The Recorder

Orrick Grows Net Income 21% Amid Sustained Demand in Finance, Energy Work

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:21:33 EST

The firm's net income rose to $561.2 million in 2025, driven by strong demand for finance, funds, intellectual property, and energy and infrastructure, among other key practices.

Court Finds Mass Arbitration Campaigns by San Diego and Las Vegas Firms Are Protected as Public Speech

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:40:10 EST

New York Supreme Court Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond found the mass arbitration campaigns of Ben Travis Law and Kind Law was protected from what she deemed was a SLAPP—Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation—brought by operators of two online casino sites.

States Sue to Block Trump Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:20:38 EST

The lawsuit by Democratic state leaders is one of at least three challenging President Trump's attempt to extend federal control over elections.

Nationwide Expansion at Buchalter Led to 22% Spike in Revenue

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:49:13 EST

Buchalter surpassed the $1 million mark in profits per equity partner in 2025, reflecting a 14.8% increase compared to the year prior.

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."

Meta and Google's Trial Loss Suggests Product Design Is Big Tech's Achilles' Heel

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:45:48 EST

Rather than shielding themselves with their standard free speech and Section 230 defenses, Meta and Google found themselves having to defend specific design features of their social media platforms.

Debevoise Traverses 'Headwinds' to Hit 9% Revenue Growth, 12.5% PEP Hike

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:21:52 EST

Presiding partner Peter Furci said the firm's nonequity tier, which is still nascent, is doing what it was designed to do, noting the firm will have "more in the coming year."

Tech Hotbeds Bested Other Metros in 2025 Partner Movement

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:06:56 EST

A new report found a faster pace of lateral movement in cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Boston that were profiting from trends like generative AI and GLP drug development.

Five California Reps. Join House Dems' Amicus Supporting Law Firms' Challenge of Executive Orders

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:04:52 EST

Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee signed their names to an amicus brief, arguing that the executive orders against four law firms undermined "our constitutional separation of powers."

Ninth Circuit Ruling Could Open New Legal Line of Attack on Drugmakers

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:04:52 EST

In a reversal, the appellate court allowed a hospital system to go forward with an unusual False Claims Act lawsuit accusing a group of drugmakers of overcharging a federal drug discount program.

Judge Advances $72.5M Deal Ending Epstein Survivor's Case Against Bank of America

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:19:12 EST

U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff for the Southern District of New York tentatively approved the deal and set a final approval hearing for August 27.

The LLMs Referring Clients to Lawyers Are Reading This, Too

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

The answers AI gives are not perfect. Sometimes they're wrong. Sometimes they miss excellent lawyers who deserve to be there. But they're not random.

Suits Against Tempus AI Test Legal Lines for Mining Genetic Data

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:37:17 EST

The legal pressure on Tempus—which uses its massive trove of genetic information to train AI algorithms used in patient care—comes amid growing national concern over the commoditization of DNA data.

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.

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.

Abercrombie Fails to Route 'Deceptive Pricing' Class Action to Arbitration

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:31:13 EST

A California federal court has ruled that Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co. must face a class action complaint that accuses the retail brand of implementing "deceptive pricing" tactics on its online store.

Social Media Helps Gibson Dunn Capsize Trump's EO Against NPR

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:05:51 EST

"We had some discovery and some really interesting evidence that showed that there was just a real bias against NPR by the government," Theodore "Ted" Boutrous Jr., a partner at Gibson Dunn in Los Angeles, said of the litigation strategy his team used to secure permanent injunctive relief on behalf of plaintiff National Public Radio. "It was really powerful evidence."

AIG GC Maxed Out Bonus, 'Significantly Exceeded Expectations' in '25

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:54:35 EST

Rose Marie Glazer received a $3 million short-term incentive award. That was 200% of her target, the highest percentage permitted under the plan.

Hanson Bridgett Enters Fresno Market

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:36:14 EST

Hanson Bridgett's Fresno office is its eighth in California.

Allen Matkins Sees 14% Jump in Profits as Real Estate Transactions Rebound

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:25:12 EST

“During the real estate malaise of 2024, our litigation practice was firing on all cylinders, and in 2025, it continued to grow, making it a key driver of the firm's success in 2025 and into 2026, said managing partner Jeff Patterson.

Munger Tolles Sees Dip in Revenue, Profits Amid Increased Focus on Pro Bono Work

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:19:44 EST

The relatively flat year follows record financial performance in 2024, when Munger saw revenue and net income jump by more than 20% and PEP by nearly 40%.

Twitter Investors Can Sue Elon Musk as a Class in NY Securities Fraud Case

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:52:48 EST

U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter Jr. of the Southern District of New York certified the class over arguments from Musk's Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan legal team that the investor class wasn't cohesive.

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.

