Todd DuChene had been poised to obliterate the current record, held by former Splunk legal chief Scott Morgan.       Todd DuChene had been poised to obliterate the current record, held by former Splunk legal chief Scott Morgan.       

Lower-ranked firms continue to use hybrid work flexibility as a recruiting tool, but some firms that want more attendance may not have the leverage to demand it.       Lower-ranked firms continue to use hybrid work flexibility as a recruiting tool, but some firms that...

AI-assisted artwork poses a simple question: When can an artist using AI tools copyright their work? Early this year, the Copyright Office addressed this issue and rejected the proposition that only prompting an AI model can create a copyrightable work. But their...

“[C]rypto firms don't always make the smartest move in these situations; too often, they lack the structures and business experience required to police pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, said Ann Olivarius, a senior partner at McAllister Olivarius who is not...

This webcast explores how AI-powered collaboration is helping law firms overcome fragmented systems, enhance client engagement, and scale expertise—while maintaining security, compliance, and quality.       This webcast explores how AI-powered collaboration is helping...

This year has seen a wave of proposed bills in state legislatures across the United States aimed at regulating foreign-influenced political activity at the state level. While stylized to mirror portions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), in reality, many...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a petition to reconsider its landmark Obergefell ruling from ex-Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who made national news for refusing to issue same-sex marriage certificates.       The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a...

Calculating and allocating origination credit within firms is more complicated because there's “immense consolidation of talent among top firms, especially in private equity, noted one recruiter.       Calculating and allocating origination credit within firms is more...

A sharp spike in demand helped law firms rise to “new heights during the third quarter, even as expenses continued to climb, according to a new report.       A sharp spike in demand helped law firms rise to “new heights during the third quarter, even as expenses...

"My advice: don't hesitate to step up and embrace the challenge. Leadership is built on embracing balance, adaptability and the willingness to voice your ideas, especially when you're not sure they'll be accepted. For women and diverse attorneys, balancing career,...

What do Cadwalader, Alston & Bird, Kirkland, Paul Weiss, Freshfields and most of Big Law have in common? They're not putting much focus beyond the U.S. and U.K., writes the Global Lawyer.       What do Cadwalader, Alston & Bird, Kirkland, Paul Weiss,...

“This has been an incredibly painful and difficult year for our firm and for me, personally, the most challenging year in my life, Paul Weiss managing partner Brad Karp said during his keynote speech.       “This has been an incredibly painful and difficult year for...

U.S. District Judge Jessica Clarke of the Southern District of New York sent the jurors home after they delivered a note stating they wished to be adjourned after three days of deliberating the fates of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno. Despite many sleepless nights and...

Dovel & Luner partners Christin Cho and Rick Lyon were sanctioned by U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner in the Central District of California for pursuing a class action despite knowing the lead plaintiff was subject to arbitration.       Dovel & Luner...

“So, this document could turn out to be relatively benign, or it could turn out to be the beginning of major change and disruption, and, you know, potentially harm the students at UVA, a law professor, who is a member of the executive council, told Law.com.       “So,...

The case was the first enforcement action under Connecticut's Student Data Privacy Law and California's K-12 Pupil Online Personal Information Protection Act. Along with New York, all three states' student privacy laws require online educational providers to have...

"Context matters. The activity in dispute was not a display at a random location in the United States; it was not at a normal moment in time; and it was not a generic message for equal rights or employee protection," Judge James B. Loken wrote. "Home Depot's...

I came to realize that law schools do not tell their students, much less teach them about, at least three important facts that every future lawyer should know to succeed in the profession to which they are committing themselves. For better or for worse, lawyers are...

The suit may help set the terms of engagement for AI agents as they take on more of the shopping tasks currently handled by human beings.       The suit may help set the terms of engagement for AI agents as they take on more of the shopping tasks currently handled by...

“Your day is full. Sometimes your nights are full. So from a cultural perspective, you have to make it clear that this is important, said Horacio Gutierrez, chief legal and compliance officer at Disney.       “Your day is full. Sometimes your nights are full. So from...

"Sometimes juries return $100,000 in punitive damage ... that's not even a traffic ticket to Philip Morris," Celene H. Humphries, an appellate attorney from Spring City, Tennessee, told the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court this week. "We think that the jury's...

"It was the first time that a court ... analyzed the application of ending forced arbitration in a situation like this," said Pat Huyett, a partner at Anapol Weiss who is representing plaintiffs in litigation against Roblox.       "It was the first time that a court...

In this podcast edition, Supreme Court Brief analyzes the most notable questions from the justices during Wednesday's blockbuster hearing on tariffs.       In this podcast edition, Supreme Court Brief analyzes the most notable questions from the justices during...

The ruling came after lawyers for the defendants threatened to seek sanctions against the plaintiffs for a frivolous appeal.       The ruling came after lawyers for the defendants threatened to seek sanctions against the plaintiffs for a frivolous...

