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Ropes & Gray, Winston Taylor and Holland & Knight Add D.C. Partners, Crowell & Moring Hires Cadwalader CIO

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:59:59 EST

Over a dozen law firms have announced partner or counsel hires in Washington, D.C. so far this month.

Doe Run Settles Long-Running Case Over Lead Exposure in Peru

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:57:32 EST

A trial set to begin Tuesday in Missouri against Doe Run and Chairman Ira Rennert would have featured claims by five residents who alleged they suffered lead poisoning from its smelting complex in Peru.

How Foley Hoag Became the 'Anti-Trump' Big Law Firm

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:20:32 EST

"When things started in January of 2025, we were already there, said the firm's managing partner. “It's just that the circumstances changed to help us take advantage of it."

Brown Rudnick's Revenue Surpassed $300M, Profits Saw Double-Digit Increases in 2025

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:42:22 EST

Brown Rudnick passed the $300 million threshold last year, as its gross revenue climbed more than 9% to $308.95 million in 2025.

Regulators Propose Customer-ID Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:03:18 EST

The proposal is part of a broader effort to bring stablecoin issuers under the same anti-money laundering framework that apply to traditional banks and other financial institutions.

Judge Rejects Preemption Challenge to Town's Leaf Blower Ban

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:34:14 EST

Numerous local governments nationwide have enacted restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing air pollution and their high decibel levels. The outcome of the Montclair case could ward off challenges in other states.

Don't Expect Investor Suits Against Funds to End, Even After SCOTUS Imposition of Curbs

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:38:57 EST

Attorneys who represent investment funds are hailing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision restraining investor suits as a win for the industry. But even they acknowledge that investors are likely to find new avenues of litigation.

Kelley Drye, Following Tech Client Demand, Invests in West Coast Offices

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:53:45 EST

The San Diego expansion is the second California growth move that the firm has made this year in terms of real estate, having opened up a new San Francisco office in March.

Sullivan & Cromwell, Holtzman Vogel, Baker & Hostetler Recruit DC Laterals

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:48:18 EST

The new hires are joining the firm's tax, antitrust, litigation and investigations practices.

The Largest Law Firms in DC and Who Gained Ground

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:01:12 EST

Covington, Arnold & Porter, Williams & Connolly, Wilmer, Wiley and Crowell all held or gained ground in 2025, compared with the year prior.

Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Brought by Yosemite Park Ranger Who Flew Transgender Pride Flag

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:15:46 EST

U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston found that Shannon “SJ Joslin must follow the process set out by the Civil Service Reform Act. Since Joslin was still a probationary employee at the time of their firing last year, that means they must file a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel, which they have done.

How Sullivan & Cromwell Has Cemented Itself as Trump's Favored Law Firm

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:47:53 EST

No other Big Law firm appears to match Sullivan & Cromwell's unique history and connections with Trump.

'Sale Ends Today' and the Lawsuit Starts Tomorrow: Looking at the Wave of Email Marketing Class Actions

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:17:59 EST

Between April 2025 and April 2026, in contrast, plaintiffs filed well over 100 lawsuits alleging violations of the law, often with tens of millions of dollars (or more) of alleged damages on the line. What happened to cause such a dramatic change? And how can companies avoid getting caught up in the growing wave of these lawsuits?

Ex-Inspector General of the U.S. Export%E2%80%91Import Bank Picks Parker Poe for Return to Private Sector

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:43:46 EST

Parisa Salehi spent a total of 16 years in chief inspector, general counsel and compliance roles with the Export-Import Bank, U.S. State and Agriculture departments, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Judge Sanctions Barnes & Thornburg $172K as Tactics Backfire

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:14:37 EST

Making the entire firm liable for the sanction was warranted because Barnes & Thornburg's general counsel approved the filing of the disqualification motion, the judge wrote.

CFTC Proposal Keeps Sports Prediction Markets Alive, Targets Some Insider-Prone Trades

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:55:04 EST

A central regulatory question surrounding prediction markets is the Commodity Exchange Act's Special Rule, which says that certain event contracts may be contrary to the public interest if they involve things like assassination, terrorism, war or gaming.

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Learn How the Group and Firm Function,' Says Alexandra Baj of Steptoe

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:59:59 EST

"Throughout your career, do excellent work and build your practice. As an associate, understand your clients and be proactive about your professional growth. To move into leadership, engage in committees and learn how the group and firm function."

US Supreme Court Places Curbs on Investor Suits Against Investment Funds

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:58:42 EST

In a decision curbing investor lawsuits against investment funds, the high court rejected activist investor Saba Capital Management's arguments that Section 47(b) implicitly created a private right of action allowing it to sue a group of hedge funds that moved to limit its voting power.

As Big Law Firms Mull Matching Milbank, Elite Boutiques Rush to Bump Associate Pay

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:37:56 EST

More than half a dozen boutique and midsize law firms have chosen to match or exceed Milbank's 2026 associate salary raises.

Latham, Skadden, Paul Weiss, DLA Piper Make Lateral Hires in DC

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:02:19 EST

Latham & Watkins announced Wednesday that it has hired Cate Behles as counsel in its Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) & U.S. national security practice. Behles most recently served as senior counsel and CFIUS co-lead counsel at the Treasury Department.

‘You Win Nothing': Judge Urges Trump Administration Lawyers to Stop Appealing Tariff Refund Order

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:47:38 EST

Senior Judge Richard Eaton's pleas came in a Tuesday hearing where a high-ranking U.S. Customs and Border Protection official and two U.S. Department of Justice attorneys raised and then dashed the hopes of importers who successfully knocked back duty orders issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and are now seeking the $166 billion that was collected.

