Alina Habba was sworn in Friday as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, officially taking over from John Giordano, who is departing the role […]
Courts Hit Pause on Jenner and Wilmer Executive Orders
Jenner & Block and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr obtained temporary relief late Friday, barring portions of executive orders issued against the law firms this week. In […]
What Percentage Does a Lawyer Take from a Settlement? Understanding Legal Fees in Personal Injury Cases
When you’re considering hiring a lawyer to help with your personal injury case, one of the first questions that likely comes to mind is: “What percentage does a […]
After Fraud Steered Chicco Class Settlement Off Course, Lawyers Are Back in Court
A class action settlement over Chicco KidFit booster seats that’s been hampered by massive fraud in the claims process is back before a federal judge next month for […]
Virginia Legal Community Mourns the Loss of Former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43
The death of Jessica Aber, 43, a longtime federal prosecutor who served as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia under the Biden administration, has shaken […]
Complaining of Judicial ‘Power Grab,’ DOJ Asks Justices to Thwart Mass Reinstatement of Fired Workers
Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. My name is Jimmy Hoover. I have been the Supreme Court correspondent for the National Law Journal and Law.com since 2023. In this newsletter, I provide […]
Ford Faces Another Suit Over Allegedly Defective 12-Volt Batteries
A Ford Motor Co. recall is causing more headaches for the company as the automobile manufacturer was hit with another class-action lawsuit last week alleging the company’s defective […]
Holland & Knight Surpasses $2 Billion in Revenue in First Year of New Leadership Team
Holland & Knight grew revenue by 10.5% last year, leading to a record-setting $2 billion on the top line, while profits per equity partner rose to $2.29 million. […]
Constitutional Law Expert Warns Expanding Presidential Power Threatens U.S. Democracy
The United States’ democracy is at risk, according to constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky. Chemerinsky said Monday night at the University of Houston Law School that presidential power […]
DC Circuit Upholds Temporary Block on Trump’s Alien Enemies Act Deportations
A divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Wednesday upheld a judge’s order temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies […]