Had Akin Gump convinced the Supreme Court to expedite its petition for certiorari before judgment, the justices would have been primed to hold oral arguments on the legality of President Donald Trump's worldwide tariffs in September.

       

Retired New York Supreme Justice Barry Kamins, who has served as defense counsel in high-profile cases, said coverage can "enhance public understanding of the judicial system." State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D-Manhattan, and Assemblymember David Weprin, D-Queens, have been trying to lift the ban since at least 2019.

       

Podolsky is set to join Latham's M&A group in New York in the coming days, sources told American Lawyer.

       

Patrick Smith interviews HSF Kramer partner Richard Farley about his new book: "Drop Dead: How a Coterie of Corrupt Politicians, Bankers, Lawyers, Spinmeisters, and Mobsters Bankrupted New York, Got Bailed Out, Blamed the President, and Went Back to Business as Usual (And It Might Be Happening Again).

       

The lower court had agreed with the woman's arguments that the claims should not go to arbitration since the wrongful death suit doesn't arise out of her use of the app and the arbitration clause her husband signed should not be extended to bind her claims.

       

The Supreme Court ruled, by a 7-2 vote, that producers of liquid fuels such as gasoline have standing to challenge an EPA decision clearing the way for California's pro-electric vehicle rules.

       

The concept of "The Matrix" has existed for decades in professional services firms, though it represents a relatively new framework within the legal industry. This powerful approach to understanding organizational capabilities and client relationships offers law firms a strategic advantage in today's competitive marketplace.

       

The panel said Trump likely lawfully exercised his power under a statute that authorizes federalization of the National Guard under certain circumstances.

       

In a 7-2 ruling Friday, the Supreme Court gave its blessing to the vape industry's strategy of using local retailers to challenge the FDA's rejections of their e-cigarette products in friendlier circuit courts.

       

"First and foremost, demonstrate your abilities in action rather than words and cultivate a mindset that extends beyond individual success to encompass the collective growth of your firm. Leadership isn't just about personal achievements; it's about your ability to contribute to and elevate the entire organization."

       

"There are national security applications of the technology that I want the United States to have before China does, full stop,” said Ben Buchanan, who was White House special adviser for AI from June 2023 until January 2025.
       

“The corporate lawyers have been driving the [Trump deals], to the great displeasure of many, if not most or all, of the litigators, one D.C. partner said.

       

FTX investors obtained a settlement from the personal finance attorney influencer and her talent agency over allegations that they failed to disclose to their social media followers that they were paid to promote the cryptocurrency exchange ahead of its sudden and swift collapse.

       

"Now is the time to invest in compliance so employers can spot issues early and hear about concerns before they become part of a DOJ tip," said Gregory Keating, a Littler Mendelson shareholder.

       

In today's digital-first business environment, legal departments are confronting an unprecedented escalation of risk. Cyberattacks are growing more frequent and sophisticated. Regulatory complexity is expanding across jurisdictions. And the pressure to respond quickly — without compromising accuracy or trust — is mounting.

       

Judge Joshua Roberts, head of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas complex litigation center, on Tuesday appointed a batch of attorneys to liaison counsel posts in the hair relaxer litigation. Most of the half-dozen lawyers selected are regulars in the court's mass tort program.        

One camp wants Boeing to ante up a lot more money. The other wants the judge to force the Justice Department to take the case to trial.

       

A New Jersey state court judge overseeing talc lawsuits will hear arguments Thursday on whether to bar pro hac vice admissions to two Beasley Allen lawyers, Andy Birchfield and Leigh O'Dell.        

Wednesday's verdict, which was all compensatory damages, is the first in a talc trial against Johnson & Johnson in Boston.

       

The New York City mayor can appoint and reappoint judges to the city's criminal and family courts—which are the most salient points of contact for most residents—and may temporarily fill vacancies in the city's civil courts. But how mayors have wielded this power, and how the next one will, has received little attention, even as public safety and criminal justice have become key campaign points in the competitive mayoral race.