Freshfields represented Moderna, while Taylor Wessing advised BioNTech and Munich IP-firm df-mp was counsel to Pfizer.       Freshfields represented Moderna, while Taylor Wessing advised BioNTech and Munich IP-firm df-mp was counsel to Pfizer.       

The national firm most known for its labor and employment work continues to "aggressively hire" across key geographies, while placing a high value on associate compensation and retention.       The national firm most known for its labor and employment work continues...

“Most organizations have some type of multifunctional committee set up to evaluate generative AI applications. Those committees are overwhelmed right now because there are so many tools popping up," said Matt Bohn, senior counsel at Amgen.       “Most organizations...

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Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including rankings of the top 15 firms across the Am Law 200 firms that had 20 or fewer lawyers in London in 2023.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including rankings...

Legal and energy innovators at SXSW discussed ways to deal with complex regulatory frameworks. The panelists acknowledged that sometimes it's best to approach each new energy product or innovation with a beginner's mindset and to look for opportunities and instead of...

“Most organizations have some type of multifunctional committee set up to evaluate generative AI applications. Those committees are overwhelmed right now because there are so many tools popping up," said Matt Bohn, senior counsel at Amgen.       “Most organizations...

"Settling this case was a difficult decision, but it allows me to continue my advocacy work without the distraction or continued trauma of ongoing litigation," Kirkland & Ellis partner Elyse Dorsey said of her defamation case settlement with former Scalia Law...

“You can't say that you're in favor of judicial independence only when it comes to decisions that you like," Ho said of the Federal Judiciary Association. "That's not protecting the judiciary. That's politicizing the judiciary.       “You can't say that you're in...

Legal experts at SXSW discussed problems associated with using AI in businesses and at law firms. They also talked about AI's benefits in increasing efficiency and portentially providing greater access to legal services among the underserved population. But everyone...

"We think shareholder activism in the U.S. and globally is poised to have a record-breaking year," Olshan Frome Wolosky lawyers Andrew Freedman and Ryan Nebel wrote in a report.       "We think shareholder activism in the U.S. and globally is poised to have a...

The justices have agreed to review whether Colorado's ban on anti-LGBTQ counseling for children violates the constitutional right to free speech.       The justices have agreed to review whether Colorado's ban on anti-LGBTQ counseling for children violates the...

"Don't compromise on what makes you unique (and therefore an asset) to the firm. This is a constant lesson. As a gay lawyer, I face the recurrent internal pull between fear of non-acceptance and the courage to live authentically. The longer I practice at Quarles, the...

The federal judge awarded the Immanuel Baptist Church a third of the $679,910.25 it initially asked for in its petition.       The federal judge awarded the Immanuel Baptist Church a third of the $679,910.25 it initially asked for in its petition.       

Test-takers who had been practicing issue-spotting for months knew what they had to do. They filed two federal class action lawsuits against Meazure Learning, the vendor hired by the California bar.       Test-takers who had been practicing issue-spotting for months...

Michael Diz had several leadership roles at Debevoise, including helping the firm build out its Northern California presence in the last few years.       Michael Diz had several leadership roles at Debevoise, including helping the firm build out its Northern...

Chair Frank Lopez and managing partner Sherrese Smith have been elected to their second three-year term.       Chair Frank Lopez and managing partner Sherrese Smith have been elected to their second three-year term.       

In what some lawyers called a "feeding frenzy," plaintiffs' firms have hosted town halls, webinars and lunches, left brochures in hotel lobbies, and paid for extensive advertisements on radio and billboards, all in an effort to convince victims of the Eaton fire, one...

"Neither the circuit court nor this court is authorized to resolve these claims, however, because the arbitration agreement—which, on its face, purports to bind him with respect to his personal injury claim—contains a delegation clause in which he agrees to arbitrate...

The New York comptroller's office has released the updated total of more than $60 million in combined legal expenses associated with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's embattled administration. It includes $17.9 million for Cuomo's state-paid defenses covered by the state's Public...

The ranks of trial court judges who describe themselves as Latino or Hispanic dropped by five between 2023 and 2024, according to figures released by the state.       California's judiciary continues to grow more racially and ethnically diverse, even as that growth...

More than 120 entries have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation of leading partners.       More than 120 entries have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation...

‘Greenwashing' cases are on the rise in the food, beverage and consumer goods sectors.       ‘Greenwashing' cases are on the rise in the food, beverage and consumer goods sectors.       

The Trump administration has used legally questionable but economically credible threats to cow Big Law. Will it push back?       The Trump administration has used legally questionable but economically credible threats to cow Big Law. Will it push...

Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement was tasked with offering an "adversarial" position to arguments from Adams' defense counsel and the Justice Department that the public corruption matter should be dismissed. He said it must be discontinued, with...

In a 6-1 ruling, the court suspended Paul Petruska indefinitely with no leave to apply for reinstatement for three years after he offered opposing counsel a $120,000 injury crash settlement despite lacking the authority or permission to do so.       In a 6-1 ruling,...

"You will see most firms take a more conservative approach to taking on matters that piss off the administration," noted one firm leader.       "You will see most firms take a more conservative approach to taking on matters that piss off the administration," noted one...

"Until someone disincentivizes the plaintiffs not to bring the cases and there's no real opportunity for making money from it, the ambiguity and angst surrounding the statute is going to encourage more filings," said Sean G. Wieber, who serves as the co-chair of...

C.J. Grisham, a civil rights attorney in Texas, talks about how he trained AI to be an indispensable utility in his solo practice.       C.J. Grisham, a civil rights attorney in Texas, talks about how he trained AI to be an indispensable utility in his solo...

Toronto is home base to Canada's BigLaw firms, so the Ontario Law Society (LSO) has powerful enemies as well as allies in a controversy that is exposing deep divisions within the legal profession.       Toronto is home base to Canada's BigLaw firms, so the Ontario Law...

Trump's pick to be U.S. solicitor general revealed his firm income last year and said he would sell off millions in stock holdings in new public disclosures.       Trump's pick to be U.S. solicitor general revealed his firm income last year and said he would sell off...

A judge's ruling reinstating NLRB board member Gwynne Wilcox sets the stage for a battle over the agency's future, which could end up at the Supreme Court.       A judge's ruling reinstating NLRB board member Gwynne Wilcox sets the stage for a battle over the agency's...

The Midwest-born middle market firm also pushed profits per equity partner past the $1 million mark for the first time.       The Midwest-born middle market firm also pushed profits per equity partner past the $1 million mark for the first time.       

The jury assigned 65% of the fault to the defendant and 35% of fault to the plaintiffs regarding their daughter's death, resulting in the $25 million award being reduced to about $16.5 million.       The jury assigned 65% of the fault to the defendant and 35% of fault...

A new Senate Bill, SB 29, seeks to make Texas the preferred choice for publicly traded companies to establish their headquarters. In particular, the law could make Texas a more attractive incorporation jurisdiction for businesses seeking protection from shareholder...

Take a moment to scan every matter you have open at the moment. Now ask yourself, how many of these contacts will still be my clients in five years?       Take a moment to scan every matter you have open at the moment. Now ask yourself, how many of these contacts will...

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Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin wrote on Telegram that it is “impossible to completely block this market for Russia."       The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it charged two administrations with operating a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency money...

“These large-scale, indiscriminate firings are not only subjecting the Plaintiff States and communities across the country to chaos. They are also against the law, the lawsuit states.       “These large-scale, indiscriminate firings are not only subjecting the...

Bart Volkmer joined the company in 2011, four years after its launch, and "has been one of Dropbox's biggest champions since the early days," co-founder and CEO Drew Houston said.       Bart Volkmer joined the company in 2011, four years after its launch, and "has...

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"Allowing a suit of this type to proceed on this basis would basically open the door to enabling any purchaser of any consumable product to file a lawsuit simply saying, 'I bought product X, and it contains microplastics' ... and thereby get a past a motion to dismiss...

As firms seek to drive business development, client engagement and revenue growth, customer relationship management needs to evolve into a strategic growth platform.       As firms seek to drive business development, client engagement and revenue growth, customer...

A gay-rights student organization at Texas A&M is suing the university over a newly adopted resolution that bans drag shows on any of its 11 campuses. The student group asserts the ban is a violation of their First Amendment rights and is unconstitutional. They...

What does the second Trump administration augur for the False Claims Act? The question remains how, not if, the Trump DOJ will change DOJ's enforcement policies, whether they will maintain current enforcement policies, and what the impact will be, especially for the...

The president could make things very difficult for the aircraft maker, which receives 42% of its revenue from the federal government and is trying to strike a plea agreement with his DOJ stemming from two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.       Welcome to Inside...

Join this webcast to explore how top attorneys are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create impactful trial presentations, enhance jury engagement, and gain a competitive edge in the courtroom.       Join this webcast to explore how top attorneys are leveraging...

The complaint was filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court Friday, accusing Capital One of abruptly terminating hundreds of accounts associated with the Trump name.       The complaint was filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court Friday, accusing Capital One of abruptly terminating...

"The advice I would give my younger self is do not take yourself out of 'the game.' On the path to partnership, there will be moments of doubt and times of uncertainty, but do not self-select out of the process. In my experience, I have seen many lawyers who did not...

