Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s stock holdings have triggered nearly one-third of the court's total recusals this term, per one analysis, creating obstacles for litigants and perhaps even the Supreme Court itself.       Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s stock holdings have...

If asked to choose between scale and profitability, the answer is "yes."       If asked to choose between scale and profitability, the answer is "yes."       

PepsiCo and Walmart face collusion claims over soft drink prices.       PepsiCo and Walmart face collusion claims over soft drink prices.       

Despite a decrease in exposure, the average settlement reached in a securities fraud case in the second half of the year was more than double the average recorded in the first half of the year, according to a study released by Securities Analytics...

The surge in employment litigation, detected by Law.com Radar, represents a volume far in excess of the typical average of less than one case per month.       The surge in employment litigation, detected by Law.com Radar, represents a volume far in excess of the...

Law.com's ongoing coverage of the legal impact of the capture and prosecution of Nicolás Maduro, who was removed from power as Venezuelan president by U.S. armed forces.       Law.com's ongoing coverage of the legal impact of the capture and prosecution of Nicolás...

Kate Adams earned $26.07 million in 2018, her first year Apple. In the years since, her pay level has barely budged.       Kate Adams earned $26.07 million in 2018, her first year Apple. In the years since, her pay level has barely budged.       

Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of California Joe McNally details the legal elements involved in the extraction and pending prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on U.S. soil.       Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the biggest legal tech M&As in 2025.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the biggest legal tech M&As in 2025.       

"Cumulus has made a significant showing that Nielsen is relying on anticompetitive conduct to maintain its power in the national and local radio ratings markets," U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas wrote in a decision granting plaintiff radio station owner...

“There is a specific set of rules that are in place to protect consumers, and it's of great importance that influencers know and understand those rules, because they are requirements and not suggestions, said Evan Berger, an attorney at Berger Law, who is also the...

The Verification-Value Paradox states that increases in efficiency from AI use “will be met by a correspondingly greater imperative to manually verify the outputs. The result is that the net value of AI in many legal contexts may be negligible once verification is...

Kent Zimmermann, newly appointed co-chair of the Zeughauser Group, has been involved in some of the largest mergers to transform Big Law, including the planned combination between Perkins Coie and Ashurst and the imminent merger of Cadwalader and Hogan...

The AI LEAD Act would allow consumers and state attorneys general to bring federal lawsuits against developers or deployers of AI systems for causing harm to consumers.       The AI LEAD Act would allow consumers and state attorneys general to bring federal lawsuits...

"Get to know your colleagues and understand how the business works. You don't have to share the same interests, but mutual respect is essential. The people who tend to thrive are those who take the time to build relationships and to understand how decisions, financial...

On Monday, U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner, in the District of New Jersey, issued a certification that she would grant a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary's motion to reopen its case against talc plaintiffs expert Dr. Jacqueline Moline.       On Monday, U.S....

Main Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York have clashed over other high-profile criminal cases. Now, New York prosecutors are now charged with handling what may be the most important prosecution of the Trump administration: its...

For years, cryptocurrency crime was framed as a problem of hackers, scammers and shadowy online marketplaces. In 2025, that picture changed, as nation-states are now among the most consequential actors in the global cryptocrime ecosystem, according to a report...

The research will explore faculty confidence, student trust and use of AI tools, administrator policy decisions and practitioner expectations to help guide schools in preparing students for an AI-driven profession.       The research will explore faculty confidence,...

The appointment of veteran W.W. Grainger lawyer Aimee Nolan to the role comes as a new generation of legal leaders sweeps into the nation's freight railroad companies.       The appointment of veteran W.W. Grainger lawyer Aimee Nolan to the role comes as a new...

According to data from Law.com Radar, Saks Global has been hit by at least 13 lawsuits in the last year, with complaints ranging from employment claims to trademark infringement allegations, and in one instance, failure to pay a lender $8.8 million.       According to...

U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield's ruling expressed that she was unconvinced that John A. Sarcone III could lead the office, even as a "special attorney."       U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield's ruling expressed that she was unconvinced that John A. Sarcone III...

DHL general counsel Mark Smolik called losing Elaine Darr to Safelite a "proud and bittersweet moment" and said Darr "is a true example of what dedication, integrity and a passion for excellence can achieve."       DHL general counsel Mark Smolik called losing Elaine...

As billions flow into Germany's defense budget, law firms are navigating a wave of joint ventures, regulatory hurdles and geopolitically sensitive transactions—with private capital emerging as a key force.       As billions flow into Germany's defense budget, law...

Some federal judges are asking lawyers to take sides in the dispute by either filing a challenge to the three-person "executive office" setup or waiving the right to bring a challenge.       Some federal judges are asking lawyers to take sides in the dispute by either...

The increasing focus on PE clients can lead to more work downstream, but it can also require larger investments for law firms that may ultimately compel legal industry consolidation, said firm leaders and industry observers.       The increasing focus on PE clients...

With a wind-down imminent, McGlinchey Stafford lawyers are talking to other large New Orleans firms about moves.       With a wind-down imminent, McGlinchey Stafford lawyers are talking to other large New Orleans firms about moves.       

The final winners in all categories will be announced during an in-person awards ceremony and dinner Monday, March 9 during the Legalweek 2026 conference in New York.       The final winners in all categories will be announced during an in-person awards ceremony and...

Republicans are advocating for the removal of U.S. District Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman. Articles of impeachment have been filed in the House of Representatives against both.       Republicans are advocating for the removal of U.S. District Judges James...

“I'm excited to announce that I've joined Binance as Global Head of Litigation, Dugan Bliss said on LinkedIn this week.       “I'm excited to announce that I've joined Binance as Global Head of Litigation, Dugan Bliss said on LinkedIn this...

Dugan Bliss was a former senior Coinbase lawyer and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney.       Dugan Bliss was a former senior Coinbase lawyer and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney.       

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said between 50 to 100 prospective jurors would be brought into a Phoenix courtroom on Thursday for the Jan. 13 bellwether trial against Uber.       U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said between 50 to 100 prospective jurors would...

U.S. District Judge Fernando Gaitan ordered Mastriani to deposit $865,566 in a court registry before the parties engaged in mediation before Judge Paul Gurney. On Dec. 22, the parties notified the court that they had reached a confidential settlement of all claims and...

Presiding over the prosecution of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein is poised to weigh in on legal matters vital to Donald Trump's presidency, and not for the first time. "He knows exactly what he wants and he executes it...

This is just one of more than a dozen active class cases Hagens Berman is litigating against Amazon.       This is just one of more than a dozen active class cases Hagens Berman is litigating against Amazon.       

The court's decision proposes an increase in punitive damages for five witnesses whose awards were directly influenced by the outdated penalty figures.       The court's decision proposes an increase in punitive damages for five witnesses whose awards were directly...

Since its launch in 2020, Seladore has hired scores of legacy Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers, including Liang-Ying Tan, who launched the firm's first Asian presence in Singapore last year.       Since its launch in 2020, Seladore has hired scores of legacy Herbert...

A dispute over a Shiba Inu named Cocoro is drawing a federal court into evolving legal terrain where internet culture, cryptocurrency and intellectual property law intersect.       A dispute over a Shiba Inu named Cocoro is drawing a federal court into evolving legal...

Florida Chief Deputy Attorney General John Guard's name was left off the list of nominees the White House sent back to the Senate earlier this week after they were announced in 2025 but never confirmed.       Florida Chief Deputy Attorney General John Guard's name was...

The discovery dispute in The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI could carry broader implications for artificial intelligence developers facing litigation.       The discovery dispute in The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI could carry broader implications...

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"[W]hat DOJ cannot do is what it tries to do here," former DOJ attorneys argued, "misuse the records provisions of the Civil Rights Act and National Voter Registration Act to conduct fishing expeditions for highly sensitive personal information from every voter in a...

Law firms with energy practices could reap deal and regulatory work from the leadership change in Venezuela, but several hurdles remain.       Law firms with energy practices could reap deal and regulatory work from the leadership change in Venezuela, but several...

There are now warning signs in the form of client projections and anticipated legal spend, as well as and law firms' own history with boom-and-bust cycles,       There are now warning signs in the form of client projections and anticipated legal spend, as well as and...

"Effective leadership requires more than just legal skill. You need deep subject-matter knowledge, strong business development instincts, and the ability to build and motivate a team. Financial management, operational awareness, and communication across the firm are...

The 52-year-old firm employs roughly 150 lawyers across 18 offices.       The 52-year-old firm employs roughly 150 lawyers across 18 offices.       

The court intends to “develop, in consultation with the Texas Board of Law Examiners, a deliberative approach to requests from law schools not currently accredited by the ABA that wish to be added to Texas' list.       The court intends to “develop, in consultation...

“Our lawsuit speaks for itself; Mr. Stranberg alleges that Mr. Jassim was soliciting investment without regard to the truth or falsity of his representations for the purpose of personal profit," Jordan A. Shaw, a partner at Shaw Lewenz, said in an email.       “Our...

“We promptly acted to contain the incident, and engaged industry-leading, external data security experts to assist in our response and in verifying the security of our systems and reported the matter to law enforcement, said Fried Frank in a statement on Tuesday to...

The plaintiffs allege a mistake resulted in the birth of a child unknowingly conceived with another patient's genetic material.       The plaintiffs allege a mistake resulted in the birth of a child unknowingly conceived with another patient's genetic...