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NLRB Reinstates First Trump Administration Joint Employer Rule

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:13:06 EST

Solidifying joint employer standards is essential to California employers, many of whom have nationwide operations and work closely with vendors to provide necessary services that complement the company's core mission.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Online Directories, Lawyer's Ponzi Scheme and Campus Expansion Drive Litigation

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:57:59 EST

Data brokers are facing a wave of class actions over cell phone listings in commercial directories.

Trump Nominates Florida Appeals Court Chief Judge to Federal Bench

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:48:41 EST

If confirmed, Kuntz will be the seventh judge Trump has appointed to the Southern District of Florida. It's the court where the president's personal legal matters play out, and Trump has seen several cases assigned to judges who have him to thank for their lifetime seats on the bench.

The Week in Data April 3: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:36:07 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The Dealmakers of the Year.

NY Judge Rules Mass Arbitrations Are Public Speech, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Law Firms

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:57:45 EST

In a Tuesday ruling, New York Supreme Court Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond found that the mass arbitration campaign of Kind Law, based in Las Vegas, and San Diego's Ben Travis Law, was public speech and protected from what she deemed was a SLAPP—Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation.

How I Made Partner: 'Lean Into the Type of Cases You Enjoy,' Says Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Work hard and lean into the type of cases you enjoy. Endeavor to leverage your personal experiences and interests to bring in the type of work you want to do."

Bar Passage Rates at 5-Year High for Many Minority Groups

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:55:58 EST

Minority representation among examinees has also increased for most minority groups over the last five years.

Divided State Appellate Court OKs Use of MRI Footage as Demonstrative Aid at Trial

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:29:32 EST

Afridi argued on appeal that the MRI footage was real evidence rather than a demonstrative aid, looking to overturn the jury's February 2024 defense verdict, but Mikva and Justice Thaddeus L. Wilson disagreed. Justice Sharon Oden Johnson dissented from the majority.

Burford Capital: 'The Traditional Private Equity Playbook Will Not Work in Big Law'

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:59 EST

The litigation funding firm wants to take minority stakes in law firms in the U.S. and U.K. Law.com sat down chief development officer Travis Lenkner to find out why and how these deals could happen.

Trump Fires Bondi as Attorney General, Names Blanche Acting AG

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:35 EST

During Pam Bondi's 14-month stint as attorney general, the U.S. Justice Department has seen an exodus of career prosecutors as the agency carried out the president's campaign of retribution against his political enemies.

'The Financial Stakes of This Case Are High': 7th Circuit Limits Corporation's Damages for Biometric Privacy Violations

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:27 EST

"A plaintiff who alleges thousands of claims under BIPA Section 15 is only 'entitled to, at most, one recovery under' Section 20. We hold that this amendment applies retroactively because it impacts only the statutory damages available to plaintiffs—it does not change BIPA's substantive standards of liability," the federal appellate court said.

Call for Nomination: Texas Legal Awards 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:49:23 EST

Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.

19 House Dems File Amicus to Support Law Firms in EO Appeal

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:20:04 EST

All Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee signed their name to an amicus brief, arguing that the executive orders against four law firms undermined "our constitutional separation of powers."

Law Firm Moves to Bar Ex%E2%80%91Counsel From Recovering Fees in $1.25M Settlement

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:19 EST

"It is our position that DM Law did not confer value on the client's claim sufficient to support the fee it is seeking. We have asked the court to determine the value conferred under Missouri law, and we will present the relevant facts and evidence in that forum," the plaintiff law firm said in a statement.

Pro-Palestine Activist Asks Judge Emil Bove to Recuse in Immigration Case

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:51:58 EST

In a motion to recuse filed Wednesday, Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys said Bove's participation would create at least an appearance of a conflict of interest as he was acting deputy U.S. attorney general before joining the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

National Law Firms See Promise in Delaware, Spurred by Changing Demand for Bankruptcy Work

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:47:18 EST

Three Am Law Second Hundred and midsize firms have all opened Wilmington offices since the start of 2026 with the help of lateral bankruptcy partners, while several other large firms have added on partners to pre-existing bases in the state.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Patrick Oot and Jamie Brown

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:44:10 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Shook, Hardy & Bacon attorneys Patrick Oot and Jamie Brown, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

As Threats Against the Judiciary Mount, DeSantis Calls for Judge's Impeachment

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:03:38 EST

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been railing against "activist judges" since taking office, but this week was the first time the governor has gone so far as to lobby for the removal of a sitting member of the judiciary.

