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Court Shakes Up Sexual Harassment Law—And Attorneys Await Fallout
Bahrenberg said the Bivens case represents an increased willingness to revisit questions of agency that previously enjoyed deference under the so-called Chevron doctrine. Bahrenberg said the Bivens case represents an increased willingness to revisit questions of...
Ousted Copyright Chief Wins Preliminary Injunction to Resume Work From D.C. Appellate Panel
If Shira Perlmutter proves her firing was motivated by release of her report on copyrights and artificial intelligence, the panel said, “that would be a grave intrusion by the President into the constitutional powers of a coordinate branch of government. If...
‘Its’ Stands in the Way of $1.5M Fee Recovery in Trademark Suit, 8th Circuit Says
"A prevailing party only gets 'its' attorney fees, but Robert did not have any. Hoffmann Brothers, which did not sign the settlement agreement, paid every cent for him," Judge David R. Stras, who authored the opinion, said. "Without any fees of his own, he has nothing...
US Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Restoring Cook’s Federal Reserve Duties
"The Court agrees with [Lisa] Cook's argument that preventing her from discharging her duties as a Federal Reserve Governor ... itself constitutes irreparable harm remediable only by her reinstatement," U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb wrote in a preliminary injunction...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Loyalty, Patience and Long-Term Thinking Matter,’ Says Shant Karnikian of Kabateck LLP
"Loyalty, patience, and long-term thinking matter. That applies to how you build your career and how you litigate cases. Don't panic if success isn't immediate. Chop wood, carry water. Keep your head down and do the work. The results will come." "Loyalty,...
Beyond Pilots: Smarter Paths to Generative AI in Law Firms
Stop running pilot after pilot with different tools but failing to move beyond testing. Start with business outcomes. Redesign processes and guardrails. Rethink pricing models. And then, with clarity of purpose, choose the tools that enable the future of legal...
Cahill Relocates to Larger DC Office, Eyeing Expansion in Region
“Cahill historically has not had a significant presence in D.C., said Herb Washer, but "a big part of the growth opportunity are the kinds of practices that we can build in D.C." “Cahill historically has not had a significant presence in D.C., said Herb Washer,...
Sullivan & Cromwell Wins Dismissal of Securities Suit Against Swedish Gaming Tech Company
In a case that may provide a road map for future securities litigation targeting international companies with U.S. subsidiaries, a team at Sullivan & Cromwell secured the dismissal of a shareholders' class action against Swedish gaming tech company Evolution AB...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: 2nd Circuit to Hear Arguments on Acetaminophen’s Link to Autism, Another Judge Analyzes Angeion Arrangement With Digital Card Provider
Amy Coney Barrett Already Workshopping Her ‘President For Life’ Concurring Opinion
Appearing on Fox News to continue the publicity blitz for her “studiously bland” memoir, Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett began laying the groundwork for her upcoming 2028 opinion requiring states to let Donald Trump run for a third term notwithstanding the...
Depends On What Your Definition Of ‘Can’t’ Means — See Also
Fox News Asks Amy Coney Barret If The 22nd Amendment Is Vague: It isn’t. For now. E-Bike Accident Claims Biglaw Partner: Our condolences to the friends and family of Michele Mulrooney. No Two-Tier Here!: Ropes & Gray decides against adopting nonequity...
2nd Circuit to Hear Appeal in Lawsuits Tying Tylenol to Autism
The Oct. 6 oral arguments come as U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy announced on Tuesday a new Make America Healthy Again report that flags rising autism rates. The Oct. 6 oral arguments come as U.S. Department of Health and...
Biglaw Partner Who Co-Chaired National Practice Group Killed In Tragic E-Bike Accident
We have some sad news to report out of the Los Angeles legal community, where an accomplished partner who co-chaired one of the national practice groups at her Biglaw firm recently passed away. Michele Mulrooney, 64, who co-chaired Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s...
