The total number of attorneys at NLJ 500 firms rose 5.5% in 2024 compared with 2023. Whether that head count growth can continue this year is unclear.       The total number of attorneys at NLJ 500 firms rose 5.5% in 2024 compared with 2023. Whether that head count...

The NLJ 500 is the National Law Journal's survey of the 500 largest law firms in the United States covering the previous calendar year.       Methodology: The NLJ 500 is the National Law Journal's survey of the 500 largest law firms in the United States covering the...

This two-part article discusses the various legal and evidentiary requirements for antedating and removing prior art that patent owners should consider when their pre-AIA patents are challenged based on a prior art publication or activity that is not otherwise subject...

"If a president tries to do something that is in clear violation of settled law, whether we like the law or not, an injunction is an appropriate remedy," Kate Shaw, a University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor, testified before a U.S. Senate joint...

"If a president tries to do something that is in clear violation of settled law, whether we like the law or not, an injunction is an appropriate remedy," Kate Shaw, a University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor, testified before a U.S. Senate joint...

Skadden is taking its partnership and compensation structure more seriously after recent departures and a shot to the brand due to its “deal with the White House.       Skadden is taking its partnership and compensation structure more seriously after recent departures...

The Supreme Court said a Catholic charity group should have been granted a religious exemption from Wisconsin's unemployment program despite the state's finding that the organization acted in a secular fashion.       The Supreme Court said a Catholic charity group...

The Supreme Court said a Catholic charity group should have been granted a religious exemption from Wisconsin's unemployment program despite the state's finding that the organization acted in a secular fashion.       The Supreme Court said a Catholic charity group...

Luigi Mangione's defense counsel has stated the federal and state theories of her client's case are at odds. Prosecutors say that mean double jeopardy can't apply.       Luigi Mangione's defense counsel has stated the federal and state theories of her client's case...

Luigi Mangione's defense counsel has stated the federal and state theories of her client's case are at odds. Prosecutors say that mean double jeopardy can't apply.       Luigi Mangione's defense counsel has stated the federal and state theories of her client's case...

Brad Lerman "and I have been talking about what makes sense for him and for our legal team and Brad will be leaving Starbucks in the coming months," CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter to employees.       Brad Lerman "and I have been talking about what makes sense for...

A three-judge panel asked a U.S. Justice Department attorney about "the ordinary meaning" of the 14th Amendment while questioning whether it should wait for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions.       A three-judge panel asked a U.S. Justice...

A workshop that was going to be titled "Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids' Time Online" was renamed "Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families" after Republicans gained control of the commission this year.       A workshop that was...

Tuesday's ruling is the second that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has entered over class certification in the Marriott data breach case.       Tuesday's ruling is the second that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has entered over...

Lawyers for immigrants set for deportation to non-home countries like Sudan or Libya have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to leave in place due process protections ordered by a Boston federal judge.       Lawyers for immigrants set for deportation to non-home countries...

The banking giant, represented by Goodwin Procter, argued that the workers seeking to represent a class of JPMorgan employees enrolled in its health care plan hadn't suffered the type of concrete injuries required to support the lawsuit. The employees had signed up...

Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said the disgraced film titan used his power in Hollywood to sexually assault women. She derided defense counsel arguments seeking to shift culpability away from Weinstein as "absurd."       Assistant Manhattan...

Lawyers, legal consultants and recruiters say Indian firms will see a “brain drain shortly after the entry of foreign firms, though in the long term, movement will go in both directions.       Lawyers, legal consultants and recruiters say Indian firms will see a...

An entertainment and sports litigator warned that a ruling against the plaintiffs could result in a “dual regulatory situation.       An entertainment and sports litigator warned that a ruling against the plaintiffs could result in a “dual regulatory...

The debate in the Senate Judiciary Committee followed U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi's announcement that the Trump administration was cutting the American Bar Association out of the judicial nominating process.       The debate in the Senate Judiciary Committee...

Yale Law School admitted 12% of its 2023 class using the GRE, followed by Stanford Law School, Harvard Law School, Cornell Law School and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Meanwhile, University of Arizona Law admitted 9% of its class using...

Put three Asia partners and their global chair in an elevator and ask them all to name their firm's three key strengths. Chances are, you'll get four different answers, Jessica Seah writes.       Put three Asia partners and their global chair in an elevator and ask...

More than 58% of firms participating in a new legal industry survey reported increasing flexible in-office seating. Respondents also indicated they'd increased space dedicated to meetings and group work by an average of 6.6%.       More than 58% of firms participating...

Kevan Choset is succeeding Eve Konstan, who said she has decided to step away from full-time corporate life.       Kevan Choset is succeeding Eve Konstan, who said she has decided to step away from full-time corporate life.       

The New Jersey high court concluded that the municipal court judge's Facebook activity warranted suspension without pay.       The New Jersey high court concluded that the municipal court judge's Facebook activity warranted suspension without pay.       

Marc-Andre Blanchard brings global diplomatic experience, legal expertise, and familiarity with the ruling Liberal party to a key government role.       Marc-Andre Blanchard brings global diplomatic experience, legal expertise, and familiarity with the ruling Liberal...

