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Confusion Over New SEC Cyber Rules Leading Firms to Overstate Attack Readiness Confusion Over New SEC Cyber Rules Leading Firms to Overstate Attack Readiness

We believe—and evidence shows—that the SEC's new rule sets a high bar that most companies and their ..
CFPB Reports Widespread Misconduct Across Student Loan Market CFPB Reports Widespread Misconduct Across Student Loan Market

The report “points to what a lot of us in the field think is a forthcoming default crisis and..
10th Circuit Raises 6th Amendment Bar for Prosecutors' Attorney-Client Violations 10th Circuit Raises 6th Amendment Bar for Prosecutors' Attorney-Client Violations

The Tenth Circuit overruled its 1995 decision in Shillinger v. Haworth that a defendant is..
'It's Got to Be a Wake-Up Call:' Atlanta Attorney Hopes $16M Verdict Spurs Training Changes at.. 'It's Got to Be a Wake-Up Call:' Atlanta Attorney Hopes $16M Verdict Spurs Training Changes at..

It's still shocking how often this happens, L. Chris Stewart of Stewart Miller Simmons Trial..
Contested Engineer Cleared to Testify in Defective Pistol Suit, Federal Judge Rules Contested Engineer Cleared to Testify in Defective Pistol Suit, Federal Judge Rules

Sig Sauer asked the Massachusetts court to follow the guidance of a 2021 decision from Texas..
Will Khan Resign? FTC Chair Isn't Saying Whether She'll Stick Around After Giving Up Gavel Will Khan Resign? FTC Chair Isn't Saying Whether She'll Stick Around After Giving Up Gavel

“Some of the more politicized cases might end up in ties, and you can't enforce without a majority, ..
Cozen O'Connor Founder Stephen Cozen Dies at 85 Cozen O'Connor Founder Stephen Cozen Dies at 85

Cozen, firm chair, continued to actively practice law up until two weeks ago, when he first became..
US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers

“One of the challenges to this whole process is how does one define national security, said..
Insurance Company Sues Over 180 Health Care Providers for Fraud Under RICO Insurance Company Sues Over 180 Health Care Providers for Fraud Under RICO

The case is purportedly one of the largest insurance fraud actions under the Racketeer Influenced..
5th Circuit Overturns OFAC's Tornado Cash Sanctions 5th Circuit Overturns OFAC's Tornado Cash Sanctions

This court ruling, which limits what can be designated or sanctioned by the U.S. government, has..
Kelly Hart Secures $27M Trade Secrets Misappropriation Final Judgment in Fort Worth Trial Kelly Hart Secures $27M Trade Secrets Misappropriation Final Judgment in Fort Worth Trial

A Tarrant County district court judge entered final judgment for over $27 million in a GPS..
Plaintiffs Seek Redo of First Trial Over Medical Device Plant's Emissions Plaintiffs Seek Redo of First Trial Over Medical Device Plant's Emissions

The plaintiffs claim that B. Braun Medical Inc.'s victory earlier this month came out of a trial..
Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them

“It's dangerous for law departments to manage their firms solely through invoices or compliance..
In Lawsuit, Ex-Google Employee Says Company's Layoffs Targeted Parents and Others on Leave In Lawsuit, Ex-Google Employee Says Company's Layoffs Targeted Parents and Others on Leave

A lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleges Google selected Paula Byrne for layoff ..
Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2025 Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2025

ALM's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and..
Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2025 Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2025

ALM's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and..
Latham, Finnegan Win $115M Muscular Dystrophy Drug Patent Verdict for Counterclaimant Latham, Finnegan Win $115M Muscular Dystrophy Drug Patent Verdict for Counterclaimant

The trial took place over five days before U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall.
California Petitioner Vies for Federal Injunction on New York's Cannabis Licensing Process California Petitioner Vies for Federal Injunction on New York's Cannabis Licensing Process

Advocates sparred over whether the Constitution's dormant Commerce Clause applied to the cannabis..
CFPB Takes on BoA, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase Over Zelle Fraud CFPB Takes on BoA, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase Over Zelle Fraud

The agency said they will seek cash damages to repay consumer losses over fraudulent activity. It..
Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them

“It's dangerous for law departments to manage their firms solely through invoices or compliance..
Paul Weiss' Shanmugam Joins 11th Circuit Fight Over False Claims Act's Constitutionality Paul Weiss' Shanmugam Joins 11th Circuit Fight Over False Claims Act's Constitutionality

In a decision last September, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle ruled that the FCA's qui tam..
‘A Force of Nature': Littler Mendelson Shareholder Michael Lotito Dies At 76 ‘A Force of Nature': Littler Mendelson Shareholder Michael Lotito Dies At 76

Michael Lotito founded the firm's government relations and public policy arm Workplace Policy..
'So Many Firms' Have Yet to Announce Associate Bonuses, Underlining Big Law's Uneven Approach 'So Many Firms' Have Yet to Announce Associate Bonuses, Underlining Big Law's Uneven Approach

Fewer firms are apparently in lockstep with the bonus decisions of the industry elite, and several..
Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract Agreement Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract Agreement

Saskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding..
Davis Polk Moves to New, Expanded Redwood City Office Davis Polk Moves to New, Expanded Redwood City Office

The new Northern California office is 31% bigger than the firm's previous one.
US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers

“One of the challenges to this whole process is how does one define national security, said..
The Impact of Technology on Internet Crimes Defense Law The Impact of Technology on Internet Crimes Defense Law

Discover how the rise of technology has impacted internet crimes defense law and the challenges it..
Understanding the Potential Penalties for Individuals Convicted of Internet Crimes Understanding the Potential Penalties for Individuals Convicted of Internet Crimes

Learn about the potential penalties for individuals convicted of internet crimes and how internet..
Luigi Mangione Indicted in Federal Court for Stalking, Murder and Firearms Offenses Luigi Mangione Indicted in Federal Court for Stalking, Murder and Firearms Offenses

Mangione is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on the indictment later on Thursday.
Supreme Court Takes Up TikTok's Challenge to Upcoming Ban or Sale Supreme Court Takes Up TikTok's Challenge to Upcoming Ban or Sale

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Jan. 10 on the constitutionality of a law forcing the..
'It's Got to Be a Wake-Up Call:' Atlanta Attorney Hopes $16M Verdict Spurs Training Changes at.. 'It's Got to Be a Wake-Up Call:' Atlanta Attorney Hopes $16M Verdict Spurs Training Changes at..

It's still shocking how often this happens, L. Chris Stewart of Stewart Miller Simmons Trial..
Former High-Ranking Manhattan Prosecutor Is Representing Luigi Mangione Former High-Ranking Manhattan Prosecutor Is Representing Luigi Mangione

Karen Friedman Agnifilo served as chief assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District..
Free Access to the Law Is Under Threat Free Access to the Law Is Under Threat

Publishers shouldn't be able to use copyright to control access to the law. After all, no one can..
How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It's Not Just About Legal Expertise,' Says Alison O'Dwyer of.. How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It's Not Just About Legal Expertise,' Says Alison O'Dwyer of..

I have learned that it's not just about legal expertise but also about planning, team development,..
Judge Allows Contract Suit to Move Forward Over Historic Bridge's Defective Design Claims Judge Allows Contract Suit to Move Forward Over Historic Bridge's Defective Design Claims

U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper for the District of Massachusetts determined Cianbro Corp.'s..
Step 1 for Successful Negotiators: Believe in Yourself Step 1 for Successful Negotiators: Believe in Yourself

“We all negotiate every day, whether it's with ourselves, with our families, friends and colleagues,..
TikTok Turns to Supreme Court in Bid to Avert Shutdown TikTok Turns to Supreme Court in Bid to Avert Shutdown

The social media platform seeks an emergency injunction to thwart a government-imposed shutdown the ..
How to Turn More Lawyers Into Rainmakers How to Turn More Lawyers Into Rainmakers

As a leader, one of your main responsibilities is helping your lawyers generate more revenue. But..
Judges Push for Action to Combat Increasing Threats Against Judiciary Judges Push for Action to Combat Increasing Threats Against Judiciary

“Threats against judges—state, federal and otherwise—have risen exponentially, U.S. District Chief ..
Art of the Settlement: Trump Attorney Reveals Strategy in ABC Lawsuit Art of the Settlement: Trump Attorney Reveals Strategy in ABC Lawsuit

Behind the scenes of the Trump-ABC News settlement: Attorneys and mediators talk about strategies..
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