Alston & Bird Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Regulatory Advice Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Law firm Alston & Bird has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit concerning its regulatory counsel regarding the imports of hand…
Prominent M&A Partner Departs Cravath to Join Rival Firm Latham
Latham & Watkins, a renowned law firm, has announced the addition of Andrew Elken, a former partner at Cravath, Swaine…
ABA Advances Proposal for Free Speech in Law School
The legal education arm of the American Bar Association (ABA) has taken a step forward in promoting free speech within…
Montana Attorney General Urges Court to Dismiss TikTok’s Challenge Against State Ban
Montana's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, has submitted a legal request to a U.S. judge, urging the upholding of a groundbreaking…
96-Year-Old Judge Engages in Impasse with Appeals Panel Regarding Fitness Inquiry
The ongoing dispute involving 96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman and a special committee of three Federal Circuit judges has taken a…
AI Makes Inroads into Corporate Legal Departments
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the functioning of corporate legal departments, simultaneously presenting novel challenges that require…
US Law Firms Flock to Singapore Amid China’s Legal Challenges
Amid escalating concerns surrounding China's security clampdown, Taiwan tensions, and constraints on civil liberties, prominent US law firms are strategically…
9th Circuit Labels Lawyer’s Timeshare Donation Tax Shelter as ‘Bogus Tax Scheme
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has upheld a substantial $8.46 million penalty against Montana lawyer…
Survey Reveals Stress Among BigLaw Attorneys Due to Client Demands, Mental Health Concerns
In a recent survey by The American Lawyer, the mental health challenges faced by legal professionals within the BigLaw sector…
Lawyers Prefer DeSantis Over Trump in Campaign Contributions, Biden Leads
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a favored choice among self-identified lawyers, surpassing former President Trump but trailing…
North Carolina Legislature Successfully Overrides Veto on Legislation Impacting LGBTQ+ Youth
The North Carolina House and Senate successfully overturned Governor Roy Cooper's veto on three bills concerning LGBTQ+ youths. The legislative…
Tesla Expands Legal Team with Key Hires in Energy and Employment Law
Tesla Inc., led by CEO Elon Musk, has undertaken a series of strategic recruitments to bolster its legal team. These…