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Sports Law and Doping Control: What the Rules Really Say
Athletes juggle legitimate health needs, coaches scrutinise every fraction of performance, and governing bodies scramble to stay ahead of shady shortcuts. But this isn’t...
US Court of Appeals Rules Judge Can Order Return of Migrant...
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has recently made a decision regarding a federal judge's order for the U.S. government to help a...
Lawyers Opposing BigLaw Deals with Trump: A Pugnacious Legal Industry Website
Lawyers and law firms have been facing the heat from President Donald Trump's punitive executive orders, and if you want to know how they...
Impact of Younger Jurors on Record-Breaking ‘Thermonuclear Verdicts’ in 2024
A record-breaking number of eight- and nine-figure jury verdicts are making waves in the legal world, and it seems like this trend is here...
Law Firm Accused of RICO Billing Conspiracy in $300M Lawsuit
Lawyers' Shenanigans Galore: Ford vs. California Law FirmsThree California law firms are currently embroiled in a legal battle with Ford Motor Co., accused of...
Cadwalader’s Pro Bono Commitment to Trump: What They Plan to Achieve
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft is planning to offer free legal assistance to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez in New York. The law firm wants...
Kim Kardashian’s Journey to Becoming a Lawyer: An Unconventional Path
Kim Kardashian showed up at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 2, 2025, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in...
FCC Dismisses Khan’s Antitrust Suit Against PepsiCo
So, there was this whole thing with PepsiCo and Walmart, right? A suit was filed, alleging that PepsiCo was playing favorites by giving Walmart...
Nick Brailey Appointed CEO of ALM in Merger with Law Business...
In this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM and Law Business Research CEO Nick Brailey discuss the companies' recent merger while introducing listeners to the...
Trump’s Oval Office Ambush: Land Expropriation Law in South Africa
US President Donald Trump and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa met in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday,...
2025 Partner Compensation Changes: Managing Uncertainty and Opportunities
Well, let's dive into this whole partner pay situation, shall we? So, last year, partner pay was off the charts in a good way....
Trump Revoke Legal Status Of Migrants: Shocking Impact Revealed
In a shocking move that has left many wondering about the future of immigration in the United States, Trump revoke legal status of migrants...
Trump Revoke Legal Status Of Migrants: What It Means For You
In a shocking move that has sent waves across the nation, Trump revoke legal status of migrants has become the hottest topic in immigration...
Cleary Gottlieb closes Frankfurt office after 30+ years in Germany’s financial...
So, get this, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, you know, the big law firm? Yeah, they're closing down their Frankfurt office after being there...
Chemerinsky: Challenges to Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship Before SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into its first case of the year on May 15th, which is kind of late considering oral arguments...
Private Equity Investment Consultancy by Former A&O Leaders
Wim Dejonghe and David Morley, former leaders of legacy firm Allen & Overy, are shaking things up in the legal sector with their new...
Will BigLaw Firms Provide Pro Bono Help to Law Enforcement Officers...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, April 28, 2025, which is like, supposed to help law enforcement officers by giving them...
Navigating the AI Revolution in Law School: Key Lessons for Success
The Legal Field and AI: A Wild RideSo, as a fresh-out-of-law-school grad, I’ve had a front-row seat to the crazy world of artificial intelligence...
Judge Faces Potential Ousting for Faking Document with Colleague’s Stamp
Hey, so I heard this story about a part-time judge in King County, Washington. Apparently, this dude tried to get a parking discount using...
Leading With Purpose: Braver Work, Better Law
So, like, there's this article by Marcie Dickson, who's like the vice president of communications for the Institute for Well-Being in Law Board and...
Supreme Court Chief Justice Holds Key Role in State-Funded Religious School...
Alright folks, so there's this big ol' debate going on about whether Oklahoma should be shelling out some cash for a Catholic charter school....
Challenges of Billable Hours in Larger Law Firms: First Quarter Insights
Law firms, the big ones, saw a whopping 11.3% increase in revenue during the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year. Wells Fargo’s...
Magistrate Judge Criticizes Law Firm’s Dragon Logo on Legal Documents
So, like, there was this lawyer, right? And he thought it would be super cool to put a big purple dragon watermark on all...
Law Graduate Settles First Amendment Lawsuit Over Repurposed Skeleton Displays
A Tennessee woman named Alexis Luttrell recently reached a settlement in her First Amendment lawsuit against Germantown, Tennessee. Germantown tried to give her a...
Training the Next Generation of Conservative Lawyers: Inside a Boutique Law...