DWF's CEO on What Being Private Equity Owned is Really Like

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:24:28 EST

Matt Doughty talks culture, debt, investor involvement and whether PE ownership of law firms is likely to catch on.

Monetary Sanctions May Be on the Rise as 'Frustrated' Courts Grapple With AI Hallucinations

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:59:59 EST

"I would assume that they'll keep ramping up the sanctions until this gets resolved. Again, this is an error that there might have been an excuse for previously, but as we go further and further along, there'll be less and less of an excuse for," one litigator told Law.com.

Simpson Thacher Launches Singapore Office, Relocates Senior Partners, Hires from Baker McKenzie, Latham

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:59 EST

Simpson Thacher is taking a second stab at Singapore as private equity activity deepens on the ground and regional market dynamics shift.

Solicitor General, Lead MDL Counsel, Want Argument Time at Roundup Case Before SCOTUS

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:34:48 EST

The case, called Durnell v. Monsanto, could resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging the pesticide Roundup causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Would Robert Frazer Defy Trump? Questions Arise Amid Lawmaker's Prosecution

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:16:20 EST

Regarding U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer's independence from President Donald Trump, Rutgers Law School professor Thea Johnson said, "You need a US Attorney's Office that can prosecute crime effectively. I'm hopeful that maybe we can get back to a US Attorney's Office that can do that, but I also think we have absolutely no idea how it will play out until we've had some opportunity to see what kinds of decisions [Frazer] makes and how the president responds to those decisions."

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Haystack ID's Esther Birnbaum

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:34:31 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Haystack ID Executive Vice President of Data Intelligence, Esther Birnbaum, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

Abuse of Qualified Privilege? State Appellate Court Revives Defamation Suit for Mid-Surgery Statement

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:31:39 EST

An Illinois appellate court ruled that summary judgment was improper because questions remain about whether the chief of orthopedic surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago abused qualified immunity privilege about false accusations against another surgeon.

Supreme Court Appears to Doubt Constitutionality of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Restrictions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:46:19 EST

During oral arguments in the high-profile case Wednesday, a majority of the court expressed skepticism of the Trump administration's argument that the children of undocumented and temporary immigrants are not covered by the citizenship clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Sephora Files Flurry of Lawsuits Over Claims of Race and Age Bias by Cosmetic Selection Tool

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:28:15 EST

Sephora filed more than a dozen California lawsuits seeking to head off a wave of consumer arbitration demands claiming its opt-in “Chosen For You and “Your Picks recommendations, built using customers' self-reported “age range and “skin color, violate the Unruh Civil Rights Act. The company argues the tools do not limit access, pricing or terms of sale and therefore do not deny “full and equal accommodations.

FTC Endorses Florida Supreme Court's Move to Ease ABA's Grip over Bar Admissions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:56:47 EST

The agency's staff said the ABA's standards for law school accreditation "impose an elitist model of legal education, driving up the cost of legal education and thereby limiting the supply of lawyers."

Deciding on Location: State Appellate Court Revives Suit Against Global Medical Technology Co.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:02:27 EST

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District revived a contract and fraud dispute between St. Louis medical%E2%80%91device developers Kogent Surgical and Katalyst Surgical and global medical technology company Carl Zeiss Meditec, amidst allegations that the defendant deliberately stalled product development to avoid paying most of the contingent milestone money promised.

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'When an Opportunity Presents Itself, Take It,' Says Carrie DeLone of Hogan Lovells

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Take opportunities as they come up. It can be hard to balance billable work with non-billable leadership and firm-building activities, but those things matter and contribute to the development of the firm. When an opportunity presents itself, take it—even if it feels overwhelming—because it's important to your growth and to the firm."

It's Not Over: The Law Lesson Behind EEOC's $15M Recovery

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:13:14 EST

The large volume of employee suits over mandatory vaccine policies show the importance of trying hard to accommodate workers' disabilities, rather than firing them, said Amanda Fugazy, an employment lawyer at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole in New York.

ABA Suit Over Trump Intimidation of Law Firms, Lawyers Can Proceed, Judge Says

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:31 EST

Judge Ali says that the ABA's complaint "details at length the chilling effect the alleged policy has had on firms and lawyers."

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: After Two Verdicts, What's Next For Social Media? Federal Judge Removes Beasley Allen From Talc Plaintiffs Steering Committee

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:58:59 EST

After juries hit Meta Platforms with two verdicts in New Mexico and California, social media companies face similar trials this year involving a teenager, a school district and another state.

The Week in Data April 1: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how non-traditional markets have become a critical battleground for Big Law.

