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White & Case Appoints Two Partners to Co-Lead Latin America Practice

Tue, 2026-01-06 14:59
Both were educated in the region before moving to the U.S.

       

What Looms for Legal Ops? More Responsibility—and More Complexity

Tue, 2026-01-06 14:28

In-house attorneys are “advantaged ... because they have greater context and situational awareness than outside counsel when it comes to operationalizing AI and other emerging technologies, Brightflag Chief Customer Officer Kevin Cohn said in his 2026 forecast.

       

Ardelyx Pharma Wins Dismissal of Securities Action in Mass. Federal Court

Tue, 2026-01-06 14:09

U.S District Judge Leo T. Sorokin dismissed both securities fraud and insider trading claims against the pharmaceutical firm, which was represented by Latham & Watkins.

       

Nearly 25% of Law Schools Had New Deans in 2025

Tue, 2026-01-06 14:05

A total of 45 law schools appointed 47 law deans—23 were interim appointments—during the calendar year 2025

       

Mamdani Announces First Judicial Picks of His Mayoralty

Tue, 2026-01-06 13:51

Judicial appointees Cary Fischer, Natalie Barros and Andrés Casas all have backgrounds as prosecutors. The trio have also various worked as pro bono counsel, a professor, a litigator and court attorneys.

       

'Eyes Wide Open': Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith's Deposition Testimony Engenders Risk, Experts Say

Tue, 2026-01-06 13:43

"I have no doubt that the President wants to seek retribution against me," former Special Counsel Jack Smith said during a closed-door congressional deposition defending his former prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

       

Latham Sued by Former Hong Kong Lawyer Alleging Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Ethical Misconduct

Tue, 2026-01-06 10:05

The recently-filed High Court constructive dismissal claim includes a series of allegations against the firm and one of its partners.

       

State of the ADR Industry: What's Shaping 2026 and Why It Matters Now

Tue, 2026-01-06 09:44

Explore how evolving trends, technology, and data-driven insights are reshaping Alternative Dispute Resolution to meet rising demands for efficiency, fairness, and strategic alignment in 2026.

       

Judge Rejects Uber's Attempt to Delay Next Week's Bellwether Trial

Tue, 2026-01-06 09:41

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, of the Northern District of California, rejected Uber's request to postpone the Jan. 13 bellwether trial in the sexual assault multidistrict litigation.

       

Will 2026 Be The Bumper Year Everybody Has Been Waiting For?

Tue, 2026-01-06 05:58

Partners from Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, HSF Kramer and other firms give their take on what is expected to be an big year for corporates and their advisers.

       

The Law Firms Benefiting the Most From the AI Boom

Tue, 2026-01-06 04:59

The data figures provide an all-time view of which firms have built relationships with leading tech companies where AI is a material driver of business, over the past 10 years.

       

University of Idaho Law Dean Named First Woman President of the National Judicial College

Mon, 2026-01-05 23:48

“Being raised by a criminal law professor and an administrative law judge, I have tremendous respect for the judiciary and the valuable service they provide to our country and their communities each day, Aviva Abramovsky said in a statement.

       

Ex-Kirkland & Ellis Litigator Takes Legal Reins of Storied Civil Rights Organization

Mon, 2026-01-05 23:17

Laura Kadetsky's arrival at the Legal Defense Fund bolsters its leadership firepower at a time the Trump administration is rolling back legal protections for marginalized communities.

       

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