Friday's verdict for CME Group Inc. and its subsidiary, The Board of Trade of the City of Chicago Inc., comes in a class trial in Cook County Circuit Court that involved thousands of former pit traders who sought compensation following the shift to screen-based trading.

Major software companies are facing patent claims over their use of AI to combat cyberattacks.

Former employees of ezCater, which connects businesses with restaurants and caterers, alleged they were discriminated against based on their gender, race and/or pregnancy and retaliated against for complaining about the alleged discrimination.

In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.

A case involving the Consumer Product Safety Commission is the latest example of the Supreme Court policing the ability of lower courts to block, or reverse, actions by the White House.

"It's important to properly identify the elements of the plaintiffs' claims and evaluate the appropriateness of class certification in light of those elements," Jeff Cashdan of King & Spalding, counsel for Progressive, said. "That's the important teaching from these cases."

Both parties disputed the total amount awarded, with the plaintiff claiming the jury intended to award $25 million total in three separate portions and the defendants arguing there is only one $15 million award.

In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.

Law firms have continued to create and fill C-suite roles with business experts—or at least business-first lawyers—as Big Law continues getting bigger and more profitable.

"Be honest and truthful; follow through on your commitments; go the extra mile for your firm, partners, and clients; and always seek to do the right thing, even if it is not the popular thing. People will then know you are dependable and will lead selflessly with integrity. Regardless of whether you have the formal title and job duties, you will be a leader."

If you're stuck for what to read over the holidays, the U.K.'s top lawyers are here to help.

Mayer Brown terminated partner David Kreisler within two months of his hiring after becoming aware of social media posts on X.

In this week's Legal Speak episode, we return to our Litigators With Hobbies series. Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt partner Geoff Weisbart's passion for horse breeding and aviation.

"Whenever Glass Lewis' speech reflects certain viewpoints disfavored by the government, the Act compels Glass Lewis to broadcast the government's contrary viewpoint and publicly condemn itself," states a suit filed Thursday by Glass Lewis & Co.

The Atlanta-based midsize firm is adding new partners in New York and Florida to help clients adjust to policy changes.

The appellate court concluded that Safehouse, an injection site that seeks to provide overdose prevention services, was protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the free exercise clause, following years of litigation with the government.

A dozen lawsuits have been filed over spinal cord stimulators, which are medical devices surgically implanted to reduce chronic back pain. The suits name device manufacturers, such as Abbott and Medtronic, but also the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The FCC's approval came amid speculation that Paramount's CBS subsidiary went to extraordinary lengths to appease the Trump administration to gain the governmental OK.