As Big Law Firms Become More Profitable, Client Volume Can Shrink

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:13:27 EST

A preliminary analysis of Am Law 200 firm data shows that the number of clients that firms billed last year fell. At the same time, more revenue was concentrated among their top clients.

DOJ Rebukes State AGs' Improper Disclosure of Confidential HPE-Juniper Data

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:27:03 EST

"Although the harm caused by the States' improper disclosure is largely irreparable, the Court should enforce its Protective Order to show that the violation will not be tolerated and to mitigate further harm," U.S. Department of Justice attorneys wrote in a joint letter after state attorneys general mistakenly filed highly confidential materials on the public docket regarding Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.'s acquisition of Juniper Networks and HPE's nonpublic communications.

Call for Nominations: Corporate Counsel's Best Legal Departments 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:09:33 EST

It is that time of year again! We are excited to again begin the process to honor in-house legal departments and legal department leaders in our Best Legal Departments issue.

Mixed Verdict, Alleged Jury Bias Expected to Be Focus of Musk Securities Appeals, Experts Say

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:49:35 EST

Before Musk can appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, post-trial motion practice must be completed at the district court level.

Legal Impact of 2 Social Media Verdicts: 'A Road Map to Beating the Big Tech Companies'

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:50 EST

Last week's $375 million verdict against Meta Platforms in New Mexico, and $6 million jury award against Meta and YouTube, owned by Google, were the first to use new legal theories to blame social media on harm to children.

University of Cincinnati Law Renamed After Receiving Historic Donation

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:11:25 EST

The school will be renamed the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati, after Klekamp, a 1957 law school graduate.

Report Probes What Is Driving a Rapid Rise in Data Breach Suits and Web Tracking Settlements

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:04:15 EST

A new report by Baker & Hostetler records an increase in both data breach class actions and resolution of web tracking and pixel cases through settlement in 2025.

Chancellor Grants Random Reassignment of Tesla Shareholder Litigation

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:03:59 EST

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the top jurist on the Delaware Court of Chancery, sent a letter to counsel on Monday granting Musk's motion to reassign the cases but denying the motion for her recusal.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Seyfarth Shaw's Zeynep Ersin

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:54:32 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Seyfarth Shaw Chief Innovation and Strategic Design Officer Zeynep Ersin, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

'We Don't Let Our Opponents Rest': What Gives Quinn Emanuel London its Edge, According to Ted Greeno

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:31:23 EST

The London co-managing partner discusses what is behind the office's continued rise.

One of Texas' Largest Mass Torts Cases Just Ended in a Defense Victory

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:32:03 EST

The Texas Supreme Court denied mandamus petitions in five bellwether cases affecting multidistrict litigation involving more than 200 lawsuits, about 30,000 plaintiffs, and more than $1 billion in damages sought for losses during Winter Storm Uri.

Kirkland Recruits Latham Team in Houston

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:29:44 EST

One Latham & Watkins energy and infrastructure partner is expected to lead a team of lawyers to Kirkland & Ellis in Houston.

After Mallesons Split, King & Wood Reasserts Its Global Ambitions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:59 EST

The end of its Mallesons tie-up forced King & Wood to reconcile its global ambitions with a recognition that integration across markets is not straightforward.

Australia's Mallesons Embraces Independence after Splitting from King & Wood

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:59:59 EST

Chief executive partner Renae Lattey, who was previously in charge of the Australian arm of King & Wood Mallesons, expects Mallesons' independence to be a key differentiator for the firm.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Epiq's Simon Bayongas

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:29:33 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Epiq Director of Information Simon Bayongas, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

Misleadingly Marketing Claims Move Forward Against Children's Mouth Rinses, Fed. Judge Rules

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:16:41 EST

U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood of the Northern District of Illinois allowed claims to proceed alleging that Colgate%E2%80%91Palmolive and Tom's of Maine labeled and packaged certain fluoride%E2%80%91containing oral%E2%80%91care products in a way that misled parents into believing they were specially formulated for children.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Lighthouse's Beth Ashley

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:07:17 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Lighthouse Client Experience Group Associate Director Beth Ashley, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

Groups Urge SCOTUS to Hear New Jersey Bar Association Affirmative-Action Suit

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:42:16 EST

Petitioner Rajeh Saadeh urges the high court to take his case because lower courts ruled that the bar association's policy of reserving leadership positions for members of minority groups was allowed on First Amendment grounds.

White House Agreements With Law Firms 'Threaten Lawyer Independence,' Industry Observers Argue

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:45:48 EST

A Penn Carey Law School graduate and associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius co-wrote a paper with a Penn Carey Law professor explaining how firms making deals with the White House violate the American Bar Association's Model Rule of Professional Conduct.