Google X's Discovery, Litigation Strategy Leader: Gen AI is ‘Fundamentally Reshaping' the Legal Department, Outside Counsel Relationship

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Alex Ponce de Leon, senior discovery and litigation strategy leader at Google X and winner of the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Innovator of the Year - Legal Department (Individual), discusses how a move toward insourcing is forcing legal departments to reevaluate their outside counsel.

Uber's Chief Deputy GC: Legal Tech ‘Collaboration Must Replace Standardization'

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Katie Waitzman, vice president and chief deputy general counsel at Uber Technologies, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Most Innovative Legal Department of the Year, discusses how AI agents will redefine productivity and knowledge management.

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.

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.

Wilson Sonsini Sees Double-Digit Financial Gains Driven by AI-Heavy Corporate, Litigation Work

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:23:16 EST

“I think growth for 2026 is going to look a lot like the growth we had in 2025, managing partner Douglas Clark said.

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.

Law Firms Ramp Up Lateral Hiring of Attorneys with AI Expertise

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:05:33 EST

SurePoint Technologies' 2025 State of the Legal Industry Report found that more legal professionals, primarily associates, are specializing in AI's intersection with different kinds of law.

Game Over for Investors Suing Warner Bros. Over Failed NBA Broadcast Talks

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:37 EST

U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla for the Southern District of New York found that Warner Bros. had disclosed "all material facts" for its negotiations over the rights to broadcast National Basketball Association games, rejecting claims of misleading investors on the chances of securing the rights.

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.

Artificial Intelligence in the California Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:29:59 EST

The legislature's message is clear: AI tools can be powerful, but they cannot replace human oversight, and transparency is not optional.

Makers of Children's Mouth Rinses Will Face Misleading Marketing Claims, Judge Rules

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:42:20 EST

Los Angeles-based attorneys from Siri & Glimstad and Kirkland & Ellis lead legal teams in the federal suit alleging Colgate%E2%80%91Palmolive and Tom's of Maine misled consumers into believing the products were formulated specifically for children.

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.

Australia's Internet Safety Watchdog Investigates Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:24:36 EST

The regulator says they might not have complied with its social media ban for under sixteens.

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Hangs in Balance as Judge Grants TRO Pausing Integration

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:23:24 EST

"The Court ultimately finds Plaintiff's arguments persuasive," U.S. District Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley of the Eastern District of California wrote in an order granting plaintiff DirecTV's motion for a temporary restraining order placing Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna on pause for at least 14 days, pending review of claims the broadcast merger would harm consumers and competition.

Gov. Newsom Appoints 15 New Judges to Superior Courts Across California

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:48:32 EST

The appointments fill vacancies across the state—six in Southern California, five in the Bay Area and four in Central California.

Mile-High Profit Growth Continues for Holland & Hart

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:25:17 EST

Annual net income gains of 15% to 20% have become the norm at the Mountain West firm, as marquee clients flock to the region.

Full 9th Circuit Lets Restitution Law Ruling Against Prisoners Stand

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:02:20 EST

The appellate court's denial of en banc review drew dissents from judges who said the gradual payments from family and friends to an inmate do not qualify as the "substantial" donated resources that the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act requires be set aside to pay a judge's restitution order.

NFL Hires Veteran Fox Sports Lawyer Ahead of Likely Renegotiation of $110B Media Rights Package

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:56:56 EST

During her two decades at Fox, Claudia Teran negotiated rights deals with the NFL, Major League Baseball and WWE.

Legal Department Infighting Breaks Out Between AI Doubters and Devotees

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:56:49 EST

A new survey of 242 legal professionals found that 42% of respondents have little to no trust in AI-generated legal work.

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.

More External GC Hires Aren't Working Out, Highlighting Flaws in How Companies Conduct Searches, Onboard Talent

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:07:53 EST

"Culture fit can be a catchall that is actually unhelpful,” said Cynthia Dow, a senior leader at the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates.

California Cracks Down on Competition—State Law Expansion to Monopolistic Behavior

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:48:59 EST

This change, while seemingly slight, has sweeping consequences. If passed, AB 1776 would extend the current law's reach to prohibit individual companies from engaging in monopolistic behavior.

Quinn Emanuel Appoints New DC Office Co-Head

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Alexander "AJ" Merton will co-lead the firm's D.C. office alongside partner Meghan McCaffrey.

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.

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.

Dutch Court Orders Musk's xAI and Grok to Stop Generating AI-Produced Nonconsensual Nude Images

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:01:42 EST

Dutch firm Houthoff represented the social media platform X and its AI chatbot in the loss, which could have broad implications for jurisdictions outside the Netherlands.

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.

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.

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.

Two Juries, Two Days, One Reality: The Social Media Cases Have Arrived

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:59:59 EST

What we are seeing is the beginning of a legal reckoning with a generation of technology that scaled faster than the legal frameworks designed to govern it.

