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'This Outbreak Is Going to Get Bigger': Lawsuits Begin Over Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:34:12 EST

At least four lawsuits have been filed against Taylor Farms over this month's outbreak of cyclospora in shredded iceberg lettuce, much of which was sold at Taco Bell.

Age Data for App Developers Primed to Trigger Cascading Effects

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:40 EST

The children's privacy risk model is changing in the United States. Historically, many businesses could credibly say they did not know whether children or teens were using their apps and services. Now, that defense is becoming harder to sustain, bringing with it a wave of potential compliance obligations.

After Full Bench Sounds Off, How Much Did 3rd Circuit Reveal of Itself?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:47:25 EST

Arthur Hellman, a law professor who studies federal appeals courts, said an en banc ruling in an assault weapons case demonstrates that litigators should not assume a judge's party affiliation will predict case outcomes in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Coinbase's New GC Sees AI as Legal Department's Biggest Opportunity and Risk

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:44:31 EST

Molly Abraham says general counsel must become AI "super users" as Coinbase prepares for a new era defined by artificial intelligence, crypto rulemaking and post-SEC litigation growth.

DOJ's Extensive Subpoenas to 14 Law Firms Revealed

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:29:19 EST

The subpoenas to 14 law firms go much further than previously believed, requesting that firms turn over any and all communications related to Trump's law firm executive orders or deals. The deadline passed last week. It's unclear if any firms have responded.

Paramount/Warner Bros Paused Following California Challenge

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:48:27 EST

The group of 12 state attorneys general presented “compelling evidence that Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. would result in a “substantial market share of 27% of U.S. theatrical distribution, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin of the Northern District of California said in an order on Monday.

Mass. Gov. Nominates 5 Attorneys to State's Trial Courts

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:35:39 EST

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced the nominations Wednesday and said the candidates will be considered by the Governor's Council later this year.

How I Made Partner: 'Be a Sponge, Ask for Feedback and Be Receptive to It,' Says Ian Shaffer of Much Shelist

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

"First, do good work. That is always the focus. Be a sponge, ask for feedback and be receptive to it, and continue to sharpen your skills."

Paul Hastings Takes Paris Arbitration Team From White & Case

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:59:59 EST

Two partners are moving across two years after Paul Hastings took White & Case's head of Latin American arbitration in Washington.

DOJ Wants to Disqualify Susman Godfrey from ABA Suit

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:40:34 EST

The government says Susman Godfrey cannot both serve as advocate and fact witness in the suit the American Bar Association filed against the Trump administration.

After Disqualifying Beasley Allen, Johnson & Johnson Sets Sights on Other Talc Lawyers

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:15:10 EST

Johnson & Johnson lawyer Kristen Fournier, at Kirkland & Ellis, wrote in a July 9 letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in the talc multidistrict litigation about "concerning and newly developed facts" that surfaced during a July 6 evidentiary hearing in Florida.

7th Circuit Sends Wake-Up Call to TCPA Litigants. Is SCOTUS Next?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:53:55 EST

The novel ruling has put the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit out of sync with other courts' textual interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and has left some questioning whether the U.S. Supreme Court will eventually need to resolve the issue.

UPDATE: Professor Can't Keep Fed. Judge From Starting Monday as Univ. of Kentucky's Next Law Dean

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:23:31 EST

The lawsuit a professor at the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law filed this week to prevent federal district Judge Greg Van Tatenhove from starting his deanship Monday was reassigned Friday morning to the Kentucky's Western District from the Eastern District where Van Tatenhove presides.

Ohio Supreme Court Garners Support to Change Accreditation Requirements for Bar Eligibility

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:17:47 EST

The Supreme Court of Ohio solicited comments about proposed amendments that would allow graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the bar, and 65% of responses supported the proposal.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Surge Over Law Firm Data Breaches, Cannabis Employment Practices and Contactless Payments

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:06:43 EST

New suits targeting Blank Rome are part of a string of cases triggered by recent cyberattacks against law firms.

Meet Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz: Trump Nominee Rises to Federal Bench in South Florida

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:29:10 EST

Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz, who leads Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal, is the seventh jurist President Donald Trump has appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Beyond the Deal: HSF Kramer's Justin D'Agostino on Life After a Landmark Merger

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:16:28 EST

In this week's episode, Legal Speak examines HSF Kramer's first year of operation, following its landmark transatlantic merger.

