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Verdict Winner Defending 'Common Carrier' Ruling: Uber Is a 'Taxi Company With an App'

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:26:05 EST

Uber is asking the Fourth Circuit to overturn a sexual assault verdict based on what it calls a “radical liability theory. Plaintiffs defend the verdict and underlying order, arguing the decision could affect thousands of riders.

How Weil's Leadership Change Was Kept Under Wraps Leading Up to Dissolution

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:29:55 EST

Several former partners at Weil blame serious leadership and communication issues, including Nee turning down the job, and all the secrecy around that decision by various players at Weil, that helped facilitate Weil's dissolution decision.

Paul Weiss, Davis Polk Battle for Weil Antitrust Stars

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:19:42 EST

The battle for Weil's lawyers has seen rival firms dangle what one source described as “life-changing sums of money, with some partners understood to have been offered twice their existing compensation.

Hofstra Law Expands Public Interest Support and Technology Training

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:49:46 EST

Alumni gifts fund a new public justice center and legal technology institute at Hofstra Law, supporting public service careers and hands-on learning in emerging technologies.

Sheppard Implements 4-Day RTO Policy for US Lawyers, Staff

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:38:16 EST

The new policy will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Miami US Attorney, NSD Chief Exit in Growing Election Exodus

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:19:44 EST

The sudden resignations of Jason Quin ones and John Eisenberg closely follow the departure of Civil Division chief Harmeet Dhillon, days after Democrats retook Congress in a historic midterm rout and vowed to investigate the Trump administration.

AI Effects on Fees Requires Transparency With Clients, Attorneys at Harvey Event Say

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:53:43 EST

"I do have clients who have taken more extreme views around what they expect AI to do, and I really respect that," said Desirée Moore of Venable.

As Dhillon Exits, What's Next for DOJ's Civil Rights Division?

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:03:40 EST

Heartened by this week's Democratic sweep in midterm elections, some advocates of the traditional role for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice are making plans to reverse the changes brought about in President Donald Trump's second term.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at Fast Food Prices, Utility Charges and 'Limited Time' Debt Settlement Offers

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:46:22 EST

Plaintiffs claim McDonald's is using AI to fix menu prices in violation of antitrust law.

A Change at the Top for Boston Bar

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:14:14 EST

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com's Marianna Wharry spoke with both outgoing Boston Bar Association president Suma Nair and incoming president Mark Fleming about her legacy and his plans for the post moving forward.

Law Firm Disrupted: PE is on the Precipice — Along With the Law Firms That Have Yoked Themselves to the Industry

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:06:56 EST

The Democratic Party's resounding victory in Tuesday's election augurs further pressure on an industry that's recently seen declining returns. But there may be an opportunity for law firms that have made certain investments.

How the Midterms Could Affect the Supreme Court

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:04:37 EST

The impending Democratic takeover of the Senate will end President Donald Trump's chance to ensure conservative replacements for Justices Samuel Alito Jr. and Clarence Thomas.

Ex-Arkansas Official Faces Charges Over Tampering With Bar Exam Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:18:22 EST

The former executive director of the Arkansas Supreme Court's Office of Professional Programs is facing 65 counts of tampering with bar exam results.

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Pay Attention to Where Needs Are Emerging,' Says Ilan T. Graff of Fried Frank

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:59:59 EST

"Stay curious. Keep your eyes open beyond your own matters, learn from the people around you, and pay attention to where needs and opportunities are emerging. The more you understand the broader practice, the firm, and your clients, the better positioned you will be to step up and add value when leadership opportunities arise."

Kirkland Adds 40 Lawyer Group from Weil, Including Ramona Nee

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:52:33 EST

The group hire from Weil makes it one of the largest group acquisitions from the collapsed firm.

Is Your Law Firm's AI Story Ready for Answer Engines and Clients?

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:19:52 EST

Today, a prospective client may learn about your firm through an AI-generated answer before ever visiting your website. This raises an important question: If an answer engine were to reduce everything your firm says about its AI capabilities to three sentences, would those three sentences still be accurate?

For 10th Time Ever, Ninth Circuit Denies Full Rehearing. Why Has 'Super En Banc' Yet to Occur?

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:44:59 EST

"The court has developed a strong tradition of rejecting efforts to convene a full-court en banc, no matter how strongly a majority of the full court might feel that the LEBC [limited en banc court] has committed a grievous error," law professor Arthur Hellman said.

Google, Meta, TikTok Sue Calif. AG to Block Landmark State Children's Online Safety Bill

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:21:29 EST

The complaints seek to enjoin the enforcement and challenge the constitutionality of AB 1709, which bars social media companies from providing users aged 16 and under with access to "addictive" features such as infinite scroll and autoplay on their platforms.

Settlement Administrators, Banks, Seek Dismissal of Racketeering Suits

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:07:03 EST

Settlement administrators, banks and fintech companies moved to dismiss novel racketeering and antitrust claims over alleged profits from class action funds, arguing they owed class members no fiduciary duties and that plaintiffs lack standing to sue.

Former Weil Attorneys Lawyer up as Firm Winds Down—but Is a Messy Fight in Store?

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:01:27 EST

Nine out of the 12 most impactful law firm dissolutions since 2007 involved some form of litigation during or after the wind down process, according to a Law.com analysis, but scorched-earth fights were less common.

For the Leadership-Minded, the Weil Crisis Won't Go to Waste

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:40:35 EST

Firm leaders are sharing with partners concrete reasons why their fundamentals and governance structures are sturdier than those at Weil.

Serious Slowdown? What Democrats' Senate Takeover Means for Trump Judicial Picks

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:18:04 EST

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said he anticipates a "hard reset" on the nominations process when he takes over as Senate Judiciary Committee chair next year.

Ohio's Political Shift May Drive Demand for Government Relations Work, Experts Say

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:54:51 EST

"It's such a different atmosphere in Ohio. There's going to be new faces, there's going to be new relationships, there's going to be new ways of doing business overall," said Joshua Sanders, co-chair of Calfee, Halter & Griswold's government relations and legislation group.

Call for Nominations: New Jersey Legal Awards 2027

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:34:22 EST

New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Focus on Relationships as Much as Results,' Says Jana Aune Deach of Cozen O'Connor

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:59:59 EST

"I would also encourage future leaders to focus on relationships as much as results. Technical excellence and a strong book of business are important, but people follow leaders they trust. Take the time to listen, support colleagues, understand different perspectives, and invest in others' success."

At Least 6 Law Firms Turned Over Docs to Trump DOJ Following Subpoenas

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:47:01 EST

The responding firms provided roughly 40 documents, including text messages, emails and copies of deals with the administration, in August. Other law firms have provided objections to the subpoenas, DOJ attorneys said.

3M Agrees to Pay $7.35B to Settle Thousands of Injury Claims Over 'Forever Chemicals'

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:42:35 EST

In a late Tuesday announcement, 3M said the settlement would compensate 99% of the claims brought by an estimated 115,000 to 120,000 individuals that their exposure to PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, caused various types of cancer.

Could the ‘Blue Wave' Prompt a Loan Cap Reversal for Law Students?

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:36:31 EST

Democratic control of Congress could open the door to revisiting federal student loan limits, but higher education advocates disagree on whether lawmakers can secure a repeal or only narrower changes.

These Am Law 200 Law Firms Faced Discrimination Suits in October, Law.com Radar Shows

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:03:23 EST

Nearly 50 lawsuits last month named major law firms as defendants.

Most States Report Decline in July Bar Passage Rates

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:53:02 EST

Both overall bar passage rates and rates for first-time test-takers fell in states using the legacy UBE as well as in states using non-UBE tests.

'Lawyer Up': Big Law Attorneys Prepare for Congressional Investigations, M&A Flurry Following Democratic Landslide

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:04:00 EST

Congressional investigations work is almost certain to pick up at a rigorous pace. Deal flow may also pick up before the end of year, as some companies look to get deals across the finish line before Congress changes over, another attorney said.

Interested in Contributing an Article? We Have a New Email for That

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:59:59 EST

Attorneys, law firms and legal professionals can submit article ideas and topic proposals to contributedcontent@alm.com, with proposals welcomed on legal practice areas, technology, in-house counsel issues, marketing, and topics for emerging attorneys.

Ex-Sidley Associate Becomes First Gen Z Woman Elected to Congress

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:41:42 EST

Melat Kiros had worked at Sidley as a first-year associate in New York for about a year when the law firm terminated her in November 2023 for penning an open letter on Medium titled, "Dear Law Firms."

How I Made Partner: 'Be Okay With Being Uncomfortable,' Says Catherine Cramer of Brockstedt Mandalas Federico

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:59:59 EST

"Be okay with being uncomfortable. Growth usually happens when you're doing something for the first time. Don't wait until you feel completely ready to raise your hand. Take the opportunity, work hard, ask questions, and trust yourself to figure it out."