A boutique law firm in Washington, D.C. is making waves by taking on legal challenges to liberal policies, such as corporate diversity programs, environmental...
High-Paying Boutique Firm: New Associates Earn $300K
Lawyers Getting Paid Big BucksSo, get this - Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, a litigation boutique law firm, is bumping up the salaries for first-year...
Accused Divorce Lawyer in Fatal Stabbing of Client Seeks Trial Delay
Alright, so get this: a former Ohio lawyer got himself into some serious trouble for allegedly being involved in the fatal stabbing of his...
Trump’s Judicial Pick Clerked for a Third of SCOTUS Justices
President Trump just announced his first pick for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, and her name is Whitney Hermandorfer. According...
DOJ Investigates Prosecution Policy Allowing Race Consideration in Plea Deals
A new policy in Hennepin County, Minnesota, that lets prosecutors think about racial identity in plea deals has caused a stir at the U.S....
Migrants’ Temporary Legal Status Upheld by 1st Circuit Court
It was a regular Monday afternoon when the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Boston made a decision that could impact the lives...
Legal Battle Between Kline & Specter and Ex-Associate Sent to Arbitration
Terrance DeAngelo, a former associate at Kline & Specter, is facing a legal battle with his former firm that is heading to arbitration following...
Firing of Prosecutor for Racist Social Media Posts Linked to ‘Southern...
A prosecutor in Knoxville, Tennessee got the boot for some pretty questionable social media behavior. Charme Allen, the District Attorney General of Knox County,...
Reflection on Motherhood: Orphan Socks and Identity Healing
Motherhood can be a real trip, let me tell you. One minute you're staring into a laundry basket, searching for a missing sock, and...
Wisconsin Judge Pleads Not Guilty to Charges for Assisting Immigrant Evade...
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who is currently facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest and deportation operation by U.S. immigration authorities...
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Troops: What You Need to...
The U.S. Supreme Court gave the okay to the Trump administration to go ahead and enforce a ban on transgender troops while the legal...
DOJ Policy Prohibits Law Firms Litigating Against Administration
The Justice Department, led by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, has made a bold move to prevent the hiring of law firms that oppose...
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: Expert Advice from Richard Susskind
Richard Susskind, the tech-savvy author who has been shaking up the legal world with his forward-thinking ideas for almost three decades, recently sat down...
From $18M to $500: How Defamation Verdict Was Reduced
Alright, so like, there was this whole big thing at the Essex County Courthouse that went down. Apparently, this dude from Ghana who's a...
Impact of Global Trade War on Law Firms: Thomson Reuters Institute...
The global trade war has really shaken things up for law firms in the first quarter of 2025. According to a report by the...
Former Judge Highlights Importance of Judiciary Budget Request in Maintaining Courthouse...
Robert J. Conrad, Jr., who serves as the Chief U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina, recently spoke out about the...
Maintaining Independence: BigLaw Firms’ Pro Bono Deals with Trump
Alright, so like, two Democratic lawmakers are kinda upset with these BigLaw firms, you know? They asked them about these pro bono deals they...
Rocky Patel’s Journey to Selling 30 Million Cigars: From Lawyer to...
Rocky Patel’s “Sixty” cigar was named the top cigar in the world by Cigar Aficionado in 2022. It’s a big deal, folks. This prestigious...
The Threat of Roundup’s Demise: Concerns for America’s Food Supply
Cultivating corn in early fall, Stowe Vermont, USA. Credit: Don Landwehrle/Adobe StockSo, like, there's this thing happening in Stowe, Vermont, USA where they're all...
AI-generated likeness of man killed in road-rage incident speaks at sentencing
Artificial Intelligence & RoboticsSo like, this AI-generated video came out where a man who got killed in a road-rage incident forgave his killer. Judge...
Perkins Coie Decision Impact on EO Litigation
Hey guys, so I stumbled upon this article about a federal judge’s ruling on President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Perkins Coie. Apparently, some...
Attorney Arrested for Theft and Assault: Legal Troubles Unraveled
Hey there folks, so I got some juicy news for you straight out of Albany, New York. A lawyer named Luke Malamood, who's 40...
Hannah Dugan Arrest: Experts Analyze Impact and Future Prospects
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is causing quite a stir as her hearing approaches. People in the legal field, including litigators, judges, and...
Lawyer Denied Home Confinement After Misusing $9M from Investors
A California lawyer, Sara Jacqueline King, got herself in hot water recently. She was accused of blowing nearly $9 million of investor money on...
