"Whenever there's uncertainty in the market, there's closer scrutiny on lateral hiring in terms of candidates who are on the margins."

       

Publix is facing a swarm of wage-and-hour claims by department managers.

       

In certifying the question for the Supreme Court of Illinois, the panel noted the ramifications the decision could have in the insurance industry. The cost to represent the companies in the underlying dispute could total over $150 million in defense costs, or the insurer could be removed from the litigation entirely if the Illinois Supreme Court allows the pollution exclusion to apply.

       

Kirkland and Simpson Thacher engaged lobbying powerhouse firm Ballard Partners for “advice related to employment practices as they were forming a deal with the White House, according to lobbying disclosure filings.

       

"The FTC's case ignores how the market actually works and chases a theory that doesn't hold up in the real world," Meta Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead said.

       

Navigating this morass requires a principled approach. Firms must champion their independence and articulate how it serves not one side or another but democracy itself, regardless of political alignment.

       

"He's exceptionally well suited for this new position," said Eric A. Boden, a partner at Duane Morris.

       

“I was away from my computer for five minutes, and my cryptocurrency crashed by 99%, Liam Murphy, a partner at the Crypto Law Firm, said in an interview.

       

A Dallas Appeals Court finds four cases that don't appear to exist and gives the attorney 10 days to prove they do. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania Court sanctions an attorney who allegedly submits fake cases and cases with errors to the court.

       

The order could “revolutionize how agencies operate by giving the executive broad power to interpret the Constitution for itself, even before federal district court review, said University of California-Berkeley law professor John Woo.

       

All honorees will be recognized, and winners in finalist categories announced, at the Pennsylvania Legal Awards event in June.

       

"If you can bring a top 100 law firm to heel, how can the clients of these firms resist, especially given we would have hired these very law firms for advice?" one GC told Law.com.

       

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Adina Storch, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Global Industrial, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.

       

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Anastasia Boyko, Legal Futurist at Filevine, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.

       

The association comes less than three years after Clyde & Co. entered nearby Chile via a merger.

       

“This blatant discrimination is not only unbecoming of an association of lawyers, but it's also illegal, the complaint states.

       

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission retreats from crypto enforcement, meme coins soar and crash—leaving billion-dollar wreckage, political maneuvering and state and congressional-driven action in an evolving digital landscape.

       

"I would advise focusing on building relationships with both clients and colleagues. Always strive to do your best work on every assignment, no matter how small, as it could lead to bigger opportunities down the road. You never know when you'll work with someone who becomes a key mentor or advocate of your career."

       

Legal titans share their book, movie, podcast and film recommendations that inspired them in the courtroom. They also provide advice to the next generation of litigators.

       

Some arbitration attorneys say price jumps and other impacts linked to big tariff hikes could lead companies to turn to force majeure claims to escape contractual performance obligations. But not everyone is convinced the mechanism will fit a tariff-hike situation.