Polsinelli shareholder Patrick Muffo urged the defendants not to settle. "The problem is if you pay every patent troll that comes your way, there's going to be another patent troll right behind them.”

       

“What remains to be seen is the midterm and longer-term consequences for the firms, both in terms of their ability to recruit and retain lawyers, and in terms of their ability to retain clients," said Scott Cummings, a legal ethics professor at UCLA School of Law.

       

"The thing to keep in mind is that random case assignment is subject to so many exceptions across the federal courts, said Syracuse University College of Law professor Katherine MacFarlane. “Random assignment is this exalted principle, but I don't even know if it's the default.

       

Survey shows more than three quarters of in-house counsel use AI to create marketing and advertising content

       

Mukasey left the boutique firm he cofounded in 2019 to join Seyfarth Shaw's New York office as cochair of the firm's trial practice. Four lawyers are joining him from the boutique.

       

"Be authentic and honest, because many of the people around you could become genuine friends and most people want to help if you share any struggles. Tell people along the way how much you appreciate the things they've done for you. Keep in touch with the people you enjoyed working with."

       

In 2026, piecing together a 'global elite' law firm is, for better or worse, top of the agenda—but the danger is in acting hastily, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

The military action raises prospects for major change in the once-thriving oil-based economy, while sending a warning to other leftist leaders in Latin America and prompting questions related to international law.

       

When the federal government first shut down on Oct. 1, many facets of the legal industry chugged along uninterrupted.

       

Crenshaw's exit leaves the commission without a Democratic holdover at a moment of sharp policy change under Chairman Paul S. Atkins, whose leadership has emphasized industry flexibility and reduced enforcement—an approach Crenshaw repeatedly warned could expose investors to heightened risk.

       

Student associations and governments from 18 law schools signed a joint letter that asserts "accelerated timelines have also begun to undermine legal education, student and staff well-being, and the recruitment market."

       

Lichtenstein was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his involvement in a money-laundering conspiracy stemming from the hack and theft of approximately 120,000 Bitcoin from the global cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex.

       

Law Crossing found the overall employment rate was 87.1%, the median starting salary for all graduates was $95,000, the average cost of a three-year program was $217,480, with a national average first-time bar passage rate of 78%.

       

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier had argued that letting lawyers who want to work for the government hold Florida Bar membership for up to three years without having to take the state's Bar exam would address staffing issues and allow the state government to tap top talent.

       

In Cline v. Sunoco, Inc. R&M, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit largely affirmed the federal district court's rulings certifying a class and awarding damages, and in the process, adopted the majority test for determining whether the class members are ascertainable.        

While Linklaters is the fastest grower, it is also hosts the smallest U.S. presence of the trio, the latest LLP accounts show.

       

Despite white-collar defense practice shifts, several firm leaders said 2025 was a busy year for their D.C. offices, with higher education, trade and investigations practices staying active.

       

The merger gives Taft a new presence in Atlanta and a second office in Washington, D.C.

       

"Balancing requires the ability to prioritize, trust in your team and practice effective delegation. I have immense trust and respect for Nadira Clarke, my co-leader for the group; being able to share the burden and lead with a trusted compatriot is a winning formula. (...) In particular, we work closely with our partners and associates to share responsibilities and empower people to lead initiatives. You can't do it all yourself."

       

Here, Law.com takes a look at what securities litigators are paying attention to in 2026.