Diversity Lab is Gone, But Will Law Firms Carry Its Work Forward?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:59:59 EST

It will be up to law firm leaders “whether they continue to advance equal opportunity or whether they backtrack," noted David Glasgow, executive director of the NYU School of Law's Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Treasury Urges More AML Monitoring While Shedding Key Transparency Tool, Critics Say

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:29:29 EST

A FinCEN advisory asks banks to detect illicit activity through suspicious activity reports but last year deprived them of beneficial ownership data that could make those investigations more effective.

Middle Market M&A Remains Steady Despite Geopolitical Concerns

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:25:37 EST

“The lower mid-market [deals] is arguably coming back even more quickly than the mid-market and the upper mid-market, said Saul Ewing partner Tal Unrad.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Lawsuits Strike at Parking Lot Fines, Third-Party Wage Practices and Surveillance Cameras

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:59:31 EST

Class actions are surging over fines issued by parking facilities that use license plate readers.

Government's Appeal of Tariff Refunds Order Raises Real Questions for Trade Court, Importers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:06:49 EST

The specter of an appeal has long hung over the U.S. Court of International Trade since Senior Judge Richard Eaton ordered that approximately $166 billion in duty payments be paid back. There's an open legal question as to whether the trade court has the authority to offer universal tariff relief.

Diversity Lab Closes After FTC Investigation

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:15:43 EST

As part of the dissolution, Diversity Lab will shut down all its systems, including eliminating or destroying any client data it had stored on the hundreds of law firms and legal departments that it worked with.

EEOC Taps State Department Veteran Heather Olowski as Agency's Top Lawyer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:04:21 EST

Olowski, who spent more than a decade at the State Department, will lead the Office of Legal Counsel as the agency undergoes a significant shift in its enforcement priorities under Chair Andrea Lucas.

Meta, YouTube Move to Toss $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:46:20 EST

Lawyers for Meta and YouTube, in post-trial arguments on Thursday, insisted that the jury heard evidence about content that was prohibited under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment.

CFTC Joins SEC in Allowing Settling Defendants to Deny Allegations

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:41:24 EST

Removing the gag rule gives the CFTC "more flexibility" in settling enforcement actions with companies, will enable the agency to better structure settlements and could hasten the return of money to investors, the commission said.

U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Refuses to Curb SEC's Disgorgement Powers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:05:39 EST

Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the high court, said the SEC can seek disgorgement orders in cases where regulators cannot clearly identify a victim of a fraud scheme, or quantify how much money was lost.

For Hogan Lovells, It's Miami's Time to Shine, as Cadwalader Merger Promises More Services for LatAm Clients

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:27:42 EST

"We are, modesty aside, I think the top local player in Latin America: bar none," said Jorge Diaz-Silveira, managing partner of Hogan Lovell's Miami office.

SEC Moves to Lift 'Gag Rule' Language from Proposed Musk Settlement

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:47 EST

In addition to addressing questions raised by U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, this week's filings proposed revising the agreement to align it with a recent SEC rule change.

Crowell Moves to Redeveloped Building For Smaller DC Footprint, Aligning with 'Expectations of Modern Workforce'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:31:06 EST

While its new home at 600 Fifth Street has a smaller footprint, firm leaders noted the office has a more efficient floor plan, including single-size attorney offices and upgraded technology.

Traevena Byrd Tapped as General Counsel of George Washington University

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:43 EST

The American University VP and GC is set to join GW, the largest private university in Washington, D.C., this summer.

Fired Up Over Leadership: Baron & Budd Accused of Soliciting Class Members in Fire Truck Apparatus Antitrust Cases

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:54:48 EST

On Friday, counsel for the prospective class of direct purchasers of fire truck apparatus, including Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca and Barrack Rodos & Bacine, filed a motion for U.S. Senior District Judge William Griesbach, in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, to prevent Dallas-based Baron & Budd and Simonsen Sussman, based in New York, from soliciting potential government clients.

CFTC Opens Door to Crypto Perpetual Futures in US

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:32:20 EST

Unlike traditional futures contracts, perpetual futures have no fixed expiration date, allowing investors to hold onto positions indefinitely. Perps offer around-the-clock trading and are highly leveraged, sometimes allowing investors to trade up to 100 times the amount of money they invested.

White & Case Adds 5 Laterals, Including New Practice Co-Head

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:59:59 EST

The firm, aggressively expanding its M&A team, has added 25 lateral partners with an M&A focus in the past year in New York, D.C., Boston and Houston, White & Case said.

Former DOJ Lawyer Who Defended Trump's Big Law EOs Joins Holtzman Vogel

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:47:30 EST

Abhishek Kambli, who most recently served as lead counsel for the Trump administration in the Big Law executive order legal battle, has joined Holtzman Vogel as a partner.

Cravath Adds DOJ National Security Attorney

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:44:59 EST

Michael Patrick Daly will join several former government officials in Cravath's Washington, D.C. office.

On the Move: Nelson Mullins Attorneys in Atlanta and Boston Join Holland & Knight to Lead Gaming Team

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:58:44 EST

Also, Arnall Golden Gregory and Bradley add real estate partners in Atlanta, and Senate approves a Nelson Mullins attorney's appointment to a South Carolina federal judgeship.

'This Result Was Shocking': Judge Grants Directed Verdict for Pharmacies in Florida Opioid Trial

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:20:00 EST

Broward County Circuit Court Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips granted a motion from Walmart, Walgreens and CVS for a directed verdict in a novel opioid trial that ended Dec. 8 in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a decision.

'A Catastrophic Failure to Communicate': NTSB Hearings Highlight UPS Plane Crash Problems, Lawyers Say

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:46:51 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing on what caused a UPS cargo plane to crash on Nov. 4, 2025, while taking off in Louisville, Kentucky.