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Appellate Court Rejects Attorney's Bid for Referral Fee in $10M Case

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:04:45 EST

Judge Debra Walker held that the "plain language" of the signed retainer agreement didn't include an explicit referral agreement between attorneys and was therefore unenforceable.

How I Made Partner: 'Stop Feeling the Imposter Syndrome,' Says Reeya Thakrar of Faegre Drinker

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:59:59 EST

"I would tell my younger self sooner to stop feeling the imposter syndrome. The faster you can accept that you belong in the room, the faster you can develop your confidence and move forward without sweating the small stuff (like re-reading emails and rethinking what you said in a meeting)."

'Enormous and Unprecedented': Lawyers Assess Fallout From Meta's Child Safety Settlement

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:45:13 EST

Attorneys who spoke with Law.com said the deal's significance extends beyond its historic price tag, with social media companies likely to evaluate legal risks and platform design decisions.

People in the News—Aug. 27, 2026—Antheil Maslow, Stradley Ronon

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:59:59 EST

Susan A. Maslow, co-founder and partner of the law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, is scheduled to moderate a panel discussion on Sept. 3, in Chicago during the ABA Business Law Section Fall Meeting.

New Illinois MSO Legal Industry Law May Be Ripe for a Challenge, Experts Say

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:58:29 EST

Legal experts say an Illinois statute that regulates outside investment in law firms may run afoul of the inherent powers doctrine, which puts regulation of lawyers under the purview of the judicial, not legislative, branch.

Apple v OpenAI at a Critical Juncture: A Trade Secret Trial Lawyer's View

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:40:09 EST

Monte Mann, a litigation partner with Armstrong Teasdale, says companies should be very careful during the onboarding process for new hires and make it clear they must respect their former employer's intellectual property and trade secrets.

$29M Verdict: With No 'Pizzazz,' Miami Lawyers Defeat Boeing

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:55:50 EST

"You're dealing with a sterile case," plaintiff counsel said, but the verdict marks one of the only public payouts Boeing has faced since admitting liability in a pair of 737 MAX jet crashes that killed 346 people.

Alston & Bird Announces First New Leader Since Great Recession

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:39 EST

In January, litigation leader Bill Jordan will succeed Richard Hays, who led the firm to triple its revenue and quadruple its profits per equity partner since stepping into the role in 2008.

Milbank Launches in Chicago, Hiring White & Case Practice Leader

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:59:59 EST

Nadav Klugman is Milbank's first partner hire in Chicago, while the firm is exploring more hires.

Attorney-Owned Marijuana Company Can't Proceed With Defamation Lawsuit, Fed Judge Says

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:42 EST

A federal judge dismissed for lack of jurisdiction a defamation lawsuit brought by attorneys from Chicago civil rights firm Loevy & Loevy who own dispensaries. The decision marks the latest development in an ongoing dispute between an attorney-owned marijuana company and its lenders.