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Beyond Breaches: The Rise of Non-Breach Privacy Claims in Cyber Insurance

Tue, 2026-04-14 16:37

The cyber insurance industry has long been dominated by conversations around security threats. Privacy concerns were often treated as an afterthought. But recently, there has been a critical shift: privacy risks that arise outside of traditional breaches are now front and center.

       

State Appellate Court Blocks Jackson Lewis From Forcing Arbitration in Malpractice Suit

Tue, 2026-04-14 16:32

"In its arguments on appeal, law firm is, in essence, asking us to ignore this language within the arbitration agreement because the contract allegedly involves interstate commerce, but this we cannot do," the state appellate court said.

       

Antitrust Boutique Bolsters Succession Plans With a Rebrand

Tue, 2026-04-14 16:04

"[I]t seemed like a good time to assess where were were as a firm, to access who was front-facing, who's applying for the leadership appointments, who's liaising with co-counsel and with courts, who's appearing on behalf of the firm with courts, and we took those realities into consideration and conferred amongst ourselves as to what would be the next steps to carry the brand forward," Justice said.

       

$17 Million: IBM Settlement Shows Risks and Cost of DEI

Tue, 2026-04-14 15:40

The IBM case is the first to be resolved under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claims is a means to stop violations of civil rights laws by government contractors and other recipients of federal funds.

       

Why the Chicago Bears CLO's Playbook Starts and Ends With Storytelling

Tue, 2026-04-14 14:16

“I think you measure value by how much your colleagues are talking to you. Are they coming to you with more than just problems? Are they coming to you with questions? Krista Whitaker told attendees at General Counsel Conference Midwest.

       

'Muddled As Ever': More Appeals Courts to Weigh State Prediction Market Regulation

Tue, 2026-04-14 13:21

The underlying question in the appeals around the country is whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets' sports-related events contracts, which allow traders to buy and sell positions on specific game outcomes, like scores and player performances.

       

Paris Court Convicts Lafarge of Financing Syrian Terrorism in Historic Ruling

Tue, 2026-04-14 11:41

Darrois client Lafarge, the French cement giant, was fined the maximum 1.125 million for terrorism financing, plus about 4.6 million to be paid collectively with four convicted ex-executives, for violating international sanctions.

       

Morgan & Morgan's Latest Ad Campaign Targets Unscrupulous Lawyers in Georgia

Tue, 2026-04-14 10:08

"This is an example of what happens when you don't have anybody policing the profession. That creates a vacuum, and you've got lawyers willing to step in and do it," plaintiff's attorney Darl Champion said.

       

The 2026 Am Law 100: Ranked by Average Compensation - All Partners

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Eighty-nine posted increases in CAP, compared with ninety-five the previous year.

       

The 2026 Am Law 100: By the Numbers

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Each year we dig through the numbers to compare the country's largest firms across more than a dozen financial metrics. Here we present some of the most important, interesting and surprising facts.

       

The Super Rich Keep Cranking It Up—So We Did, Too

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

The Super Rich list—for which we have raised the RPL and PPL thresholds this year—includes 37 loud-and-proud Am Law 100 firms.

       

From Fear to 'Footnote'? Executive Order Activity Under the Financial Microscope

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Nearly all of the 13 law firms hit with an executive order, or who struck deals to resolve or head off an order, experienced revenue growth in 2025—in several cases, very significant growth.

       

The 2026 Am Law 100: Ranked by Profits Per Lawyer

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Wachtell tops the list with a PPL of $3,525,000.

       

Who Pulled Away, Who Dropped Off: The Am Law 100 Through the Years

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

The Am Law 100 has changed a lot over the last 25 years. In this infographic and analysis, we dig into how—and why.

       

Am Law 100 Lights the Way Through Dark Periods to Turn Out a High-Growth Year

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Just as in the prior year, collective Am Law 100 revenue overall grew by about 13%, while net income rose faster by 16.3%, even in a year of tumult and uncertainty.

       

The 2026 Am Law 100: Ranked by Gross Revenue

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Seven of the top 10 firms in our gross revenue ranking remained the same, though there was some shuffling.

       

The Case for Broader Business Development Support in Law Firms

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:31

Investing more broadly and deliberately in business development support helps firms retain lawyers, recruit talent, and reduce long-term risk. In a market where compensation alone no longer differentiates firms, it's one of the most practical ways to strengthen the organization.

       

Trump, Obama Nominees to Hear Law Firm EO Appeals

Tue, 2026-04-14 00:06

Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Judge Cornelia Pillard and Judge Neomi Rao have been selected to be on the panel that will hear arguments on May 14 in the combined appeals cases, involving Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Susman Godfrey, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.

       

MoFo's Ken Siegel: The American Outsider Who Became an Insider in Japan's Corporate Elite

Mon, 2026-04-13 17:59

From Fujitsu to SoftBank, Ken Siegel turned a bold expatriate move into a legal career at the intersection of Japanese business, global finance, and enduring personal relationships.

       

DLA Piper Did Not Discriminate Against Pregnant Associate, Jury Finds

Mon, 2026-04-13 17:08

The jury found that a senior associate failed to prove that the firm was liable for discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law. The panel also said the firm was not liable for interfering with their Family Medical Leave Act Rights.

       

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