Despite megadeal growth, domestic mid-market deals are expected to remain the backbone of Canada's M&A market. The mining, tech/AI, defense, and energy sectors will likely see the most activity.

       

The federal court ruled that a substantial award was necessary to deter similar misconduct by online influencers who knowingly make false allegations.

       

A Law.com investigation found the number of habeas corpus petitions filed by immigrant detainees jumped by nearly 1,500% nationwide, leaving many of the busiest district courts struggling to keep up.

       

Employment attorneys say the Trump administration prefers to reduce violations through education, while the Biden administration favored enforcement actions.

       

Litigation is now digital, but is it more efficient? With hybrid work, AI enhancements, and billions of dollars invested in legal tech, are we achieving the right goals of empowering litigators to spend more time on productive (and billable) work? The answer is clear — and surprising: no.

       

“You learned very quickly as a Scalia clerk that he wouldn't respect you if you wouldn't disagree, said Judge Jeffrey Sutton.

       

The plaintiff claimed Reproductive Genetic Innovations' genetic testing was falsely marketed as a proven and reliable method to decrease the chances of having a miscarriage and increased chances of a patient having a healthy baby.

       

"Start with your 'why.' One of the reasons I wanted to start my own firm was to remove potential limitations—on the cases I take, the issues I engage with, and how I communicate about them. Being a founder allows you to decide the fate of your work, but that autonomy comes with responsibility. (...) Your 'why' should guide how you choose cases, build your team, communicate publicly, and create the internal systems that support your firm."

       

A “low-growth economic environment and "information integrity risk" are among the most prominent risks identified in a new quarterly report from consultancy Gartner. Both could have a profound impact on the outlook for law firms.

       

Andrew Ferguson said that, while the Federal Trade Commission is "not the speech police," it is mandated to protect consumers from deceptive speech-related products.

       

Gail Slater likely felt pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi or other high-ranking DOJ officials "to do things that she didn't feel was right and decided her reputation and honor were more important than continuing to serve in the role," Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brad Weber said of Slater's sudden departure as the U.S. Department of Justice's top antitrust enforcer.

       

"On this record, a reasonable jury could conclude that Marks was shot when he neither posed a threat to the officers or the public, nor was he fleeing or ignoring an officer's commands. On the other hand, a jury might agree with Officer Bauer's assessment of the situation and find his use of force was objectively reasonable," the 8th Circuit said.

       

Fontecchio's past experience seems the most pertinent to running the office. But as executive assistant U.S. attorney, he focuses on administrative matters.

       

Plaintiffs' attorneys are looking to the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 to fight arbitration moves by Roblox and Discord.

       

After the Trump deal furor, did the former Paul Weiss leader fail to exercise the prescience he became famous for?

       

“When you bring in associated counsel, or when you decide to collaborate with counsel, you should have some sort of written agreement that spells out your mutual obligation because you are obligated to choose appropriate counsel to work with, legal ethics attorney Jennifer Ellis said, noting it is an attorney's responsibility to know what tech they're using, as well as what their co-counsel is using.

       

This is the story of Mike and Barbara Lynn, a powerhouse legal couple, who spent decades building their law careers—and a lasting love.

       

Corporate Counsel is pleased to announce the shortlist for our Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. The WIPL awards honor in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. The winners in each category will be announced at the WIPL Awards Dinner on April 14 in downtown Chicago.        

After two private credit-funded companies crashed last year amid allegations of fraud, the business practices of the lenders themselves are facing greater scrutiny.

       

“Those who are representing celebrities or individuals who are looking to invest in NFTs or who are promoting NFTs, the law has been pretty clear how securities should be regulated, said James A. Bryant, a partner at the Cochran Firm, who represents the plaintiff.