More than 130 Fortune 500 legal chiefs have hit 60, which is putting legal department succession-planning into overdrive.       More than 130 Fortune 500 legal chiefs have hit 60, which is putting legal department succession-planning into overdrive.       

The tractor-maker, which acknowledged last year that there was no stance it could take on diversity, equity and inclusion that would satisfy all of its constituencies, will face more DEI friction at its annual meeting next month.       The tractor-maker, which...

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts ruled 13 intervening state attorneys general failed to demonstrate a likelihood of irreparable injury to competition and refused to pause the integration activities between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks while the...

The law firm stepped back from representing a telecommunications company that earlier brought an antitrust lawsuit against “at least 88% of the entire U.S. leveraged finance market." The firm made a similar business move in 2020.       The law firm stepped back from...

Corporate legal departments are taking a more active role in shaping cryptocurrency strategy as companies explore digital assets for payments, treasury management and other operational uses, according to a guide released Tuesday by two Foley & Lardner...

A $40-million verdict drunk-driving verdict gained over $4.5-million in post-judgment interest while an insurer disputed a simple filing error for nearly 18 months, J. David Stradley, of White & Stradley in Raleigh, told Law.com.       error code: 502

The case bears watching because the parties are debating whether the state constitution grants New Jersey citizens the right to safety. Such a ruling would be a seismic shift, suggesting the state has affirmative obligations to protect people from harm.       error...

When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement's “first 48 hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden hour, are crucial. Early action preserves...

On Tuesday, TikTok settled out of a related trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, where jury selection began in an individual's addicition trial against Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube.       On Tuesday, TikTok settled out of a related trial in Los Angeles Superior...

A recent decision by Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon was peppered with some harsh words for a defendant in an adversary proceeding. Judge Shannon said the party's “failure to perform basic discovery responses and participation in litigation has been...

"[U]nder the Copyright Act, only a human being can be the 'author' of a copyrightable work," federal government lawyers wrote in a brief to the justices Friday.       "[U]nder the Copyright Act, only a human being can be the 'author' of a copyrightable work," federal...

A new report from the on-demand legal services provider Axiom said legal departments are under intense pressure to increase efficiency, even though many received sizable budget increases.       A new report from the on-demand legal services provider Axiom said legal...

Amazon.com Inc. has reached a settlement, which plaintiffs counsel estimates to total $1 billion, in consumer fraud class action litigation targeting its return policy.       Amazon.com Inc. has reached a settlement, which plaintiffs counsel estimates to total $1...

With the clock ticking toward Winston Taylor's merger vote and two more ballots on the horizon for Hogan Lovells-Cadwalader and Ashurst-Perkins Coie, experts break down the high-stakes strategies at play.       With the clock ticking toward Winston Taylor's merger...

Partner and counsel lateral hiring hit five-year highs in 2025 for Am Law 200 firms and is expected to keep increasing in 2026, but associate hiring could be on the way to a dip, according to legal industry data analysis company Firm Prospects.       Partner and...

The firm's revenue per lawyer in 2025 rose 6.5% to roughly $1.34 million.       The firm's revenue per lawyer in 2025 rose 6.5% to roughly $1.34 million.       

"Today's tailored sanction serves more as a lesson to other lawyers who may resort to the easy way hoping to meet economic and time goals," the judge said.       "Today's tailored sanction serves more as a lesson to other lawyers who may resort to the easy way hoping...

Law firms have enjoyed elevated financial success in recent times, but experts say fundamental changes to the legal industry will likely force firms' hands when it comes to adopting newer, more innovative billing models.       Law firms have enjoyed elevated financial...

Law firms may face instability and lagging production in the lead-up to a deal, as well as compensation issues, departures, conflicts and silos afterward.       Law firms may face instability and lagging production in the lead-up to a deal, as well as compensation...

The justices will hear Michael Salazar's request that they revive his putative class action against Paramount claiming that its news website illegally shared his personal data with Meta so that he can receive targeted Facebook advertising.       The justices will hear...

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the private plane, which crashed while departing the Bangor International Airport, had eight aboard, and there were seven fatalities.       According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the private plane, which...

"If you look at both the Webster's Dictionary and the Oxford Dictionary, the word 'sexual' means pertaining to sex or the sexes,” said an attorney representing a former TikTok employee.       "If you look at both the Webster's Dictionary and the Oxford Dictionary, the...

“The data suggests law student recruiting may be emerging as a meaningful disruptor within legal education, according to NALP Executive Director Nikia Gray.       “The data suggests law student recruiting may be emerging as a meaningful disruptor within legal...

