Florida Law Firm Escape Class Action After May Data Breach
In a closely watched case highlighting the challenges of proving harm in data breach lawsuits, a federal judge in Florida…
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NAACP Files Lawsuit Against Virginia Officials Over Student Voter Registration Rules
The NAACP and the Advancement Project have filed a federal lawsuit against Virginia election officials, accusing them of implementing voter…
Simpson Thacher Strengthens London Private-Equity Team with Hire of Kirkland Partner Appleton
Global law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has bolstered its London private equity team with the addition of Nick…
Alaska Terminates Contract with Motley Rice in Opioid Case, Echoing Utah’s Decision
The State of Alaska has severed its relationship with South Carolina-based law firm Motley Rice LLC, one of the most…
Real-Estate Investor drops lawsuit against Washington law firm
A years-long legal dispute between real estate investor Robert Toussie and Washington, D.C.-based powerhouse Williams & Connolly LLP has come…
Kirkland and Ellis Expands Litigation Practice into $3 Billion Powerhouse
Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most profitable law firms, is undergoing a major transformation as it aggressively grows…
Judge’s Order Undercuts Trump Administration’s Rationale for Shutdown Layoffs
A recent federal court ruling has dealt a major blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to justify sweeping federal employee…
Innovative Boutiques Deliver Better Value Than Traditional Big Law
As the legal industry continues to evolve, boutique law firms are emerging as serious contenders to traditional “Big Law” firms—offering…
Major Law Firms Launch Legal Network to Combat Antisemitism
A coalition of leading U.S. law firms has joined forces with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to launch a nationwide legal…
San Francisco Superior Court Clerks Call Off Planned Strike After Reaching Tentative Deal
In a significant turnaround, courtroom clerks at the San Francisco Superior Court have officially called off a planned strike that…
Federal Judge Disqualifies Acting U.S. Attorney in California, Citing Improper Appointment
In a significant legal development, a federal judge has ruled that Bilal A. “Bill” Essayli, who had been serving as…
Big Law’s New Obsession: Litigators
A powerful shift is sweeping through the halls of BigLaw. Across the nation’s top firms, litigation is back in the…