Delaware Supreme Court Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. said it's unfortunate that in the past two years, the legislature has moved faster than the court in resolving concerns raised in some of Delaware's more controversial and high-profile corporate litigation, which may...

The firms that are ratcheting up their in-office mandates have one thing in common: average profits per equity partner above $3 million.       The firms that are ratcheting up their in-office mandates have one thing in common: average profits per equity partner above...

The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2025 winners and finalists for the third annual Southeastern Legal Awards.       The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2025 winners and finalists for the third annual Southeastern Legal...

The order directs the chair of the EEOC to review the practices of “representative large, influential, or industry-leading law firms for “consistency with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.       The order directs the chair of the EEOC to review the practices...

Canadian recruiters say in the wake of a burgeoning tariff war with the U.S., Canadian law firms are more hesitant to add corporate and transactional lawyers to their ranks, fearing a downturn in deal activity.       Canadian recruiters say in the wake of a burgeoning...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's Rule 36 allows it to simply say a lower court or administrative decision is “affirmed rather than issue an opinion explaining the circuit's view of the law.       The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's...

Under the agreement, the attorney agreed to act as the escrow agent to purchase Bitcoin from the quantitative investment management firm.       Under the agreement, the attorney agreed to act as the escrow agent to purchase Bitcoin from the quantitative investment...

Jordan Fasbender, who became legal chief during the COVID-19 pandemic, will depart next month to become general counsel of a Comcast spinoff company.       Jordan Fasbender has resigned as chief legal officer of iHeartMedia to become general counsel of Comcast's...

"I'm ending my legal battle so my time as Special Counsel and head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is now over," Hampton Dellinger said in a statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit allowed President Donald Trump's ouster of Dellinger...

Fueled by growth in its civil litigation business and government-facing practices, Wilmer's PEP rose more than 5% to $3.27 million in 2024, as its equity tier stayed nearly flat.       Fueled by growth in its civil litigation business and government-facing practices,...

While law firm leaders have noted that individual government hires or divisive representations have historically created the possibility of backlash, the step by Trump to suspend some attorneys' security clearances was a shift into new and, for them, scary...

“I realized early on that I wouldn't survive here, and I wouldn't stay sane, unless I could control my world," Zapolsky said during a Berkeley Law webinar.       “I realized early on that I wouldn't survive here, and I wouldn't stay sane, unless I could control my...

The opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Black's attorneys failed to substantiate the allegation under New York's anti-SLAPP laws.       The opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Black's attorneys failed to...

The global firm also managed to expand its head count, open new offices and keep overhead under control. Profits per equity partner grew by nearly 10% to surpass $2.6 million.       The global firm also managed to expand its head count, open new offices and keep...

Join the Webcast to gain insights into the latest best practices and emerging technologies that can transform your litigation approach.       Join the Webcast to gain insights into the latest best practices and emerging technologies that can transform your litigation...

The firm is following closely in the footsteps of Bird & Bird, which announced it was rolling out Legora last week.       The firm is following closely in the footsteps of Bird & Bird, which announced it was rolling out Legora last week.       

Law firms are using the nonequity partner ranks for multiple purposes now, and some lawyers can get stuck in a nonequity abyss, weakening overall firm performance.       Law firms are using the nonequity partner ranks for multiple purposes now, and some lawyers can...

The partners defending President Trump are more well-known for advising large corporations or corporate executives in complex civil matters, especially securities litigation.       The partners defending President Trump are more well-known for advising large...

Profits per equity partner grew to over $3 million, even with net income essentially flat, as the firm's equity partner ranks shrunk by nearly 10%.       Profits per equity partner grew to over $3 million, even with net income essentially flat, as the firm's equity...

In their first meeting since last week's bar exam meltdown, California bar leaders said applicants will have to wait for a testing expert to review the results before deciding if a lower passing score or a scoring boost is justified.       California state bar leaders...

The Insurance Company of Greater New York claimed the Heritage Park Condominium Association failed to show the July 2022 storm was the sole source of the claimed damage.       The Insurance Company of Greater New York claimed the Heritage Park Condominium Association...

A California federal judge on Tuesday rejected Tesla founder and billionaire Elon Musk's bid to block OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft, but said she could expedite a trial to address the "core claims" of Musk's ongoing litigation against OpenAI.       A California...

Lawyers directly addressed the jury, which has been deadlocked since Monday, in the murder trial for Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, heatedly sparring about whether the judge's discharge of the gun that killed his wife in 2023 met the definition for involuntary...

Baron & Budd filed the lawsuits on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Southern California Edison over damages caused by the Eaton fire.       Baron & Budd filed the lawsuits on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Southern California...