The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced the suspension following the judge's indictment for alleged witness tampering. The jurist is the second judge suspended in her county this year.

       

Jeff Cashden of King & Spalding, counsel for Progressive Insurance, said this decision clarifies the "methodological approach courts should be taking in class-certification cases."

       

"We are hearing from clients that they're really relying on some of their long-tenured directors in the boardroom who really have that seasoning and have seen the company through crisis periods before," said Beth Sasfai, a partner at Cooley.

       

"It is a rare occasion when this court observes repeat and purposeful unprofessional misrepresentations to the court and opposing counsel," U.S. District Judge Cristina D. Silva of the District of Nevada wrote in a show-cause order requiring attorney Mark Krotoski to answer why he should not face sanctions for alleged lack of candor.

       

"We are very pleased with the court's recent decision affirming our client's right to assert claims against both its insurer and the insurance agents who recommended and purchased the operative policy on our client's behalf," said Scott C. Frost, an attorney at Howard & Howard, who represents the plaintiff.

       

A&O Shearman co-developed agentic AI tools with Harvey to help streamline work in four specific practice areas. The firm also entered into a “revenue sharing arrangement with the startup that allows it to license these tools to clients and other firms.

       

A&O Shearman didn't just co-develop agentic AI tools with Harvey—it also modernized its business model to stay competitive in the age of AI disruption.

       

Chariot Claims will mainly use the funding to support upgrading its platform.

       

The lawmakers asked the EEOC to turn over records and correspondence between agency leaders and Kirkland, Latham, Simpson Thacher and A&O Shearman.

       

“We note that independent of any laws or court rules, attorneys are bound by rules of professional conduct that impose duties on attorneys as a requirement of holding a law license," the appeals court stated.

       

Generative AI is reshaping e-Discovery workflows, with technology-assisted review evolving from using established continuous active learning methods to advanced large language models. As this transformation unfolds, understanding precisely what is realistic now, what's imminent on the horizon, and what remains purely speculative is essential for legal professionals and e-Discovery technologists alike.

       

Of 17 new deans, only three (18%) have held prior deanships.

       

"Be visible. Show up and build rapport with colleagues and clients. Strong relationships are built through consistent interaction and trust."

       

The inner workings of the plaintiffs bar get overlooked everywhere—from law school classrooms to Hollywood films. While it's true that nuance is hard to capture in a 50-minute class or a two-hour blockbuster, the bigger problem is that the insiders who truly understand high-stakes plaintiffs work aren't eager to discuss it publicly.

       

Gov. Brian Kemp has nominated the chief judge of the new Georgia Tax Court.

       

       

The Circuit split caused by MTE Holdings can and should be fixed by the Fifth and Seventh Circuits when the appropriate appeal reaches them. MTE reflects the more current analysis. It is unlikely that the Supreme Court will be able to resolve the split any time soon.        

It is the latest U.S. firm to make the move, which includes the London office, easing the switch with a two-week August WFH period.

       

Small-cap IPOs have benefited a raft of local law firms while international firms sit out.

       

Damaris Hernandez, who was Cravath's first Latina partner, had been at the firm for 18 years.