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More than a year has passed since the American Arbitration Association (AAA) significantly revised its Consumer Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

Partner Benjamin Fryer and of counsel Bridget English contributed the U.K. chapter to the upcoming second edition of Wolters Kluwer’s Taxation of Crypto Assets.

It might be that artificial intelligence is finally what kills the billable hour, or at least maims it. The billable hour is the seemingly immortal cockroach of the legal industry. Apparently, lawyers and clients both hate it – but here it still is: prevailing.

Fix the Court’s Cortez Collins and Gabe Roth have an op-ed today in Bloomberg Law about the recent Judge Mascott scandal and how to fix it. We argue that although Mascott’s behavior was clearly unethical, the current, underwhelming financial disclosure system shares some of the blame. If litigants and the public lack critical information about a judge’s […]

What began as regulatory inquiries involving Los Angeles Dodgers (and until recently Los Angeles Lakers) owner Mark Walter and affiliated insurance companies has now expanded into civil litigation, bringing renewed attention to private credit investments, related-party transactions, and disclosure practices. A proposed class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida against Walter and... Continue Reading

Imagine you’re working on a matter and need a quick answer. In the office, you might walk down the hall and ask a colleague. But what happens when you’re… The post Ask Veda: Your Always Available NCBA Colleague first appeared on NCBarBlog .

Appeals court: DuPage Board can question county clerk’s elections spending DuPage County's clerk can't demand the county government pay invoices without oversight or demonstrating her office abided by county bidding rules or other accounting standards, a state appeals panel has ruled. Source: Legal Newsline

Plenty of criminals are stupid and contemptible. Among the lowest of the low are the ones who hate police officers and prosecutors personally. They are too dim to comprehend an honest officer who is just doing his job. And so they sometimes seek revenge in ways that make no sense even from the standpoint of heartless self-interest.President Donald Trump’s administration evidently has a similar

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed December 2 for judgment in a ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date after lawyers for the parties adopted their processes in the […]

By Joseph De Gregorio Disclosure: The author operates Sentencing Advocacy Group, a federal sentencing mitigation consultancy. The methodology described in...

Firms expect Marketing and BD to shape strategy at a high level, and they increasingly expect that strategic input to demonstrate clear revenue impact. In the latest CMO Series Podcast, James Barclay, our CEO, is joined by Gillian Ward, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Reed Smith. Gillian is one of legal marketing's most accomplished and experienced CMBDOs, and she joins us to talk about what Marketing and Business Development leaders must bring to the table right now.... By:

Microsoft buyouts reach up to 60,000 employees, and its legal affairs group is partly included. What it means for in-house counsel and big tech legal jobs. [...]

General counsel compensation at MSG: new chief legal officer Allen Lo made $2.6M in about three months, while the exiting GC left with $2.2M in cash. [...]

GC moves of the week: Fox and Dell promote insiders to the top legal job, BuzzFeed's chief legal officer quits, and five more general counsel changes. [...]

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION The judiciary is without doubt the gateway to justice because it occupies a pivotal position in the administration of justice and the preservation of the rule of law. As the institution entrusted with interpreting the law, protecting fundamental rights, and holding public authorities accountable, its legitimacy rests substantially on the […]

Magic Circle giant lands key role as Claude-maker eyes public markets

What does it take to turn a traditional legal practice into a scalable business? Tyson Mutrux sits down with Aaron Thomas, founder of Prenups.com, to discuss how he went from handling more than a thousand family law cases to building a specialized legal service operating in 31 states. Aaron shares what he learned about pricing, building systems, working with attorneys across jurisdictions, and making the decision to leave his traditional practice behind.

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 concluded with a discussion on the evolving scope of CIPAA adjudication, examining key rulings in View Esteem and Anas Construction and their implications for jurisdiction, natural justice and procedural fairness.

The Supreme Court Collegium, at its meeting held on 26 October 2026, approved the proposal to appoint seven advocates as Judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court along with an advocate and a judicial member as Bombay High Court Judges.

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The Collegium recommendations follow the elevation of three High Court Chief Justices to the Supreme Court in October 2026.

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President Donald Trump is considering Grayson Lambert for a federal judgeship. Lambert is the chief legal adviser to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. The Senate Judiciary Committee has received papers about Lambert and could review his candidacy in November. However, Trump had not announced a formal nomination as of October 26, 2026. Lambert has worked […] The post Trump to Nominate Top South Carolina Lawyer as Judge first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

Anthropic’s IPO has brought major law firms into key roles. The company has also warned investors about legal risks tied to artificial intelligence (AI). Its filing, released on October 26, 2026, names its legal advisers. It also lists possible claims linked to AI products. As AI firms prepare to go public, they need legal advice. […] The post Anthropic IPO Plans Bring New Roles for Top Law Firms first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

Court directed Bar Council to henceforth take action for misconduct against any lawyer found involved in filing photographs that invade privacy of victim.

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories about: The Florida Bar’s comprehensive review of its committees and sections taking another step forward. Judges across the country cautiously exploring the benefits of AI, including one who uses a “brainstorm buddy”...

Law firm referral marketing works when the firm earns trust, makes an introduction easy, and follows up responsibly. A large contact list or a string of “send us business” emails is not a strategy. The stronger system helps past clients and professional contacts recognize the matters the firm handles, understand when an introduction is appropriate, […]

A Lawyers for Children America training October 29 in Ft. Lauderdale will examine how attorneys can ensure foster youths’ voices are heard in dependency proceedings. The noon to 1 p.m. program at the Broward County Courthouse will feature participants in LFCA’s Peer Advocate Program, which pairs college students with lived experience in foster care with...

The Second Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has forwarded six names to the governor to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Angela C. Dempsey. After interviews and deliberations, the nominees are: James Beville Sarah Kathryn Dugan C. Ian Garland Kaitlin Holmes Khari James Kyle Sill The members of the Judicial Nominating Commission...

Kenvue urged a US appeals court to uphold sanctions against Ashley Keller, accusing him of improperly using the appeal as a “strategic opportunity to seek reassignment of multidistrict litigation alleging Tylenol causes neurodevelopmental disorders.

In an important decision interpreting the new Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law—added by the adoption of SB 21 in 2025—the Court of Chancery last week preliminarily enjoined a proposed recapitalization of Cloudflare, Inc. designed to preserve founder

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On September 9, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S3460, which amends the New York Labor Law, granting current and former employees access to their personnel records. The law, which goes into effect on November 8, 2026, defines “personnel record” broadly as a “a record kept by an employer that identifies an employee, to the extent that the record is used or has been used, or may affect or be used relative to that employee’s qualifications for employment, promotion, transfer,... By:

Key Updates: In a significant shift for ERISA litigation, the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned 40 years of precedent in Bolton v. Inland Fresh Seafood Corp. of America, Inc., ruling that plaintiffs alleging fiduciary breaches or other statutory ERISA violations need not exhaust administrative remedies before filing suit in federal court.... By: Polsinelli

Earlier this month, the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section held its annual LLC Institute at George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. Once again, I had the pleasure of joining a small and distinguished group of lawyers, judges, and academics for two days of presentations and discussions about the limited liability company.... By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Key Updates: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) on Oct. 20, a three-year pilot program offering discretionary awards from $10,000 to $30,000 to eligible individuals whose tips lead to criminal fraud charges, without requiring a conviction or final resolution of the case.... By: Polsinelli

For the past two decades, the Law Foundation-funded legal advocates received formal training through two courses: the Family Law Advocacy Training Course and Legal Advocate Training Course. There was a two-week course for beginner legal advocates each fall, and another two-week course for intermediate legal advocates in the early spring. This model, facilitated by staff […] The post Launch of New Training Program for Legal Advocates first appeared on Law Foundation of BC .

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has finally sought permission to activate its power to issue unlimited fines in cases involving economic crime.

Most contract value is lost after signature, not at the table. Legal leaders from Capital One and Capgemini share 7 ways to stop revenue leakage.

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One in five contested cases before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal last year did not lead to a conviction, by far the highest in recent years.

Lawyers need to explain to their clients, “even more clearly and fully than they already do”, what they can and cannot do with embargoed judgments, the High Court has warned.

An apprentice solicitor and a paralegal have been sanctioned for pulling sickies to hide an arrest and an employment tribunal hearing respectively.

The 2026 election season is poised to bring substantial changes to the roster of state attorneys general (AGs).... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

Over the past few years, I’ve had countless conversations with employers about noncompetes. Some are wondering whether their agreements are still enforceable. Others are trying to navigate a patchwork of state laws or make sense of the latest legal developments. It’s not hard to see why. The attempted nationwide ban on noncompetes by the FTC...... Continue Reading

Judicial Profile: Los Angeles County Judge Jeffery McFarland natalie.l.ston… Mon, 10/26/2026 - 10:59 NewsLink (Subscription required) After 33 years as a civil litigator, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Jeffery D. McFarland encourages attorneys to resolve discovery disputes, pursue settlements, and remember that vigorous advocacy doesn't require personal hostility.

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired former prosecutor Maurene Comey, the daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey. The case adds to concerns of politically motivated firings.

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HOUSTON, TX—Womble Bond Dickinson announced Friday that Robert Bello has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in its real estate practice. He will also work from the firm’s San Diego office. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Bello guides owners, investors, landlords, and tenants through the full life cycle of commercial real […]

If commissioned salespeople help drive your revenue, you probably think a lot about how to keep them motivated. You may not think as much about what happens to their commissions when they leave, especially if they go straight to a competitor. A new Illinois appellate decision, Siwik v. Jasmine Enterprises Inc., shows that a carefully written commission agreement can...... By: UB Greensfelder LLP

Companies facing data breaches are increasingly being judged not only on how they respond to cyberattacks, but also on the security measures they had in place before an incident occurred. Recent federal and state court decisions, including several involving businesses in the Southeast, highlight how failing to implement accepted cybersecurity safeguards can expose companies to costly litigation.... By: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Most owners choose their advisers after the first offer arrives, and by then the buyer has been preparing for months. The team an owner puts together, and when, shapes both the price and how much of it survives the buyer’s diligence.... By: Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Here is something clients sometimes misunderstand about appellate legal services: the value of an appellate lawyer is not measured simply by the ability to research the law and write a persuasive brief. Those skills are essential.... By: Butler Snow LLP

Three months into her first general counsel role, Agiloft’s Kristin Esche is embracing humor, intelligent risk-taking and AI to build a legal department that helps the business move forward without overburdening its lawyers.

In patent preparation practice, a common temptation for some is to cut corners on early filings by providing too low a provisional budget or insufficient time between disclosure and making a filing. Clients frequently push for a quick, low-cost "provisional" patent application to secure an early filing date before a conference presentation, publication or funding round. However, a recent Federal Circuit decision in Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Pfizer, Inc.... By: Haynes Boone

Attorneys licensed to practice law in New Jersey must now earn one credit from a continuing legal education (CLE) course on technology as part of the 24-credit CLE requirement. The Supreme Court of New Jersey approved the rule change earlier this year. The 24 credits must be earned during a two-year reporting cycle. The requirement … Continued The post New Continuing Legal Education Requirement for Lawyers Licensed To Practice in New Jersey first appeared on New York State Bar Association .

Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ.

Gathering Waters elects Stafford Rosenbaum Attorney Erin Deeley to lead as new Board of Directors member Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is excited to announce that one of the firm’s senior partners, Attorney Erin Deeley, has been elected to serve in a leadership role as a Board of Directors member of Gathering Waters, Inc. Erin is incredibly […] The post Attorney Erin Deeley Joins Gathering Waters Board of Directors first appeared on Stafford Rosenbaum LLP .

At the 27th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress in Washington, DC, on October 15, partner Scott Memmott moderated the Keynote Annual DOJ Civil Division Update Fireside Chat with Brenna Jenny, deputy assistant attorney general for the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch of the US Department of Justice, after which DOJ initiated a new Healthcare FCA Self-Disclosure Pilot Program with the US Department of Health and Human Services.... By: Morgan Lewis

Partner Blake Estes was featured in the Financial Times/Ignites article “SEC Puts Single-Stock ETFs, Private Credit Funds on Exams List.”

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged judges, particularly heads of courts, to guard against forum shopping, concealment of related proceedings and attempts by litigants to obtain conflicting court orders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kekere-Ekun said election-related disputes often attract intense public interest and considerable pressure on the courts, requiring […]

ATLANTA and RICHMOND – Troutman Pepper Locke partners Allie Apple and Virginia Stitzer have been chosen by Connect CRE as

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.... By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

New York County District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., recently announced the formation of the office’s first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force to target corporate fraud and misconduct, with a focus on antitrust violations, consumer fraud, and health care fraud.... By: Ballard Spahr LLP

Assembly Bill 1950 adds Section 1775.16 to the California Code of Civil Procedure, creating an exception to the existing limit on court-ordered mediation. That limit, found in Section 1775.5, bars a court from ordering a case into mediation where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000, a ceiling that rises to $75,000 on January 1, 2027.... By: Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

A consequential noncompete may be the one that’s not called a noncompete at all. It may appear as a confidentiality clause that prevents an employee from using the knowledge needed to continue working in the industry. Or a client non-solicitation or no-service provision that places much of the available market off limits. Or a training-repayment obligation that makes leaving prohibitively expensive.... By: Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted for the 2026 Innovative Lawyers North America Digital Innovation Award by

CHICAGO, IL—Ogletree Deakins welcomed three attorneys from Laner Muchin Ltd. to the firm’s Chicago office: Christina Wernick as a shareholder, Megan Wilkes as of counsel, and Emily Chramiec as an associate. Christina Wernick is a labor and employment attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience whose practice focuses on traditional labor and prevailing […]

HACKENSACK, NJ—Kaufman Dolowich today announced that Joseph B. Staph has joined the firm as a partner in its Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice Group. Staph will split his time between the firm’s New York City and Hackensack, New Jersey offices, bringing experience in maritime liability defense, cargo subrogation and complex transportation and insurance litigation. Staph […]

PALO ALTO, CA—Lowenstein Sandler announced that Jason R. Sanderson has joined the firm as a partner in its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Group, based in the firm’s Palo Alto office. Sanderson has spent nearly two decades as a San Francisco Bay Area-based lawyer advising startups, growth companies, venture funds, and investors in the […]

DENVER, CO—Greenspoon Marder announced that partners Sibylle M. Clark and Ben King and associate Hunter Martin, as well as three paralegals, have joined its Denver office. Together, the new domestic relations team strengthens the firm’s Family Law practice and enhances its ability to represent clients in criminal law matters and other complex disputes throughout Colorado. […]

JERSEY CITY, NJ—To support the continued growth of its Labor & Employment Law Group and meet evolving client needs, Connell Foley LLP has appointed Alexa C. Salcito as Co-Chair. Salcito joins Michael A. Shadiack, the group’s longtime leader, and will oversee its employment litigation practice, reinforcing a coordinated approach to counseling and litigation. Connell Foley’s […]

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) unlawfully fired and must provide back pay to Maurene Comey, former FBI Director James Comey’s daughter who was terminated as a prosecutor last year. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rejected the Trump administration’s arguments that it had constitutional authority to fire her. “Defendants’ argument is contrary...

A special joint episode of Osprey Approach’s Legal News Wales’ Legal Sector Resilience Podcast explores the findings of the Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026.

A 50/50 ownership structure often seems like the fairest way for two founders to own a business. Each owner has an equal economic interest and an equal voice. But that equality can also create a significant vulnerability: when the owners disagree, neither has the voting power to move the company forward.... By: Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Michigan municipalities are accustomed to receiving requests under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). Increasingly, however, the initial request and response are not the end of the process.... By: Foster Swift Collins & Smith

"While all of these skills matter, to me, business development is the most important. I think of it as relationship development, not business development. You don't expect a dinner with a prospective client to turn into a matter. You have to consistently deliver excellent work, build trust over time, and maintain credibility and relationships—both with the clients and with government—to earn a seat at the table when important matters arise."

The International Council for Commercial Arbitration’s 2030 Congress is to take place in Seoul after the original host city, Cape Town, withdrew its bid.

In a move to cultivate new attorneys experienced in artificial intelligence, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP said it is rolling out a program to let first-year summer associates work with the firm's internal AI development team.

The attorney was handcuffed and placed in a holding cell with leg restraints at the Fall Rivers District Court for more than five hours before the judge withdrew the contempt finding and ordered his release, the complaint said.

