"In a free society, the [election] process is more important than the outcome," said Dentons partner Ed Lindsey, who sits on the board of the nonpartisan Election Officials Legal Defense Network.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...

For employers facing legal action over harassment based on a protected characteristic, a faulty investigation could make a bad situation even worse, said Frances Haas, an employment lawyer at Nyemaster Goode in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.       Hi there.The email you just...

Counsel for the defendants intend to pursue prediscovery dismissal of the complaint, arguing the plaintiff has no "direct evidence" of an antitrust conspiracy.        U.S. Courthouse, Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn, New York. Photo: Ryland West/ALM News...

Bucks County attorney Julie Negovan had faced possible sanctions for prolonging a contractual dispute between her former firm Griesing Mazzeo Law and Kleinbard.       Bucks County attorney Julie Negovan had faced possible sanctions for prolonging a contractual dispute...

"Beyond the allegations of office discussions about strip clubs and the use of cocaine at work, their general lack of oversight is startling," said Ann Olivarius, a partner at McAllister Olivarius not involved in the matter.       "Beyond the allegations of office...

"Lawyers accustomed to week-long turnarounds for contract reviews may find their clients demanding same-day service to keep up with sales/growth teams," according to Aaron Boersma, author of "Keeping Pace: Law Firms in the Era of AI-Driven Business."       "Lawyers...

"Allstate requested that my settlement remain confidential, but I rejected that request because I'm convinced stories like yours do more to hold companies like Allstate accountable than any settlement or verdict ever could," plaintiff counsel Richard Kopelman of told...

"If you find an area of work that you love, learn as much as you can about that area of law. Read, ask questions, watch and listen more than you talk. I am a firm believer that if you love what you do and put the time and effort into it, you will excel as a practice...

"The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time," said Douglas Ross, a University of Washington law professor.       "The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time," said Douglas Ross, a University of Washington law...

In the run up to Election Day, Big Law hiring in regulatory, enforcement and litigation practices stays robust.       In the run up to Election Day, Big Law hiring in regulatory, enforcement and litigation practices stays robust.       

"It is particularly important that health care providers satisfy these requirements when providing services to a vulnerable patient population, such as residents of an inpatient behavioral health facility," Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton,...

"With our clients, we are taking a stand for families across the country and are committed to securing damages for affected families and injunctive relief to prevent further harm," plaintiffs lawyer Shana Khader said.       "With our clients, we are taking a stand for...

Brownstein, Akin and K&L Gates' firm PACs have contributed nearly half a million dollars this election cycle.       Brownstein, Akin and K&L Gates' firm PACs have contributed nearly half a million dollars this election cycle.       

The court determined that "an employee is entitled to compensation for overnight travel when it 'cuts across' his 'workday.'"       The court determined that "an employee is entitled to compensation for overnight travel when it 'cuts across' his...

"If the manner of providing clarity to the industry is by winning against this attempted regulation by enforcement, then Immutable is happy to do so," Immutable said in the blog post.       "If the manner of providing clarity to the industry is by winning against this...

On appeal from the Cook County Circuit Court, the manager of Onward restaurant in Chicago argued that trial judge Robert F. Harris wrongly denied his motion for continuance to push back a jury trial because his attorney was injured and required surgery just prior to...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Jen Patton, the chief talent officer for Foley & Lardner in Houston, and Leigh Riley, a Milwaukee partner and member of the firm's management committee, speak with ALM senior business of law reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys about...

"The biggest piece of advice I would give to my younger self is to embrace action over excessive planning. As a natural planner, I have often found myself caught up in analyzing potential outcomes and scenarios, especially in the context of trial work. This hesitation...

"Defendant CASA was given numerous notices of infringement and actual confusion by Plaintiff CASA," Akerman partner Bryan G. Scott alleged in the complaint demanding injunctive relief and damages from the Maryland nonprofit advocacy group.       Hi there.The email you...

The defense prevailed on a copyright defense of fair use, but the San Jose federal court jury awarded nominal damages of $550,000 to Synopsys on its breach-of-contract claim.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

Some firms now make partner pay data less accessible. Opening up pay data can lead to "a lot of partner dissatisfaction and angst," one consultant said.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...

