The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit sided with several major cruise lines in closely watched litigation involving Havana docks in a 2-1 decision that lawyers say helps with […]
The Growing Tension—And Opportunity—in Big Law Nonequity Tiers
Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through […]
Ex-Kirkland Associate Advances Suit Against Firm, as Gender Bias Claims Multiply in Big Law
Most of the claims brought by former Kirkland & Ellis associate Zoya Kovalenko against her former firm have survived a motion to dismiss, per a court order earlier […]
Deal Watch: Mega M&A Bounces Back, as NY Law Firms Lead Recent Big Deals
Two recent transactions highlight the return of megadeals in 2024, which are continuing to push up demand for top M&A law firms. Just in the last week, Verizon announced […]
Berkeley Law Taps Big Tech, Law Firms and ACLU to Design New AI LL.M. Program
Berkeley Law announced the launch of its AI-focused Master of Laws degree on August 13, which is now open for applications and will begin in summer 2025. The […]
Big Law Lawyers Ready to Drop Big Dollars at SF, LA Events for Kamala Harris
A San Francisco fundraiser for Democratice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday is expected to attract hundreds of lawyers and other legal professionals in the first of two […]
Taking Big Leaps in Head Count, ‘Show Me’ State Law Firms Aggressive in Growth
Am Law 200 law firms have been on a growth spree this year. But a handful of law firms from the same state have taken expansion to another […]
2024 Ransomware Payments Poised to Shatter Record, as Gangs Target ‘Big Game’
2024 Ransomware Payments Poised to Shatter Record, as Gangs Target ‘Big Game’ | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/08/22/2024-ransomware-payments-poised-to-shatter-record-as-gangs-target-big-game/ Credit: local_doctor/Adobe Stock NEWS A midyear report by blockchain analysis […]
‘Irreparable Harm’?: Judge Denies Big Pharma Motion to Halt FDA-approved Drug
A federal judge has denied a Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. motion that would have blocked regulatory approval of a generic heart failure medication based on Entresto, a lifesaving therapy […]
Big Law Firms Aren’t Downsizing Their Office Space in New York
Despite trends showing that many firms in certain areas of the U.S. are reducing their office space, seven out of 10 of Am Law 200 firm relocations in […]