Crypto ‘Bank’ Celsius Founder Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Alex Mashinsky, the dude who used to run Celsius Network Ltd., showed up at court in New York yesterday, May 8, 2025. He copped...
Celebrating Well-Being Week in Law: Tips and Ideas
HomeDaily NewsHow will you celebrate Well-Being Week in… Lawyer WellnessMay 7, 2025, 4:30 pm CDTImage from Shutterstock.The first week of May is an opportunity...
Courts May Determine Next US Attorneys in High-Profile Districts
Unanswered legal questions still floating around as the Trump administration hints at pushing the limits of U.S. attorney term lengths, avoiding Senate confirmation and...
Prosecutors’ Mistake Puts Challenge to Congestion Pricing at Risk
Hey there, readers! So, like, did you hear about the whole mix-up with the federal prosecutors and congestion pricing in New York City? Yeah,...
Trump Nominates Four Judges for Missouri Courts
President Donald Trump's recent judicial nominations for Missouri federal courts and the D.C. Superior Court are causing quite a stir. The list includes alums...
Blockware Mining Partner Accused of Owing D’Souza Estate $14M
Mathew D'Souza's estate, represented by a trustee, has taken legal action against Blockware Mining in Illinois state court. The estate accuses the Chicago-based Bitcoin...
US Attorney Orchestrated Facebook Posts Criticizing Judge, Report Reveals
Yo, so like, this dude Edward R. Martin Jr., who's like the acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., used to help write Facebook posts...
Legal Battle Over Dragon Logo Usage in Court Documents
So, like, there was this whole thing with a Michigan law firm, right? They were all about dragons on their court documents. I mean,...
Skadden Accused of Restricting Lawyer Email Access in NLRB Filing
Yo, so check it out - this workers' rights group is accusing Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom of messing with their employees' chats...
California Bar Exam Passing Score Reduced, Multistate Exam in July
So, the California Supreme Court justices are a bit worried about the state bar using AI to come up with test questions. They're waiting...
Religious Public Charter Schools: Supreme Court’s Potential Approval
So, like, this super important hearing happened the other day at the United States Supreme Court. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, you know, the guy with...
Judge’s Opinion on Insurance Case: A Speck in Interstellar Space
So like, there's this federal judge guy, right? His name is J. Harvie Wilkinson III and he's like, super conservative and stuff. He recently...
Record-High Law School Application Rates Amid Continued Surge
So, like, apparently law schools are, you know, getting tons of applications this year. Like, a lot. Some schools are seeing, like, a 20%...
Law firm loses 59 partners after trimming equity partnership
Twenty-five U.S. partners, among the 59 partners, left A&O Shearman after they decided to cut 10% of their global equity partnership last year, y'all....
Is Bondi Bulletproof? Legal Analysis of Trump’s Attorney
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, seen here sweating bullets during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 15, 2025. In...
Higher Attrition Rate for Associates of Color: NALP Foundation Study
So, there’s this thing about associates at law firms quitting their jobs, right? According to some fancy study by the NALP Foundation for Law...
Data Breach Class Action Against Former Baltimore Ravens Coach
A former student athlete from Simmons University decided to take some serious legal action this week. They filed a big ol' class action lawsuit,...
Former BigLaw Partner Alleges Retaliation Over Bias Complaint
So, like, there’s this ex-salaried partner at Womble Bond Dickinson who’s suing the law firm. She claims they slashed her pay in half and...
AMC Theatres Settlement: Delaware Court Focuses on Dilution Language
So, like, there’s this whole thing going on with AMC Theatres in Baltimore, MD, right? Apparently, there’s a lawsuit happening because some people feel...
Harvard Law Review Under Investigation for Race-Based ‘Spoils System’
So, there's some big news in town, folks! The federal government is all up in the Harvard Law Review's business, investigating them for alleged...
MyPillow CEO’s Lawyers Blame Mistaken Filing for Show Cause Order
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April 29, 2025, 2:29 pm CDTMyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's lawyers have recently found themselves in...
Data Privacy Legal Trends at GC Midwest 2025
In April, I got a chance to chat with some legal big shots at the General Counsel Midwest Conference in Chicago. I mean, we’re...
Is Trump Administration Defying Judge’s Order by Holding US in Contempt?
Yo, so like, there's this federal judge, right? He's all about sticking it to the Trump administration when it comes to Venezuelan immigrants. The...
Nike Faces Lawsuit from NFT Buyers for Crypto Fraud
Nike and RTFKT dropped the Dunk Genesis CryptoKick non-fungible token on the market in early 2022, catching the attention of a select group of...
