As billions flow into Germany's defense budget, law firms are navigating a wave of joint ventures, regulatory hurdles and geopolitically sensitive transactions—with private capital emerging as a key force.

       

Some federal judges are asking lawyers to take sides in the dispute by either filing a challenge to the three-person "executive office" setup or waiving the right to bring a challenge.

       

The increasing focus on PE clients can lead to more work downstream, but it can also require larger investments for law firms that may ultimately compel legal industry consolidation, said firm leaders and industry observers.

       

With a wind-down imminent, McGlinchey Stafford lawyers are talking to other large New Orleans firms about moves.

       

The final winners in all categories will be announced during an in-person awards ceremony and dinner Monday, March 9 during the Legalweek 2026 conference in New York.

       

Republicans are advocating for the removal of U.S. District Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman. Articles of impeachment have been filed in the House of Representatives against both.

       

Dugan Bliss was a former senior Coinbase lawyer and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney.

       

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said between 50 to 100 prospective jurors would be brought into a Phoenix courtroom on Thursday for the Jan. 13 bellwether trial against Uber.

       

U.S. District Judge Fernando Gaitan ordered Mastriani to deposit $865,566 in a court registry before the parties engaged in mediation before Judge Paul Gurney. On Dec. 22, the parties notified the court that they had reached a confidential settlement of all claims and counterclaims.        

Presiding over the prosecution of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein is poised to weigh in on legal matters vital to Donald Trump's presidency, and not for the first time. "He knows exactly what he wants and he executes it in the courtroom, said one litigator who's practiced before Hellerstein.