U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, accused in a misconduct complaint two weeks ago of showing preference to women, gave each lawyer five minutes on Thursday to present their case.

       

The total partnership grew by 16%, while its head count was up 24% to 520 lawyers in 2024, after a series of law firm mergers and office openings.

       

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A Houston man has sued Rocket Mortgage and Charles Schwab Bank, alleging they didn't disclose that another person couldn't assume his mortgage. The man is seeking class action status. His lawyer said it sends a message to mortgage companies that they have to disclose all terms of a loan upfront.

       

President Donald Trump's Justice Department has asked the justices to largely reinstate his executive order ending birthright citizenship, except as to a small group of individuals and organizations that sued over the order.

       

"For a long time, I thought I had to act a certain way to be successful. Now, I know my value is in being consistent and creating a space where people can be their best selves," said Jasmine Sing, general counsel of Ironclad.

       

Regarding the court records, Straus should provide copies of any such documents Taylor claims to be missing in accordance with Straus' statement that she will do so 'at the conclusion of [her] representation,'" Kelley said. "Regarding Straus' disclosures as to her representation, the court finds that this is a matter for the Board of Bar Overseers to decide."

       

AI-driven assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini have completely shifted how people find information. Instead of relying on traditional search results, users are turning to conversational models that deliver direct answers, and mostly good ones, in seconds. This is a massive wake-up call for firms that rely solely on SEO strategies.

       

Demand for advice on tax, reorganizations and other corporate matters remains brisk, however, and law firms in Mexico continue to hire.

       

The news organizations want affirmation of a trial court ruling that the First Amendment affords a right of public access to orders of the Grievance Committee adjudicating allegations of attorney misconduct deemed worthy of investigation, and Appellate Division proceedings and records concerning claims of misconduct referred for possible imposition of more severe sanctions.

       

       

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nominations of D. John Sauer to be U.S. solicitor general, Harmeet Dhillon to lead the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, and Aaron Reitz to head DOJ's Office of Legal Policy.

       

"The reality is that new counsel was appointed to complete discovery, and he is entitled to take discovery consistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to test whether testimony or other evidence in a case has the significance insisted on by the party advocating that evidence. The only question now is whether the motion to strike properly states a basis for the relief it seeks," the court said.

       

Mastering AI tools is vital for law firms striving to remain competitive. The increasing demand for prompt and effective services means firms that do not adapt may fall behind. Gaining expertise in AI equips legal professionals with essential skills to leverage technology effectively, ultimately driving innovation and maintaining relevance.

       

"In private practice, I was trained to see every risk as something to be mitigated or eliminated. But in a startup, risk is part of the game," said Keita de Souza, general counsel of Ryse.

       

The U.S. Department of Justice and regulators will increasingly expect compliance programs to incorporate AI tools. However, organizations that adopt AI solutions for their compliance programs should not expect leniency if those AI compliance systems fail and result in legal violations. The adoption of AI therefore may present a double-edged sword for organizations that are working to implement corporate compliance programs that meet DOJ and regulator expectations.

       

The firm's continued growth, along with some adjustments to the modern market, have allowed it to continue to rise up the Am Law rankings over the last five years.

       

Some legal observers are concerned—not so much that judges will be afraid to issue rulings that will earn the president's ire, but that being a judge will cease to be viewed as an attractive career.

       

Individuals in the industry have remained largely silent, until now.

       

"For a long time, I thought I had to act a certain way to be successful. Now, I know my value is in being consistent and creating a space where people can be their best selves," said Jasmine Sing, general counsel of Ironclad.