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Amid Controversy, Meet the 3-Member Team Running the U.S. Attorney's Office

Thu, 2026-02-12 16:41

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

       

First Fight in Child Exploitation Cases Against Roblox and Discord: Arbitration

Thu, 2026-02-12 16:17

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.

       

Why Didn't Brad Karp Step Down Sooner?

Thu, 2026-02-12 16:01

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

       

Attorneys Aren't Talking About AI With Each Other, But Everyone Agrees They Should Be

Thu, 2026-02-12 15:36

“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.

       

Lawyers in Love: They're Finally Two Doors Apart After 52 Years

Thu, 2026-02-12 15:32

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 Announces Finalists for Its 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

Thu, 2026-02-12 14:40
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.        

Woes in Private Credit Industry Could Constrain Capital for Businesses Shut Out by Banks

Thu, 2026-02-12 14:05

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

       

Magic Johnson Sued in Los Angeles Over Failed NFT Project

Thu, 2026-02-12 13:47

“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.

       

Mansfield Certification Hits the Brakes Amid Trump Admin Scrutiny

Thu, 2026-02-12 12:48

“Disappointed, heartbreaking would not be hyperbolic, said one diversity leader in reaction to the letter Thursday. “The organization has been such a long-standing advocate for diversity in the industry.

       

The Next Practice Bubble and the Signs Big Law Misses

Thu, 2026-02-12 10:48

The question is not whether another practice bubble is forming—history suggests one always is—but how to recognize the warning signs early, and what those signals suggest about where the market is headed next.

       

Ga. Judicial Elections Might Soon Be Nonpartisan

Thu, 2026-02-12 10:48

A push for nonpartisan probate court judicial elections has advanced following a majority floor vote in the Georgia House of Representatives.

       

LGBTQ+ Education 'Inherently Vague': Federal Judge Clarifies Scope of Religious Opt-Outs in Light of SCOTUS Ruling

Thu, 2026-02-12 10:42
"Overly broad opt-out requests like the plaintiff's in this case expose some of the practical implications of implementing Mahmoud in the school setting, but this is just the tip of the iceberg," said an attorney representing a Massachusetts school district.        

European Law Firms Confront Succession Tension Amid Shifting Retirement Rules

Thu, 2026-02-12 09:57

As mandatory retirement ages change, firms are navigating succession without the clear breakpoints that once guided careers, balancing ambitious junior lawyers against longstanding senior partners.

       

Snap Hires Amazon Vet for Key Role at Fraught Time

Thu, 2026-02-12 09:15

Gaurav Ajmani is joining the social media company after spending 12 years with Amazon and six with Microsoft.

       

White House Fires Federal Judges' Choice for U.S. Attorney for Northern District of NY

Wed, 2026-02-11 22:03

The White House on Wednesday night undercut the the Board of Judges for the Northern District of New York's appointment of Donald T. Kinsella as U.S. attorney for the Albany area, a move meant to end the tenure of John A. Sarcone III. Sarcone continues to lead the 32-county office, listed on the office's website as "first assistant U.S. attorney."

       

Paul Weiss' Corporate Department Promotion Highlights Layered Practice Leadership

Wed, 2026-02-11 21:11

While Angelo Bonvino has been elevated to backfill Barshay's role, a source familiar with the firm said his role will not be backfilled, as Paul Weiss has several attorneys who can pick up the slack.

       

Computer Coders Ask 9th Circuit to Revive Copyright Suit Against OpenAI, Microsoft

Wed, 2026-02-11 18:49

The programmers claim the companies violated the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, which prohibits distributing works from when the copyright management information "has been removed or altered.” The DMCA carries steep penalties per violation, and the complaint initially sought $9 billion in damages.

       

'Risk Everything': Tom Goldstein Denies Tax Fraud Charges in Jury Trial Testimony

Wed, 2026-02-11 17:39

"I would build up debts, but I would always pay them," appellate attorney Tom Goldstein said as a witness testifying in his own defense at his white-collar criminal jury trial in Maryland federal court. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts and denied tax-evasion allegations in his live testimony.

       

Study Reveals the Elite Lawyers Dominating the Supreme Court Docket

Wed, 2026-02-11 17:03

A group of law professors have tabulated the most successful Supreme Court lawyers when it comes to getting the justices to agree to hear their cases.

       

Judge Sides With Investors in Ongoing Discovery Battle With Chicago Steakhouse

Wed, 2026-02-11 16:32

"There are way too many words in this record trying to describe something that's not nearly as complicated as the defendants are trying to make it seem. That is obfuscating to me," a Cook County judge said.

       

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