Mass. Attorney Who Quietly Claimed Half of Client's Land Suspended Indefinitely

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:59:50 EST

A Worcester County attorney's decade-long bid to profit from a client warrants an indefinite suspension, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court said.

Mamdani's Judicial Advisory Committee Loses Executive Director

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:56 EST

Ayanna Sorett resigned after four years overseeing the screening and selection process for mayoral-appointed judges in New York City. Her departure comes as vacancies mount in city courts and questions remain about the composition and activity of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's judicial advisory committee.

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Listen as Much as You Speak,' Says Doug Rettew of Finnegan

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Listen as much as you speak (and perhaps more). With the wisdom you impart, there's much to learn from others; any litigator who believes otherwise, is not a good one. And don't forget how terrifying it felt the first time you did something in court. Young lawyers need to hear and understand that nerves are not a weakness; they are often the mark someone cares, prepares, and ultimately excels."

Law Firm Disrupted: 'Usage Alone' Is No Longer the AI Question

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:32:56 EST

"The operational side is far ahead of the strategic side,” outgoing COLPM president Chris Boyd told me, after Professor Richard Susskind's keynote remarks dazzled, challenged, amused—and occasionally scared the daylights out of us.

The Lateral Market Is Hot: How Leading Firms Build the Right Support Structure

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:05:59 EST

Bringing in the rainmaker is the visible move; resourcing that rainmaker to actually succeed is the one that determines whether the hire ever pays off, and it is precisely where most firms fall short.

Your Firm Doesn't Know What It Knows, and Neither Does Your CRM

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:49:32 EST

Before the next CRM or AI investment, answer three questions honestly: Where does its data come from? How does it stay current without asking attorneys to maintain it? And what happens to our relationship intelligence when a partner walks out the door?

Football Tickets & Flights: A Dive into US Judges' 2025 Gift Disclosures

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:44:59 EST

“Anytime that a gift is exchanged between a member of the public and a judge, I think the public has every reason to look askance at it, to want to scrutinize it," said Gabe Roth of Fix the Court.

Uber's Breakup of Delivery Hero Brings Paul Weiss, Hengeler And MoFo Into 13B Deal

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:16:49 EST

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Are DOJ's Subpoenas to Big Law Firms a Breach of Trump Deals?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:59 EST

As a result of the murky nature of the Trump deals with law firms, experts were split as to whether DOJ's recent subpoenas may violate the terms of the law firm deals, if they were even formal to begin with.

K&L Gates Cuts 10% of Its Staff

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:31:59 EST

“Following a comprehensive, multi-month review of our structure to better align with how our business operates today and support future growth, we made the decision to reduce our allied professional workforce, global managing partner Stacy Ackermann said in a statement.

How a Plaintiff's Team Went Against Conventional Wisdom to Secure $18.2M OB-GYN Med-Mal Verdict

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:02:51 EST

According to plaintiff's counsel Lisa Weinstein, a fetal vertex rotation is what's colloquially called "a never maneuver," something that should never be done in this kind of situation. The result was akin to "ripping a plug out of a wall," Weinstein said. All five nerves connecting Lake's left arm to his spine were torn in half, rendering it completely useless.

FTC's Statement on AI Output ‘Steering' Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:28:59 EST

The FTC recently said that companies offering AI services could face legal action if they modify their AI products' output for ideological or political reasons—a move that creates significant uncertainty for the industry and potentially puts the agency on a collision course with state AI laws.

'Stunning Turn of Events': Johnson & Johnson Asks Judge to Order Potential Dismissal of All 67,000 Talc Lawsuits

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:50 EST

Johnson & Johnson, in a motion for order to show cause, insisted that lead plaintiffs' counsel in the talc multidistrict litigation withdrew their two "marquee" specific causation experts after they acknowledged other risk factors impacting women in six bellwether cases—and that most ovarian cancers are idiopathic.

Hinckley Allen Expands Trusts & Estates Practice to Capitalize on Expanding Demand

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:51:37 EST

The firm now has one of the biggest trusts and estates practice in New England.

A&O Shearman Hones Profitability Amid Flat Revenue and 'Deliberate Reshaping'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:59:59 EST

In a year of flat revenue and a smaller partnership, A&O Shearman's PEP was up about 12% year over year.

Dishonesty and Impersonation Cases Drive July Spike in Big Law Fines, Bans

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:32:48 EST

Debevoise & Plimpton, Pinsent Masons and HFW lawyers and employees have all been scrutinised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority this summer.

Law Professor Sues University to Keep Judge From Starting as Law School Dean

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:25:09 EST

A University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law professor, who was reassigned to do “professional development work off campus a year ago, is trying to prevent Judge Greg Van Tatenhove from starting his deanship next week.

Amazon Joins Big Tech's Dive Into the Legal Market With Amazon Quick for Legal

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:46:12 EST

Amazon's AI assistant offers agentic workflows for contracts, compliance and legal research.

Headaches Ahead? AI Glasses-Boom Brings Litigation Risks for Employers

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:10:49 EST

Some smart glasses collect biometric data about faces, voiceprints and other identifying characteristics, but collecting and storing these might require disclosure and informed consent under biometric laws in Illinois, Texas and Colorado, said attorney Adia Craig. Failure to comply might lead to statutory penalties and private rights of action, Craig said.

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Appeals Courts Affirm Talc Verdicts, Plaintiffs Win Acetaminophen Appeal Over Experts

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:25:08 EST

This week: Appeals courts in Pennsylvania and Illinois affirmed talcum powder verdicts against Johnson & Johnson. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed dismissal of three plaintiffs' experts tying prenatal use of acetaminophen to autism and ADHD. Find out who represents Adidas America in a class action over U.S. government tariff-related refunds.

How a Record Punitive Damages Award Changed Tobacco Litigation in Massachusetts

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:05:19 EST

One jury's billion dollar punitive damages verdict changed the trend of litigation against Big Tobacco in Massachusetts, data from Law.com Radar shows.

How I Made Partner: 'Don't Let the Plan Become a Box,' Says Ellie Norris of Norton Rose Fulbright

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Your career will change in ways you don't expect, whether because of a mentor, a matter, an opportunity you weren't looking for. Some of those shifts will feel uncomfortable. Do them anyway. Advocate for yourself and what you want—that part I'd keep. But don't let the plan become a box. Knowing exactly where you want to go sounds like a strength, and sometimes it is. Other times it's just rigidity, and rigidity closes doors."

Todd Blanche's Independence From Trump Faces Sharp Questions During AG Confirmation Hearing

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:59:59 EST

“I can't answer that yes or no, Blanche said, when asked by Sen. Mazie Hirono whether he believed it was the president's right to order the investigation or prosecution of his perceived enemies.

'It Can't Ever Be Just About The Money': Simmons' Julian Taylor Plays Connect Law

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:43 EST

Over a board game with Law.com's editor, the long-time leader and leading employment lawyer discusses the firm's approach to ethics and money and tells how he had wanted to avoid corporate law.

With Round of Law Firm Subpoenas, the Trump DOJ Spotlight Returns to Big Law

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:14:38 EST

Subpoenas went to firms that made deals with the Trump administration as well as firms that fought executive orders.

The Pro Se Surge: How AI Is Changing the Litigation Landscape

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:10:45 EST

In this special report, Law.com explores how AI is fueling a surge in pro se litigation, the challenges it presents for courts and litigants, and what it could mean for the industry.

7th Circuit Overturns Clearview AI Privacy Settlement Over Class Representation Concerns

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:13 EST

A key component in the decision was the fact that one class would receive less from the settlement fund without representation in the agreement.

Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of Experts Linking Prenatal Acetaminophen to Autism, ADHD

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:50:48 EST

Monday's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit could revive nearly 600 lawsuits tying Tylenol to autism and ADHD.

'The Threat Level Is Really High': Justice Barrett Details Threats Against Her Family

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:16:08 EST

Justice Amy Coney Barrett appeared alongside Justice Elena Kagan in dual hearings before House and Senate budget subcommittees Tuesday, the first time members of the Supreme Court have testified before the House since 2019 and the Senate since 2011.