If you founded your firm, there is a good chance every consequential decision still routes through you. Client escalations find your phone, and nothing leaves the building until you have given it a final look. That feels good, because being needed feels good, but it is also the ceiling on your firm. Systemic integrity is how you remove that ceiling: a firm whose standards, decisions, and culture hold regardless of who is in the room.... By: IR Global

After the world's richest law firm, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, announced plans earlier this month to break the current BigLaw norm of reporting its annual financial results to the media, other law firm leaders are likely examining the potential benefits -- and drawbacks-- of an industry with reduced financial transparency.

At Hong Kong Arbitration Week, Georges Affaki said the international arbitration system was being “stress tested” by growing geopolitical pressures, warning that sanctions are raising fundamental questions about parties’ access to justice.

Reading Time: 9 minutes I have been in my role for over two years now and I am still adapting my learned behaviors to my organization. This is particularly true where it comes to decision-making. In part, that’s because I went from an executive role to one where I’m a middle manager in the hierarchy....

Quick answer: Personal injury lawyers get clients through five main channels: The firms growing fastest in 2027 combine these channels in one strategy, so they appear on every platform where injured people search, and they convert inquiries quickly at intake. Personal injury clients used to find lawyers in two places: a Google search or a […]

A public display of affection between former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his wife at the Federal High Court in Abuja has generated debate over whether a Muslim husband kissing his wife in public amounts to an offence under Sharia law. The moment came on the same day the court ruled that El-Rufai must […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has opened its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across detective, professional, technical and administrative cadres. According to the recruitment notice issued by the Commission, the exercise is part of its workforce expansion and provides qualified Nigerians an opportunity to build careers with the […]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed heads of courts across the country to put effective mechanisms in place to ensure that judges sit on time, promptly notify lawyers and litigants whenever court sittings are cancelled and ensure that everyone who comes before the courts is treated with dignity and respect. Kekere-Ekun […]

Episode 9 of The D&O Diary Podcast series is now live. In this latest episode, we are joined by Geoff Fehling, a partner with Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP whose practice focuses on policyholder advocacy, management liability insurance, D&O coverage, and complex insurance disputes. During our conversation, Geoff shares his insights on several of the D&O... Continue Reading

Businesses often spend thousands protecting intellectual property they barely need while leaving their most valuable assets exposed. Drawing on decades of international legal experience and real client cases, we explain which IP legal services are worth buying, which are not, how to choose the right lawyer, and how to avoid expensive mistakes

“Six years have been erased from the life of a man on the strength of a concocted story," the Court noted.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and ordered him to enter his defence in the trial over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the ruling after holding that the prosecution […]

In April 2026, the estate of Prince Rogers Nelson (“Prince” and the “Estate”) resolved a long-running trademark dispute with Patricia ...

Effective 16 November 2026, Nora Keßler will join Osborne Clarke as equity partner in Frankfurt. She brings with her counsel Christoph Palzer and associate Catinca Vidan. The hires grow Osborne Clarke’s German patent litigation practice from seven to ten lawyers and establish an IP presence at the Frankfurt office, which only opened in September. Keßler […]

In a debate held at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “Leave It to the Experts? Experts versus Arbitrators on Construction Quantum", the debaters examined the appropriate division of responsibilities between arbitral tribunals and technical experts, the importance of party autonomy, the enforceability of arbitral awards, and the need to preserve procedural fairness.

A practical guide to what “excellent” looks like for each role on a litigation team, from Michael Murray and Stacey DiGerardo.

Time spent verifying AI outputs is cutting into efficiency gains for some Big Law associates.

Follows reports merger talks with Willkie broke down

A conference to mark the centenary of the Paris International Arbitration Chamber (CAIP) looked to the past and future, with roundtables exploring the foundations of Paris’s historical position in international arbitration and the challenges it faces today. Samuel Bologna and Sofía Bernal, both counsel at CAIP, report.

The Firm successfully defended the Resolution Professional against each of these challenges before the Hon'ble NCLT, reflecting the effectiveness of a coordinated commercial and legal strategy in complex insolvency proceedings.

Taking on a personal injury case means paying for it long before it pays anything back. The filing fee, the records, and the expert come out of the firm’s account months or years before the case resolves. Whether that money comes back in full depends on whether anyone kept track of it while the case ... Read more

Taking on a personal injury case means paying for it long before it pays anything back. The filing fee, the records, and the expert come out of the firm’s account months or years before the case resolves. Whether that money comes back in full depends on whether anyone kept track of it while the case... Continue Reading

The discussion examined how mediation can complement arbitration, overcome barriers to settlement and facilitate earlier resolution of investment disputes while balancing investor protection, State sovereignty and public policy considerations.

Arbitration continues to be a mainstay and driver of new claims in the English Commercial Court (“the Commercial Court”). According to the Commercial Court Report published in March 2026, arbitration-related claims accounted for approximately 30% of the 1140 new claims issued during the 2024-2025 legal year. Arbitration-related matters were the second largest category of new claims. When broken down by category, arbitration-related matters take up six of the top ten claim types. Appeals on a poi

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The Eighth Circuit’s October 19, 2026 disposition in docket no. 26-1425 is expressly labeled a nonprecedential opinion, which immediately shapes how practitioners should read it. While the decision does not create binding circuit law in the same way a published opinion would, it still provides a useful window into how the court is handling the... Continue Reading

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The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to proceed with its November 2 general body meeting on electoral reforms but directed the association not to announce the outcome of the voting, requiring it instead to submit the results to the Court in a sealed envelope. A Bench headed by Chief […]

At AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, panellists examined the challenges arising from athlete selection, eligibility requirements, disciplinary decisions and the need for effective remedies before sporting competitions take place.

The book running lead managers for the Offer were Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited, Avendus Capital Private Limited, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited and Nuvama Wealth Management Limited.