Call for Nominations: The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:11:53 EST

These awards honor everything from lifetimes of achievements to unique collaborations, innovation in legal services and more.

Omnichannel Marketing: What It Is and Why It Matters for B2B

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:10:49 EST

Organizations selling in professional services markets are aware of how competitive the landscape can be. Getting buyers' attention and earning their business require more than just having a presence across different marketing channels. That's where omnichannel marketing comes in.

'No Forewarning Necessary': Divided 3rd Circuit Weighs Discipline for Attorney's Use of AI Hallucinations

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:44:03 EST

The dissenting judge said that the majority doesn't need to warn attorneys to use artificial intelligence responsibly, opining that "[n]o forewarning is necessary when it is clear what standard the attorney was required to follow."

Governing Risk, Accountability & Legal Exposure: What Could Go Wrong with AI?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:15:41 EST

Organisations face rising legal and governance risks from AI. Leaders must set clear accountability, strong oversight and proactive controls to prevent unintended outcomes before they escalate.

Buffalo Bills Hand GC Post to Early-Career Lawyer Who's Made Herself 'Incredible Resource'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:19:00 EST

Toni Cannady has been deeply involved in legal work for the team's new, $2.2 billion stadium, which opens this year.

Bank of America Agrees To $72.5M Deal to End Epstein Survivor's Lawsuit

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:46:17 EST

Boies Schiller Flexner and Edwards Henderson stated that the deal provided a substantial recovery for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, while sparing them the risk of further litigation.

How I Made Partner: 'Treat Your Clients' Legal Issues the Same Way You Would Treat Your Own,' Says Nicoleas Mayne of Nixon Peabody

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Be responsive, take ownership of projects, and treat your clients' legal issues the same way you would treat your own."

Meta's AGC: ‘Legal Tech Is Fundamentally Shifting the Outsourcing Paradigm'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Jen Fryhling, associate general counsel at Meta Platforms, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Best Custom Legal Technology Development (In-House), discusses how AI will push client-firm relationships to become less transactional and more about partnerships.

With Deal Inventory in Question, 'Warning Signs' in Big Law Appear

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:36:25 EST

Today, some firms “don't have the inventory of deals that they had a year ago, “and that's started to make them nervous," noted consultant Blane Prescott.

Under Fire: Lebanon's Lawyers Keep Working as War Takes Its Toll

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:03:10 EST

"After sleepless nights for staff and their families, many arrive at work exhausted and worried," one partner said. "It weighs on morale, but we keep working."

Pentagon Continues to Deem Anthropic 'Supply-Chain Risk' Even After Preliminary Injunction

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:45:16 EST

Social media comments from a Pentagon official suggest the U.S. Department of Justice will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to review whether a San Francisco federal judge erred in her preliminary injunction order blocking the Trump administration from designating artificial intelligence developer Anthropic a "supply-chain risk to national security" while the litigation plays out.

Law Firm Disrupted: Is Early Recruiting a 'Race to the Bottom'?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:55:01 EST

Today's war for associate talent is being fought during the 1L year. The pitfalls are clear, but correcting "mismatches" offers upside.

The Legal Industry's Penrose Moment

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:29:09 EST

The legal industry's most celebrated indicators—rate growth, PEP, headcount—look solid in isolation but form an impossible shape when viewed together.

Florida Judge Tosses Abbott Formula Case Planned for Trial Next Month

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:17:37 EST

Broward County Circuit Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips concluded that Abbott, which provided its formula to doctors in hospitals, could not be sued for failing to warn Tiana Ennix, the mother of a premature baby named Iyiana, who contracted necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, after ingesting Similac Special Care.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Center on AI Beauty Tools, Fertilizer Prices and Tariff Refunds

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:03:39 EST

Litigation is surging over the use of AI%E2%80%91powered product recommendation tools in the beauty sector.

State Court Clarifies Special Motions to Dismiss Anti-SLAPP Claim in Martha's Vineyard Dispute

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:48:28 EST

The court looked to its revised framework under its 2024 ruling Bristol Asphalt v. Rochester Bituminous Products, to analyze special motions to dismiss under the state's anti-SLAPP laws, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 231 Section 59H.

U.S. Attorney Will Seek Superseding Indictments in Cases Signed by Habba

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:29:40 EST

Some observers are viewing it as a victory for the rule of law, now that the U.S. Attorney's Office plans to re-indict some defendants because Alina Habba signed off on their cases.