'We're in a New Terrain': AI Bolsters Pro Se Litigation, but Judges Raise Alarms

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:58:51 EST

Many legal experts attribute skyrocketing pro se filings to artificial intelligence tools, but some judges in federal and state courts have sanctioned them over "hallucinations" and other errors caused by AI.

Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Who Handled Trump Case Confirmed to Second Circuit

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:24:57 EST

Up until his confirmation, Matthew Schwartz was part of Trump's legal team urging a New York state appellate court to overturn the president's conviction by a Manhattan jury in 2024.

The Week in Data July 14: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:36:49 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including Law.com's Top 100 Verdicts and the 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard.

Delaware Enacts Uniform Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Act with Minor Modifications

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:55:38 EST

Delaware recently became the sixth state to enact the Uniform Law Commission's Uniform Act, with minor modifications (the Delaware Act). This two-part article describes the innovations, certainty and paradigm provided by the Uniform Act and Delaware's revisions to the Uniform Act. Part One includes background regarding assignments for the benefit of creditors, including historical shortcomings that the Uniform Act is intended to address.

'Sweeping Expansion of Survival Recovery?': Appeals Court Upholds $45M Talc Verdict

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:54:57 EST

"The majority's decision will now turn shortened life expectancy damages into a routine component of every survival action paired with a wrongful death claim," one judge said.

'Invisible Work': Why Half of Women Say Life in Big Law is Unsustainable

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:26:59 EST

With a new report exposing the extent to which women in law are struggling with their health and wellbeing, Law.com explores the issues and pressures that they face.

Linklaters Hits Paul Weiss for New York Partner Duo, Gaining FIFA's Top Counsel

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:57:45 EST

It is a significant boost to the firm's U.S. growth strategy.

UChicago Law's New AI Policy Emphasizes Building 'Essential Human Skills' Alongside Effective Tech Use

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:18:56 EST

The focus will be on “essential human skills, like critical thinking, oral presentations and learning material by being able to answer questions without using technology, but “then also incorporating technology explicitly into the curriculum in other places, Dean Adam Chilton told Law.com.

Miami Judge Sanctions Attorneys, Skewers 'Improper' Trump IRS Suit

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:03:38 EST

"This lawsuit was not brought to vindicate rights; it was brought to manipulate the judicial process to pursue benefits unavailable in litigation because the parties were not adverse," U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida Kathleen M. Williams held Monday.

Law Dean Turnover Slows for First Half of 2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:03:22 EST

A total of 32 deans began new deanships between July 1, 2025, and June 30, down from 38 for the previous year and 45 in the previous 12-month period.

New Proposal Signals Big Changes Ahead for Embattled Drug Discount Program

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:13:49 EST

“The breadth of the proposal suggests that many organizations will need to reassess existing policies, contractual relationships, and compliance programs if these reforms advance, Daphne Kackloudis, a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, wrote in a recent client alert.

Lands' End Legal Chief Abruptly Sets Sail Ahead of New CEO's Arrival

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:13:11 EST

No reason was given for the resignation last week of general counsel and licensing chief Peter Gray

7th Circuit Eyewear Ruling Raises Questions of Healthcare Exceptions Under BIPA

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:52:39 EST

The federal district court in Illinois had initially dismissed the suit.

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Do Right by the Practice and by the Firm,' Says Shannon Reaney of Morrison Foerster

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

"I also approach every day by trying to do right by the practice and by the firm. When faced with making decisions for the Patent practice, I lean into all of my experiences: from my doctoral work in chemistry to being a patent agent, to my current chairship, to the invaluable mentorship from Mike Ward. It can be hard to put your ego aside, but that is where I'm most comfortable: assessing what is best for the group and for the firm."

What It Takes to Build a Transformative Legal Career and Life: Lessons from Aiko Bethea's Anchored, Aligned, and Accountable

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:59:59 EST

Self-leadership is a daily practice, an ongoing commitment to remain anchored, aligned and accountable in a world that constantly pushes us to be otherwise, writes Marcie Dickson, a board member with the Institute for Well-Being in Law.

What If Your Most Valuable Secrets Got Out?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:27:54 EST

Clifford Chance's partnership agreement received wide coverage after it was included in a bundle in a New York dispute brought by two disgruntled former partners. But how exposed does the revelation leave the firm in this most brutal of markets, asks the Global Lawyer.