Lawyers have new career options outside law firms. For example, they can explore cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). As cyber threats rise, companies need experts who understand both law and data security. GRC experts help businesses protect data and follow the rules. Therefore, lawyers with skills in privacy, contracts, or compliance may find new […] The post Cybersecurity GRC Careers: A Powerful Guide for Lawyers first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant met former CJI Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah in Bengaluru to extend birthday greetings to the eminent jurist on his 97th birthday, acknowledging his profound wisdom, distinguished judicial legacy and enduring commitment to mentoring the younger generation. Justice Venkatachaliah, who turned 97 on October 25, 2026, served as the 25th […]

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State. The conference, themed “In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy & Development,” will […]

Mark Wolfson has been selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning as a Lightning Community Hero. The announcement came during the hockey team’s October 15 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay. Wolfson designated Bay Area Legal Services’ (BALS) Richard C. Woltmann Endowment fund as recipient of the Lightning...

Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha S. Francis, left, and state Sen. Darryl Rouson discuss her journey to the state’s highest court during the Markovitz Socratic Stage Series at College Hall in Sarasota. Francis received her bachelor’s degree from the University of The West Indies and her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in...

Holland & Knight Chair and CEO Bob Grammig, along with Healthcare Practice Group Leaders Brent Hill, Eric Scalzo, Beth Vessel, and Maria Currier, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. The Patriot Award honors civilian supervisors whose understanding and encouragement help National Guard and Reserve members balance the demands of...

Watch Jan Kunstyr, Legal Director, Dispute Resolution Team, Sherrads, discusses how counsels navigate disputes across borders, what makes London an important seat,

An influential law firm’s call for a temporary ban on advertising motor finance claims has found support from other leading solicitors in the field.

The government, judiciary and profession have created a group to ensure that legal education, training and qualifications fit the demands of employers now and in the future.

Chambers must ensure barristers have “equitable access” to work as part of being members of the Attorney General’s civil panel of counsel, the government has said.

There are as many successful law firm marketing strategies as there are law firms. Certainly, there is not just one way to do this thing: getting legal consumers to engage with your practice. Of course, lots of law firm owners fall into something of a singular track. Many attorneys rely exclusively on referral marketing. Others,...

For many General Counsel, credibility with the Chief Financial Officer is tested when an unexpected invoice arrives, a forecast substantially changes late, agreed processes are bypassed, or an investment request rests on opaque claims regarding efficiency. Finance does not expect every legal cost to be predictable. It does expect Legal to explain what is driving […]

The recent $25 billion data privacy judgment in New Mexico state court against Meta was attention-grabbing, if for no other reason than for the sheer size of the award. The award also highlights the fact that privacy-related issues are increasingly important, in ways that can potentially, through subsequent litigation, translate into D&O matters. As discussed... Continue Reading

The Fourth Circuit’s filing in Nonprecedential Opinion, No. 25-2509, appears to be a nonprecedential disposition rather than a published opinion establishing binding circuit law. That matters immediately for practitioners: even without creating formal precedent, these rulings can still signal how a panel is approaching recurring procedural or merits issues and can offer useful guidance for... Continue Reading

The Fourth Circuit’s filing in Nonprecedential Opinion, No. 25-2509, appears to be a nonprecedential disposition rather than a published opinion establishing binding circuit law. That matters immediately for practitioners: even without creating formal precedent, these rulings can still signal how a panel is approaching recurring procedural or merits issues and can offer useful guidance for...

A Skadden retainer once bought one thing: a raider couldn't hire Joe Flom. How conflicts became a product, and what it means for buying outside counsel. [...]

An Instagram parody of a private equity bro riffs on buying up law practices and brushing off Rule 5.4. The joke lands because the debate is real. [...]

By Eden E. Anderson, Rebecca Bjork, and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Duane Morris Takeaways: On October 22, 2026, the California Court of Appeal held in Molina, et al. v. Triumph Residential Services, Inc., Case No. B350252, that requiring an employee to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment is illegal under California Labor … Continue reading "California Court Of Appeal Finds That An Employment Arbitration Agreement Entered Into “Freely And Voluntarily” Actually Was Forced, Illeg

Here are some of the highlights from the second two American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee sessions held on October 6 as part of the ABA Virtual Fall Tax Meeting. You can find Part One of this post here. As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my interpretations, opinions, and additions of supplemental resources […]

*Members File Impeachment Motion Against Chairman, Demand Audited Account And Handover Financial members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mbano/Etiti Branch, have initiated a formal move to remove the Branch Chairman, Chief K.C. Nwokorie, Esq., over allegations concerning the expenditure of part of a ₦50 million grant donated by the Imo State Government. The motion, brought […]

Justice Kaul said he had conveyed his objection to the CJI.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria Jibrin Okutepa has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim that his political opponents created the hunger and poverty confronting Nigerians, insisting that citizens need practical solutions to their economic difficulties rather than what he described as the creation of “imaginary enemies.” Okutepa’s reaction followed Tinubu’s remarks at the flag-off of the […]

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has permanently restrained Eunisell Limited from demanding or enforcing late-payment charges against Halkin Exploration and Production Limited under a contractual clause imposing what the court described as an annual default fee of 177 per cent. Justice S.B. Belgore, in a judgment delivered on October 22, 2026, […]

The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, Prof. Mazi Udegbulem, has instituted a fresh action before the Federal High Court, Owerri Judicial Division, challenging the legality of an Extraordinary General Meeting and the five-man committee constituted amid the controversy surrounding the Imo State Government’s ₦100 million grant to the Branch. The fresh originating […]

Mrs Winifred Iwuamadi, Esq., a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Onitsha Branch, has emerged among the latest allottees under the Lawyers Mass-Housing and Land-Banking Scheme being promoted by the Lawyers In Business Institute. The development was announced by Chief Silas E. Agbara, Esq., Administrator of the Lawyers In Business Institute and Pioneer Secretary of […]

The Chief Registrar of the Ogun State High Court, Mr Luqman Oke, has raised concern over the high number of awaiting-trial inmates in Nigerian correctional facilities, disclosing that 51,955 of the country’s 80,812 inmates, representing about 64 per cent, are yet to have their cases finally determined. Oke said the figures underscored the urgent need […]

Justice Kaul said CJI Chandrachud was too deferential to the Government in appointment matters.

