After years of talking the talk, law firms may be starting to walk the walk when it comes to completing mergers.       After years of talking the talk, law firms may be starting to walk the walk when it comes to completing mergers.       

New artificial intelligence-powered legal tech tools have stoked large fears of job losses for paralegals, but those fears so far have yet to play out, say several legal industry sources.       New artificial intelligence-powered legal tech tools have stoked large...

New artificial intelligence-powered legal tech tools have stoked large fears of job losses for paralegals, but those fears so far have yet to play out, say several legal industry sources.       New artificial intelligence-powered legal tech tools have stoked large...

Also, a group of about 850 lawyers filed an amicus curiae brief on Friday supporting the ABA in a lawsuit against the Trump administration and asking a federal judge to "swiftly and decisively invalidate the Executive Branch's campaign of intimidation against the...

"In Massachusetts, an employer must accommodate an employee's genuine religious beliefs if it can do so without creating an undue hardship. We conclude that the plaintiff's stated beliefs that her body is a temple of God and that she prayed to God and received a...

“Viewing plaintiffs' allegations in the light most favorable to them, they have sufficiently alleged that the Car-Net representative was aware that, if anyone was to suffer emotional distress due to a mishandling of the situation, it was plaintiffs, U.S. District...

The law firm had argued that it had fired Anisha Mehta because of performance issues. But observing that Mehta had been fired "in suspect circumstances," U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres found that Mehta had presented enough evidence suggesting she was fired because...

The hackers, known as UNC5221, spy on emails and collect technical information to discover software vulnerabilities, allowing them to compromise a system over the long term.       The hackers, known as UNC5221, spy on emails and collect technical information to...

“It's a blueprint for what you need to have a project that has network emissions that are not viewed as security offerings, said Derek Colla, a partner at Cooley who is the lead attorney for the DoubleZero Foundation.       “It's a blueprint for what you need to have...

A number of law firms "are not taking on the level of pro bono work, the level of pro democracy work that they did in the first Trump administration, or that they have historically, as a result of the president's strategy to try to intimidate institutions,” said Skye...

On Monday, plaintiffs' lawyers opposed granting a stay of their lawsuits, which allege privacy violations against TikTok users under 13.       On Monday, plaintiffs' lawyers opposed granting a stay of their lawsuits, which allege privacy violations against TikTok...

A Chicago federal judge said Thursday an Illinois liquor law preventing out-of-state retailers from shipping alcohol directly to its consumers is discriminatory but agreed the state has legitimate reasons to support the regulations.       A Chicago federal judge said...

Andrew Rohrbach and two other prosecutors handed in a joint letter of resignation after the bribery case against Adam was dismissed.       Andrew Rohrbach and two other prosecutors handed in a joint letter of resignation after the bribery case against Adam was...

Join this webcast to gain practical strategies from top legal leaders on managing risk, building resilience, and strengthening leadership impact.       Join this webcast to gain practical strategies from top legal leaders on managing risk, building resilience, and...

Defense counsel for Combs previously asked the judge overseeing the entrepreneur's case to sentence Combs to no more than 14 months in prison. He has already served 12. A jury acquitted Combs of the most serious charges, but found him guilty of transportation to...

Clearview AI filed a joint response with class counsel on Friday defending a privacy settlement now on appeal that gives class members a 23% stake in the facial recognition firm.       Clearview AI filed a joint response with class counsel on Friday defending a...

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the changing competitive landscape in Hong Kong as the largest foreign firms continue to downsize.       Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the changing...

The Democratic Attorneys General Association said it's already begun to help pay for legal defenses of AGs and their staff who are the subject of “retaliatory federal actions.       The Democratic Attorneys General Association said it's already begun to help pay for...

Lisa Monaco garnered the president's ire for helping to coordinate the Department of Justice's response to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters.       Lisa Monaco garnered the president's ire for helping to coordinate the Department of Justice's...

Texas is one of several states to reconsider the American Bar Association's role in accrediting law schools in the state.       Texas is one of several states to reconsider the American Bar Association's role in accrediting law schools in the state.       

Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will appointed Icahn Enterprises and Handelsbanken Fonder AB co-lead plaintiffs, stating the institutions' significantly larger economic stake in the outcome of the case compared to that of a retail investor gave them a greater incentive to...

Plaintiffs attorney Anthony DiPietro accused Wigdor Law partner David Gottlieb of "inducing" a client to terminate DiPietro and retain Gottlieb to negotiate her own settlement with Columbia University over sexual misconduct by an obstetrician-gynecologist. Gottlieb...

Stuart Levey received nearly $1 million in salary, but equity awards made up 94% of his compensation.       Stuart Levey received nearly $1 million in salary, but equity awards made up 94% of his compensation.       

