Main Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York have clashed over other high-profile criminal cases. Now, New York prosecutors are now charged with handling what may be the most important prosecution of the Trump administration: its case against ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro. Why is the case in Manhattan when there were several other choices?

       

For years, cryptocurrency crime was framed as a problem of hackers, scammers and shadowy online marketplaces. In 2025, that picture changed, as nation-states are now among the most consequential actors in the global cryptocrime ecosystem, according to a report released Thursday by Chainalysis.

       

The research will explore faculty confidence, student trust and use of AI tools, administrator policy decisions and practitioner expectations to help guide schools in preparing students for an AI-driven profession.

       

The appointment of veteran W.W. Grainger lawyer Aimee Nolan to the role comes as a new generation of legal leaders sweeps into the nation's freight railroad companies.

       

According to data from Law.com Radar, Saks Global has been hit by at least 13 lawsuits in the last year, with complaints ranging from employment claims to trademark infringement allegations, and in one instance, failure to pay a lender $8.8 million.

       

U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield's ruling expressed that she was unconvinced that John A. Sarcone III could lead the office, even as a "special attorney."

       

DHL general counsel Mark Smolik called losing Elaine Darr to Safelite a "proud and bittersweet moment" and said Darr "is a true example of what dedication, integrity and a passion for excellence can achieve."

       

As billions flow into Germany's defense budget, law firms are navigating a wave of joint ventures, regulatory hurdles and geopolitically sensitive transactions—with private capital emerging as a key force.

       

Some federal judges are asking lawyers to take sides in the dispute by either filing a challenge to the three-person "executive office" setup or waiving the right to bring a challenge.

       

The increasing focus on PE clients can lead to more work downstream, but it can also require larger investments for law firms that may ultimately compel legal industry consolidation, said firm leaders and industry observers.

       

With a wind-down imminent, McGlinchey Stafford lawyers are talking to other large New Orleans firms about moves.

       

The final winners in all categories will be announced during an in-person awards ceremony and dinner Monday, March 9 during the Legalweek 2026 conference in New York.

       

Republicans are advocating for the removal of U.S. District Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman. Articles of impeachment have been filed in the House of Representatives against both.

       

Dugan Bliss was a former senior Coinbase lawyer and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney.

       

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said between 50 to 100 prospective jurors would be brought into a Phoenix courtroom on Thursday for the Jan. 13 bellwether trial against Uber.

       

U.S. District Judge Fernando Gaitan ordered Mastriani to deposit $865,566 in a court registry before the parties engaged in mediation before Judge Paul Gurney. On Dec. 22, the parties notified the court that they had reached a confidential settlement of all claims and counterclaims.        

Presiding over the prosecution of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein is poised to weigh in on legal matters vital to Donald Trump's presidency, and not for the first time. "He knows exactly what he wants and he executes it in the courtroom, said one litigator who's practiced before Hellerstein.

       

This is just one of more than a dozen active class cases Hagens Berman is litigating against Amazon.

       

The court's decision proposes an increase in punitive damages for five witnesses whose awards were directly influenced by the outdated penalty figures.

       

Since its launch in 2020, Seladore has hired scores of legacy Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers, including Liang-Ying Tan, who launched the firm's first Asian presence in Singapore last year.