Law students sue EEOC over BigLaw letters: Legal battle unfolds
Three law students, who are not really sure why this matters, have gone ahead and filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to order...
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Program Lawsuit by Conservative Group
So, like, there's this lawsuit happening, right? A bunch of conservative folks are all bent out of shape about the ABA's scholarship program. They're...
EU Fines Apple and Meta: Digital Markets Act Penalties
So, like, this big deal in Europe, right? The European Commission totally missed its deadline last month, and people were worried they were scared...
High-paying Bonuses Offered by Litigation Boutique Firm
So, like, this litigation boutique law firm called Wilkinson Stekloff is gonna be handing out some serious cash to their associates. I'm talking bonuses...
Emily Dillingham: Corporate Counsel at GC Midwest 2025
So, like, at this thing in April, Legal Speak like, talked to a bunch of important people at the General Counsel Midwest Conference in...
DOJ lawyer faces disbarment over involvement in major kleptocracy scheme
A lawyer from the Department of Justice is facing disbarment for his involvement in a shady foreign influence scheme linked to his friendship with...
AI and Financial Services: Transforming the Future of Finance
FintechZoom.io has been at the forefront of covering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial services industry. As financial institutions adopt AI-driven technologies,...
Challenges Arise from Trump’s DOE Oversight and Funding Changes
Legal experts anticipated President Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education, but the fallout from his executive order has left the educational...
USPTO Advisory Committees Dismissed by Commerce Secretary
In a surprising turn of events, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has made a bold move to dismiss all members of two citizen panels that...
US Law Firms Remove DEI Content Amid Federal Crackdown
Hogan Lovells and Latham & Watkins, two prominent law firms, have recently found themselves in the midst of a controversial situation. Both firms received...
Kirkland Reaches $8.8B Revenue, PEP Surges to $9.2M
Kirkland & Ellis, a prominent law firm known for its expertise in litigation, fund transactions, and energy and infrastructure, has made significant strides in...
CFTC Chair Urges Quick Compliance Settlements
Summary: Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham is urging companies with ongoing compliance investigations to submit reasonable settlement offers within two weeks for quick resolution.In...
New Trial Granted in Infant Formula Case
In a groundbreaking decision, Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial on Thursday, highlighting the...
Travers Smith Opens Brussels Office, Closes Paris Location
Travers Smith, a prominent law firm, is making waves in the legal world by announcing the opening of a new office in Brussels to...
Evolving E-Discovery Tools: Automation to Generative AI
In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, one area that has seen significant advancements is e-discovery tools. Historically, the legal industry has been...
Empathy: Key to General Counsel Success in 2025
The article you read in the local newspaper highlighted the importance of empathy in the role of general counsel for the year 2025. The...
New Title: Fired Military Lawyers: Impact on Battlefield Strategy?
In a recent announcement, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed that the top judge advocates general for the Army, Navy, and Air Force will...
DOJ Complaint Against Federal Judge for Hostility Towards Lawyer
The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a misconduct complaint against a federal judge for alleged "hostile and egregious misconduct" in a case involving...
Court Rules Pfizer, BioNTech Infringed Moderna’s Vaccine Patent
In a recent development in the world of patent disputes, Freshfields successfully represented Moderna in a case against BioNTech and Pfizer. The Düsseldorf regional...
Unconstitutional DOJ ruling on job protections for administrative law judges
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the legal community, the U.S. Department of Justice has made a groundbreaking ruling declaring job...
Perkins Coie Hires Williams & Connolly to Challenge Trump Order
Perkins Coie, a prominent law firm, recently made headlines by enlisting the help of Williams & Connolly to challenge an executive order issued by...
Conviction overturned due to allegations of witchcraft and drug use
The New Mexico Supreme Court recently made a groundbreaking decision to overturn Desiree Lensegrav's 2022 murder conviction and prevent a retrial due to severe...
Increase in Revenue at Morrison & Foerster Driven by IP Litigation
Morrison & Foerster, a prominent law firm, experienced a significant increase in revenue driven by its intellectual property (IP) litigation practice. The firm's gross...
Kavanaugh: Noncompliance with Court Orders Shouldn’t Affect Standing
The U.S. Supreme Court was embroiled in a heated debate on Monday over the plea of Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez for a...
Fiji Water Microplastics Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Fiji Water's parent company, The Wonderful Co., alleging the misrepresentation of the product...