Attorneys expect a wave of litigation, and a new liability framework for deepfakes—similar to the one used to sue talcum powder and asbestos manufacturers.       Attorneys expect a wave of litigation, and a new liability framework for deepfakes—similar to the one used...

Judge Arthur Engoron retired on Dec. 31, following more than two decades as a judge in New York City. His legacy includes thousands of rulings impacting New Yorkers and a finding that Donald Trump—then between his terms as president—committed civil fraud. He didn't...

Expect more litigation over 1035 Exchanges "that appear to reset compensation under the guise of policy improvement," plaintiff counsel said.       Expect more litigation over 1035 Exchanges "that appear to reset compensation under the guise of policy improvement,"...

The underlying class action alleges that Pump.Fun failed to register its tokens on its platform with the Securities and Exchange Commission and effectively operates as an illegal casino.       The underlying class action alleges that Pump.Fun failed to register its...

Trading algorithms and AI call centers trigger IP suits in New York.        Trading algorithms and AI call centers trigger IP suits in New York.        

Uber's mistrial motion, filed on Thursday, said, "While surprise courtroom appearances and supposedly ‘bombshell' evidence are the stuff of television dramas, they have no place in actual courtrooms, which require proper disclosures to avoid surprise or...

The fact that New York Attorney General Letitia James, a state enforcer, brought the insider trading case was alarming for Reed Brodsky, who co-leads Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Litigation Practice Group. James' suit could spark a trend among her fellow state...

After closing shop in Chicago in 2024, the firm is reopening in the city to host team leader Mike Poulos. It's also opening in Dallas to welcome members from the McDermott team, while launching in Houston with a former Akin litigator.       After closing shop in...

Ann Chaplin helped Qualcomm prevail in a three-year court battle with a British semiconductor firm that alleged it breached license agreements.       Ann Chaplin helped Qualcomm prevail in a three-year court battle with a British semiconductor firm that alleged it...

Horacio Gutierrez helped strike a landmark deal with the NFL and put to rest a string of lawsuits, including a defamation case brought by Donald Trump.       Horacio Gutierrez helped strike a landmark deal with the NFL and put to rest a string of lawsuits, including a...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among attorneys.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney...

"Plaintiff has failed to show that defendant would have been subject to personal jurisdiction in California, and has therefore failed to show that this exact case could have been brought as a matter of right in the Northern District of California," the court...

The combined McDermott firm had a higher average PEP and RPL in 2025 compared with either legacy firm's 2024 financial year.       The combined McDermott firm had a higher average PEP and RPL in 2025 compared with either legacy firm's 2024 financial...

Rimon Law managing partner Juan Zuniga predicts that, aided by AI, the percentage of global revenue that arrives via alternative billing will double by 2030.       Rimon Law managing partner Juan Zuniga predicts that, aided by AI, the percentage of global revenue that...

"Focus on doing the job you have right now as best as you can. Try not to get fixated on making partner while you're early in your career. Just focus on learning and doing good work. The rest will follow in time. With that in mind, be open to opportunities—whether...

Attorney Lee Gelernt, representing individuals deported under the Alien Enemies Act, said the law is “very clear that it can only be used by a president when there is an invasion or incursion—and courts can review whether that standard has been met.       Attorney Lee...

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer has accused California of using racial considerations to draw a new map handing Democrats additional safe congressional seats, which was adopted in response to a similar effort by Texas Republicans.       U.S. Solicitor General D....

A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with Mango Labs, finding that evolving crypto enforcement policies do not alter binding final judgments.       A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and...

A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with Mango Labs, finding that evolving crypto enforcement policies do not alter binding final judgments.       A federal judge in Manhattan refused to undo a Securities and...

Attorneys are springing into action in response to the developing legal landscape after the U.S. removed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro from power.       Attorneys are springing into action in response to the developing legal landscape after the U.S. removed...

Kirkland & Ellis and others are adding space at significantly accelerated rates, in what some see as a race for limited available real estate.       Kirkland & Ellis and others are adding space at significantly accelerated rates, in what some see as a race for...

Amid an athlete's name, image and likeness obligations to a college, Duke's suit raises questions about legal remedies a school can use to limit that player's mobility.       Amid an athlete's name, image and likeness obligations to a college, Duke's suit raises...

The real AI risk in eDiscovery isn't hallucinations—it's bias hiding in the prompt.       The real AI risk in eDiscovery isn't hallucinations—it's bias hiding in the prompt.