OpenAI's Sora Shutdown Scuttles $1B Disney Deal, Raising ‘Slow-Roll' Suspicions

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:25:16 EST

Legal experts say the sudden collapse of the high-profile partnership highlights the risks of “light agreements and the shifting priorities of OpenAI, which is eyeing a 2026 IPO.

'Class Action Bar is Unenforceable': Fed. Judge Denies Ford's Efforts to Block 10-Speed Transmission Suit

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:21 EST

"Read together, Berk v. Choy and Shady Grove squarely resolve the question of whether Rule 23 applies in federal court notwithstanding a state law class action bar. It does, and therefore the Alabama class action bar is unenforceable in this action," a federal judge in Massachusetts wrote.

Connecticut Joins Other States in Exploring Additional Pathways to Attorney Licensure

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:20:34 EST

Connecticut has formed a committee to explore other pathways for law school graduates to become lawyers instead of taking the bar exam.

Wilmer, Jenner, Susman, Perkins Blast Trump EO Appeal

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:19:08 EST

Wilmer, Jenner, Susman and Perkins Coie are asking a federal appeals court panel to affirm a lower court's permanent injunction of four executive orders targeting law firms.

'The Pressure Is On': Activist Shareholders Rev Up to Make Heads Roll

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:10:57 EST

"For legal teams, the environment demands a real-time posture. It's not enough to prepare once a year," said Kilian Moote, a strategist at the governance consulting firm Georgeson.

Judge Dismisses X Corp.'s Antitrust Claim Over Alleged Advertising Boycott

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:51:43 EST

The court found X did not prove international defendants Shell International, Lego A/S, Nestle S.A., and Orsted Services were involved in the alleged boycott and dismissed the claims against them without prejudice due to lack of personal jurisdiction.

February Multistate Bar Scores Uptick Slightly in 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:32:29 EST

The national mean scaled score for the February 2026 Multistate Bar Examination reveals a slight increase compared to 2025, but still trails results from two of the three previous years.

Williams & Connolly Sues Former Clerk For Posting Confidential Information

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:12:15 EST

On or around March 17, 2026, former Williams & Connolly clerk Dante Chambers allegedly began posting what is now "hundreds of communications on Instagram related to Williams & Connolly, some of which contained confidential information related to the firm's clients."

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Mitratech's Liz Lugones

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:39:01 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Mitratech Vice President of Value Experience Liz Lugones, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: ProSearch's Odette Claridge

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:31:11 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview ProSearch Privacy & Governance Corporate Counsel Odette Claridge, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

How I Made Partner: 'Doing Great Work Is the Baseline Expectation,' Says Sharon Steinerman of Alston & Bird

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:59:59 EST

"My advice to associates looking to make partner is that doing great work is the baseline expectation. You must take initiative, be responsive, and embrace an ownership mentality. I learned early on that there's a huge amount of value in speaking up and providing your own thoughts on strategy and potential next steps, no matter how junior you are or how much about the law you think you don't know."

Women Lawyers Earn Less if They Work Remotely

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:33:44 EST

In the legal profession, the central challenge is not unequal pay within the same job.

The Google Illusion: Search Results Are Not Due Diligence

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:24:58 EST

Every decision to onboard a client, partner, lateral hire, contractor, consultant or expert witness carries risk. Yet many firms continue to rely on onboarding practices that have not kept pace with the digital world in which their clients and people operate.

‘Doing Refining': DC Circuit Judge Katsas Talks Future of Originalism

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:44:59 EST

Gregory Katsas talked about how originalism has gone from a controversial idea when he was a law student to a theory embraced by many on the bench today.

'Very Serious Players': Inside the PE Pitch to Am Law 100 Leaders

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:59:59 EST

Many leaders in the Am Law 100 are taking time to investigate—and listen. Here's some of what they're hearing.

Mayer Brown Deepens Tokyo Buildout with Fresh A&O Shearman Partner Hires

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:59:59 EST

The departure of Toshiro Mochizuki and Kana Morimura from A&O Shearman leaves the firm with no capital markets and dispute offerings in Tokyo.

Judge Orders Beasley Allen Disqualified From Talc MDL

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:35:46 EST

On Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh disqualified Beasley Allen from representing thousands of women in the talcum powder multidistrict litigation against Johnson & Johnson and removed the Montgomery, Alabama-based firm from the steering committee.

Susman Godfrey Revamps Summer Associate Hiring, Boosts Clerkship Bonuses

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:25:35 EST

Opposing the rising Big Law trend of recruiting law students within their first year, Susman Godfrey is going another direction.

