No dissent or explanation of the decision was given for the decision, which leaves in place the 2021 conviction of Maxwell, who was a close associate of the disgraced and well-connected financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Recruiters say there's a wide variance, but to stay competitive, firms have gotten more efficient in hiring.

The partner has repeatedly been recognised as a “rising star in Law.com's private equity and Female Rising Star lists.

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, found no legal basis for the Trump administration to bring National Guard members from California, or any state, to Portland.

Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column for the National Law Journal.

The law will apply to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and X.

“[The plaintiff] really did suffer horribly, and I feel genuinely sorry for him, defense attorney Zach Matthews said. “But the moral of the story is that juries will still find against someone with catastrophic injuries when there are serious credibility problems.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you."

A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment.

The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through congressional appropriation or for a period of 30 days from the entry of the order, whichever comes sooner.

On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma.

Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk.

“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.

Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.

The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10.

Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected classes of people.

In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — the handwritten or carefully crafted thank you remains one of the most powerful gestures of professionalism. Whether addressed to a client, a mentor, a colleague, or even opposing counsel, the art of writing a thoughtful thank you note can strengthen connections and elevate your professional presence.

"Cultivating referral sources and building a client base is crucial. Many firms struggle with how to incentivize young lawyers to engage in business development while maintaining billable hours. The ability to bring in clients provides job security and career flexibility, which I experienced firsthand when transitioning to our own firm."

The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a “complex Ponzi-like scheme to solicit investors and funding for movie productions.