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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.

       

Rolls-Royce Lands Legal Chief From Unilever

Tue, 2026-02-03 13:19

Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume.

       

Mindy Kaling to Headline Tuesday Keynote at Legalweek 2026

Tue, 2026-02-03 09:29

The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded programming. The conference will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from March 9 to 12.

       

Taylor Wessing Top Earner Took Home £10.3 Million, Accounts Show

Tue, 2026-02-03 06:24

Audited accounts for the 2024-25 financial year show Taylor Wessing posting positive financial growth ahead of its merger with Winston & Strawn.

       

Pinsents Targets Warsaw With Six Partner Hires from DLA, CMS, GT, Dentons

Tue, 2026-02-03 06:06

The mid-2026 launch indicates Pinsent Masons is making a serious bet on Poland, aiming to compete for high-value cross-border work in a key Central and Eastern European growth market.

       

With 33% Profit Growth in 2025, Lowenstein Sees Returns on Prior Year's Investments

Tue, 2026-02-03 04:59

Surpassing $500 million in revenues for the first time in its history, Lowenstein Sandler earned dividends on its 2024 investments in hiring and technology.

       

'Unadorned Allegations': US Circuit Judge Dismisses DOJ's Judicial Misconduct Complaint

Mon, 2026-02-02 17:28

"[A] repetition of uncorroborated statements rarely supplies a basis for a valid misconduct complaint," Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit wrote in an order dismissing U.S. Department of Justice allegations claiming U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg made anti-Trump statements at a private gathering of the nation's chief federal jurists.

       

Fed. Judge Dismisses State Consumer Protection Claims Against Ford, 10-Speed Transmission

Mon, 2026-02-02 17:01

“In short, the complaint alleges a Chapter 93A claim that is derivative of claims for misrepresentation and breach of express warranty that have failed as a matter of law and have been dismissed, either by the court or by stipulation. Because the Chapter 93A claim cannot stand independently, it will also be dismissed," a federal judge in Massachusetts said.

       

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