Top 10 Biglaw Firm To Remain A Single-Tier Partnership — For Now
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that they’re ready, willing, and able to welcome nonequity partners to their ranks. One top Biglaw firm, however, has decided to stay true to its single-tier...
Midlevel Associates Are Thankful To Work At Biglaw Firms That Decided To Fight Trump’s Executive Orders
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Thank you for fighting back against the executive order. I wish more firms would follow your lead. — A midlevel associate at WilmerHale, in comments given in response to the American Lawyer Midlevel Associates...
The Best Biglaw Firm In Chicago
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest ALM Midlevel Associate Survey, which Biglaw firm ranks the best in Chicago? Hint: The firm was founded in the city in 1853. See the answer on the next page. The post The Best...
How 8am LawPay Takes The Sting Out Of Legal Billing
It’s no secret that collections and billing can be a dreaded ritual at many law firms. So can maintaining the books in compliance with legal accounting rules. That’s why you owe it to your firm and your clients to make this as easy as possible on everyone involved. ...
Judge On Board With Wild Trump Legal Theories Confirmed To The Federal Bench
A lifetime appointment to the federal bench is a helluva thank you gift! Judge Ed Artau of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal was confirmed to the District Court for the Southern District of Florida, along party lines because it is the year of our Lord 2025....
NYU Creates New Chief Legal Officer Role
Left to their own devices, universities probably just double down on the trend of being real estate hedge funds with a degree-minting side hustle. Unfortunately, they have to respond to existential threats from Trump administration like getting their accreditation...
Law Firms And The Cloud: Is Your Data As Safe As You Think?
The legal industry has been in full embrace mode when it comes to cloud computing. Data from the American Bar Association and reported in 2023 for example showed cloud usage among lawyers jumped from 60% to 70% overall, with solo practitioners leading the charge,...
Texas Holds A Litigation Funding Conference Flush In 2026
One of my little joys this past summer was a brown sugar cold foam cold brew from Starbucks, most often purchased after a strenuous sculling session. Simpler in both construction and calories than a frappuccino, but with the same instantaneous burst of sugary delight...
Justice Department Pursues $5 Million in Bitcoin Tied to SIM-Swap Thefts
One civil forfeiture legal expert warned: “Those who ignore the risk surface created by mobile devices and digital wallets do so at their peril. One civil forfeiture legal expert warned: “Those who ignore the risk surface created by mobile devices and digital...
Detroit Mercy Law Launches Fully Online JD Program
The program—the state's first fully online J.D.—will be part-time, allowing students to obtain a J.D. in four years. The program—the state's first fully online J.D.—will be part-time, allowing students to obtain a J.D. in four years.
Supreme Court to Quickly Consider Legality of Trump’s Tariffs
The justices will hold oral arguments in November over whether President Donald Trump has the power to unilaterally set the nation's tariff policy, taking up his appeal of a lower court ruling that his steep taxes on imports are illegal. The justices will hold...
Insights into the Unique Complexities of Cannabis Business Litigation
When litigating a cannabis case, an understanding of the playing field is important. It is a mistake to assume a cannabis business operates like any other business. In some respects, it does. They have gross sales revenue, costs of goods sold (COGS), gross profit,...
Associates Say the Darndest Things, 2025: Penguins, Ghosts, and Yankees Edition
More than 3,000 third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates responded to our midlevels survey this year. Shenanigans ensued. More than 3,000 third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates responded to our midlevels survey this year. Shenanigans...
Was There a Winner?: With Uber Classification Suits Winding Down, Who Won?
"I think the track record is very clear that time and time again, the independence of drivers is winning," a lawyer for Uber said. "I think the track record is very clear that time and time again, the independence of drivers is winning," a lawyer for Uber...
Call for Nominations: Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026
From groundbreaking projects to transformative initiatives, we spotlight the individuals and teams driving meaningful change in the legal industry From groundbreaking projects to transformative initiatives, we spotlight the individuals and teams driving...