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As a former defense lawyer, I see lots of dynamics that tend to favor PI contingency fee firms, much of it centering around AI. Defense firms may have to start doing some things differently to keep up. Here are my thoughts that appear in Above the Law.

As a former defense lawyer, I see lots of dynamics that tend to favor PI contingency fee firms, much of it centering around AI. Defense firms may have to start doing some things differently to keep up. Here are my thoughts that appear in Above the Law.

“Dan Abrams Defends CBS Reporter After Controversial El-Sayed Post”: Dan Abrams has posted this video on YouTube.

I’ve always wondered about all those surveys that suggest how much lawyers are using AI. Especially when I ask how many in my presentation audiences are using AI and few many hands go up. A Visier study makes me question AI use even more. 48% of those surveyed say they exaggerate AI use. It’s worth thinking about. Here is my post for Above the Law.

*Say Group Is Unknown In Legal Circles The Abuja Based Rivers Lawyers Association has condemned a video publication by social media activist Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, concerning its member, Jordan Wike, describing the allegations contained in the video as defamatory and demanding their withdrawal. In a statement dated October 24, 2026, jointly […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned Nigerians against paying money to secure bail from police custody, stressing that both police officers who demand or accept such payments and individuals who offer the money could face arrest and prosecution. The warning was conveyed through the Head of the Police Complaint Response Unit, Superintendent of […]

The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee, led by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman, has discharged and acquitted 80 inmates at the Yolde-Pate Correctional Centre in Yola South Local Government Area as part of an ongoing review of cases across correctional facilities in the state. The 80 persons released comprised 55 awaiting-trial […]

Judges in the United States who have issued orders or opinions citing fabricated, AI-generated legal authorities have largely escaped disciplinary consequences, according to a report published by Bloomberg Law and authored by Oliver Roberts of Washington University School of Law. According to the report, there are now at least eight cases in the United States […]

Advocates must fearlessly protect client’s interests but through fair means, Court cautioned.

Why can the same brain that generates incredible ideas struggle to follow through on them? Tyson Mutrux sits down with Andrew for a candid conversation about ADHD, running a law firm, and the challenges that come with thinking several steps ahead. After reflecting on MaxLawCon, they share their experiences with late ADHD diagnoses, medication, focus, inner dialogue, and the surprising ways distraction can affect work and relationships.

The apex court’s unusual warning over pedestrian safety outside the Delhi High Court exposes a deeper failure of public administration: what must citizens do when even judicial directions fail to deliver the most basic public services?

The trial in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, in which Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, is the prime accused, will now be conducted before a new district judge following concerns raised by the victims’ families over the conduct of the presiding judicial officer. Judicial officer Lokesh […]

The Court awarded ₹3,67,97,082 in special damages, ₹10 lakh for mental agony, anguish and harassment, and additional compensation of ₹2 lakh against each defendant found liable for injury to the plaintiff’s professional life.

*Says “Investigators Must Discover The Truth, Not Build A Case For Conviction” A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Abdul Mohammed, SAN, FCIArb., has called for stricter enforcement of evidence disclosure rules, improved investigative practices and stronger judicial oversight as essential measures for ensuring the effective administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. Mohammed made the call in […]

The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators will bring together judges, lawyers, diplomats, policymakers, labour leaders, academics and alternative dispute resolution practitioners in Abuja for its 2026 International ADR Conference and Induction Ceremony, with discussions focused on the role of mediation in strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and resolving socio-political conflicts. The conference, described by the […]

The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Dr Wale Babalakin, SAN, has commended President Bola Tinubu for facilitating the resolution of the long-running dispute surrounding the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, describing the settlement as a victory for Nigeria and a positive signal to investors. Babalakin spoke at the signing ceremony of the settlement agreement […]

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Tuduru Ede, SAN, has accused Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited of deploying multiple security agencies to intimidate community landlords in Idu Ekpeye Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, and of attempting to intimidate him as counsel to the community, in an urgent press release issued through Tuduru […]

Khaitan & Co successfully represented Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd before the DIFC Court of Appeal in Kapova v Makovini . The Court dismissed the appeal and clarified that the DIFC Courts may enforce a settlement within stayed proceedings even where the consent order does not strictly follow the conventional Tomlin form.

Four lawyers have approached the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, seeking an order compelling Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President (Downstream) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, to step aside from office pending the conclusion of a House of Representatives investigation into allegations of corruption, money laundering and abuse of office. The […]

Concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary ahead of the 2027 general elections have intensified following a warning by retired Supreme Court Justice Amina Adamu Augie that corruption involving judges, lawyers and court officials is eroding public confidence in the administration of justice and turning some courts into what she described as “market stalls.” Justice […]

Consumer protection litigation is climbing, even as federal enforcement filings decline. According to Lex Machina’s 2026 Consumer Protection Litigation Report, federal consumer protection filings reached 20,353 in 2025, a 31% increase over 2024 and a 10-year high. Credit reporting and telemarketing disputes were major drivers: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) cases reached 7,750, while Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) filings rose from 1,682 to 2,748. With more than 12,000 consumer... By

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Forward Push Law Firm Marketing was founded in 2011 to solve what Founder Marc Apple calls the invisible excellence problem: skilled attorneys losing cases to inferior competitors who simply had better marketing. Before that, he spent years in senior marketing leadership at CBS Radio and Clear Channel, then founded a startup in San Francisco built […]

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Employers responding to federal workplace discrimination charges may have a lot less time to prepare their defense now – and missing the deadline could come with serious consequences. Although the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has traditionally given employers 30 days to submit a position statement, we’re seeing reports that the agency recently started requiring responses in just 15 days, with little flexibility for extensions. Even more concerning, some employers have... By: Fi

Labor board politely suggested RFK Jr shouldn't let a chatbot write the brief.

