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Big Law Firms in DC Prioritize West Coast Business Growth

Wed, 2026-02-18 05:59

Firm leaders at Crowell, Wilmer, Arnold & Porter and Steptoe all indicated in interviews that growing their presence on the West Coast is a priority, citing client business in their litigation, transactional, healthcare, life sciences, technology and AI practices.

       

Birthright on the Brink? 14th Amendment Faces Test in Trump Policy Shift

Wed, 2026-02-18 05:59

This week on Legal Speak, we preview a Supreme Court Brief discussion highlighting conflicts between the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause and current Trump administrative policies.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Your Career Is Not a Sprint,' Says Jack Millman of Holwell Shuster & Goldberg

Tue, 2026-02-17 22:59

"This is a demanding job, and there's a high level of expectation about your responsiveness and availability. That being said, your career is not a sprint. The way to make partner is not to try to bill 3,000 hours in your first year. In fact, that's a good recipe for not making partner. And there are many times (when you're not at trial) that you can and should carve out time to spend time with family and friends."

       

Fried Frank, Thompson Coburn Face New Cybersecurity Class Actions

Tue, 2026-02-17 19:48

Fried Frank is now facing its second class action over a 2025 data breach. Thompson Coburn meanwhile plans to promptly settle a suit stemming from a 2024 breach.

       

Disparate Impact Cases Would Rely Solely on Courts Under HUD Rule

Tue, 2026-02-17 17:57

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposal would rescind regulations that prohibit ostensibly neutral practices—such as tenant screening, lending criteria or zoning decisions—that produce unequal outcomes even without discriminatory intent.

       

ABA Committee Urges Inclusion of Alternative Licensure Pathways Language in Accreditation Standards

Tue, 2026-02-17 17:32

The Standards Committee reviewed Standard 316 in light of the recent developments that several U.S. jurisdictions have created alternative pathways to attorney licensure and suggested changes for the council to review.

       

After First Paragard IUD Bellwether Trial, Georgia Judge Considers Revising Bellwether Plan

Tue, 2026-02-17 16:36

U.S. District Chief Judge Leigh Martin May of the Northern District of Georgia planned a hearing Tuesday on whether to move ahead with the bellwether plan after a federal jury sided with defendant Teva Pharmaceuticals USA this month.

       

Crypto Investor Sues BKEX in New York Over Missing $8 Million Deposits

Tue, 2026-02-17 15:16

“This case reflects that broader pattern of investors relying on representations of stability and regulatory credibility from cryptocurrency platforms, only to discover that access to their assets could be halted without warning," said Thomas Liam Murphy, a partner at Murphy's Law: The Crypto Law Firm, who represents the plaintiff, Xiaoliang Mou.

       

Utah Considers Adding a Third Law School

Tue, 2026-02-17 15:02

The Utah State Senate has tasked Utah Valley University to conduct a feasibility study for adding a law school at the Thanksgiving Point in Lehi location, which would accommodate working professionals.

       

Bayer Agrees to $7.25B Nationwide Class Settlement to Resolve Roundup Lawsuits

Tue, 2026-02-17 14:40

The proposed $7.5 billion settlement, filed in Missouri's 22nd Judicial Circuit on Tuesday, comes one month after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a Roundup case.

       

Crypto Exchange Gemini Jettisons Its Legal Chief Amid Losses

Tue, 2026-02-17 14:12

Tyler Meade, who led Gemini through its initial public offering last September, will be succeeded by deputy Kate Freedman

       

Supreme Court Now Using Software to Identify Justices' Conflicts

Tue, 2026-02-17 12:54

Parties will soon be required to list their stock-ticker symbols to assist the court's new automated conflict-checking system, the Supreme Court has announced.

       

Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements

Tue, 2026-02-17 12:51

A divided Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule prohibiting employers from imposing noncompete agreements on their workers, a controversial

       

'Defendant in Search of a Crime': NJ AG's Office Will Not Appeal Dismissed Criminal Case Against George Norcross

Tue, 2026-02-17 12:25

In one of the first major decisions made since acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport assumed control of that office, the state's top prosecutor's office announced today that it will not appeal the recent dismissal of criminal charges against longtime Democratic political boss George E. Norcross III, closing the book on the public corruption case against him.

       

NJ AG's Office Will Not Appeal Dismissed Criminal Case Against George Norcross

Tue, 2026-02-17 12:25

In one of the first major decisions made since acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport assumed control of that office, the state's top prosecutor's office announced today that it will not appeal the recent dismissal of criminal charges against longtime Democratic political boss George E. Norcross III, closing the book on the public corruption case against him.

       

Widening a Circuit Split: Fed. Judge Sides With Freight Broker in Egg Negligence Suit

Tue, 2026-02-17 10:40

The court concluded federal transportation laws may shield brokers from negligence suits for how they arrange shipments, but that parties can still rely on contract claims when these deals crack.

       

How to Reset Your Password

Tue, 2026-02-17 10:27

A step-by-step guide on how to reset your password on Law.com, including options for receiving a reset link and the process for creating a new password.

       

Updating Username or Password

Tue, 2026-02-17 10:07

Learn how to change your username or password on Law.com in just a few simple steps. This video guide walks you through the process of signing in, locating your profile information, and making the desired changes to your account.

       

Accessing your account using your username and password

Tue, 2026-02-17 09:54

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to log in for the very first time on Law.com, including instructions on where to go, how to enter your credentials, and what to do if you ever have trouble signing in.

       

EU Opens First DSA Probe into Shein Over Addictive Design; Retailer Risks Steep Fine

Tue, 2026-02-17 09:43

Under the Digital Services Act, a safer-internet law the 27-member bloc adopted in 2022, large online platforms can be hit with penalties of up to 6% of their global turnover.

       

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