After Regulatory Smackdown, Resorts World Las Vegas Brings Aboard Gambling Law Veterans
Nevada gambling regulators fined the resort $10.5 million in March, saying it failed to follow anti-money-laundering rules. Nevada gambling regulators fined the resort $10.5 million in March, saying it failed to follow anti-money-laundering...
Judge Excludes Expert’s $140M Damages Estimation in Campbell’s Soup Patent Suit
The plaintiff's expert said damages should be calculated from Campbell's overall soup sales, which were boosted thanks to patented display racks, estimating Campbell could owe between $143 million and $188 million to Gamon Plus, Inc., the opinion said. The...
Vote.org Sues Founder for ‘Coordinated Attacks’ Following Termination, Suit Says
“This organization's work is too important and vital for a personal vendetta that's been going on for six years to get in the way of the work that has to be done, McCarter & English attorney Vanessa Avery told Law.com. “There's no reason for us to believe that...
Blue States Agree: Supreme Court Should ‘Definitively’ Resolve Tariff Case
President Donald Trump's pending Supreme Court appeal to save his tariff regime is “littered with inaccuracies and “hyperbole, Democratic states say, but they agree with him that the justices need to quickly take up the case. President Donald Trump's pending...
How Law Firms Can Future-Proof Their Content in the Age of AI Search
AI isn’t the end of legal content, says Amanda Sexton, but it is forcing long-overdue changes in how firms approach digital marketing. Here's a quick guide. The post How Law Firms Can Future-Proof Their Content in the Age of AI Search appeared first on Articles, Tips...
How to Become a Personal Injury Attorney: An Aspiring Lawyer’s Guide
Personal injury law offers the potential for significant financial rewards and professional fulfillment. First, aspiring PI attorneys must navigate a comprehensive educational and professional journey. The post How to Become a Personal Injury Attorney: An Aspiring...
Explaining AI: Tech Vendors Are From Mars, Lawyers Are From Venus… Or Vice Versa
The biggest argument I’ve gotten into lately — in the legal tech space anyway — is over so-called “Agentic AI.” I say, “so-called” because most of the tools billing themselves as “agentic” don’t bear much resemblance to the “Agentic AI” being talked about in every...
Humphrey’s Executor Executed In Broad Shadow Docket Slaying
Are you there, Donald? It’s me, John. (Photo by Jabin Botsford – Pool/Getty Images)Exercising tremendous restraint, Chief Justice Roberts managed not to write “Executor? I hardly knew her!” on this morning’s opinion functionally overruling Humphrey’s Executor. Alas,...
Y’all Work Like This? — See Also
Midlevels Are Dealing With Crappy Technology: Some say the laptops are “borderline unusable.” Tariff Case Headed To SCOTUS: Scott Bessent is damn near bragging about winning already. “Becoming Thurgood” Releases Tomorrow: Be sure to watch & learn! Is That A...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Can’t Believe How Terrible The Technology Is At Their Firms
The American Lawyer recently revealed its 2025 midlevel survey, which showed us that midlevels are frustrated because they crave training and mentorship opportunities, but not every Biglaw firm has been able to fulfill their end of the bargain. On top of that, they...
Turn Contract Friction To Flow
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Team Mixes Music With Civil Procedure
Civil procedure: that weird off-shoot of the Constitution that has burned the words “traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice” into our minds since 1L year. It gets a hard rap in the memorable department. Con Law proper can stoke up New Jersey/New York...
‘Becoming Thurgood’: The Supreme Court Justice Who Redefined Civil Rights
Before the actor who played Black Panther brought him to life on the silver screen, Thurgood Marshall had already secured his place as a real-life superhero of civil rights. That’s exactly what the documentary “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect” focuses...
Gavin Newsom Rips JD ‘Couch Boy’ Vance And His ‘Chuck E. Cheese’ Law Degree To Shreds
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. COUCH BOY, I’M NOT MIMICKING DOZY DON. I’M MOCKING HIM. ONLY SOMEONE WITH A LAW DEGREE FROM CHUCK E. CHEESE COULD BE AS DUMB AS YOU!!! — GCN https://t.co/NtS2TGcpjT— Governor Newsom Press Office...