The court denied the defendants' attempts to move the medical malpractice suit from Cook County to Will County.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...

"[A]s a simple matter of fact, there have not been any pure criminal defense lawyers on the appeals or SJC [since] 2002. That's a statistic that the criminal defense bar is aware of and people remind me of that," said Chauncey Wood, a criminal defense attorney...

The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet...

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the percentage of multidistrict litigation appointments that went to attorneys of color in 2023.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...

In closing arguments on Wednesday, plaintiff's lawyer Timothy Cronin asked jurors for $6 billion in punitive damages.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not...

Tracking Key Shifts in the Legal Ecosystem Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

"What you see happening is the real development around NFTs isn't necessarily in a particular image or art or music or film," said Jim Walker, a partner at Perkins Coie who counsels blockchain businesses on potential regulatory risk avoidance and mitigation.       Hi...

New Nike boss Elliott Hill predicted that 18-year company lawyer Ann Miller "will inspire, innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible" in her new role as executive vice president of global sports marketing.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...

Texas lawyers making large donations practice at Am Law 200 firms such as Haynes and Boone, Winstead, Clark Hill and Jackson Walker.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third...

The team would be tasked with leading a transfer of power, should Harris win the election. Attorneys on and advising the transition team have backgrounds at Jenner, Covington and Hogan Lovells.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...

The move underlines the importance of Houston to firms eager to crack the U.S. market.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their...

"On Mischief Night last night, Mr. Musk and America PAC filed a removal petition to try and divest this court of jurisdiction," Hangley Aronchick shareholder John Summers said at the Thursday hearing. "Your Honor," he continued, "that was both cowardly as well as...

"Because the jury found that the officers did not violate Stilphen's constitutional rights, the court will dismiss the Monell claim. Here, because the jury determined that the officers did not violate Stilphen's constitutional rights, the § 1983 claim against the city...

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in New York dismissed key consumer claims in the multidistrict litigation against drugmakers of decongestants including Sudafed PE and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

More than 100 Georgia-based lawyers from Am Law 100 and Second Hundred firms have contributed to the Harris campaign since Aug. 1.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third...

"Prudent firms are strategically hiring to set themselves up for the future, while not over-hiring like they did a few years ago," noted Tad Gruman, a New York-based managing director and recruiter at Macrae.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

Judge James Donato said halting enforcement of his order until the 9th Circuit rules on Google's appeal would not be in the public interest. "A much better argument could be made that the public's interest is best served by opening up the market to competition," he...

"[T]here is no authority for this court's en-banc procedure to serve as a vehicle for some members to impose their judicial philosophy on other members who do not buy into it," First District Court of Appeal Judge Adam Tanenbaum wrote in his concurring...

"From the get-go, the plaintiff's attorney, Seth Carson, has treated as optional the court's orders, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, his opponent's requests and his own professional obligations. And he has declined to exercise the option," U.S. District Judge...

"The plan creates an unfair and discriminatory process by only allowing participants who complete the Quit for Life program to have the surcharge refunded on a prospective basis," the suit claims.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...

San Mateo Superior Court Judge Jeffrey R. Finigan issued the ruling, which concluded that the same exemptions accorded to telephone companies under California's wiretapping statutes applied to RingCentral and other VoIP providers.       Hi there.The email you just...

In recent weeks, Davis Polk, Akin, Weil, Stradley Ronon and others have landed lateral partners, signaling the heightened competition for talent.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

"Take pride in your work product, communicate reliably, and build meaningful relationships with as many people as possible."       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who...

There are three major pricing errors, and many partners "don't grasp the balance between costs, pricing and profits," one expert says.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third...

The London partner is joining just one week after her fellow financial regulatory partner in the funds group swapped out Kirkland for Paul Weiss.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...

Insurance and homeowners association practices will see increased demand in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but lobbying and even criminal and family law could be the subject of heightened interest.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...

The GOP held an advantage in control of state delegations, so the alleged criminal conspiracy called for the U.S. House to hand reelection to former President Donald Trump, according to new evidence unsealed in D.C. federal court.       Hi there.The email you just...

District Judge Lewis Liman sentenced Michael Shvartsman to 28 months in prison and a $1 million fine.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz...