"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in response to a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation targeting Powell over testimony he previously delivered to Congress.

       

"2026 might be a record year in terms of lateral hiring,” said Amy Savage, a D.C.-based recruiter at Garrison & Sisson.

       

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including legal technology predictions for AI and e-discovery.

       

The Walt Disney Co.'s newly announced licensing agreement with OpenAI marks a pivotal moment at the intersection of intellectual property and generative AI. For rights holders, platforms and brands, the deal illustrates an emerging blueprint for commercializing iconic IP in AI-native formats while attempting to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.

       

Trump said the U.S. is considering “very strong options regarding Iran, while Tehran said it is ready for war but does not desire it. Meanwhile, some Iranian law firms have been thrown into chaos as a communications blackout severs ties with colleagues amid mounting protests.

       

"Plaintiffs provide detailed accounts of communications between Backpage and Salesforce showing how Salesforce facilitated the success of Backpage's business. They have more than met their burden of pleading that Salesforce participated in Backpage's venture," a federal judge said.

       

“The firm's fine. I don't view this as the firm being jilted or left at the altar or anything like that, said recruiter Jon Truster of Macrae.

       

As law firms merge, geopolitical uncertainty grows, and AI continues to be a disruptor, law firm leaders bear a great responsibility, not only for the future of their own firms but also for the legal industry and its broader impact on society, writes The Global Lawyer.        

"Don't be afraid to evolve your practice. If you discover you have a passion for an area that's different from what you started in, it's okay to pivot. Shifts can feel risky, but if your curiosity is pulling you in that direction and you see opportunity, embrace it. Developing expertise in an area you're truly excited about will make you more motivated and valuable."

       

Stuart Weissman, who rose to lead the Miami-Dade Bar and a national medical-malpractice practice, died Thursday of gastroesophageal cancer. He was 43.

       

The U.S. Supreme Court will review whether the Federal Communications Commission may use an in-house enforcement scheme to fine Verizon and AT&T over $100 million for mishandling customer location data.

       

A crypto entrepreneur is suing a prominent influencer, alleging defamatory videos sparked client losses, contract breaches and millions of dollars in damages, testing the legal limits of online commentary in digital finance.

       

The National Labor Relations Board has mostly succeeded as a neutral arbiter in disputes, labor law experts say. But the NLRB is hamstrung by inherent weaknesses in the board's structure and its governing statute—the National Labor Relations Act— that limit the growth of the labor movement and union participation.

       

Defense counsel Barry Pollack, who appeared at arraignment, says Maduro has not retained Bruce Fein. Fein, a former Justice Department lawyer, says he made his appearance based on information from “individuals credibly situated within President Maduro's inner circle or family.

       

The complaint alleges that Moderna used the patented fluorescent protein technology without permission during preclinical through phase III trials and for marketing purposes, claiming the technology was critical for Moderna's vaccine development success, which has generated over $47 billion in revenues.

       

The theory behind the change is that it's related to widespread cheating on the LSAT, and LSAC said that they are aware of stolen tests so its using "virtually" all new test content.

       

Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s stock holdings have triggered nearly one-third of the court's total recusals this term, per one analysis, creating obstacles for litigants and perhaps even the Supreme Court itself.

       

If asked to choose between scale and profitability, the answer is "yes."

       

PepsiCo and Walmart face collusion claims over soft drink prices.

       

"The surge in demand that's lifting profits to record heights stems not from economic health but from chaos,” according to Thomson Reuters' "2026 Report on the State of the U.S. Legal Market."