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Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG

The nomination comes hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for the position.
Where Do Web-Tracking Class Actions Belong? 8th Circuit Weighs the Issue Where Do Web-Tracking Class Actions Belong? 8th Circuit Weighs the Issue

The appeals court heard arguments on whether a company's physical presence in a state gives local..
'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination 'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination

The legal community has had a much more positive reaction to Blanche, Bove and Sauer's selection..
Dog Gone It, Target: Provider of Retailer's Mascot Dog Sues Over Contract Cancellation Dog Gone It, Target: Provider of Retailer's Mascot Dog Sues Over Contract Cancellation

Target had used English bull terriers supplied by California-based Worldwide Movie Animals for 22..
OpenAI, NYTimes Counsel Quarrel Over Erased OpenAI Training Data OpenAI, NYTimes Counsel Quarrel Over Erased OpenAI Training Data

The legal battle between the New York Times Co. and OpenAI over the AI developer allegedly training ..
More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More

At Fried Frank, Ropes & Gray and McDermott, some associates could earn even more than the Big Law..
Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up

Competitors may sneer at the flashy billboards, but leaders argue the ads work as the firm grows..
More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More

At Fried Frank, Ropes & Gray and McDermott, some associates could earn even more than the Big Law..
Companies' Dirty Little Secret: Those Privacy Opt-Out Requests Usually Aren't Honored Companies' Dirty Little Secret: Those Privacy Opt-Out Requests Usually Aren't Honored

“Ignoring privacy requests in states where they are legally obligatory creates a huge legal risk...
Lawyers Among Those Convicted as Hong Kong's High Court Sentences 45 Activists to Prison Lawyers Among Those Convicted as Hong Kong's High Court Sentences 45 Activists to Prison

A former legal academic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, while a barrister has also been..
From ‘Deep Sadness' to Little Concern, Gaetz's Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers From ‘Deep Sadness' to Little Concern, Gaetz's Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers

The attorney general will be able to stop things from being done a lot easier than making..
Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse

The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and the..
Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation

It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states.
King & Spalding Leaves Texas Patent Case After Client Stops Paying King & Spalding Leaves Texas Patent Case After Client Stops Paying

A magistrate judge allowed the firm to drop its representation of a company suing Samsung for..
‘What's Up With Morgan & Morgan?' Law, Advertising and a Calculated Rise ‘What's Up With Morgan & Morgan?' Law, Advertising and a Calculated Rise

The road to becoming the largest plaintiffs firm in the country isn't without detractors.
Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight

Sixty million Americans were hyped to see 'Iron Mike' Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,'..
Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham

In a statement, Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp called Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Anish Desai two ..
The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification

The Path in the Multiverse was conceived with a singular objective: to elevate the client..
Which Outside Law Firms Are Irreplaceable, and Which Should Have Gotten the Ax Years Ago? Which Outside Law Firms Are Irreplaceable, and Which Should Have Gotten the Ax Years Ago?

Our goal is to work with firms to reach common objectives, not to simply cut the bill, said Marni..
BIT Mining Bribery Scandal Highlights Trump-Biden Enforcement Gap BIT Mining Bribery Scandal Highlights Trump-Biden Enforcement Gap

“There is a prevailing view that Republicans are not particularly aggressive in enforcement of..
Trump's SEC Likely to Halt 'Off-Channel' Texting Probe That's Led to Billions in Fines Trump's SEC Likely to Halt 'Off-Channel' Texting Probe That's Led to Billions in Fines

“All indications are that the SEC's sweep' regarding off-channel communications will come to an..
How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using? How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using?

In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could..
'Nuclear Option'?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute 'Nuclear Option'?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute

The Health Resources and Services Administration has “invoked the nuclear option of removal from..
Schools Win Again: Social Media Fails to Strike Public Nuisance Claims Schools Win Again: Social Media Fails to Strike Public Nuisance Claims

On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts' public nuisance..
Ballooning Workloads, Dearth of Advancement Opportunities Prime In-House Attorneys to Pull Exit.. Ballooning Workloads, Dearth of Advancement Opportunities Prime In-House Attorneys to Pull Exit..

Unfortunately, the research shows the attrition risk is blinking red, according to the 2024..
The morning read for Monday, Nov. 18 The morning read for Monday, Nov. 18

Mark your calendars, the court announced on Friday that the first opinion day of the term will be..
Martoccio Law Group Tampa, Fl - (888) 415-7670 Martoccio Law Group Tampa, Fl - (888) 415-7670

Martoccio Law Group Tampa, Fl Do they deal with issues of employment discrimination? Yes, the..
About the Awards: Florida Legal Awards 2025 Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall About the Awards: Florida Legal Awards 2025 Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall

About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging..
Gold Medal Grift? Caitlyn Jenner Accused in Crypto Fraud Scheme Gold Medal Grift? Caitlyn Jenner Accused in Crypto Fraud Scheme

“Many retail investors rely on statements that celebrities make in public, which is different than..
Federal Judge Rejects Teams' Challenge to NASCAR's 'Anticompetitive Terms' in Agreement Federal Judge Rejects Teams' Challenge to NASCAR's 'Anticompetitive Terms' in Agreement

At this stage, the teams are no closer to irreparable harm than they are to the command, 'Drivers,..
Baltimore City Govt., After Winning Opioid Jury Trial, Preparing to Demand an Additional $11B for.. Baltimore City Govt., After Winning Opioid Jury Trial, Preparing to Demand an Additional $11B for..

Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said the $266 million “verdict was an important step toward..
'A Giant in the Legal Community': A Fulton County Judge Has Died 'A Giant in the Legal Community': A Fulton County Judge Has Died

Sitting jurists are opening up about the impact former Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge..
Tom Girardi's Lawyers Want Next Month's Sentencing Delayed Tom Girardi's Lawyers Want Next Month's Sentencing Delayed

Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the..
The morning read for Friday, Nov. 15 The morning read for Friday, Nov. 15

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
As Uncertainty Hovers Over PGA Merger, LIV Golf Hires Entertainment Industry Veteran as Legal Chief As Uncertainty Hovers Over PGA Merger, LIV Golf Hires Entertainment Industry Veteran as Legal Chief

John Ruzich comes to the controversial Saudi-backed pro golf organization from Legends Hospitality, ..
Supreme Court Bar Loses A 'Giant In The Law' Supreme Court Bar Loses A 'Giant In The Law'

Ted Olson, who argued Bush v. GoreCitizens United and other landmark Supreme Court cases, is..
'We Should Be Pragmatic': Meet the Possible Next FTC Chair 'We Should Be Pragmatic': Meet the Possible Next FTC Chair

“We're holding them hostage, Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade..
Latham, Kirkland Alums Land the Top GC Posts—Here's What It Means for Business Generation Latham, Kirkland Alums Land the Top GC Posts—Here's What It Means for Business Generation

Latham and Kirkland have the most alumni in the top 100 paying corporate in-house leader roles. And ..
Policy Wonks' Obsession: What Will Tuesday's Election Mean for FTC Firebrand Khan? Policy Wonks' Obsession: What Will Tuesday's Election Mean for FTC Firebrand Khan?

The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time, said Douglas Ross, a..
Lawyers Warn: Little-Noticed Report Could Spell Bad News for Employers Lawyers Warn: Little-Noticed Report Could Spell Bad News for Employers

For employers facing legal action over harassment based on a protected characteristic, a faulty..