The New York Unified Court System's 49-member Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness also recommends the launch of a yearlong planning process to establish mental health courts within the Family Court system.       The New York Unified Court System's 49-member Judicial...

Like current Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions, NextGen performance tasks will require examinees to demonstrate their ability to use fundamental lawyering skills in realistic situations, completing tasks that a beginning lawyer should be able to...

Texas legislators passed Senate Bill 293 in the final moments of the Texas 89th Legislative session. The bill provides a 25 percent increase in base pay for Texas district judges. It also imposes some new disciplinary measures.       Texas legislators passed Senate...

“I think many people in the transportation and logistics industry were very pleased at the outset of this administration with the idea that enforcement may be more driven by common sense than by strict technical compliance, said Jonathan Todd, a partner at Benesch,...

AI agents are becoming ubiquitous on the market, but how do they differ from other technology? And what do they mean for the legal market?       AI agents are becoming ubiquitous on the market, but how do they differ from other technology? And what do they mean for...

"In the government's view, so long as Harvard is punished for exercising its First Amendment rights, the ends justify the means," the memorandum in support of Harvard's motion for summary judgment claimed.       "In the government's view, so long as Harvard is...

Tom Girardi's lawyers pleaded for the judge to impose a noncustodial sentence so that their client, who turns 86 years old Tuesday and has dementia, could serve his sentence at a memory care unit in assisted living. "Today is the last day he will ever step foot in a...

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide next term whether to allow a lawsuit against a Pentagon contractor over a suicide bombing on a military base in Afghanistan in a case that could expose defense contractors to additional state tort litigation.       The U.S. Supreme...

According to Pfizer Inc., only two Depo-Provera lawsuits had been filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas as of the company's May 29 petition submission. However, one of those actions had been brought on behalf of 100 individual plaintiffs.       According to...

The partnership between the digital legal training provider and the law school comes after an earlier collaboration between Hotshot and a Suffolk Law professor.       The partnership between the digital legal training provider and the law school comes after an earlier...

Three federal judges in the past two years have upbraided the tech giant for destroying evidence and abusing attorney-client privilege.       Three federal judges in the past two years have upbraided the tech giant for destroying evidence and abusing attorney-client...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including ALM's Mental Health Survey of the legal profession.       Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including ALM's Mental Health Survey of the legal...

“For 30 years, Section 230 has been the impenetrable shield that social media companies have hidden behind to protect them from accountability for what is oftentimes really outrageous conduct, Goodman asserted. "Through the Anderson case, we have very much undermined...

Predictive AI is already commonplace in entry-level hiring, but firms are envisioning additional ways to utilize a growing body of data on lawyer behavior and performance.       Predictive AI is already commonplace in entry-level hiring, but firms are envisioning...

In all, 24 lawyers and 20 professional staff from Boston-founded boutique Faber Daeufer & Itrato will be joining Crowell in Boston, New York, San Francisco and London.       In all, 24 lawyers and 20 professional staff from Boston-founded boutique Faber Daeufer...

H. Lee Godfrey, who helped build Houston trial firm Susman Godfrey into a litigation powerhouse, was known for his charm, intellect and prowess in the courtroom.       H. Lee Godfrey, who helped build Houston trial firm Susman Godfrey into a litigation powerhouse, was...

At a Monday hearing, U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton found that Girardi, who has dementia, doesn't require a "suitable facility" to serve his prison sentence. Girardi will be sentenced on Tuesday, his 86th birthday.       At a Monday hearing, U.S. District Judge...

Microsoft says it 'disconnected' the International Criminal Court's top prosecutor due to U.S. sanctions while the ICC maintains the move disrupted the entire prosecutorial team, raising concern about EU digital sovereignty.       Microsoft says it 'disconnected' the...

"Defendant's decision to unjustifiably and unlawfully withhold plaintiff's commissions while 'eliminating' his position demonstrates that defendant—a multi-trillion-dollar company—was betting that Plaintiff would succumb to his cancer diagnosis," the complaint...

“While the facts and claims differ, this trial—like the CNN case—turns on the meaning of words, and the need to hold people accountable for using them recklessly or maliciously, said Joseph Delich, who is the lead attorney for the plaintiff and a partner at Freedman...

“If you're googling answers or using ChatGPT to try and find out what to do, it's probably time to phone a subject-matter expert," said Lourdes Fuentes, CEO of Karta Legal.       “If you're googling answers or using ChatGPT to try and find out what to do, it's...

The reputations of the law firm that struck deals with President Donald Trump have been sullied—not just in the U.S. but also overseas, writes The Global Lawyer.       The reputations of the law firm that struck deals with President Donald Trump have been sullied—not...

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said there is a "strong argument" that bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment and that the Supreme Court should consider the issue "in the next Term or two."       Justice Brett Kavanaugh said there is a "strong...

"The associates who adopt an ownership mentality develop a reputation for being reliable, and because partners put a premium on reliability, these associates are consistently staffed on significant matters because of the value they bring to the client. Ultimately,...

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