'Lack of Independence'?: Nelson Mullins Partner Faces Frosty Judicial Nomination Hearing

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:05:59 EST

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough partner Sheria Clark is one of President Donald Trump's latest judicial nominees to weather intense Democratic criticism after refusing to say who won the 2020 presidential election during her nomination hearing to be a South Carolina federal judge.

Women Still Earn Less—and That Puts Employers at Risk

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:34:50 EST

For the first time since the 1990s, the gender pay gap grew slightly in the U.S. in 2026, providing a wake-up call to employers and litigators. But on the local level, some states with pay-transparency laws—and others with no such laws—have succeeded in closing the gap.

Judge Is Wary That Continued US Sanctions on Venezuela Are Preventing Maduro From Paying His Attorneys

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:27 EST

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein was skeptical that the U.S. government's interests in maintaining sanctions on Venezuela justified preventing the country from paying Nicolás Maduro's legal fees, pointing out that the U.S. was now doing business in Venezuela and that Maduro could no longer engage in the conduct that resulted in the sanctions.

Judges Are Talking. Will Anyone Listen?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:01:18 EST

A new ethics advisory opinion released last month permits sitting federal judges to speak openly about threats against the judiciary and address “persecution. The judges are taking advantage.

Atlanta Law Firm to Shutter After Years of Partner Exits

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:22:24 EST

The move comes after the firm suffered notable losses of top partners in the past two years, including a former name partner and a former managing partner.

State Age-Appropriate Website Design Laws Pick Up Steam

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:52:02 EST

"All of these companies need ... to figure out whether or not they're covered by these age-appropriate design codes. I think there are some people who are going to be shocked that they fall under them," said Nerissa Coyle McGinn, a partner at Loeb & Loeb.

Capital One GC's Pay Doubles After $35B Discover Purchase Closes

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:21:04 EST

Mathew Cooper, Capital One's legal chief since 2018, took on the additional title "president of Discover integration" last spring.

New York Jury Awards State's Largest Premises-Liability Verdict Since 2018

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:38:06 EST

Honario Rosario-Silverio was awarded a verdict of $36.4 million in his suit against PPC Commercial and Foodtown.

California Judge Certifies Investor Class in Nvidia Crypto-Mining Lawsuit

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:10:39 EST

The ruling allows the case to move forward on behalf of investors who purchased NVIDIA shares between August 2017 and November 2018, a period marked by surging and then collapsing cryptocurrency markets.

State High Court Reinstates Full Attorney Fee Award in Anti-SLAPP Dispute

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:38:57 EST

The state high court reinstated a $67,361.25 attorney fee award in connection with plaintiff Andres Hidalgo's successful challenge of anti-SLAPP counterclaims brought by his employer Watch City Construction Corp.

Antitrust Litigation Against Major Brokerages Can Largely Move Forward, Fed. Judge in Chicago Rules

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:13:02 EST

Major real estate firms will have to face claims that their commission practices drove up home prices across the nation, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said this week.

Denver Airport GC Sues City, Says He's Being Forced Out for Pushing Back Against Mayor's Office

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:01:28 EST

Everett Martinez, who's led the airport's 18-person team since 2022, says he raised concerns about the propriety of a city land swap and about how the city sought to justify refusing to grant a lease to Key Lime Air, a contractor for U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Luminance Technologies' Jaeger Glucina

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:15:57 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Luminance Technologies Chief of Staff Jaeger Glucina, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

'We Are Hamstrung': Are US Firms in London Turning Their Back On Women Partners?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:36:56 EST

With data showing the proportion of women partners shrinking at AmLaw 200 firms in London, Law.com speaks with senior female partners at top U.S. firms who point to a range of explanations, including the recent curtailment of DEI in Big Law.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Lexis Nexis's Jeff Reihl and Alexandra Smyth

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:32:04 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Lexis Nexis CEO Jeff Reihl and EVP and GC Alexandra Smyth.

Big Law Partners File Amicus Briefs in Support of Anthropic in Row With Pentagon

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:35:47 EST

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, Covington & Burling, Crowell & Moring, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Perkins Coie represent a diverse group of amici curiae who all want a San Francisco federal judge or the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to rule in favor of Anthropic as the AI developer challenges the Trump administration's "supply-chain risk" designation of Anthropic.

‘A Righteous Moment': What the Lawyers and the Jurors Said About $6M Social Media Verdict

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:39:02 EST

After Wednesday's $6 million jury award against Meta and YouTube, plaintiffs attorney W. Mark Lanier told the press the verdict was a "huge precedent."