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.

Why the Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Will Likely Clear Even Under a More Aggressive Antitrust Regime

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:59:59 EST

By standard antitrust analysis, it is difficult to see a strong case against this transaction. In the streaming market, subscriber counts and content libraries are fluid, switching costs are low, and competition for attention is constant. Scale alone does not translate into durable market power.

Judge Blocks Pentagon From Branding Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:11:51 EST

“Nothing in the governing statute supports the Orwellian notion that an American company may be branded a potential adversary and saboteur of the U.S. for expressing disagreement with the government, federal Judge Rita Lin wrote in her ruling.

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.

Former Orange County Judge Barred From Future Judicial Role Over Fraud Scheme

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:23:24 EST

Former Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty to one felony county of mail fraud and resigned from the bench in January.

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.

Goodwin to Relocate Downtown LA Office After Nearly 20 Years of Operation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:59:59 EST

The firm will occupy an outpost in Los Angeles' Arts District neighborhood by next year.

Blitzhires and the Regulatory Blindspot

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:59:59 EST

Blitzhires are not replacing M&A. They are, however, revealing a structural gap in the regulatory architecture that governs it.

Court Reporting Services Provider Steno Amasses $49M in Series C Funding

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

With contribution from The Legal Tech Fund, Steno plans to use the funding to expand its reach in the U.S., further develop its transcription tool and launch new tools for its platform.

'Baseline Compliance Is Not Cutting It Any More': A Chat With Mine Exec Ron De Jesus

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:59:59 EST

The data governance platform's new chief trust officer discusses the difference between mandatory compliance and consumer expectations, as well as the impact of AI on privacy and compliance.

As Top Firms Vie for Market Share, PE Practice Hiring Remains Hot

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:59:59 EST

According to a recent report from law firm analytics company Pirical, top Am Law firms have substantially adapted their hiring strategies to deepen their private equity benches in a bid for more market share, with one firm seeing more than 50% growth in its PE practice head count.

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."

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.

Elon Musk Says LinkedIn Reactions Merit Chancellor's Recusal from Securities Case

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:19:43 EST

Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick wrote that she did not click the "support" icon at all or "did so accidentally." She said she has filed a report of "suspicious activity" with LinkedIn.

City Sues Elon Musk's Companies Over Grok's Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:02:54 EST

Baltimore has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against X Corp., xAI Corp., xAI LLC and SpaceX, alleging their Grok AI tool enabled the creation and dissemination of non%E2%80%91consensual sexualized deepfakes—including content involving minors—marking one of the first times a municipality has used its consumer-protection authority to confront AI%E2%80%91driven harms.

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.

AI on the Contracts Stage: Enter the AI Playbook

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:17:13 EST

The AI playbook is a framework that reflects the principles in your AI governance strategy, specifically how you want to contract around AI at an enterprise level.

Meta Is Pulling Back From the Metaverse: Is This the End for Virtual Law Offices?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:50:35 EST

While Meta's shift may signal a broader retreat from the metaverse, law firms that opened virtual offices in the early 2020s have already stepped back from their investments in the space.

Dropbox's Legal Chief Nearly Became 'Six Million Dollar Man' in 2025

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:07 EST

William Yoon, who succeeded Dropbox veteran Bart Volkmer, earned $5.9 million in his first nine months as legal chief.

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.

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."

Legora Launches Legal AI Scholars Program Among US Law Schools

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:59:59 EST

Legora will provide law schools including Cornell Law School, Stanford Law School and Vanderbilt Law School with its technology, as well as train students and faculty on AI-powered drafting, review and legal analysis.

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.

'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.

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.

Manatt Recruits Nixon Peabody Entertainment Head in Los Angeles

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:33:59 EST

Ellie Heisler had led Nixon's entertainment group since 2018.

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.

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.

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.

For Dealmaking Firms, Data Centers Are Money Centers. Will It Continue?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:30:05 EST

Surging demand, deal size and complexity, and the ability to draw in a multitude of practices has law firms tapping a rich vein. But could the mine run dry?

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.

Skadden & Akin Add Litigation, Congressional Investigations Partners to D.C. Offices

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Skadden has hired a three-partner group from Mayer Brown; meanwhile, Akin has recruited a new partner to co-head its congressional investigations practice from Capitol Hill.

Legal Support Startup Soxton Announces Acquisition of Cipher Technologies

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Soxton, which describes itself as an AI-native law firm, will use this procurement to advance the accuracy of its AI agents and build a security layer for users.

Freshfields US Push Throws 2027 Emissions Target Into Doubt

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:14:27 EST

The firm has admitted that its climate targets were "ambitious" in light of a spike in air travel owing primarily to its determined U.S. growth strategy, but it is stepping up measures for monitoring emissions.

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.