Subscribe to Latest in Legal News feed Latest in Legal News
Law.com
Updated: 2 hours 21 min ago

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Focus on Listening, Collaborating and Problem-Solving,' Says Dena Sharp of Girard Sharp

Wed, 2026-03-25 10:59

"Seek out strong mentors and accept their guidance, especially when it's constructive or challenges you. Surround yourself with colleagues who make you better and complement your strengths. Define your responsibilities broadly. As you grow, focus on listening, collaborating and problem-solving—all hallmarks of good leadership."

       

Legal Speak at Legal Week 2026: Entegrata's Tom Baldwin

Wed, 2026-03-25 10:16

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Entegrata CEO and founder Tom Baldwin.

       

Divided State High Court Expands Criteria for Proving Payments Owed to Law Firm

Wed, 2026-03-25 09:55

"It's kind of a safety net in case there is a mistake," plaintiff-appellant counsel told Law.com.

       

The Revolving Door at Paul Hastings in London

Wed, 2026-03-25 07:18

Deep dive: Despite posting strong U.K. revenue, the firm is seeing far higher partner churn than its rivals. But what explains it?

       

Quinn Emanuel Posts Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth in Revenue, Profits

Wed, 2026-03-25 04:59

Quinn Emanuel saw a 16% jump in net income and a 12.6% rise in gross revenue in 2025 amid sustained demand for the litigation firm.

       

Public Interest Stipends Open Latest Front in Law Firms' Competition for Summer Associates

Wed, 2026-03-25 04:59

At least 15 Am Law 100 firms are offering bonuses up to $50,000 to 1L law students who commit to firms' 2L summer programs.

       

Jewish Charter School Sues Oklahoma Over Ban on Religious Charters

Wed, 2026-03-25 00:32
A Jewish charter school suit in Oklahoma raises constitutional issues the Supreme Court left unresolved in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond.

       

Refusal of Reasonable Instruction Disqualifies Chicago-Area Attorney From Benefits, Appellate Court Says

Wed, 2026-03-25 00:01

"We have found that the original expectations and deadline were clearly communicated and, therefore, attorney Wolf's instruction was reasonable," the appeals court said.

       

'Trying to Punish Anthropic'?: US Judge Questions Government's Risk Designation

Tue, 2026-03-24 21:31

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin questioned whether the Trump administration violated the law when it designated Anthropic a "supply-chain risk to national security" after the Claude artificial intelligence developer publicly refused to tailor its AI models for lethal autonomous warfare.

       

Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Asia's Trade and Legal Sectors

Tue, 2026-03-24 19:32

Conflict-driven energy shocks and supply chain disruption have fueled demand for legal advice on contracts, disputes and compliance across Asia.

       

Jurors Hit Meta With $375M Verdict in Groundbreaking Case in New Mexico

Tue, 2026-03-24 17:55

Tuesday's verdict, in the 1st Judicial Circuit in Santa Fe, comes less than a day after jurors began deliberating in the state of New Mexico's case against Meta.

       

8th Circuit Revives Suit Against Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Foreclosure Dispute

Tue, 2026-03-24 17:18

"The issue here is whether the alleged violation of the reinstatement statute is also a violation of section 1692f(6)(A) of the [Fair Debt Collection Practices Act]," the federal appellate court said.

       

'We Have a Big Problem With State Farm': Surge of Lawsuits Targets Insurer

Tue, 2026-03-24 16:48

"We strongly reject any implication or political narrative that State Farm engages in illicit or unlawful conduct," State Farm stated. "We work hard to protect our customers from predatory contractors and billboard attorneys who may take advantage of people after a loss."

       

Inside Alleged Crypto Scheme That Burned Millions—Then Went Silent

Tue, 2026-03-24 16:26

Investors are suing entrepreneur Ben Pasternak, alleging misleading statements and insider enrichment tied to crypto tokens that wiped out hundreds of millions of dollars in value.

       

Supreme Court Considers Whether Government Can Turn Back Asylum Seekers at the Border

Tue, 2026-03-24 15:00

The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether immigrants stopped near the U.S. border have a right to apply for asylum or whether they can be flatly turned away without any processing during surges in migration.

       

Cornell Reappoints Law Dean for Second Term

Tue, 2026-03-24 14:57

Jens Ohlin, who became the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School on July 1, 2021, has been renewed for a second term.

       

Federal Circuit OKs $125M PACER Settlement: 'Clear Majority' of Circuits Uphold Incentive Awards

Tue, 2026-03-24 14:32

Friday's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit approved the settlement, which reimburses each PACER user up to $350 forovercharges.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Blickstein Group CEO Brad Blickstein

Tue, 2026-03-24 10:48

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Blickstein Group CEO and founder Brad Blickstein.

       

State AGs Ask Federal Judge to View HPE-Juniper Merger With 'Great Skepticism'

Tue, 2026-03-24 10:37

U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts asked the intervening states what is wrong with Hewlett Packard Enterprise hiring outside counsel and exercising its "right to petition the government" to settle the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust claims alleging HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks is harmful to competition.

       

Pages