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BlockFills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy With McDermott, Katten as Counsel

Mon, 2026-03-16 13:45

The Chicago-based company listed assets and liabilities of $100 million to $500 million and estimated it has between 200 and 999 creditors.

       

Google Accused of Sharing User Data With Chinese Entities

Mon, 2026-03-16 13:16

An attorney said that to avoid accidental violations, companies that handle a lot of data need to have a strong understanding of their own security architecture.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Accept That the Path Is Rarely Linear,' Says Morgan Xu of Foley Hoag

Mon, 2026-03-16 10:59

"Making partner is a marathon, not a sprint. Second, accept that the path is rarely linear. Be open to pivots—across practice areas, firms, or between private practice and in-house roles. Talk to people with different backgrounds. Those conversations often open doors you didn't know existed and ultimately make you a stronger lawyer."

       

Who May Sue: Patent Standing Issues and Implications for the Life Sciences Industry (Part I)

Mon, 2026-03-16 09:50

Standing is the issue that determines whether a plaintiff is the right party to bring a case. Although it is a fundamental requirement for all cases, it poses unique challenges in the patent context, particularly for life sciences companies. This two-part article provides guiding principles and potential pitfalls for plaintiffs and defendants alike. In this first article, we lay out the Federal Circuit's framework for analyzing standing in patent cases and explain what rights a patent owner must have in order to sue for patent infringement.

       

Goodwin Revenue Surges 11% to $2.7B Amid Sector-Based Strategy

Mon, 2026-03-16 04:59

The firm crossed the $4 million mark in average profits per equity partner for the first time, growing by 17% to hit $4.24 million and contributing to net income growth of 16.6% to $1.32 billion.

       

'The Verein Is Dead': How DLA Piper's Change Fits Within a Changing Legal Landscape

Sun, 2026-03-15 18:59

DLA Piper last week unveiled plans to move away from its verein structure and towards closer financial integration. Observers say that challenges inherent in the verein model—as employed in multiple firms—have rendered it increasingly unsustainable.

       

Manhattan's Elite Think They Have an Advantage in the AI Era. But...

Sun, 2026-03-15 18:18

As AI compels high leverage firms to restructure, elite firm partners reckon they will extract a generational benefit—but it's not so simple, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

LA Jurors in Social Media Addiction Trial Send Two Notes to Judge

Fri, 2026-03-13 20:16

The two jury notes came on the first day of deliberations in the first-ever trial alleging social media caused a teen's mental health problems.

       

US Judge Quashes DOJ Grand Jury Subpoenas Demanding Federal Reserve Materials

Fri, 2026-03-13 18:50

"[T]he Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that [Federal Reserve Chair Jerome] Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the President,” U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg wrote in a decision preventing the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia from enforcing two grand jury subpoenas demanding Federal Reserve materials.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Greg Mazares, CEO, Purpose Legal

Fri, 2026-03-13 18:21

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Greg Mazares, CEO of Purpose Legal, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Exterro's John Vincenzo and Bryant Bell

Fri, 2026-03-13 18:07

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Exterro Chief Marketing Officer John Vincenzo and Senior Product Marketing Manager Bryant Bell, live from the Legalweek 2026 Conference in New York.

       

State Appellate Court Revives Consumer Fraud Claim Against Big Tobacco

Fri, 2026-03-13 17:05

The Massachusetts Appeals Court partially revived an estate's wrongful death case and vacated a defense judgment alleging Philip Morris violated the state's consumer protection law.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Surge Over Surveillance Cameras, ‘Force Majeure' Doctrine and Loyalty Programs

Fri, 2026-03-13 16:43

A new line of privacy litigation centers on surveillance cameras sold by Flock Group.

       

Dissent Warns of Constitutional Concerns in Tenth Circuit's Fed Master Account Ruling

Fri, 2026-03-13 16:23

“The case's consequences for the financial industry and its impact on the state-federal balance in banking regulation make it exceptionally important," U.S. Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich said in his dissent to the majority's ruling.

       

'Barroom Talk': 9th Circuit Judges Condemn Colleague's Crude Dissent in Transgender Case

Fri, 2026-03-13 14:59

Judge Lawrence VanDyke called the matter "a case of swinging dicks," prompting fellow judges to write, "We are better than this."

       

Walmart Fills CLO Opening, Tapping Kirkland Partner With Deep DOJ Experience

Fri, 2026-03-13 13:01

Erin Nealy Cox succeeds Rachel Brand, who stepped down in January after nearly eight years in the role.

       

The Law Firm Disrupted: Can PE Funding Unlock Partners' Golden Handcuffs?

Fri, 2026-03-13 11:15

While there's growing buzz about private equity investment in law firms, there's been limited discussion of the potential impacts on the talent market.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Build a Very Solid and Technical Knowledge,' Says Laura Estrada-Vásquez of Baker McKenzie

Fri, 2026-03-13 10:59

"Focus on building a very solid and technical knowledge in your practice area while cultivating interpersonal relationships inside and outside the firm. A well-rounded lawyer with the right combination of hard and soft skills is most likely to make partner and succeed at it."

       

28 States Tap Star Litigator to Carry On Live Nation Breakup Fight After ‘Mindboggling' DOJ Settlement

Fri, 2026-03-13 09:17
One critic of the Justice Department settlement, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, called it “barely a slap on the wrist.


       

Debris Hits DIFC, the Heart of Dubai's Legal Community, as War Escalates

Fri, 2026-03-13 08:03

Dubai International Financial Center is home to many Global 200 law firms, many of which have shifted to remote work or are sheltering in place as the ongoing conflict disrupts the region.

       

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