After Allianz publicly reported the data breach to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the lawsuits began to pile up on July 28. Allianz allegedly began to send notice on Aug. 1 to inform those impacted by the breach.

       

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump slammed the blue-slip process, which is not a formal Senate rule but a bipartisan tradition dating back more than 100 years. Trump complained the tradition has allowed Democratic senators to veto his picks for vacancies in blue and purple states.

       

The firm said it continues to build its litigation practice to help its “innovative and disruptive clients stay ahead of the curve.

       

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a desire for better compensation and benefits is the biggest reason.

       

The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250 attorneys—a mix of partners, associates and senior counsel.

       

Protectable rights are created the same way a successful brand is established — linking your Mark and your company's offering in the minds of the consumer is a must. The good news? Regardless of your company's size or marketing budget, this necessary connection can be achieved.        

The vote comes after the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted in November to accept variances to Standard 503, allowing schools to request the ability to admit up to 100% of its students without an admissions test—a significant shift from the prior rule, which only allowed up to 10% of students to be admitted without a test.        

"If I could give my younger self advice, I'd say: make time to stay interesting. It's easy to let the demands of the profession take over, but the hobbies and passions that make you who you are—those matter. It's not just about work-life balance, it's about authenticity. Authenticity is one of the most powerful traits a lawyer and a leader can have. Clients and colleagues can tell when you're genuine and you're able to connect more deeply."

       

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan filed the petition on Abrego Garcia's behalf, triggering the District of Maryland's habeas corpus standing order for all immigration cases before the court. The order prevents the federal government from deporting Abrego Garcia for at least two business days pending judicial review.

       

"We are disappointed by the fact that the city of Chicago has been on autopilot and has refused every opportunity to engage in any settlement discussions—they have not even attempted to offer any compensation to Mrs. Vaughn Harrell's family. It appears to be a major miscalculation for the city of Chicago to seek a new trial in this case and expose its taxpayers to another significant judgment in a case where the loss of innocent human life was preventable," said the plaintiff's attorney, Boris G. Samovalov of Zane D. Smith & Associates in Chicago.

       

Studies indicate that much of Big Law has come through the economic and political volatility of the first half of 2025 in good shape, but a good chunk of it has not, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, told lawyers that although there were now 932 lawsuits filed over Depo-Provera, another 9,571 remained unfiled.