Everything Everywhere All At Once (Trump Edition)
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Think for a minute about coercion. If another country changes its trade policies in a way that hurts the United States, then the United States — probably through Congressional action — should be able to respond by changing the United...
Vendor Contracts: The Forgotten Goldmine Of Legal Ops, According To Navin Mahavijiyan
If you work in-house and you’re not treating your vendor contracts like strategic assets, you’re overlooking one of the most valuable sources of operational insight. In a recent episode of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” legal ops leader Navin Mahavijiyan explained how...
Trump’s Increasingly Young Millennial Judicial Picks
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! So far, who is the youngest pick for a federal judgeship in the Trump II reign? Hint: The jurist — born in 1990 — was sworn into his lifetime position on the Eastern and Western District of Missouri in...
Report: 20% More Tort Filings in Federal Courts
Nearly 20% more tort cases were filed in federal courts in 2023 and 2024, compared to the prior two years, according to Lex Machina's Tort Litigation Report 2025. Nearly 20% more tort cases were filed in federal courts in 2023 and 2024, compared to the prior two...
Fort Lauderdale Attorney Latest in a Wave of Lawyers Tied to Jail Drug Smuggling
Palm Beach County judge jails defense attorney over cocaine-laced legal documents. Palm Beach County judge jails defense attorney over cocaine-laced legal documents.
Defective Lawn Mower Warranty Claims May Proceed Against Honda, Judge Rules
“The Grahams have plausibly alleged that their lawn mower was defective, that their attempt to have the lawnmower serviced during the warranty period failed to cure the defect, and that Honda thereafter refused to issue a replacement or authorize another round of...
State AGs Push Back on DOJ Approval of $14B HPE-Juniper Merger
"With the potential for both state and federal action on priorities that may or may not align, companies must navigate an evolving enforcement map, in which the path may run through Washington, D.C., state capitals, or both," Morgan Lewis attorneys wrote in a note to...
FTC Claims Meta Holds Unlawful Social Media Monopoly in Post-Trial Arguments
"Meta has no answer to trial evidence showing that it maintained its monopoly power by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp," FTC attorneys alleged in post-trial court documents asking U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the District of Columbia to find Meta...
‘Too Open-Ended’: 4th Circuit Tosses States’ Challenge to Probationary Federal Worker Firings
“Although it was the employees who suffered the brunt of the harm, they are nowhere to be found in this case, wrote Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, joined by Judge Allison Jones Rushing. “Although it was the employees who suffered the brunt of the harm, they are...
Prime Hydration Ordered to Turn Over Evidence of ‘Dark Spots’ in Product
Agrovana filed a motion to compel discovery from the defendants, alleging they failed to conduct an extensive search for documents, including messages from the defendants' leadership team, sales and projected sales figures, emails, data from the shipping company, and...
Chief Justice Allows Trump to Temporarily Remove FTC Commissioner
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has temporarily paused an order requiring the reinstatement of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, whom President Donald Trump had fired in a test of the antitrust agency's independence. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has...
State Appellate Court Broadens Receivership Powers in Cannabis Co.’s Default Proceedings
Because of cannabis' conflicting legal status at the state and federal levels, the industry generally does not enjoy the same federal bankruptcy protections as other industries, so state court receiverships have become a primary tool for restructurings. The ruling is...
‘The Larger Firms Are Pulling Away’: Willkie Looks to Buttress Public M&A, PE Work With Former S&C PE Co-Head
"Firms that separate from the pack will do it with the double work done in both strategic and private equity M&A,” said Brian Hamilton, who just arrived at Willkie from Sullivan & Cromwell. "Firms that separate from the pack will do it with the double...
How I Founded a Law Firm: ‘Complacency Is Never Acceptable. We’re Here to Raise the Bar,’ Says Sam Katz of Athlaw LLP
"I want to prove that the pursuit of excellence is still alive in the legal industry. At our firm, very case is an opportunity to improve, grow, and deliver better results than we did before. Complacency is never acceptable. We're here to raise the bar." "I want...
