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Judge Rejects Menendez Mistrial Bid Based on Protected Official Acts Judge Rejects Menendez Mistrial Bid Based on Protected Official Acts

The constitutional speech and debate privilege can't be waived, said Adam Fee of Paul Hastings, who ..
Lawyer's Use of Artificial Intelligence Leads to Disciplinary Action Lawyer's Use of Artificial Intelligence Leads to Disciplinary Action

Local ethics experts weigh in on the attorney's response in this emerging area of disciplinary law.
Lawsuit Alleges Biglaw Partner Duped By Con Man — Or Worse Lawsuit Alleges Biglaw Partner Duped By Con Man — Or Worse

The complaint alleges the partner was tricked or a co-conspirator.The post Lawsuit Alleges Biglaw..
Elon Musk Threatening Biglaw Firm To Silence Amicus Brief? Elon Musk Threatening Biglaw Firm To Silence Amicus Brief?

Professor leaves his relationship with firm, alleging Tesla tried to squelch his involvement in..
Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims

The jury's verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig..
Davis Wright Tremaine’s DEI Chief Yusuf Zakir Shares Thoughts On The Need For Diversity Davis Wright Tremaine’s DEI Chief Yusuf Zakir Shares Thoughts On The Need For Diversity

Everyone knows the start of a good defense: definitions!The post Davis Wright Tremaine’s DEI Chief..
After Dismissal of Las Vegas Casino Antitrust Case, Algorithmic Pricing Dicey After Dismissal of Las Vegas Casino Antitrust Case, Algorithmic Pricing Dicey

In her May 8 order, U.S. District Judge Miranda Du, in Nevada, ruled that a mere use of algorithmic ..
What To Look For When Choosing A Digital Marketing Agency What To Look For When Choosing A Digital Marketing Agency

Learn all about the vetting process — and what to watch out for — in this recent episode of the..
Big Law's AI Talent War Aims to Influence Software Development Big Law's AI Talent War Aims to Influence Software Development

In the last month alone, Latham & Watkins, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, DLA Piper and Reed..
Jurisdiction In The Amazon Jurisdiction In The Amazon

When it comes to policing IP infringement on Amazon, it truly is a jungle out there.The post..
Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting Of Biglaw Associate Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting Of Biglaw Associate

The late associate's law firm referred to him as 'a hero among us.'The post Arrest Made In Fatal..
Power Shift: Judicial Appointments Lag as Retiring Judges Commit to Full Terms Power Shift: Judicial Appointments Lag as Retiring Judges Commit to Full Terms

Compared to 13 judicial appointments made during first quarter of 2023, Gov. Brian Kemp has..
Phila. Jury Hits ExxonMobil With $725.5M Verdict Over Carcinogen in Gasoline Phila. Jury Hits ExxonMobil With $725.5M Verdict Over Carcinogen in Gasoline

The jury determined that Paul Gill developed acute myeloid leukemia as a result of his exposure to..
Biden Administration Extends ACA Coverage Eligibility To DACA Recipients Biden Administration Extends ACA Coverage Eligibility To DACA Recipients

Under a new final rule, eligible DACA recipients will be able to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan..
Was This Judge Too Slow? Jurist Suggests 5th Circuit Micromanages His Docket Was This Judge Too Slow? Jurist Suggests 5th Circuit Micromanages His Docket

A district court has broad discretion and inherent authority to manage its docket. That's what it..
Unintended Victim Of New Biglaw Recruitment Process? Diversity. Unintended Victim Of New Biglaw Recruitment Process? Diversity.

This is what happens when you ditch the rules of recruitment.The post Unintended Victim Of New..
How Generative AI Is Transforming Contract Negotiations How Generative AI Is Transforming Contract Negotiations

The Contract Network CEO and co-founder Jim Wagner dives deep into GAI's effects, on the latest..
Suppose Democrats Insisted They Wouldn’t Accept The Results Of Elections Suppose Democrats Insisted They Wouldn’t Accept The Results Of Elections

What would Tim Scott -- or any other Republican -- say?The post Suppose Democrats Insisted They..
A Controversial Regulation: How the FTC Noncompete Ban Might Affect the Legal Industry A Controversial Regulation: How the FTC Noncompete Ban Might Affect the Legal Industry

Follow how the regulation might affect the legal industry from across the Law.com Newsroom.
Freeman Mathis & Gary Opens Fort Lauderdale Office, Plans for More Florida Growth Freeman Mathis & Gary Opens Fort Lauderdale Office, Plans for More Florida Growth

Both in Tampa and now in Fort Lauderdale, (lawyers) are just busy. We could hire someone tomorrow..
Sotomayor Says A Woman Chief Justice May Be Unlikely In Her Lifetime Sotomayor Says A Woman Chief Justice May Be Unlikely In Her Lifetime