Texas Judge Rejects Crypto Developer's Lawsuit Over Alleged Prosecution Risk

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:38:29 EST

U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas entered the ruling in a case that brought out amicus briefs from some of the top crypto advocacy organizations, such as the Blockchain Association, Defi Education Fund and the Uniswap Foundation.

Kalshi Faces Legal Fire in NY Over Prediction Market for Death of Iranian Leader

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:55:54 EST

Kalshi refused to provide full payouts to users who predicted that Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, would be “out of leadership by April 1, 2026, citing a policy against letting users benefit from someone's death. But a lawsuit claims Kalshi misled users on the rules of the market.

White & Case Worker Alleges He Was Photographed Unconscious During Firm Retreat

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:45 EST

A suit claims that an unnamed manager and possibly other White & Case workers removed an employee's clothes and took unauthorized photos of his body.

State Appellate Court Reverses $6M Judgment in Allstate Insurance Dispute

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:28 EST

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District reversed the Boone County Circuit Court's $6.14 million judgment for Connie E. Lyda, finding that the ruling improperly stripped Allstate of its statutory right to contest liability and damages under the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Section 537.065.4.

8th Circuit Joins Sister Court's Interpretation of No-Bond Immigration Policy

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:55:29 EST

"If Congress wanted to make clear that 'seeking admission' was an independent requirement in the statute, it could have easily done so," Judge Bobby Shepherd wrote on behalf of the majority.

NAACP Taps Former DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke as General Counsel

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:24:34 EST

“We are seeing this Justice Department fully abandon its commitment to full and fair enforcement of our civil rights laws, said Clarke. “The NAACP will be stepping into the breach and leveraging mass impact litigation as a way to stand up for vulnerable communities across our country.

FIU Law Student Sues University Alleging Free Speech Violations After Facing Discipline for 'Controversial' Group Chat

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:19:40 EST

Five of 15 law students involved in a private chat on WhatsApp have had student conduct charges filed against them after some students leaked the content of the chat to the university.

Elon Musk Seeks Chancellor's Recusal, Citing Her Reaction to LinkedIn Post on Securities Case

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST

The motion references two recent LinkedIn posts, each related to the securities class action trial where a San Francisco federal jury concluded two of Musk's statements made by Musk in the leadup to his 2022 acquisition of what was at the time Twitter Inc. amounted to securities fraud.

Los Angeles Jurors Find Meta and YouTube Liable for Youth's Mental Health Problems, Award $6M

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:20:04 EST

Jurors also found Meta and YouTube acted with malice, oppression and fraud and awarded $3 million in punitive damages.

Maryland Child Support Law in 2026: A Guidelines System Adapts to Blended Families

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:44:59 EST

An overview of the state's child support “landscape, including the Multifamily Adjustment Law.

New York Settlement, Federal Guidance Highlight Danger of 'Ghost Networks'

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:58 EST

New York Attorney General Letitia James last month reached a $2.5 million settlement with EmblemHealth over claims that the insurer falsely advertised networks of mental health providers who were not really available, the latest of several similar settlements over so-called “ghost networks.

Jewish Charter School Sues Oklahoma Over Ban on Religious Charters

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:32:56 EST

A Jewish charter school suit in Oklahoma raises constitutional issues the Supreme Court left unresolved in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond.

Refusal of Reasonable Instruction Disqualifies Chicago-Area Attorney From Benefits, Appellate Court Says

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:40 EST

"We have found that the original expectations and deadline were clearly communicated and, therefore, attorney Wolf's instruction was reasonable," the appeals court said.

The Importance of Joy in Dark Times

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:36:04 EST

According to well-being science, giving ourselves and each other permission to experience moments of joy in dark times is essential: Positive emotions are an engine of resilience.

Supreme Court Says Cox Not Liable for Users' Copyright Infringement in Major Win for ISPs

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:33:53 EST

The Supreme Court said Cox did not "induce" users to illegally download copyrighted music and therefore could not be found liable for infringement in a major win for internet service providers.

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: New Mexico Jurors Hit Meta With $375M Verdict, How $7.25B Roundup Settlement's Deadlines Intersect With SCOTUS

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:12:56 EST

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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Focus on Listening, Collaborating and Problem-Solving,' Says Dena Sharp of Girard Sharp

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Seek out strong mentors and accept their guidance, especially when it's constructive or challenges you. Surround yourself with colleagues who make you better and complement your strengths. Define your responsibilities broadly. As you grow, focus on listening, collaborating and problem-solving—all hallmarks of good leadership."

Legal Speak at Legal Week 2026: Entegrata's Tom Baldwin

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:16:18 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Entegrata CEO and founder Tom Baldwin.

