"[T]he Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that [Federal Reserve Chair Jerome] Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the President,” U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg wrote in a decision preventing the U.S. Attorney's Office for the...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Greg Mazares, CEO of Purpose Legal, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Greg...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Exterro Chief Marketing Officer John Vincenzo and Senior Product Marketing Manager Bryant Bell, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode,...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court partially revived an estate's wrongful death case and vacated a defense judgment alleging Philip Morris violated the state's consumer protection law.       The Massachusetts Appeals Court partially revived an estate's wrongful death...

A new line of privacy litigation centers on surveillance cameras sold by Flock Group.       A new line of privacy litigation centers on surveillance cameras sold by Flock Group.       

“The case's consequences for the financial industry and its impact on the state-federal balance in banking regulation make it exceptionally important," U.S. Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich said in his dissent to the majority's ruling.       “The case's consequences...

Judge Lawrence VanDyke called the matter "a case of swinging dicks," prompting fellow judges to write, "We are better than this."       Judge Lawrence VanDyke called the matter "a case of swinging dicks," prompting fellow judges to write, "We are better than...

Erin Nealy Cox succeeds Rachel Brand, who stepped down in January after nearly eight years in the role.       Erin Nealy Cox succeeds Rachel Brand, who stepped down in January after nearly eight years in the role.       

While there's growing buzz about private equity investment in law firms, there's been limited discussion of the potential impacts on the talent market.       While there's growing buzz about private equity investment in law firms, there's been limited discussion of...

"Focus on building a very solid and technical knowledge in your practice area while cultivating interpersonal relationships inside and outside the firm. A well-rounded lawyer with the right combination of hard and soft skills is most likely to make partner and succeed...

One critic of the Justice Department settlement, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, called it “barely a slap on the wrist.        One critic of the Justice Department settlement, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, called it “barely a slap on the...

Dubai International Financial Center is home to many Global 200 law firms, many of which have shifted to remote work or are sheltering in place as the ongoing conflict disrupts the region.       Dubai International Financial Center is home to many Global 200 law...

The full court on Tuesday vacated a stay of a removal for a Peruvian family that was in place for more than a year.      Related Stories5th Circuit Judge Ho, Once Again, Tops List of Most Prolific Writers of Dissents, ConcurrencesSenate Committee Advances More Trump...

There is a paradox at the heart of AI trustworthiness: The path to being trusted is admitting when you are uncertain. Uniformly confident AI that never acknowledges doubt is, counterintuitively, less trustworthy than the humble AI that flags its own weak spots. We...

The American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar released its annual bar passage rate data for all ABA-accredited law schools Wednesday, with four schools attaining 100% ultimate bar passage rate.       The American Bar Association's...

"The request is not out of the ordinary in this circuit, where source code is discoverable as long as adequate protection for such trade secret information is in place," the magistrate wrote.       "The request is not out of the ordinary in this circuit, where source...

Average PEP surged by nearly 22% to $3.2 million, as it expanded its single-tier partnership by about 2% to around 324.       Average PEP surged by nearly 22% to $3.2 million, as it expanded its single-tier partnership by about 2% to around 324.       

Salas' son was murdered in her home in 2020 by an attorney seeking to kill her. In a Q&A with Law.com, she discusses the importance of judicial security to the rule of law.       Salas' son was murdered in her home in 2020 by an attorney seeking to kill her. In a...

Here are the courts and judges seeing the heaviest caseloads, the busiest law firms and the most active defendants.       Here are the courts and judges seeing the heaviest caseloads, the busiest law firms and the most active defendants.       

Closing arguments were presented Thursday in the first-ever trial blaming social media for a teenager's mental health problems.       Closing arguments were presented Thursday in the first-ever trial blaming social media for a teenager's mental health...

"We will continue to hold accountable insurers that knowingly submit inaccurate or unsupported diagnoses to improperly inflate reimbursement," said assistant attorney general Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department's Civil Division.       "We will continue to hold...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Brittany Casey, Vice President of Customer Success & Enablement at DISCO, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra...

"All I can say is right now, I am sad, but tomorrow I'm going to be mad. When I get mad, I'm going to have my crosshairs set on Salesforce, and they are not going to get away," the plaintiff's attorney told Law.com.       "All I can say is right now, I am sad, but...

