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Amazon Seeks Rule to Let Judges Weigh Regulatory Settlements in Class Certification

Mon, 2026-03-23 16:06

The e-commerce giant—which has faced intense scrutiny from federal regulators—said U.S. district courts have conflicting views on whether judges can consider government settlements in weighing whether to certify class actions that raise claims similar to those already resolved with regulators.

       

Supreme Court Leans Toward Election Day Deadline for Mail Ballots

Mon, 2026-03-23 15:18

The concern that losing candidates will claim an election has been stolen arose several times during Monday's Supreme Court hearing about whether states may count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day.

       

The Power of One: How Leading Firms Are Rethinking Revenue Operations

Mon, 2026-03-23 15:02

The firms leading right now chose to ask what would become possible if they managed the entire revenue lifecycle — from invoice generation to cash receipt — in one place, and what AI could actually accomplish with complete data instead of partial feeds. That is the Power of One.

       

'I Just Completely Lost It': Plaintiffs' Lawyer in Social Media Addiction Trial Sanctioned

Mon, 2026-03-23 14:55

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl ordered Matthew Bergman, of the Social Media Victims Law Center, to pay $1,100 as a sanction for taking a selfie and conducting a Zoom interview with BBC from inside the courthouse.

       

UC Berkeley Law Dean Accused of Violating Settlement Agreement Over 'Anti-Zionist' Bylaws

Mon, 2026-03-23 14:28

The dean of UC Berkeley Law is accused of violating a settlement agreement between the school and the Louis D. Brandeis Center by telling the law community it can maintain restrictive policies regarding speakers as long as the policies are not written into student organizations' bylaws.

       

FTC Revives Rulemaking on Auto-Renewing Subscriptions

Mon, 2026-03-23 13:23

A procedural slipup at the Federal Trade Commission led an appeals court last year to invalidate the click-to-cancel rule. The new discussions could lead to the passage of a similar measure.

       

Goldman CLO Departing Over Epstein Ties Scored 27% Pay Hike in 2025

Mon, 2026-03-23 11:31

In its newly filed proxy statement, the investment bank praises Kathryn Ruemmler for her "exceptional judgment and advice across a broad range of legal, risk management, regulatory and people matters."

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Level Legal's Joey Seeber and Matt Mahon

Mon, 2026-03-23 11:10

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and VP of Client Solutions Matt Mahon.

       

How I Founded a Law Firm: 'Don't Wait So Long to Back Yourself,' Says Ben Wolkov of Caldera Law

Mon, 2026-03-23 10:59

"The journey has been incredibly rewarding. I've met fascinating people, built a career I still love, and developed the expertise and business acumen to do this at a high level. So the advice would be: stay the course, but don't wait so long to back yourself. Step into the challenge earlier and trust that you'll grow into what the role requires."

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: AltaClaro' Abdi Shayesteh & Patricia Libby

Mon, 2026-03-23 09:43

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview AltaClaro's CEO Abdi Shayesteh and executive legal editor Patricia Libby.

       

Vinson & Elkins Opens Brussels Office, Led By Hogan Lovells Hire

Mon, 2026-03-23 07:00

The new office will be the first in Continental Europe for the Houston-based firm.

       

With Lateral Risks Growing, Firms Are Pursuing Liftouts Over Scattershot Hires

Mon, 2026-03-23 05:59

“Before, it was more like 'onesies, twosies' types of things, said Julie Henson, chief growth officer of recruiting intelligence provider Decipher. “Now, they're really trying to get more value out of going out into the market [and] really identify what those liftouts look like."

       

How In-House Counsel Can Extract Value Out of Rising Legal Costs

Mon, 2026-03-23 00:30
Rising legal costs and complexity demand smarter strategies. Learn how data, technology, and collaboration help legal teams control spend, improve visibility, and deliver measurable business value.
       

Can Anything Slow Kirkland's Runaway Growth?

Sun, 2026-03-22 16:21

The world's first $10 billion law firm has managed to work on all kinds of private capital work until now, but aggressive private credit restructurings may test the limits of its approach, writes the Global Lawyer

       

Robert Mueller Remembered for ‘Exemplary and Inspiring' Service

Sat, 2026-03-21 17:58
Mueller began serving as FBI director right before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He later served as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
       

'Arbitrator Exceeded her Authority': Divided 7th Circuit Sides with USAA for Post-Reward Review

Fri, 2026-03-20 17:21

The Seventh Circuit split 2-1 on its decision and said the arbitrator's decision to forgo the post-reward review ignored the plain language of the arbitration agreement.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at AI Smart Glasses, Tariff Surcharges and Tip Credit Deductions

Fri, 2026-03-20 16:45

Users of Meta AI smart glasses claim their private and intimate footage is being shared without consent or disclosure.

       

State Appellate Court Denies Attempts to Remove Med Mal From Chicago to Neighboring County

Fri, 2026-03-20 16:18

According to data from the 2023 annual report from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, law division cases for damages over $50,000 had a clearance rate of 33% in Grundy County, while Cook County had a 59.3% clearance rate, the opinion said.

       

OpenAI Targeted as Former New Jersey AG's New Firm Challenges Big Tech's 'Profit Ahead of Public Safety' Ethos

Fri, 2026-03-20 15:05
Matthew Platkin the former New Jersey attorney general, has launched his own boutique law firm with a suit against Open AI, joining the fray of products liability litigation alleging the company's flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, causes harm to mental health.        

Jay Lefkowitz, Kirkland Partner Who Represented Epstein, to Retire from Firm

Fri, 2026-03-20 14:59

Lefkowitz counts two high-profile U.S. Supreme Court victories on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry as part of his legacy, but the recent release of the Epstein files has put a spotlight on his and Kirkland's work to secure a 2008 plea agreement for their client.

       

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