Is Sotomayor in favor of term limits for SCOTUS justices? Without change, she says things feel..
Susman Godfrey, McGuireWoods Lawyers Clash Over IDEA System in Virginia Before 4th Circuit Susman Godfrey, McGuireWoods Lawyers Clash Over IDEA System in Virginia Before 4th Circuit

It's only after a year and a half of investigation, more than $1 million in attorney time, it took..
Trump Defense Errors Allowed Sexual Details Into Evidence, Merchan Rules Trump Defense Errors Allowed Sexual Details Into Evidence, Merchan Rules

Defense denial of any affair between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels during their opening..
New York, Anti-Abortion Groups Jockey Over Jurisdiction New York, Anti-Abortion Groups Jockey Over Jurisdiction

Groups offering pregnancy counseling said they would be burdened by having to litigate the case in..
Federal Judge Dismisses Volkswagen Suit Challenging Illinois 'Multiplier Act' Federal Judge Dismisses Volkswagen Suit Challenging Illinois 'Multiplier Act'

The multiplier act did not bar Volkswagen from informing customers that the statute requiring..
Legal Industry Experts Launch 'Legal Data Intelligence' With Help From Relativity Legal Industry Experts Launch 'Legal Data Intelligence' With Help From Relativity

The framework, meant to help the industry harness data in a smarter way, was founded by nearly 20..
As More Law Firms Expand in Texas, Some Am Law 25 Firms Stay on Sidelines As More Law Firms Expand in Texas, Some Am Law 25 Firms Stay on Sidelines

Six Am Law 25 firms lack an office in Houston. Is it more challenging to add high-performing talent ..
Alston & Bird Adds Veteran Litigator to New York Office Alston & Bird Adds Veteran Litigator to New York Office

Scott Schirick has represented clients in high-profile white-collar cases, including Chinese..
Legal Speak's Sidebar with Saul: The First Trump Criminal Trial Legal Speak's Sidebar with Saul: The First Trump Criminal Trial

ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul details the events of the first Trump criminal trial inside the..
First Trump Supreme Court Nomination Wish List Is Out And It’s Properly Horrifying First Trump Supreme Court Nomination Wish List Is Out And It’s Properly Horrifying

It's all style over substance when it comes to selecting Trump's next Supreme Court justice.The..
Lebanon's Economic Crisis: How Domestic Firms Rode Out the Storm Lebanon's Economic Crisis: How Domestic Firms Rode Out the Storm

International work remains key to the survival of Lebanese law firms amid a grave economic..
Intercepted Memo Says NFL's Legal Chief to Retire After Quarter-Century With League Intercepted Memo Says NFL's Legal Chief to Retire After Quarter-Century With League

Jeff Pash struck many high-stakes deals on behalf of the NFL over the years, including a collective ..
Driverless Taxi Company Cruise Sued for Negligence in California State Court as Services Remain.. Driverless Taxi Company Cruise Sued for Negligence in California State Court as Services Remain..

According to his complaint, the other driver claims the Cruise car attempted a left turn at the..
'The Biggest Fallacy of the Industry': How Flexible Working Policies are Failing Both Men and Women 'The Biggest Fallacy of the Industry': How Flexible Working Policies are Failing Both Men and Women

Top lawyers and commentators spotlight how policies are failing women, and also how, due to social..
Dean Developments: Several Deans Move Long Distance Dean Developments: Several Deans Move Long Distance

The latest in law dean and other legal education news from across the U.S.
Boeing’s Door Blowout Aside, Aviation Innovation Surges Among Aircraft Startups Boeing’s Door Blowout Aside, Aviation Innovation Surges Among Aircraft Startups

The next several years could be exciting ones for the aviation industry.The post Boeing’s Door..
New York Judge Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine, Leaves The Bench New York Judge Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine, Leaves The Bench

This judge was caught up in a narcotics trafficking investigation, and now he's facing potential..
Finance Docket: Americans Find Common Ground Through Anti-PE Measures Finance Docket: Americans Find Common Ground Through Anti-PE Measures

The private equity industry is bringing us back together.The post Finance Docket: Americans Find..
Stark Law Crackdown Jacks Up Fines, Settlements, And Physician Pressures Stark Law Crackdown Jacks Up Fines, Settlements, And Physician Pressures

Is a widened enforcement net squeezing physicians unfairly? That’s the belief of one high-profile..
EEOC's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rules Follow Title VII Regarding Abortion, Lawyers Say EEOC's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rules Follow Title VII Regarding Abortion, Lawyers Say

In using those words in the ... act, Congress wasn't drafting new words, said Kate Mueting of..