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Plaintiff Attorneys Sanctioned for Entangling Firm Partners in RICO Suit, Judge Rules

"This conduct is harassing and needlessly increased the cost of litigation for defendants. Such allegations, if allowed to stand, would apply to innocent individuals at hundreds of limited liability law firms or other

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Substantive Due Process Challenge to School District's Gender-Identity Policies

In Lee v. Poudre School District R-1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by parents alleging that Poudre School District maintained official policies discouraging

‘Devastating Risk to America's Food Supply': Agricultural Amici Fear Roundup's Demise

In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association and the Cherry Marketing Institute supported Monsanto's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Roundup

‘Devastating Risk to America's Food Supply' Agricultural Amici Fear Roundup's Demise

In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association and the Cherry Marketing Institute supported Monsanto's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Roundup

‘Devastating Risk to America's Food Supply:' Agricultural Amici Fear Roundup's Demise

In a Friday amicus brief, groups like the American Soybean Association and the Cherry Marketing Institute supported Monsanto's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Roundup

Will Trespass Charges Stick Against Mayor Ras Baraka? Lawyers Weigh In

Some defense lawyers think Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will have a hard time beating trespassing charges stemming from a visit to a migrant center.

Google Strikes $1.3B Settlement with Texas: Meet the Law Firm Behind the Deal

In a landmark settlement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.375 billion from Google for alleged privacy violations against consumers in the state.

Chief Justice Roberts Talks AI, 'Dull' Argument Format, Unfair Criticism

"I don't like one-on-one [questioning], it seems very dull," Roberts said Monday. "On the other hand some of my colleagues like it so that's what we're going to do."

Wells Fargo Hit With Oversight Lawsuit Over Allegations of 'Sham' DEI Hiring Initiatives

The complaint alleges that when the public learned in June 2022 that Wells Fargo's DEI "shams" involved conducting interviews with candidates it had no intention of hiring solely to comply with those requirements, stock

‘This Is the Best Time to Be a Lawyer': How to Cope When the Rule of Law Is Threatened and the World Stops Making Sense

In a month designated by many nations as a time to address mental health awareness, The Global Lawyer looks at what lawyers, known to be part of an unwell profession, can do in these fraught

Lawyer-Turned-Entrepreneur Sees AI as Tool to Help Attorneys Thrive

"Law is primarily a human business, and we use technology to better manage the human aspects of the business," said Ashish Prasad, general counsel of HaystackID.

Rhode Island Becomes 36th State to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam

The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam will begin replacing the Uniform Bar Exam, currently being used by 54 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, beginning with the July 2026 exam.

Combs' Lawyer Tells Jury That While Her Client Committed Domestic Violence, He Did Not Engage in Sex Trafficking

“We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny Geragos said. “But domestic violence is not sex trafficking.

Combs's Lawyer Tells Jury That While His Client Committed Domestic Violence, He Did Not Engage in Sex Trafficking

“We take full responsibility that there was domestic violence in this case, defense attorney Teny Geragos said. “But domestic violence is not sex trafficking.

John Hopkins Hires Former White House Counsel for Biden as GC

Tiffany Wright is taking the legal reins of the elite university, two years after coming aboard as deputy general counsel.

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Explore Your Own Motivations and Expectations for Seeking Out a Leadership Role,' Says Janene Jackson of Holland & Knight

"Good leaders have a deep and strong network of people they can tap for advice, connection and fellowship, work opportunity, and, most importantly, help when needed. Finally, and maybe most importantly, I would recommend

Magistrate Judge Hopes to Foster 'Curiosity, Genuine Conversation' in the Courtroom

"Courtrooms are at their best when they are places that invite curiosity and genuine conversation, where civility is obligatory and compassion, even in the middle of a robust disagreement, is made possible. Good judges

There Are No Cases This Month Before the Multidistrict Litigation Panel. Lawyers Aren't Sure Why

Only six motions have been filed as of May 1, 2025, before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, the lowest number in the past decade, according to the panel's own

The Curious Persistence of the Six-Factor Trade Secret Test

This two-part article discusses the proof required for information to be considered a trade secret under U.S. statutory law, and includes detailed insight into the six-factor test outlined in the Restatement of Torts.

DOJ Calls EO Against Perkins Coie ‘Lawful,' Says It's Reviewing Appellate Options

The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case.