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When the Patent Litigation System Has to Make Charging Happen: Tesla v. Charge Fusion and the Drafting Risk of ‘Result In'

Wed, 2026-04-15 11:49

When a patent claims software that computes a charging schedule and then makes charging occur, the Federal Circuit may require the system, not the driver, to cause the charge event.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Focus on Doing Excellent Work,' Says Erica Kerstein of Robinson+Cole

Wed, 2026-04-15 10:59

"Focus on doing excellent work, building strong relationships—internally and externally, and being generous with your time and knowledge. Leadership opportunities tend to follow people who are invested in themselves, their clients and their colleagues."

       

AI Products and the Challenges of Consumer Fraud Class Actions

Wed, 2026-04-15 10:29

People have different beliefs about AI products and reasons for using them. This variability would make consumer fraud claims based on AI products difficult candidates for class certification.

       

Sneak Peek at the 2026 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 41-50

Wed, 2026-04-15 08:59

Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200 firms.

       

Freshfields Defends Meta in Italian Class Action Over Massive Data Scraping

Wed, 2026-04-15 08:49

Freshfields is consolidating its role as a leading defender of major corporations amid a surge in mass class actions, as Meta finds itself at the center of a global wave of lawsuits.

       

Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader Vote to Approve Merger

Wed, 2026-04-15 08:42

The combined firm will have two locations in New York, in downtown and midtown, while Cadwalader attorneys will move into Hogan Lovells' offices in Washington, D.C., and London at the start of July.

       

Beyond Breaches: The Rise of Non-Breach Privacy Claims in Cyber Insurance

Tue, 2026-04-14 16:37

The cyber insurance industry has long been dominated by conversations around security threats. Privacy concerns were often treated as an afterthought. But recently, there has been a critical shift: privacy risks that arise outside of traditional breaches are now front and center.

       

State Appellate Court Blocks Jackson Lewis From Forcing Arbitration in Malpractice Suit

Tue, 2026-04-14 16:32

"In its arguments on appeal, law firm is, in essence, asking us to ignore this language within the arbitration agreement because the contract allegedly involves interstate commerce, but this we cannot do," the state appellate court said.

       

Antitrust Boutique Bolsters Succession Plans With a Rebrand

Tue, 2026-04-14 16:04

"[I]t seemed like a good time to assess where were were as a firm, to access who was front-facing, who's applying for the leadership appointments, who's liaising with co-counsel and with courts, who's appearing on behalf of the firm with courts, and we took those realities into consideration and conferred amongst ourselves as to what would be the next steps to carry the brand forward," Justice said.

       

$17 Million: IBM Settlement Shows Risks and Cost of DEI

Tue, 2026-04-14 15:40

The IBM case is the first to be resolved under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claims is a means to stop violations of civil rights laws by government contractors and other recipients of federal funds.

       

Why the Chicago Bears CLO's Playbook Starts and Ends With Storytelling

Tue, 2026-04-14 14:16

“I think you measure value by how much your colleagues are talking to you. Are they coming to you with more than just problems? Are they coming to you with questions? Krista Whitaker told attendees at General Counsel Conference Midwest.

       

'Muddled As Ever': More Appeals Courts to Weigh State Prediction Market Regulation

Tue, 2026-04-14 13:21

The underlying question in the appeals around the country is whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets' sports-related events contracts, which allow traders to buy and sell positions on specific game outcomes, like scores and player performances.

       

Paris Court Convicts Lafarge of Financing Syrian Terrorism in Historic Ruling

Tue, 2026-04-14 11:41

Darrois client Lafarge, the French cement giant, was fined the maximum 1.125 million for terrorism financing, plus about 4.6 million to be paid collectively with four convicted ex-executives, for violating international sanctions.

       

Morgan & Morgan's Latest Ad Campaign Targets Unscrupulous Lawyers in Georgia

Tue, 2026-04-14 10:08

"This is an example of what happens when you don't have anybody policing the profession. That creates a vacuum, and you've got lawyers willing to step in and do it," plaintiff's attorney Darl Champion said.

       

The 2026 Am Law 100: Ranked by Profits Per Lawyer

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Wachtell tops the list with a PPL of $3,525,000.

       

Who Pulled Away, Who Dropped Off: The Am Law 100 Through the Years

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

The Am Law 100 has changed a lot over the last 25 years. In this infographic and analysis, we dig into how—and why.

       

Am Law 100 Lights the Way Through Dark Periods to Turn Out a High-Growth Year

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Just as in the prior year, collective Am Law 100 revenue overall grew by about 13%, while net income rose faster by 16.3%, even in a year of tumult and uncertainty.

       

The 2026 Am Law 100: Ranked by Gross Revenue

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:59

Seven of the top 10 firms in our gross revenue ranking remained the same, though there was some shuffling.

       

The Case for Broader Business Development Support in Law Firms

Tue, 2026-04-14 09:31

Investing more broadly and deliberately in business development support helps firms retain lawyers, recruit talent, and reduce long-term risk. In a market where compensation alone no longer differentiates firms, it's one of the most practical ways to strengthen the organization.

       

Trump, Obama Nominees to Hear Law Firm EO Appeals

Tue, 2026-04-14 00:06

Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Judge Cornelia Pillard and Judge Neomi Rao have been selected to be on the panel that will hear arguments on May 14 in the combined appeals cases, involving Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Susman Godfrey, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.

       

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