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Meta and Snap Settle to Avoid Bellwether Social Media Addiction Trial, Monsanto Wins 1st Roundup Trial Since SCOTUS Ruling

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:21:16 EST

The second bellwether trial in Los Angeles Superior Court against Meta and others is off the table. But looming on the horizon is a trial over whether a school district should be compensated by the big platforms for having to deal with the impacts of social media addiction among students.

Gibson Dunn to Hire Over 80 Lawyers From Weil's Private Funds Team in US

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:19:06 EST

Exclusive: The latest swoop takes the firm's total number of Weil private funds hires to around 120 over the last week, and includes more than 20 partners.

Law Firm Data Is Valuable. Now It Might Come With a Price Tag

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:59:59 EST

At least two AI-native law firms have put in bids for Weil Gotshal & Manges' data, raising the question of whether internal law firm data qualifies as an asset and if it can be sold to an outside buyer.

En Banc 9th Circuit Lifts Block on DOJ Noncitizen Ballot Probe in California

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:33:10 EST

"[M]any of the positions taken by the federal government in its recent communications to state election officials may have little merit," Judge Eric Miller wrote in a concurrence. "But a district court does not generally have the authority to enter an injunction prohibiting the Department of Justice from expressing its views about criminal statutes, even if the court determines that those views are incorrect."

Call for Nominations: Southeastern Legal Awards 2027

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:42:54 EST

Nominations are open until January 26, 2027 for Southeastern Legal Awards

Despite White House Pressure on Big Law, Several Law Firms Staffing Call Centers for Voters

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:32:33 EST

Attorneys from Reed Smith, Davis Wright, Baker McKenzie, Dechert and Manatt Phelps are helping with the national nonpartisan Election Protection voter hotline.

Latham & Watkins Hires 5 Weil Trainees in Rescue Swoop

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:48:15 EST

It is the first news of London trainees finding a new home since the dissolution was announced.

Weil's Demise Puts Decades of LatAm Relationships in Play

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:20:46 EST

Weil, Gotshal & Manges' planned dissolution will scatter its lawyers across rivals, leaving Latin American firms to hope that the decades-old relationships underpinning their cross-border work will endure beyond the firm's name.

Trial Bar Group Says SCOTUS Roundup Ruling Didn't Create a 'New Preemption Regime'

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:13:17 EST

The American Association for Justice said the Supreme Court's Monsanto v. Durnell decision left viable claims despite barring failure-to-warn claims, while the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others urged the court to limit further litigation.

Preparing Small Law Firms for 2027: Moving from AI Experimentation to Intelligent, Secure, and Modern Legal Operations

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:43:54 EST

Join us to explore how law firms can leverage AI, automation, and connected technology to modernize operations, protect client data, and improve performance.

Call for Nominations: Law.com's California Legal Awards 2027

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:16:58 EST

The California Legal Awards 2027 are now open for nominations.

Snap Settles Two Lawsuits on Eve of Social Media Addiction Trial

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:03:39 EST

The settlement halts a bellwether trial that had begun jury selection last week in Los Angeles Superior Court.

How I Made Partner: 'Define Who You Are,' Says Brian Campbell of Elsberg Baker & Maruri

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:59:59 EST

"Building up your own identity and performing at that level helps you explain yourself to the partnership when they're considering candidates for partner. So define who you are, lean into your identity as a lawyer, and demonstrate to the partnership why you would be accretive to their partnership."

The Anatomy of a Large Law Dissolution: What Could Come Next?

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:12:45 EST

Step one is to appease creditors while avoiding bankruptcy, according to industry observers.

Supreme Court, Returning for November Sitting, to Consider Habeas Suits and Civil Procedure

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:44:59 EST

At a glance, the Supreme Court's docket is still only about half-full for the October 2026 term, with the justices having so far agreed to hear only 32 cases. The court is expected to continue adding to that number through mid-January until it hits its full caseload of between 60 and 70 cases.

Weil Has Collapsed. Maybe We All Should Be Afraid

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:04:59 EST

It would be easy to single out Weil's mistakes and treat its collapse as an exceptional event. But that ignores the larger story—one that addresses the fragility of an industry undergoing major change—with compensation, lateral hiring, artificial intelligence, and other factors disrupting a business model that has lasted for 200 years, The Global Lawyer writes.