Divided State High Court Expands Criteria for Proving Payments Owed to Law Firm

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:55:31 EST

"It's kind of a safety net in case there is a mistake," plaintiff-appellant counsel told Law.com.

The Revolving Door at Paul Hastings in London

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:08 EST

Deep dive: Despite posting strong U.K. revenue, the firm is seeing far higher partner churn than its rivals. But what explains it?

Quinn Emanuel Posts Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth in Revenue, Profits

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:59:59 EST

Quinn Emanuel saw a 16% jump in net income and a 12.6% rise in gross revenue in 2025 amid sustained demand for the litigation firm.

Public Interest Stipends Open Latest Front in Law Firms' Competition for Summer Associates

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:59:59 EST

At least 15 Am Law 100 firms are offering bonuses up to $50,000 to 1L law students who commit to firms' 2L summer programs.

'Trying to Punish Anthropic'?: US Judge Questions Government's Risk Designation

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:31:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin questioned whether the Trump administration violated the law when it designated Anthropic a "supply-chain risk to national security" after the Claude artificial intelligence developer publicly refused to tailor its AI models for lethal autonomous warfare.

Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Asia's Trade and Legal Sectors

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:32:08 EST

Conflict-driven energy shocks and supply chain disruption have fueled demand for legal advice on contracts, disputes and compliance across Asia.

Jurors Hit Meta With $375M Verdict in Groundbreaking Case in New Mexico

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:55:33 EST

Tuesday's verdict, in the 1st Judicial Circuit in Santa Fe, comes less than a day after jurors began deliberating in the state of New Mexico's case against Meta.

8th Circuit Revives Suit Against Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Foreclosure Dispute

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:18:58 EST

"The issue here is whether the alleged violation of the reinstatement statute is also a violation of section 1692f(6)(A) of the [Fair Debt Collection Practices Act]," the federal appellate court said.

'We Have a Big Problem With State Farm': Surge of Lawsuits Targets Insurer

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:48:55 EST

"We strongly reject any implication or political narrative that State Farm engages in illicit or unlawful conduct," State Farm stated. "We work hard to protect our customers from predatory contractors and billboard attorneys who may take advantage of people after a loss."

Inside Alleged Crypto Scheme That Burned Millions—Then Went Silent

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:26:49 EST

Investors are suing entrepreneur Ben Pasternak, alleging misleading statements and insider enrichment tied to crypto tokens that wiped out hundreds of millions of dollars in value.

Supreme Court Considers Whether Government Can Turn Back Asylum Seekers at the Border

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:12 EST

The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether immigrants stopped near the U.S. border have a right to apply for asylum or whether they can be flatly turned away without any processing during surges in migration.

Cornell Reappoints Law Dean for Second Term

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:57:17 EST

Jens Ohlin, who became the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School on July 1, 2021, has been renewed for a second term.

Federal Circuit OKs $125M PACER Settlement: 'Clear Majority' of Circuits Uphold Incentive Awards

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:32:53 EST

Friday's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit approved the settlement, which reimburses each PACER user up to $350 forovercharges.

Intel CLO's Pay Spiked 55% in 2025, a Year of Tumult and Big Court Wins

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:32:44 EST

Over the course of the year, the chipmaker hired a new CEO who rolled out tens of thousands of job cuts and sold 10% of the company to the U.S. government.

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Blickstein Group CEO Brad Blickstein

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:48:16 EST

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Blickstein Group CEO and founder Brad Blickstein.

State AGs Ask Federal Judge to View HPE-Juniper Merger With 'Great Skepticism'

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:37:50 EST

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts asked the intervening states what is wrong with Hewlett Packard Enterprise hiring outside counsel and exercising its "right to petition the government" to settle the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust claims alleging HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks is harmful to competition.

The 2026 Dealmakers of The Year

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:30:32 EST

The annual Dealmakers of the Year list provides a powerful illustration of the feats these sophisticated corporate firms can help their clients accomplish in strategic M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, financings, take-private transactions, and more.

Using AI Without Waiving Privilege: Lessons from United States v. Heppner

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:30:52 EST

A recent decision from the SDNY, United States v. Heppner, has generated outsized commentary suggesting that the use of generative AI tools may jeopardize attorney-client privilege. A closer reading shows something far less dramatic.

Responding to Trump's Tough Immigration Policies, L&E Practices Add Attorneys, Create Client Hotlines

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:59:59 EST

“There's definitely been an increase in the demand for advice and counseling in areas that, before, clients were very comfortable with handling themselves, said Ted Chiappari of Duane Morris.