"A lot of people think that being fat is a choice," noted Law Professor Doron Dorfman, who said overweight people historically had minimal legal protection because the issue of weight was saddled with moral questions.

Brazil firms continue to maintain high head counts, but nine of the top firms are headquartered outside of Latin America.

There is a “broader kind of illness at DOJ, said John Keller, who once led the DOJ's Public Corruption Unit before resigning in February 2025 alongside several DOJ officials over a directive to end the prosecution of Eric Adams.

As is common each year, the allegations made most frequently were related to the merits of a decision or ruling (with 1,603 allegations), up 400 from 2024. Litigants accounted for 79% of complainants, followed by prison inmates at 16%.

A former New York University business school professor may testify as a damages expert for the plaintiffs as the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case against defendants Live Nation and Ticketmaster proceeds to a jury trial in Manhattan federal court.

CFTC chairman Michael S. Selig appoints veteran prosecutor David I. Miller as enforcement chief as the agency deepens its oversight of crypto and prediction markets.

A source with knowledge confirmed to Law.com that a filing from the government to withdraw the appeal may happen as soon as Monday.

Maurice Edelson is joining the YouTube competitor as it strives to reach profitability and regain the engagement it experienced during the 2024 presidential election.

Dominion Capital alleged that BlockFills commingled client assets and concealed heavy losses, seeking damages and an asset freeze after the cryptocurrency lender halted withdrawals.

This article examines potential defenses in tariff evasion and non-compliance prosecutions and offers practical guidance for counsel preparing to litigate them.

As a judicial watchdog agency contends the resignation of a judge during a pending ethics case "should not result in the matter being dismissed as moot," respondent counsel for a former Atlanta judge challenge the notion.

Several major firms, including White & Case and Baker McKenzie, have told staff to work remotely following Iranian missile and drone attacks that are disrupting airspace and financial markets.

Adobe said it set Louise Pentland's new hire stock grant "at the level it determined necessary to be market competitive, taking into consideration our emphasis on at-risk versus fixed compensation opportunities, and to make her whole for the significant equity she forfeited from her prior employer."

"Be engaged. Be present in the office. Build relationships. Seek feedback. Make time for these things and ask your partners how you can improve. Do not make the same mistake twice. Begin building your network early and stay intentional about staying in touch with colleagues, friends and acquaintances. Business development is a long game, and consistent effort is noticed by the partnership, appreciated and it positions you well for the next step in your career—becoming a partner."

Culture is a misused word, but it's real and should be considered alongside any strategic play, The Global Lawyer argues.

Emergency alerts, flight cancellations, and a luxury hotel fire have shaken the UAE's legal hub, with firms trying to ensure the safety of lawyers on the ground.

The proposed regulations should serve as a reminder for employers to think through their classification of workers as independent contractors, said attorney Mark Goldstein of Reed Smith in New York.

The numbers are "pretty frightening," according to a panel moderator at the Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference held Feb. 20.

The largest all-cash deal in corporate history also features Cleary.

Wednesday's verdict, which is expected to increase to $305 million when doubling economic damages under Oregon law and adding a 25% multiplier for punitive damages, is the 16th trial against PacifiCorp.