Washington state expanded the breadth of its sales tax laws, which could catch professional service firms off guard. While traditional legal and accounting services are exempt from sales tax, the ripple effects of this change could still substantially impact...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores what motivated Jackson Walker partner John Jackson to build a wine empire and online following of millions.       In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation...

"Advice for aspiring GCs re: work-life balance—there's no one solution for stress management. Be prepared to adopt new strategies throughout your career. It's not uncommon that certain strategies will work for a season, and then you might need to adopt something...

The deal will require all residents, many in their 80s and 90s who have lived at the Pierre for decades, to vacate their homes within one year of closing.       The deal will require all residents, many in their 80s and 90s who have lived at the Pierre for decades, to...

"Maune and Raichle had no corporate capacities separate and apart from their individual capacities such that they can act solely 'on behalf of' MR Law. Instead, they were MR Law. They signed the OA as individuals, and, because they comprised all the partners of MR...

"The imposition of the maximum sentence seems appropriate given the money involved," said criminal defense attorney Sam Bassett of Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey.       "The imposition of the maximum sentence seems appropriate given the money involved," said...

Look to the example of accounting firm Citrin Cooperman, says one investment banker who's placed a bet on legal.       Look to the example of accounting firm Citrin Cooperman, says one investment banker who's placed a bet on legal.       

“Until some relevance to the issues before the court is made clear, the court is unwilling to follow the parties down this rabbit hole, Judge Joan Gottschall wrote on Thursday.       “Until some relevance to the issues before the court is made clear, the court is...

"Ultimately, the client sets the destination," ethics attorney Ellen Brotman said. "The lawyer sets how we get there."       "Ultimately, the client sets the destination," ethics attorney Ellen Brotman said. "The lawyer sets how we get there."       

Western New England Law School's JD Access, a part-time evening online hybrid J.D. launching next fall, is the 21st distance J.D. program in the U.S.       Western New England Law School's JD Access, a part-time evening online hybrid J.D. launching next fall, is the...

A fifth case over the 737 Max 8 crash of Ethiopian Air Flight 302 is on hold given the government shutdown, which hit its 37th day on Thursday.       A fifth case over the 737 Max 8 crash of Ethiopian Air Flight 302 is on hold given the government shutdown, which hit...

The investigation comes at a time of transatlantic tensions over the extraterritorial effects of the EU's digital rules on U.S. companies.       The investigation comes at a time of transatlantic tensions over the extraterritorial effects of the EU's digital rules on...

The decision kicks the case back to U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who in 2024 denied Trump's second motion to remove the state case to federal court, in light of the last year's U.S. Supreme Court decision broadening presidential immunity. "The district court...

The National Law Journal celebrated exemplary lawyers and law firms from Washington, D.C. and around the country at our 2025 National Law Journal Legal Awards.       The National Law Journal celebrated exemplary lawyers and law firms from Washington, D.C. and around...

David Farkas objected that FirstEnergy of Akron, Ohio, tied at least 10% of executive bonuses to diversity, equity and inclusion metrics.       David Farkas objected that FirstEnergy of Akron, Ohio, tied at least 10% of executive bonuses to diversity, equity and...

Attorney, author, and mental health advocate Corey Minor Smith outlines steps litigators can take to help manage the dual role of being a legal professional and caregiver.       Attorney, author, and mental health advocate Corey Minor Smith outlines steps litigators...

The largest firms were assessed on their total pro bono hours, average hours per lawyer, and overall participation rates.       The largest firms were assessed on their total pro bono hours, average hours per lawyer, and overall participation rates.       

A major vulnerability is the "patch gap"—the often-months-long delay between when software vendors release security fixes and when organizations actually install them.       A major vulnerability is the "patch gap"—the often-months-long delay between when software...

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Several conservative justices raised doubts that a 1977 law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose steep tariffs on virtually all U.S. imports.       Several conservative justices raised doubts that a 1977 law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose...

“I think this is going to be hotly contested. I think states want to maintain more control over customer interconnections in their territories," said Steven Shparber, a member of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo.       “I think this is going to be hotly...

“What a defendant says in pre-sentence interviews about his or her finances should not be given short shrift, said Scott Armstrong, a principal at the boutique firm McGovern Weems who is not involved in the case.       “What a defendant says in pre-sentence interviews...

Before joining Jones Day, Tung served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Central District of California from 2016 to 2017 and then as counsel in the U.S. Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel. He previously clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin...

"The central question on appeal is whether Georgia courts should apply the standard adopted by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in determining the admissibility of expert testimony on general causation in toxic tort cases," Judge Anne Barnes...

Leadership support was absolutely essential. And we put a lot of effort into onboarding the legal community, through super-user networks and targeted training sessions," said Katalin Takács, legal operations lead at Syngenta.       Leadership support was absolutely...