Judge OKs Class Action Over Famous Footwear’s Email Marketing Practices
“The Consumer Privacy in Commercial Transactions Act bars merchants from requiring personal identification information not required by the card issuer on a credit card transaction form, with limited exceptions, including where the information is necessary for shipping...
Snap General Counsel Who Settled Barrage of Litigation Moving On
During Michael O'Sullivan's eight years as legal chief, revenue increased six-fold, and the company doled out hundreds of millions of dollars to settle litigation. During Michael O'Sullivan's eight years as legal chief, revenue increased six-fold, and the...
Rise of ‘Acqui-Hires’ Leaves Regulators in a Gray Zone
Former Department of Justice antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter warned that acqui-hires can allow tech giants to neutralize competitors without the regulatory scrutiny that comes with a full-blown merger. Former Department of Justice antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter...
Indiana Digs for Ways to Address Statewide Attorney Shortage
The lack of lawyers, according to a recent report, "reflects the overlap of three issues: the age of Indiana's attorneys; where those attorneys are located; and Indiana's attorney production pipeline." The lack of lawyers, according to a recent report, "reflects...
100 Days Since Merger, HSF Kramer Sets Out Ambitious US Growth Plans
The newly-combined firm is aiming for 30% of its revenue to come from the U.S. in the coming years. The newly-combined firm is aiming for 30% of its revenue to come from the U.S. in the coming years.
Delegation Isn’t Just a Work Hack, It’s a Life Hack: 5 Personal Tasks to Delegate Now
Process Improvement Tips | Karen and David Skinner suggest five ways to outsource the personal tasks that quietly (or not so quietly!) drain your time and energy. The post Delegation Isn’t Just a Work Hack, It’s a Life Hack: 5 Personal Tasks to Delegate Now appeared...
Ropes & Gray Sticks to Single-Tier Partnership, Aiming For Better Collaboration
Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier partnership model, even as its competitors break from both of those traditions. Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier...
Ropes & Gray Sticking to Single-Tier Partnership For Now, Aiming For Better Collaboration
Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier partnership model, even as its competitors break from both of those traditions. Ropes & Gray continues to offer no origination credit and has maintained a single-tier...
Big Law C-Suite Hiring Has Remained High
C-suite opportunities in Big Law are especially on the rise in technology and information. C-suite opportunities in Big Law are especially on the rise in technology and information.
Eulogy to a Blog: Paul Caron Ends TaxProf Blog
Bryan Camp, George H. Mahon Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law, told Law.com that the blog has been a go-to space for people to keep up with what is important, but don't have time to “go through the whole universe of news, joking that they refer...
Amazon Takes on Fraudulent Return Schemes, According to Recent Lawsuit
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Supreme Court Allows ICE Sweeps in Los Angeles to Continue
"We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job," Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in dissent. "We should not have to live in a country where the Government can...
Wait a Minute: AI Early Adopters Face New Hurdle
As more litigators actively implement artificial intelligence into their practices, at least one early adopter is now suggesting lawyers pump the brakes to avoid being outpaced by the rapid evolution of AI technology. As more litigators actively implement...
Federal Judges Getting Tired Of John Roberts Throwing Them Under The Bus — See Generally
Federal Judges Finally Say What Everyone’s Been Yelling At Their Screens: Trial judges share concern that SCOTUS is more interested in staying on the Chirstmas card list of the January 6 mob than protecting judges from threats. Amy Coney Barrett’s “Aw Shucks” Routine...
Midlevel Associates Are ‘Ashamed’ To Work At Firms That Made Deals With Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The firm’s choices to dismantle its DEI recruiting initiatives and to engage in an agreement offering pro bono services to the Trump administration are steeped in hypocrisy, cowardice, and greed. It makes me...
Play to Win: Planning a Strong 4th Quarter for Your Law Practice
Sally Schmidt | Football games are often won or lost in the fourth quarter. Here are some end-of-year marketing plays you can use to finish the year strong. The post Play to Win: Planning a Strong 4th Quarter for Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Fed Courts Have Had It With SCOTUS — See Also
Maybe They Do Police Their Own: A judge called the ramp up in shadow docket usage “inexcusable.” Verdict Reached In Donna Adelson Case: Guilty. Will Work For Mentorship: COVID consequences make it harder to find mentorship in Biglaw. Texting While Lawyering?: Some...
Jury Reaches Verdict In Donna Adelson Trial
For years now, prosecutors have been fighting to bring Dan Markel’s killers to justice. Katharine Magbanua received a life sentence plus 60 years. Charlie Adelson got life, and his mother — Donna Adelson — recently got a jury verdict from her trial. She was found...
How AI Should Replace My In-House Law Job
There’s understandable concern that AI is replacing in-house legal jobs. Whether it’s increasing layoffs, reducing headcount, or shifting resources and priorities, the potential of AI tools has impacted everyone’s role. AI is already replacing my job without firing me...
Stop Random Acts Of Marketing And Start Getting Clients
Getty ImagesIn this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I spoke with legal marketing strategist and entrepreneur Viktoria Altman about why so many lawyers waste time and money on scattershot marketing — and how to replace guesswork with intentional, scalable strategy....
No Bills Are Only The Beginning Of Jeanine Pirro’s F-Ups
Going to war with the magistrate judges is a weird move for a prosecutor. But Jeanine Pirro, the improbable US Attorney for the District of Columbia, is kind of a weirdo. And, of course, these are very weird times. So it’s perhaps unsurprising that Pirro finds herself...
NetDocuments Judge Analytics App: Mining For Gold
NetDocuments recently announced the Judge Analytics App, an addition to 18 other apps in its ndMax Studio. The new App is designed to extract information in a firm’s files about particular judges. I have often said particularly in Biglaw firms, there’s a lot of gold...
Lawyers Should Never Go Down Without A Fight
Lawyers often need to represent clients that do not have too many defenses for the crimes charged or the civil wrongs alleged. However, our adversarial system of justice requires that people get solid representation since justice is easier to attain when the best...
Leveraging CLEs For Networking And Client Development
Getty ImagesEd note: Latest in a series. Read the prior installment here. As we continue our journey into the strategic value of presenting a CLE, we’ve already discussed how CLEs can elevate your professional reputation by establishing you as a thought leader in your...
Embracing Transparency, FDA Will Make All Future Drug Rejection Letters Public
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This Is How Non-Equity Partners Make The Most Of Their Client Relationships
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint’s recent Partner Satisfaction Survey, what percentage of Biglaw non-equity partners say their client relationships are at least somewhat portable? Hint: No wonder the lateral...
Businesses Challenging Tariffs Back Trump’s Request for Speedy Supreme Court Hearing
"Because of the importance of the issues and the harms that Respondents are experiencing every day the unlawful tariffs are in place, Respondents acquiesce in the government's petition for certiorari and its motion for expedited consideration," the companies stated in...
Anthropic Agrees to Pay Record $1.5 Billion to Settle Author Class Action
In a statement, Mary Rasenberger, CEO of The Authors Guild, called the deal “a vital step in acknowledging that AI companies cannot simply steal authors' creative work to build their AI just because they need books." In a statement, Mary Rasenberger, CEO of The...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Center on Second Job Bans, Salesforce Cyberattack and Amazon Refund Fraud
Employment litigation heats up in Washington. Employment litigation heats up in Washington.
‘In the Dark’: Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders Can Leave District, Appellate Judges Frustrated
“I look back to the order in this case and say, what, if any, guidance can we find in it?" said Judge William Kayatta of the First Circuit. "There's none that's expressed except the bottom line. So I think, well, what possible reasons could there be for the court's...