Censure of Ex-Law Partner for Inappropriate Behavior: Stay Quiet Offers
Former Boise law firm partner censured for inappropriate behaviorIn a recent development that has sparked discussions about workplace ethics, a former partner at a...
Achieving Partnership: Advice from Justin Nowell, Sidley Austin Partner
Justin Nowell, a 35-year-old Partner at Sidley Austin in New York, recently shared valuable advice on achieving partnership in the legal field. Reflecting on...
BigLaw Firms and Lawyers Suing Trump Administration
In a recent legal battleground, BigLaw firms and prominent lawyers have taken center stage to challenge the Trump administration through a series of lawsuits....
Lawsuit Against Trump for Firing Federal Workers: Democratic State AGs
Democratic state attorneys general from over a dozen states have banded together to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the mass firing...
Former BigLaw Practice Chair Allegedly Overbilled Clients $3.5M
Former BigLaw Practice Chair Accused of Overbilling Clients $3.5MIn a recent ethics complaint filed on February 19, 2025, William Michael Doyle Jr., a former...
Russian Crypto Kingpins Busted in Billion-Dollar Laundering Scheme
The recent crackdown on Russian crypto kingpins involved in a billion-dollar laundering scheme has sent shockwaves through the global financial community. The U.S. Department...
High-End Law Firm Charges $3,000 Per Hour
In a recent report by Reuters, it was revealed that some partners at the prestigious law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan are charging...
Zurich Insurance Attorney Suspended for Secret Settlement Negotiation
In a recent court ruling, Paul Eric Petruska, former chief trial attorney for Zurich Insurance Co., faced an indefinite suspension for engaging in secret...
SCOTUS to Revisit President’s Power to Fire Officials
SCOTUS to Revisit President's Power to Fire OfficialsThe U.S. Supreme Court finds itself at the forefront of a significant legal battle involving the powers...
Delaware Way: Tulane Conference Speakers Discuss Senate Bill Impact
Delaware Supreme Court Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. recently expressed his concerns about the legislature moving faster than the court in resolving issues related...
Resolution of Bias Suit Against Jones Day After Memo Ruling
Jones Day, a prominent law firm, recently reached a resolution in a lawsuit alleging bias in their family leave policy towards male attorneys. The...
Norcross Prosecution: Impact of a Speaking Indictment
The recent high-profile prosecution of South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross has sparked controversy over the use of speaking indictments by the prosecution team. Speaking...
Court dismisses discrimination lawsuit against BigLaw firm’s summer associate diversity program
A Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against BigLaw Firm's Summer Associate Diversity ProgramIn a recent ruling, a federal judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against...
Judge Questions Legality of Trump’s NLRB Member Firing
Senior Judge Beryl Howell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, recently raised questions about the legality of President Donald Trump's...
Different Ways Lawyers Show Appreciation in Their Practice
Lawyers: Going Beyond the Legal Grind to Show AppreciationIn the fast-paced world of law, where courtrooms are like second homes and paperwork is a...
Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel Appointed by SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Mike Selig, a seasoned partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, as the chief counsel for the...
Court Rejects Antitrust Claims in Real Estate Listing Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently made a significant ruling that has sent ripples through the real estate industry. In...
Chief Justice Delays Judge’s Deadline on Foreign-Aid Funds
Chief Justice Halts Deadline for Foreign-Aid FundsIn a recent development, Chief Justice John Roberts has intervened to delay a federal judge's deadline regarding the...
Orthofix Execs Fired for Private Texts: Fighting Back Strongly
Orthofix, a company specializing in orthopedic medical devices, made headlines when it fired its chief legal officer, chief financial officer, and CEO 18 months...
Supreme Court Victory: Radical Agreement in Reverse-Discrimination Case
The U.S. Supreme Court made a groundbreaking decision on Wednesday that could have significant implications for cases of reverse discrimination. The case in question...
Judicial Silence Amid Partisan Attacks: Former Judges Question
Former Judges Speak Out Against Partisan Attacks on JudiciaryIn today's tumultuous political climate, the judiciary is facing unprecedented challenges from partisan attacks. Former U.S....
Award-Winning Law Films: Oscar Winners You Didn’t Expect
As the anticipation builds for the 97th Academy Awards this Sunday, movie enthusiasts everywhere are eagerly awaiting to see which legal films will take...
Alleged Gender Bias in MDL Judge Ethics Complaint: NJ Lawyer’s View
Seasoned Journalist's Crafted Article:The legal realm has been shaken by a recent controversy surrounding U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the Northern District...