Yingke has confirmed its longtime leader's resignation as unverified social media allegations link him to a multi-billion-yuan financing scheme involving prepaid legal fees.       Yingke has confirmed its longtime leader's resignation as unverified social media...

The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       

The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       The move comes amidst a growing period of law firm consolidation.       

A Meazure Learning spokesperson called the State Bar of California's amended lawsuit an attempt to "shift blame" for last year's disastrous licensing exam.       A Meazure Learning spokesperson called the State Bar of California's amended lawsuit an attempt to "shift...

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Dr. Aron Ahmadia, Vice President of Applied Science at Relativity, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and...

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams Court, in the Central District of California, dismissed Ford's racketeering cases against Knight Law Group, ending the case less than a year after it was filed.       On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams...

Marshall University is facing a proposed Title IX class action from 15 members of its women's swimming and diving team, who allege the school's plan to eliminate their team is “per se sex discrimination.       Marshall University is facing a proposed Title IX class...

U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas on Wednesday criticized top Department of Justice officials for their silence in the face of ongoing threats and violence against judges, saying "that silence says a lot." Her comments came during the 2026 Legalweek panel in...

Although not named as a co-defendant in a survivor's lawsuit against Bank of America, Leon Black's alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein figure prominently in a suit alleging that Bank of America enabled Epstein to sexually abuse vulnerable young women.       Although not...

Attorneys at Keker, Van Nest & Peters say that the year after Trump first targeted Big Law Firms with executive orders has only served to underscore the rapidly broadening role of the private bar in defending the rule of law.       Attorneys at Keker, Van Nest...

PR experts say major law firms were caught flat-footed when fresh disclosures linked to Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced, exposing how poorly Big Law prepares for reputational crises.       PR experts say major law firms were caught flat-footed when fresh disclosures linked...

The shareholder plaintiff, represented by Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel and Alan Morrison of George Washington University Law School, claims funding granted to Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act didn't entitle the federal government to a stake in the...

"The initial DOJ filing was under active consideration, and no final decision had been made when there was an inadvertent filing. The DOJ quickly amended their filing," a White House official who declined to be identified told Law.com.       "The initial DOJ filing...

Two mesothelioma trials, one in Washington and one in Florida, kick off against Johnson & Johnson. A high-stakes trial tees off involving four premature babies who developed a gastrointestinal illness after ingesting Abbott's formula. Find out who was appointed to...

"Try to empathize with the client's perspective and bring that lens to your communications and problem-solving. Treat the client's problems as your own."       "Try to empathize with the client's perspective and bring that lens to your communications and...

Even with the most well-intentioned plans, her career did not necessarily follow that route. But, Kaling said her confidence and willingness to adapt to her environment led to the beginning of her career, even if it was an "off-off-Broadway" play in...

The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2026 winners and finalists for the fourth annual Southeastern Legal Awards.       The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2026 winners and finalists for the fourth annual Southeastern Legal...

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who is overseeing paraquat multidistrict litigation, ordered supplemental briefs after Syngenta and Chevron moved last month to preempt claims they failed to warn of the weedkiller's link to Parkinson's...

The willingness to mull a merger outwardly has seemingly become more commonplace lately.       The willingness to mull a merger outwardly has seemingly become more commonplace lately.       

Join us for Law.com's webcast to explore exclusive Am Law 100 insights, industry trends, firm performance, and the future of Big Law through expert analysis and data revealed on release day.       Join us for Law.com's webcast to explore exclusive Am Law 100 insights,...

The former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP kicked off Legalweek Monday at the Javits Center in Manhattan.       The former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP kicked off Legalweek Monday at the Javits Center in...

Judge Vince Chhabria last week expressed doubts about the likelihood of class certification in a long-running case that seeks to hold Apple Inc. liable for design elements in its AirTag tracking products that allegedly facilitate stalking.       Judge Vince Chhabria...

"Only the Appointments Clause or the Vacancies Act's exclusive structure may authorize service as a principal officer, and [Kari] Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in a...

"With all these options remaining, why does the fate of thousands of criminal prosecutions in this district potentially rest on the legitimacy of an unprecedented and byzantine leadership structure? The government tells us: the president doesn't like that he cannot...

"The consequences of this case are enormous," Anthropic's complaint said. "The federal government retaliated against a leading frontier AI developer for adhering to its protected viewpoint on a subject of great public significance—AI safety and the limitations of its...