In the days since Paul Weiss brokered a deal with President Donald Trump, some associates have grown frustrated with the actions by the New York firm and silence […]
Skadden Associate Resigns Over Big Law’s Tepid Response to Trump Pressure
Rachel Cohen, the third-year finance associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom who’d been one of the rare voices in Big Law to attach her name to […]
While Federal Legislation Flounders, State Privacy Laws for Children and Teens Gain Momentum
For decades, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal law that regulates data collected from children under 13, has been the only law to expressly address […]
Trump Administration Drops Lawsuits Over State Immigration Laws — Justia News — March 17, 2025
During the administration of former President Joseph Biden, politicians in some states grew concerned over the federal government’s position on immigration. Certain states felt that they needed to […]
Messy Landscape for ‘Lookback Window’ Laws May Require Litigators To Get Creative
With a recent spree of state court rulings offering a range of outcomes for so-called “lookback laws,” litigators are evaluating new legal tactics and hurdles in pursuing civil […]
Proposed Laws Target Automated Systems, Workplace Surveillance, and More
Employers that use artificial intelligence — and developers that create AI systems — could be subject to extensive new laws under several bills introduced by federal legislators. While […]
Reed Smith’s New Emerging Tech Partner Sees ‘Much Overlap’ Between AI Regulation, Privacy Laws
Tyler Thompson has had his finger on the pulse of the privacy and tech regulation space for years, serving most recently as a shareholder attorney at Greenberg Traurig, […]
Why Proposed Laws to Stop the Criminalization of Rap Lyrics Don’t Go Far Enough (Guest Column)
In June 2022, Jeffery Williams, the rapper professionally known as Young Thug, said from jail: “I always use my music as a form of artistic expression, and I […]
Harvard Law’s Summer Contribution Policy Must Change (Guest Column)
As the founder of LaPolt Law, a Los Angeles-based entertainment firm, I actively seek out talented students from underrepresented backgrounds to promote diversity within my firm and provide […]
As Privacy Laws Protecting Minors Fast Evolve, Orrick Releases ‘Online Safety Resource Center’
On Tuesday, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe launched its Online Safety Resource Center, a website that provides knowledge resources for clients impacted by privacy laws that protect minors online. […]