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer has filed a pair of appeals asking that the justices hear the showdown over the president's controversial executive order this coming term, with a decision on the policy's constitutionality by the end of June.       U.S. Solicitor...

While many hit the water, Broadway and box seats, this year's summers had their strongest opinions on two existential issues their firms were grappling with, Law.com's annual survey found.       While many hit the water, Broadway and box seats, this year's summers had...

"That said, making partner isn't just about working hard and being great at your job (though that's the baseline). Politics exist. Relationships matter. Being strategic is part of the job. But that doesn't mean you have to lose yourself in the process. So do the work,...

As the tide of remote work is ebbing, this same cohort faces the potential of Gen AI taking over a meaningful amount of their work.       As the tide of remote work is ebbing, this same cohort faces the potential of Gen AI taking over a meaningful amount of their...

"Big Law is drunk on leverage and billables that deliver little bang for the buck," said Michael Bowe, who cofounded Brithem with Lauren Tabaksblat.       "Big Law is drunk on leverage and billables that deliver little bang for the buck," said Michael Bowe, who...

As AI becomes more sophisticated at detecting fakes, it is not just changing how brands protect themselves — it has the potential to change the legal framework for determining when platforms themselves might be held responsible for the counterfeits sold on their...

Asia is the largest continent by area and population, accounting for close to 60% of the world's population. And China as an economic force is not going away. So why has so much of Big Law walked away?       Asia is the largest continent by area and population,...

The firm, which was formed after the merger of McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel, is aiming for to grow to between 250 and 300 lawyers in the U.K. capital, sources said.       The firm, which was formed after the merger of McDermott Will &...

There is a cadre of about 11 firms that has worked as principal adviser on five or more of the 50 largest deals announced through Sept. 10.       There is a cadre of about 11 firms that has worked as principal adviser on five or more of the 50 largest deals announced...

“When you get to be a company of our size and our visibility, people want to know what we think, said David Zapolsky, Amazon's chief global affairs and legal officer.       “When you get to be a company of our size and our visibility, people want to know what we...

The appointment of a new co-managing partner comes as Cadwalader seeks to fend off competitors trying to cherry-pick more talent at Wall Street's oldest firm.       The appointment of a new co-managing partner comes as Cadwalader seeks to fend off competitors trying...

A former FBI operative-turned-writer, best known for a memoir about his time investigating a suspected serial killer, claims he discovered that his name was getting tied to nonexistent criminal charges where almost the whole world could see: right at the top of...

A former FBI operative-turned-writer, best known for a memoir about his time investigating a suspected serial killer, claims he discovered that his name was getting tied to nonexistent criminal charges where almost the whole world could see: right at the top of...

The decision “reaffirms that the president does have multiple authorities at his disposal to impose pretty significant tariffs. Obviously, if he loses [the International Emergency Economic Powers Act], that would be a huge setback, but it definitely doesn't leave him...

The decision “reaffirms that the president does have multiple authorities at his disposal to impose pretty significant tariffs. Obviously, if he loses [the International Emergency Economic Powers Act], that would be a huge setback, but it definitely doesn't leave him...

Comey is represented by Patrick J. Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael. As former U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Fitzgerald secured convictions against former Illinois governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. Carmichael previously served in the Federal Public Defender's...

Comey is represented by Patrick J. Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael. As former U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Fitzgerald secured convictions against former Illinois governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. Carmichael previously served in the Federal Public Defender's...

“Firms realize that they need to manage the differential between their size and profitability, and that of their competitors for talent, because larger, more profitable firms tend to have greater flexibility on comp, one legal consultant said.       “Firms realize...

“Firms realize that they need to manage the differential between their size and profitability, and that of their competitors for talent, because larger, more profitable firms tend to have greater flexibility on comp, one legal consultant said.       “Firms realize...

"We started getting calls to help companies position on major initiatives that the C-suite wanted to undertake in terms of what would be the impact, what would be the reaction of the federal government and what would be the reaction of state governments," recalled...

"We started getting calls to help companies position on major initiatives that the C-suite wanted to undertake in terms of what would be the impact, what would be the reaction of the federal government and what would be the reaction of state governments," recalled...

IP claims surge over financial companies' use of trading algorithms.       error code: 502

IP claims surge over financial companies' use of trading algorithms.       IP claims surge over financial companies' use of trading algorithms.       

Barnett, who died on Friday, was working in the firm's office just last week.       error code: 502

Barnett, who died on Friday, was working in the firm's office just last week.       Barnett, who died on Friday, was working in the firm's office just last week.       

Hear from FedEx, Nexterra & other legal leaders on how innovation in spend management streamlines processes, cuts costs & future-proofs operations.       Hear from FedEx, Nexterra & other legal leaders on how innovation in spend management streamlines...