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Facing a New Test, Is Paul Weiss 'Circling the Wagons'?

Wed, 2026-02-04 17:23

Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations challenge striking the firm in less than a year.

       

Senators Vet Ex-Covington Litigator for US District Judgeship in Louisiana

Wed, 2026-02-04 16:14

"I have no problem standing up for the rule of law, because I know it is the right thing to do," Anna St. John, a former Covington & Burling litigator, said during her nomination hearing as President Donald Trump's pick to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. She was one of four nominees to face Senate Judiciary Committee questioning.

       

Founder of Crypto-Fueled Incognito Market Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Wed, 2026-02-04 13:28

Senior U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York told defendant Rui-Siang Lin that the site made him “a drug kingpin and was the “most serious drug crime I have ever been confronted with in 27.5 years.

       

Trump Team Loosens Leash on PE-Backed Mergers but Maintains Watchful Eye

Wed, 2026-02-04 13:07

"The perception (is) that this administration does not have that sort of default negative approach to private equity," said Qian "Susan" Zhu, a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius.

       

Setting Up and Testing a Firmwide SAML Integration for Law.com

Wed, 2026-02-04 12:29

This video provides a walkthrough on how to request, set up, and test a firmwide SAML integration for Law.com. It covers the basics of SAML, the required information, and the steps to implement SAML with Law.com. It also explains the two authentication methods and the process for each.

       

1st Circuit Revives Tech Company's Legal Mal Suit Against Boston IP Firm

Wed, 2026-02-04 10:47

The federal appellate panel reversed a Massachusetts federal judge's decision that dismissed legal malpractice claims against a mid-sized Boston IP firm.

       

Maturation of Cannabis Industry Is Bringing Out the Lawsuits

Wed, 2026-02-04 08:56

“There's more money at stake to make litigation worthwhile economically," said Patricia Heer, a partner at Hodgson Russ.

       

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader Merger

Wed, 2026-02-04 05:59

Years in the making, the merger between Cadwalader and Hogan Lovells is designed to balance revenue between corporate and litigation practices as well as between the United States and Europe.

       

Epstein Files Show Regular Contact With Ex-Junior Clifford Chance Lawyer

Wed, 2026-02-04 05:09

Many of the emails are of a sexual nature and some regard the introduction of female friends to the disgraced financier.

       

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Leadership Requires Giving More Than What's Asked of You,' Says Jon Restivo of DarrowEverett

Tue, 2026-02-03 22:59

"It likely varies from place to place, but I expect a common thread everywhere is that leadership requires giving more than what's asked of you. There isn't always a quid-pro-quo and you shouldn't look for one. Don't underestimate your value, but when leadership opportunities are presented, don't try to bargain away other responsibilities in exchange for stepping up."

       

Senators Raise Antitrust Alarm as Netflix Defends Warner Bros. Takeover

Tue, 2026-02-03 19:09

“We will give consumers more content for less, said Neflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “TV and film have never been more competitive than they are today and this deal will not change that.

       

Jury Deliberations Begin, With Plaintiffs Seeking $144M in Uber Sex Assault Trial

Tue, 2026-02-03 18:04

In closing arguments on Tuesday, Alexandra Walsh, a lawyer for plaintiff Jaylynn Dean, who alleged that she was raped by an Uber driver in 2023, told jurors: "24 minutes changed the trajectory of her life."

       

1st Circuit Questions Trump's Third Country Deportations

Tue, 2026-02-03 17:48

The underlying class action was brought by migrants who claim they were wrongfully deported to countries where immigration judges had found they were likely to face torture, including Guatemala and South Sudan.

       

Senate Confirms Nicholas Jon Ganjei as Texas U.S. District Judge

Tue, 2026-02-03 17:10

The U.S. Senate Tuesday afternoon confirmed Ganjei, 46, as the newest federal judge.

       

'Satisfaction Gap' Between Equity and Nonequity Partners Could Grow as Law Firms Get Bigger

Tue, 2026-02-03 16:59

There's “a clear satisfaction gap between equity partners across the legal industry and nonequity partners, according to a new Law.com flash survey.

       

New Ruling Could Pit Insurers Against Each Other

Tue, 2026-02-03 16:51

"That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of Vernis & Bowling in North Palm Beach, who specializes in insurance litigation, said.

       

Texas Court Hits 17 CryptoFX Agents With Penalties Over $300M Ponzi Scheme

Tue, 2026-02-03 15:24

“This ruling reinforces that SEC crypto enforcement is targeting the entire capital raising stack, not just issuers or founders," said Nicolle Lafosse, of counsel at the international law firm Diaz Reus, who is not involved in the case.

       

Over 175 Law Professors Sign Letter to Protest Arkansas Law Deanship Revocation

Tue, 2026-02-03 15:14

The letter states that the professors, while “disappointed by this outcome, for her sake, are “deeply disturbed by the process that yielded this result, and its consequences for academic freedom and the full participation of academics in the legal process.

       

Paul Weiss to Open in Houston With Kirkland M&A Duo

Tue, 2026-02-03 13:58

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of Big Law firms moving into the Houston market, following announcements from Sullivan & Cromwell and Dechert in January.

       

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