Google Hit With 3 Billion EU Antitrust Fine, Says It Will Appeal
Google has already paid over 8 billion ($9.37 billion) in fines in the European Union—and has now received both the largest and the second-largest EU antitrust fine to date. Google has already paid over 8 billion ($9.37 billion) in fines in the European...
Legal Leadership 2.0: The Skills Lawyers Need for the Next Decade
This complimentary webcast will provide legal professionals with the practical insights needed to adapt and succeed in this era of change. This complimentary webcast will provide legal professionals with the practical insights needed to adapt and succeed in this...
Latham & Watkins Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Wind Farm Stop-Work Order
"If unabated, the Stop Work Order will inflict devastating and irreparable harm on Revolution Wind," counsel for Revolution Wind LLC wrote in a complaint challenging the legality of a Trump administration stop-work order impairing the development of a wind farm...
Law Firm Disrupted: Amid Big Law Race for AI Investment, Fears and Growing Pains Persist
It appears some firms may be getting ahead of themselves, with training and basic technology upgrades sometimes falling by the wayside. It appears some firms may be getting ahead of themselves, with training and basic technology upgrades sometimes falling by the...
‘Screams 90s Retro’: Lisa Frank Goes After Target for Similar Halloween Costume
As spooky season quickly approaches, Halloween costumes are just another sector driving copyright litigation. As spooky season quickly approaches, Halloween costumes are just another sector driving copyright litigation.
Hinckley Allen’s Jim Tuxbury on Winning the Largest SOX Settlement Ever and How It Took a Decade to Cut Through the Red Tape
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith speaks with Hinckley Allen litigator Jim Tuxbury about his groundbreaking SOX whistleblower case and the long ride to get a resolution. In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith speaks with Hinckley Allen...
How I Made Partner: ‘Network, Network, Network,’ Says Fleming Ware of Vedder Price
"I would advise my younger self to network, network, network, both with internal attorneys and outside potential clients. I cannot underscore how important this is in one's career." "I would advise my younger self to network, network, network, both with internal...
AI Disruption Left Judge in Google Antitrust Case Wary of Lowering Boom
"These are very dynamic, rapidly changing markets, and judges would basically be out of their element if they tried to redesign them," said Herbert Hovenkamp, a University of Pennsylvania law professor. "These are very dynamic, rapidly changing markets, and...
SEC Wiped Gensler’s Phone, Loses Trove of Texts Due to ‘Avoidable’ Errors
“This wasn't some oops' moment, Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase, alleged on social media. He called the deletion a “destruction of evidence relevant to pending litigation. “This wasn't some oops' moment, Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase,...
It’s Your Career: Assume Responsibility For It
No one is coming to save you. No one other than you is responsible for your career. Not your supervisor. Not the managing partner. Not your firm. What you make of yourself is entirely in your hands. The decisions you make. The effort you put forth. The money you...
8am And Kaleidoscope Revealed Along With Some New Stuff: The Witt Keynote
Like many of you, I sort of wondered about the new name for AffiniPay’s set of companies, 8am, as I discussed in a previous post. Are they offering a new coffee? Some sort of clock? I appeared on a Michael Eisenberg’s Tech Savvy Lawyer podcast earlier this week and...
Harvard Just Defrosted Trump’s Multibillion-Dollar Funding Freeze
The ongoing lesson with these Trump institutional strong-arms seems to be that if you can survive the initial pressure, you’ll get everything you were pushing for. So much for “Art of the Deal”! The Trump administration has pulled no punches in their fight with...
Guy Who Helped Orchestrate Some of Biglaw’s Pro Bono Payola Deals Offers Tone Deaf Defense Of Them
For lawyers, the Trump II era has been defined by the existential crisis facing the profession. Donald Trump has gone to war with the rule of law and Biglaw through a series of unconstitutional Executive Orders (or the mere threat of them) designed to break major law...
Solving The Formula To Become A Rainmaker
My wife and I have become increasingly skeptical about television. I’m guessing you have too. We’re all on the same endless search for something, anything, worth watching. It’s not just that so much of what’s out there is junk. It’s also that, once we figure out a...