The appeals court concluded the probate court abused its discretion in disqualifying private counsel based on the determination that the plaintiff was incapable of hiring private counsel. The court concluded the record didn't support the conclusion because the...

For the past 14 years, Spalding County State Court Judge Josh Thacker has been doing his part to help make Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of impartial justice a reality by testing for implicit biases on the bench. Now he's revealing to Law.com the pivotal experience...

Many junior lawyers find themselves struggling with the more fluid expectations of legal practice. While most genuinely want to succeed, they seem to be missing opportunities to take ownership of their work and development, instead waiting for explicit instructions or...

The justices rejected TikTok's challenge to a law requiring that the app be sold or shut down by Sunday, holding that it does "not violate petitioners' First Amendment rights."       The justices rejected TikTok's challenge to a law requiring that the app be sold or...

The firm's former Shenzhen head left for DLA Piper in November.       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 to send their emails or manage their...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Judge Josh Thacker, who presides over the Spalding County State Court in west central Georgia, opens up about a tradition he engages in every Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day to help ensure he remains unbiased on the bench.       In...

Elizabeth Weiswasser's book of business is at least $80 million. She was a 30-year Weil veteran.       Elizabeth Weiswasser's book of business is at least $80 million. She was a 30-year Weil veteran.       

Amex GBT's Biden-bashing defense strategy may have no influence on the ultimate outcome of the government's lawsuit opposing Amex GBT's proposed acquisition of rival travel management company CWT, according to antitrust litigation experts.       Hi there.The email you...

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"If you're in the right workplace, you're part of a team. Everyone you'll work with should want to see you succeed, and hard work will be recognized. Take every opportunity to challenge and better yourself, and remember that your coworkers are one of the most valuable...

“By filing this complaint now, you still get to have your flashy lawsuit and get into federal court without taking on and making enemies with a new administration," said Tony Phillips, a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman who is not involved in the...

The latest details on KPMG's bid to deliver legal services in the U.S. arrive in conjunction with a fresh look at how law firms aspire to put generative AI to use.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

Ben Crump filed the suit on Wednesday on behalf of Evelyn Cathirell, one of 17 people who died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an unincorporated area north of Pasadena with a significant Black population.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

Several legal groups that have backed major conservative victories in the courts—including First Liberty Institute and the New Civil Liberties Alliance—told the D.C. Court of Appeals that the proposal threatens the First Amendment rights of lawyers.       Several...

In a meeting with reporters Thursday, the leader of California's judiciary said initial guidance about AI and the state legal system will arrive in February.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...

The blogger and appellate attorney has been charged with tax evasion in Maryland federal court, and federal prosecutors said he used funds to cover gambling debts and pursue intimate relationships with women.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

"The parties have cited no statute or case law, and we have found none, specifically addressing the trial court's authority in a civil action to reopen jury voir dire and allow challenges for cause or peremptory challenges after the jury has been impaneled," North...

The re-election of Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transatlantic cooperation within the legal sector with several unexpected alliances.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

The university sanctioned Wax in September following a long history of controversial speech, including derogatory comments about Asian immigrants and claims Black students underperform academically.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...

Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi's independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

Uber alleges that new regulations require it to "'prominently display'" and use "'design techniques intended to draw the eye'" to certain information on the app and provide purportedly inaccurate messaging that "Uber does not sufficiently compensate its drivers,'" the...

A federal judge in Massachusetts reached the same heightened causation standard as applied in the court's 2023 decision in U.S. v. Regeneron. However, two other judges have applied a less stringent "'causal connection.'"       Hi there.The email you just opened, or...

“Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...

“I believe that climate change is real," Lee Zeldin told senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee. He added that environmental policies should not hamper economic growth.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

Kyle Evans Gay has represented clients in business disputes in Delaware's courts for a decade and continued her work at Connolly Gallagher while campaigning for and serving as a state senator, representing Delaware's Fifth Senate District, which covers northern New...

The total dollar value of class action and mass tort settlements dropped in 2024 but continued to surpass $40 billion for the third year in a row, according to the Duane Morris Class Action Review 2025.       The total dollar value of class action and mass tort...

"We are very pleased with the court's opinion and we hope the decisionmakers at the state will finally come to their senses and pay what is owed instead of spending more taxpayer resources on litigation trying to avoid their debts," Julian Dayal of Akerman in Chicago...

Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013.       Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013.       

A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies...

"Little Caesars has made immediate and significant efforts to comply with the court's preliminary injunction order. Although the vast majority of the materials with the term 'Pizza Puffs' have been removed or destroyed, Little Caesars is dealing with some logistical...

Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there's been growing concern among investors about how the...

When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at CenterPeak.       When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at...

Highlights of some of the challenges GenAI presents, along with recent developments in copyright law and trademark law in this quickly evolving space.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

Mark Lemley said he could not “in good conscience represent Mark Zuckerberg given recent decisions to "encourage disinformation and hate speech" on his company's platforms. A suit pending in Northern California alleges Meta infringed the copyrights of several authors...

“Just think about all the tough stuff that warrants a division of seventy full-time, stone-cold Socratic assassins, Marco Santori, the outgoing chief legal officer for Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, said about his time at the crypto exchange.       Hi there.The email...

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"Practitioners, they have to adapt to this field," said Or Cohen-Sasson, the director of the AI Lab at the University of Miami School of Law. "They will need to understand the very basic mechanisms of how to work with this and what the capabilities are, like the...

This year lawyers will face an overwhelming array of fresh challenges as AI becomes more widely used by clients and firms alike.       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...

Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Illinois determined that Illinois and New York consumer protection claims against Dave's Killer Bread product labeling weren't preempted.       Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the...

Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...

"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn't just about delivering results; it's about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the...

Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, shared her insights on the biggest takeaways from the novel data and her predictions for cybersecurity disclosures in the year ahead.       Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and...

According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data.       According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data.       

The trial, called Rose v. Pharmacia, is the 10th involving former students, teachers and parents at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...

U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1.       U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1.       

This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rivals Kirkland close behind.       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...

An attorney began working at a Michigan-based firm in July 2020, based on an agreement to seek admission to practice law in the state. His firm later discovered that he lied to its managing partners and clients about his admission to the Michigan State Bar for one...