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Randy Mastro Heads to Dechert From NYC Deputy Mayor Role

Thu, 2026-01-15 17:08

"Who better than a former deputy mayor who litigates to know when the city screws up and how to do something about it? So I fully expect to be back in the courtroom for challenges to government action," Mastro said in an interview.

       

Alina Habba Hopes the Court Saves Her—But Observers Doubt It

Thu, 2026-01-15 17:07

Habba said in her certification that "[i]f the court of appeals en banc or the Supreme Court reverses the decisions of the Giraud panel and Chief Judge Brann, I intend to return to my prior position leading the USAO-NJ."

       

'The Technology Is There': Supreme Court Practitioners Quietly Embracing AI

Thu, 2026-01-15 17:05

"People are gonna start being being embarrassed by not doing it if they feel that their legal services can be enhanced with the assistance of AI," said Supreme Court lawyer Adam Unikowsky.

       

Policyholder Can Recover Loss-of-Consortium Damages on Top of Paid UIM Claim, 8th Circ. Says

Thu, 2026-01-15 16:57

"No longer would the $250,000 per-person limit be a barrier to recovery. It is, after all, per person, allowing each spouse to recover for their own damages subject to payments by the tortfeasor's insurer and the $500,000 per-occurrence limit. It would not matter that Beverly suffered no 'bodily injury' herself," the court said.

       

Gibson Dunn to Launch Office in Madrid, Hires Leading Corporate Partner From Freshfields

Thu, 2026-01-15 16:51

Armando Albarrán, who worked at Freshfields for nearly 30 years and is considered a top dealmaker, joins Gibson Dunn as the firm continues to expand in the U.K. and continental Europe.

       

Fed. Judge Grants St. Louis Firm's Sanctions Request Against Plaintiff, Attorney for Providing False Information

Thu, 2026-01-15 16:10

"The repeated and consistent nature of Malloy's sworn falsehoods and misrepresentations during discovery threatened the integrity of this litigation particularly and the judicial process generally," the judge said.

       

SCOTUSblog Publisher Tom Goldstein's Criminal Jury Trial Begins in Maryland Federal Court

Thu, 2026-01-15 15:58

Tom Goldstein, the heavyweight appellate attorney who argued more than 40 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, denies all charges in his criminal jury trial in Maryland federal court alleging he committed tax crimes and mortgage fraud while amassing large gambling debts.

       

Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2026

Thu, 2026-01-15 15:38

The National Law Journal and Law.com's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs.

       

Beveridge & Diamond Cofounder Albert Beveridge Dies at 90

Thu, 2026-01-15 15:25

One of Beveridge & Diamond's cofounders, Albert Beveridge, passed away earlier this month at the age of 90.

       

Why Crypto Lawsuits Are Unlikely to Stop Soon

Thu, 2026-01-15 12:30

As crypto rules take shape, uncertainty isn't disappearing—it's transforming, with private lawsuits and new liability theories redefining some of the industry's next legal battles.

       

University of Arkansas Law Rescinds Dean Offer, Citing Stakeholder 'Feedback'

Thu, 2026-01-15 12:24

According to Arkansas State Rep. Nicole Clowney, the decision was driven by political differences that surfaced after Emily Suski was appointed dean, which prompted "multiple state elected officials to threaten to substantially reduce funding in the upcoming fiscal session.”

       

Across Our Markets: Insights From ALM's Managing Partners Survey

Thu, 2026-01-15 10:23

Nearly 150 managing partners from across the country took the time to answer questions about how the past year went, giving us deep insights into a range of hot topics such as merger interest, the likelihood of layoffs in the coming year and whether AI can help boost profitability.

       

Eighth Circuit Affirms Arbitrator's Interpretation of Intent in Interpreting Arbitration Agreement

Thu, 2026-01-15 10:11

The court applied an adverse inference against the company for failing to call two witnesses, and interpreted the parties' collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by inserting an intent requirement that was not explicitly included in the agreement. While the affirmance of an arbitration award is unsurprising, the court's discussion of these nuances warrants attention.

       

Sullivan & Cromwell Creates Income Partner Track, Bonus Plan and Referral Program

Thu, 2026-01-15 10:06

The Wall Street firm believes the changes will foster growth and retention.

       

Where Merger Mania Leaves The Independent Elites—And What Their Leaders Say

Thu, 2026-01-15 07:26

Leaders at Slaughter and May, Macfarlanes, Travers Smith and other firms discuss the surge in Big Law mergers, and what the consolidation trend means for their sleek businesses.

       

In High-Stakes World of Partner Recruiting, Law Firms Are Asking for Lateral Business Plans Right Off the Bat

Thu, 2026-01-15 07:21

The focus on earlier diligence—sometimes just after the first meeting with a candidate—reflects the escalating risks and stakes in partner recruiting.

       

As Dispute Risks Mushroom for Multinationals, Legal Teams Feel Hamstrung by Tight Budgets

Wed, 2026-01-14 23:57

“We find ourselves in a paradox. Organizations are more globally connected than ever, yet operating in an increasingly fragmented and unpredictable geopolitical environment that is fundamentally altering risk calculations, said Sunny Mann, global chair of Baker McKenzie.

       

Emory Law School 1L Barred From Campus Over Threatening Social Media Posts About Women

Wed, 2026-01-14 18:11

Emory Law School banned Milano Wayne, a 1L, from campus due to social media posts from late December regarding a woman who made "false allegations" against him, which the school has purportedly been investigating for a few months.

       

Construction Co. Claims Insurers Owe $14M in Unpaid Wages for Boston's Fenway Center Project

Wed, 2026-01-14 18:02

The suit, brought by structural steel fabricator Cives Corp., seeks to recover over $14 million for its allegedly unpaid work on Boston's Fenway Center project.

       

Not Causal, But Highly Relevant? Appellate Court Considers Evidence Leading to $50M Med-Mal Verdict

Wed, 2026-01-14 17:51
"If we merely identified it as the first step of a root-canal procedure but never characterized it as a standard-of-care violation, then we might have an argument there—it's just part of the factual description of what happened. The problem is, in both trials, the plaintiffs went way further than that and characterized it repeatedly as a standard of care violation," argued defense attorney R. Page Powell Jr.
       

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