 for at least eight of the last 10 years: Duke (nine times) University of...
Mary Meeker’s Trends In AI Report: A Must Read For Lawyers And Legal Professionals
Mary Meeker’s recent “Trends in Artificial Intelligence” report didn’t get much legal tech fanfare but it should. It contains insights and information that lawyers and legal professionals simply can’t afford to ignore. Meeker is a former Wall Street analyst turned...
Are Lawyers More Likely To Suffer Health Problems?
Most lawyers can attest that being an attorney is a stressful occupation due to the conflict and human drama that lawyers experience daily. In addition, many lawyers work long hours, which only compounds the stress and adverse health effects. Perhaps owing to this...
Newsom Turns to Familiar Legal Faces in Defamation Suit Against Fox News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an apology, or $787 million, after Fox News personalities suggested he lied about an early June conversation with President Trump. California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an apology, or $787 million, after Fox News personalities...
Newsom Turns to Familiar Legal Faces in Defamation Suit Against Fox News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an apology, or $787 million, after Fox News personalities suggested he lied about an early June conversation with President Trump. California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an apology, or $787 million, after Fox News personalities...
‘The Industry Is on Notice’: California Federal Judge’s Order Clears Path for Trial in Long-Running Real Estate Row
U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall of California's Central District is set to preside when the parties—rival real estate data and listing firms—bring the long-running case over copyright infringement and antitrust allegations to trial. Two recent court rulings,...
‘The Industry Is on Notice’: California Federal Judge’s Order Clears Path for Trial in Long-Running Real Estate Row
U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall of California's Central District is set to preside when the parties—rival real estate data and listing firms—bring the long-running case over copyright infringement and antitrust allegations to trial. Two recent court rulings,...
Counsel Argue to D.C. Federal Judge That Trump Revoked Attorney’s Security Clearance as Retribution
Counsel for national security attorney Mark Zaid allege the White House "summarily revoked" Zaid's security clearance as an act of retribution in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, the First and Fifth amendments and the bill of attainder clause of the U.S....
Counsel Argue to D.C. Federal Judge That Trump Revoked Attorney’s Security Clearance as Retribution
Counsel for national security attorney Mark Zaid allege the White House "summarily revoked" Zaid's security clearance as an act of retribution in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, the First and Fifth amendments and the bill of attainder clause of the U.S....
‘Elite’ Biglaw Merger Approved, Poised To Become $2 Billion Firm
The votes are in, and it’s officially time to say hello to what could be a new Am Law Top 20 Biglaw firm. With news of the potential tie-up first announced in May, and following an “overwhelmingly” positive partnership-wide poll, McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte...
Attorneys General Respond to Key U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, and opined, “No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, and opined, “No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates.
Attorneys General Respond to Key U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, and opined, “No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, and opined, “No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates.