Four years ago, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, called the Roundup lead counsel's original request for common benefit fees totaling about $800 million an “example of MDLs gone wild.       Four years ago, U.S. District Judge...

VNGR Beverage, doing business as Poppi, and a class of plaintiffs have indicated to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that they reached a settlement, requesting that the court's approval.       Attorneys from Cooley and Bursor &...

Attorneys debating the merits of Senate Bill 21 said that statutory definitions make it easier to advise clients on staying within the business judgment rule, but others respond that some cases have nuance that can only be sorted out by business...

Attorneys debating the merits of Senate Bill 21 said that statutory definitions make it easier to advise clients on staying within the business judgment rule, but others respond that some cases have nuance that can only be sorted out by business...

A former client of Tony Buzbee is suing him and his Houston-based law firm, accusing them of allegedly misappropriating the client's settlement funds. In response, Buzbee says this is part of an orchestrated campaign to discredit him and his firm. He alleges it is in...

"Ms. [Angela] Landry is entitled to partial fees and costs under the Anti-SLAPP statute because she prevailed on one of plaintiffs' defamation claims, and that statement was found to be, and is, a matter of public concern," counsel for Landry wrote in a brief...

Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday.       Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday.       

“Instead of hiring qualified security and adoption and enforcement policies against criminal activity, the hotels did nothing and permitted criminal activity to the detriment of our clients, the plaintiff's attorney said.       A Pennsylvania law firm has secured a...

“The Arkansas Cryptomining Association lawsuit may be an early bellwether for crypto litigation and disputes to come," said Mark E. Bini, a partner at Reed Smith and expert not involved in the case.       “The Arkansas Cryptomining Association lawsuit may be an early...

Litigators share the charms they don and superstitious rituals they observe to attract good luck ahead of legal proceedings.       Litigators share the charms they don and superstitious rituals they observe to attract good luck ahead of legal...

Prominent law firms and the legal profession are under attack, and this has repercussions around the world, writes The Global Lawyer. When will Big Law finally speak out?       The top-tier international law firms Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, Covington...

Bronx Judge Jeffrey M. Zimmerman is resigning from the bench, effective on April 3, ending a watchdog's probe that he had engaged in a pattern of discourteous behavior and other alleged misconduct. Zimmerman had written decisions that admonished New York's bail reform...

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas ruled that the DA's Office had acted in bad faith and "unfairly maligned" Elizabeth McCaffery and another former assistant district attorney.       The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas ruled that the DA's Office had acted in...

U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to lead more than 70 lawsuits against Pfizer.       U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to...

"Seek out mentors that have held various leadership positions in your firm who can help you better understand the nuances and responsibilities of the practice leader role that are specific to your firm."       "Seek out mentors that have held various leadership...

Protection against unauthorized model distillation is an emerging issue within the longstanding theme of safeguarding IP. Existing countermeasures have primarily focused on technical solutions. This article examines the legal protections available under the current...

The federal jury awarded each man $60 million in damages after a monthlong trial and determined the men were coerced into giving false confessions after several days of intimidation and physical abuse, according to their attorney Joe Loevy of Loevy & Loevy in...

Kirkland chair Jon Ballis said the firm remains focused on capturing market share but also keeping clients satisfied and growing the business in the right areas.       Kirkland chair Jon Ballis said the firm remains focused on capturing market share but also keeping...

The former legal chief at Lam Research received a sign-on bonus of $2 million and $13.3 million in stock awards at AMD       The former legal chief at Lam Research received a sign-on bonus of $2 million and $13.3 million in stock awards at AMD       

“Whatever number you are, it doesn't matter. You better be ready because, well, just look at what happened here," said Javier Lopez of Vedder Price.       “Whatever number you are, it doesn't matter. You better be ready because, well, just look at what happened here,"...

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings addressed an issue that split the federal courts: whether satisfying the requirements of the Class Action Fairness Act can grant original jurisdiction over class actions despite the failure to satisfy requirements of the...

In a statement, Paul Weiss noted that Mark Pomerantz has not been affiliated with the firm for many years.       President Donald Trump has suspended security clearances for those at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, marking the latest executive action...

COVID-related lawsuits surged on the fifth-year anniversary of the pandemic.       COVID-related lawsuits surged on the fifth-year anniversary of the pandemic.       

The state bar's committee of bar examiners said provisional licenses should be offered to anyone who withdrew from the tech-troubled exam, not just those who fail the test.       California state bar leaders on Friday endorsed a sweeping proposal to provisionally...

“We revoked the clearances of deranged Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and the crooked law firms that aided their partisan persecutions, Trump said at a speech at the DOJ headquarters on Friday.       President Donald Trump pledged to end the “weaponization” of...

The associate letter had gathered about 280 signatures from associates at firms across the Am Law 200 and beyond as of late Friday.       The associate letter had gathered about 280 signatures from associates at firms across the Am Law 200 and beyond as of late...

"You can't underestimate the value of a talking point," ArentFox Schiff partner J. Michael Showalter said of President Donald Trump's new policy invoking Rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as a litigation-deterrence strategy.       "You can't...

Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial on Thursday, citing the “widespread misconduct of defendants Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson.       A Missouri judge tossed the only defense verdict in...

Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins partner Barry Kamins said the country is not in crisis mode yet, but it could happen if President Donald Trump were to defy an order of the U.S. Supreme Court. Kamins was joined on a State Bar Association panel by Carrie Cohen, a Morrison...

Acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham is inviting companies with open compliance investigations to approach the commission with “reasonable settlement offers within the next two weeks.       Acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair...

With New York already having strong consumer protections on the books, one expert found the proposed Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable, or FAIR, Business Practices Act to be a signal that Attorney General Letitia James plans on increasing...

U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian of the Southern District of New York presided as Combs entered his plea after the government alleged two additional victims, prolonged the time frame of the charged scheme, and added claims. Trial is still expected to...

Travers has a history of advising clients on complex EU merger control matters, investigations and advisory mandates.       Travers has a history of advising clients on complex EU merger control matters, investigations and advisory mandates.       

“I think that there are some somewhat inconsistent comments in the Sixth Circuit decision that I see as tiptoeing around an important issue without confronting it head on, said Dan Jarcho, an Alston & Bird partner who focuses on administrative law.       “I think...

The Trump administration is closely scrutinizing the legal industry: Find all our ongoing coverage here.       The Trump administration is closely scrutinizing the legal industry: Find all our ongoing coverage here.       

"Massachusetts 'has a general interest in having its residents compensated for personal injuries suffered in another state' but it 'cannot be said, however, that its interest in the timeliness of such an action is more compelling' than that of Connecticut," Guzman...

“State regulators—like those in Vermont—have no choice but to wait and see what changes the federal government makes to its approach to cryptocurrency regulation and, more specifically, staking services," said Jose Ceide, who leads Salazar Law's cryptocurrency...

The company noted Jake Phillips' work beefing up compliance and regulatory programs and resolving "significant commercial disputes and settlement of various legacy liabilities."       The company noted Jake Phillips' work beefing up compliance and regulatory programs...

A Utah-based securities broker-dealer will have to face an enforcement proceeding over its business practices from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority despite its complaint that the self-regulatory body is "utterly unaccountable."       A Utah-based securities...

With slightly lower lawyer head count, revenue per lawyer at the Houston-founded Vinson & Elkins improved by 7.6% and profits per equity partner grew by 10.1% in 2024.       With slightly lower lawyer head count, revenue per lawyer at the Houston-founded Vinson...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, we revisit ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul's roundup discussion of the first Trump criminal trial.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, we revisit ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul's roundup discussion of the first Trump...

"Be great at what you do and treat everyone with respect. If you want to make partner, you need to be the one making the tough calls. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable."       "Be great at what you do and treat everyone with respect. If you want to make partner,...

Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.       Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.       

A few of the seats could be among the ones Trump will try to fill quickly, with some in red states like Oklahoma and Kansas where senators consulting with the White House aren't likely to withhold blue slips.       A few of the seats could be among the ones Trump will...

About a dozen law school professors and deans had their invitations to review questions on the February bar exam rescinded amid copyright concerns surrounding the test's new vendor.       About a dozen law school professors and deans had their invitations to review...

Law.com interviewed current and former judges, litigators and leaders in the profession about the impact of the Trump administration's threats to judges and law firms.       Law.com interviewed current and former judges, litigators and leaders in the profession about...

Columbia announced on Thursday in a campus-wide email that, following a months-long investigation, it expelled “dozens of students who took part in the occupation.       Columbia announced on Thursday in a campus-wide email that, following a months-long investigation,...

Hogan Lovells represented Brazilian government-owned Petrobras in reaching a $283 million settlement with U.S. investors represented by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.       Hogan Lovells represented Brazilian government-owned Petrobras in reaching a $283 million...

All 20 of the state's 21 senators present in the Senate chamber voted to pass SB 21, the bill that proposes changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law. The bill's primary sponsor, Bryan Townsend, D-Newark/Glasgow, said the changes in the bill are necessary with...

The attorney in charge of the airline's restructuring announced, "No one's ever done it faster than we have."       The attorney in charge of the airline's restructuring announced, "No one's ever done it faster than we have."       

The move is meant to quicken the National Environmental Policy Act and, in keeping with President Donald Trump's larger goals, make government more efficient. But the move could leave federal agencies with a patchwork of regulations and leave environmental reviews...

The firm's revenue per lawyer rose 3.3% annually to roughly $1.24 million in 2024.       The firm's revenue per lawyer rose 3.3% annually to roughly $1.24 million in 2024.       

U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, accused in a misconduct complaint two weeks ago of showing preference to women, gave each lawyer five minutes on Thursday to present their case.       U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, accused in a misconduct complaint two...

The total partnership grew by 16%, while its head count was up 24% to 520 lawyers in 2024, after a series of law firm mergers and office openings.       The total partnership grew by 16%, while its head count was up 24% to 520 lawyers in 2024, after a series of law...

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...

A Houston man has sued Rocket Mortgage and Charles Schwab Bank, alleging they didn't disclose that another person couldn't assume his mortgage. The man is seeking class action status. His lawyer said it sends a message to mortgage companies that they have to disclose...

President Donald Trump's Justice Department has asked the justices to largely reinstate his executive order ending birthright citizenship, except as to a small group of individuals and organizations that sued over the order.       President Donald Trump's Justice...

"For a long time, I thought I had to act a certain way to be successful. Now, I know my value is in being consistent and creating a space where people can be their best selves," said Jasmine Sing, general counsel of Ironclad.       Building empowered legal teams while...

Regarding the court records, Straus should provide copies of any such documents Taylor claims to be missing in accordance with Straus' statement that she will do so 'at the conclusion of [her] representation,'" Kelley said. "Regarding Straus' disclosures as to her...

AI-driven assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini have completely shifted how people find information. Instead of relying on traditional search results, users are turning to conversational models that deliver direct answers, and mostly good ones, in seconds. This is a...