The Product Liability and Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of product liability and mass tort litigation. This month’s issue explores the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit’s recent decision in Coates v. Ford Motor Co., which clarifies the limits of the “malfunction theory” of product defect when the allegedly defective product remains available for inspection.... By: McGuireWoo

A woman under the age of 18 is in adult court testifying in a case involving the assault and robbery of a man who hired her for sex. When she takes the stand, her behavior changes. She looks at the gallery and is overcome with fear. An observant court officer recognizes a man in the … Continued The post Hidden in Plain Sight: How To Identify Victims of Human Trafficking first appeared on New York State Bar Association .

The legal profession is not moving toward a future with robot lawyers. It is moving toward a future with more capable lawyers.

An agent of the Chicago attorneys defied a court order and sent information to a subpoena recipient of which "every element ... was false," according to the plaintiffs.

Listen to this week’s episode: Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief: Hull & Hull Debrief is a ...

Like all civil litigation, probate litigation is expensive and involves attorney fees and other legal costs. Probate disputes are often particularly fact-intensive, requiring more attorney time on the matter, which can translate into more fees for clients.... By: Warner Norcross + Judd

Learn how top legal chiefs and their teams are strategically leading, innovating, and managing risk in a rapidly changing business world.

The enforcement and regulatory landscape facing healthcare and life sciences organizations has never been more volatile, or more consequential. During Health Litigation, Compliance, and Investigation Forum 2026 in October, we cut through the noise to offer practitioners and policymakers space to discuss what’s next.... By: McDermott Will & Schulte

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of everyday life. People use it to summarize documents, write emails, organize thoughts, brainstorm ideas, and answer questions. For many, asking an AI tool a question is becoming as natural as running a Google® search. And in many situations, that is perfectly reasonable.... By: Phelps Dunbar

Trademark budgeting can be uncomfortable for in-house legal teams. Work arrives irregularly, costs fluctuate, and the business expects predictability. A product launch may require a clearance search, an acquisition may uncover unexpected brand risks, and a routine filing may lead to additional legal work.... By: Offit Kurman

For employers, responding to a sexual-harassment complaint is not enough; regulators and courts on both sides of the Atlantic now want to know what was done to stop the harassment from happening in the first place. In the United Kingdom, that shift becomes concrete on October 30, 2026, when employers must take “all reasonable steps” - up from the existing “reasonable steps” - to prevent workplace sexual harassment, and may be liable for...... By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The State Bar of Nevada’s Intellectual Property Law Section is excited to announce a new pro bono program that will bring Copyright Claims Board (CCB) assistance to Nevada. Working with experienced Nevada IP attorneys and students from UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, the IP Section will expand access to legal assistance for creators, […]

CORAL GABLES, FL—Two former Eleventh Circuit clerks who have helped drive some of Podhurst Orseck’s biggest results, Pablo Rojas and Christina “Marty” Martinez, have been named partners of the litigation boutique. Rojas and Martinez share more than a promotion date. Both clerked for Judge Adalberto Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh […]

On September 10, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in Univabs Solutions Private Limited v. The Radiology Group, LLC (No. 26-10124), holding that a generic choice of law clause selecting Georgia law did not incorporate the Georgia Arbitration Act (GAA) or displace the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).... By: DLA Piper

Healthcare companies that have identified potential misconduct often face challenging questions about whether to voluntarily self-disclose and, more surprisingly, to which of an alphabet soup of agencies to make any such disclosure.... By: DLA Piper

PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (October 23, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew B. Janzen to the Third District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Faust. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Matthew brings decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to […]

A trio of legal leaders from Fifth Third Bank, Bayer and Progressive Insurance said at a panel that they expect their outside counsel to use AI as they discussed how the GC role has changed amid the fast pace of emerging technologies.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Mansfield, Bronstein & Stone, LLP announced a strategic expansion of its legal team. Beatriz T. Suzuki joined the firm as a Partner; Carol Strauss Marcus joined as Of Counsel; and Renee Hudon and Jillian Philo joined as Associates. The firm also promoted Sulany Perez to Senior Associate. The additions extend the firm’s reach […]

BOSTON, MA—Eight attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office were named to the 2025 Massachusetts Pro Bono Honor Roll and High Honor Roll. Administered by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, the annual Pro Bono Honor Roll and High Honor Roll recognize those who provide […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Farah & Farah has strengthened its Jacksonville team with the addition of trial attorneys Louis Iturra and Zackary Slankard. Continuing the firm’s commitment to standing up for everyday people, Iturra and Slankard bring experienced, compassionate representation to help local families navigate tough times and secure the support they deserve. Their arrival brings the firm’s […]

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Bradley announced that the DRI Young Lawyers Committee has appointed seven of the firm’s associates to subcommittee leadership roles. The Bradley associates appointed to leadership roles include Delaney Beier (Birmingham), Vice Chair of the SLC Liaison & Engagement Subcommittee; Sarah Beth Cain (Charlotte), Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittee and Chair of Liaison […]

"Always anticipate the next steps beyond what it is you're asked to do. Being proactive and a problem solver is almost always welcomed by the people that you're working with and for. Just doing your job is baseline. What else can you do to move projects forward to think about something in a different way?"

Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) overruled a 1985 precedent, Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., that required employees to exhaust their benefit plan’s internal claims resolution process before suing for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).... By: ArentFox Schiff

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has dismissed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court against an earlier judgment that vacated an order freezing 124 bank accounts linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and companies associated with her. The appellate court, in […]

Attorney Jonathan Sablone explains why the billable hour persists, where fixed and capped fees fit, and how companies use litigation finance to pursue valuable claims without straining legal budgets.... By: JD Supra Perspectives

The reports of the billable hour's demise have been greatly exaggerated.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, James Onoja, has warned against what he described as false and misleading narratives concerning a $2.1 million civil suit instituted against Jordan Nyesom Wike by Safwan Garba over an Abuja land transaction. Onoja, who is lead counsel to Jordan Wike, said persons who continue to publish what he described as false […]

A short excerpt from the long opinion in Jackson Fed. of Teachers v. Fitch, decided yesterday by Fifth Circuit Judge

Drew Tulumello and Chantale Fiebig are the latest leadership departures from Weil.

A panel at the ADR in Asia Conference in Hong Kong debated whether arbitral institutions should tell parties which arbitrators they have excluded from appointments because of poor performance.

The American Bar Association (ABA) has just published Sustainability and Climate Change Risks and Opportunities In Real Estate Development: A Practice Guide for Lawyers. ABA’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources is making it available to anyone without charge here. This Guide presents good commercial practice for how attorneys should advise real estate stakeholders […]

A team at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher led by partners Gregg Costa and Monica Loseman and associate Patrick Fuster convinced the Fifth Circuit to vacate class certification in a securities fraud case against biopharmaceutical client Cassava Sciences and certain executives.

A well-planned client transition protects the trust you spent years building, gives your successor a stronger foundation, and helps clients feel cared for rather than simply handed off.

U.S. Steel can’t escape possible trial over man’s dyslexia discrimination claims A Southern Illinois federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit in which a man alleged U.S. Steel violated federal disability protection law by using his dyslexia diagnosis to keep him from taking on certain roles at work. Source: Legal Newsline

The Chief Executive Officer of the Law Society of South Africa was a guest at the Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter’s (BLASC) Ekurhuleni Campus women’s event. Ms Louw spoke to […]

Law firms in the aftermath of recent data breaches — made even more complex amid what experts describe as an artificial intelligence "arms race" — are racing to contain damage, comply with notification requirements, and above all preserve client relationships.

Court however upheld the provision requiring prior intimation of production to the Magistrate.

SAM advised Evonile Pharma Limited on all aspects of the transaction.

Check out this week’s Capitol Report for updates on the NJSBA’s advocacy efforts, including its recommended amendments to legislation aimed at expanding access to mental health professionals for young people in Family Court. The report also highlights the NJSBA’s call for volunteer attorneys to provide nonpartisan legal representation to voters turned away from the polls […]

The NJSBA marked the 30th anniversary of its annual Tax Court Judges Reception at the New Jersey Law Center, bringing together members of the legal community, New Jersey Tax Court judges and their law clerks. The gathering provided an opportunity for members of this area of the bar to reconnect with colleagues and welcome the […]

Henry Fong is the new LinkedIn chief legal officer as Blake Lawit steps down after 16 years. An insider promotion with lessons for GC hopefuls. [...]

In a panel discussion conducted at the AIAC ADR Week 2026 on the topic "The Cash Flow Continuum: Navigating Malaysia’s Evolving Adjudication Framework", the panellists delved into the operation of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act in Malaysia, appointment and role of adjudicators, procedural efficiency, use of AI, applications for stay and setting aside, and much more.

Miglena Angelova, who is advising Azerbaijan on its dispute with Armenia at the International Court of Justice and representing Pakistan in the Indus Waters dispute, has been promoted to counsel at London boutique Fietta.

“The conclusion that the claims for compensation are time-barred does not, by itself, establish that the statements were true or false, nor does it amount to a finding that the defendants necessarily did or did not make them.”

Around 140 lawyers, trade unionists, and campaigners gathered in London on Tuesday to support barrister Rajiv Menon KC, who faces up to two years in prison over his closing speech in the trial of six Palestine Action protesters. The meeting, held at Unison Centre on October 20, featured speakers including Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Unison […]

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) held its Annual Young Lawyers Conference in partnership with the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF), on 18 July 2026 in Durban, under the […]

This was another busy week for the legal industry as BigLaw firms expanded or shifted their practice offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse’s weekly quiz.

Jamie Spannhake | Support for menstruation and menopause does not mean lowering expectations. It means recognizing that people can be excellent at their jobs with flexibility in how they perform them.

An employee accused of misconduct can often name someone who supposedly got away with something similar. Employers should be prepared to explain why one employee receives different treatment than another, and good documentation can help. TL;DR: A sheriff’s office defeated a detective’s sex-discrimination claim without a trial, and a federal appeals court upheld the result. […]

🎙Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! 📝 Why are people skipping half of your law firm’s blog content? In this episode of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Danny Decker explores why potential clients often skim blog posts instead of reading every word, and what that means for your law firm’s content marketing […]

Fly Jurist, led by their Chief Executive Officer, Professor Dr Angelo Dube, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Lenono Foundation, CJ Ntsoane Attorneys and Cliffe Dekker […]

In a panel discussion at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against States: Insights from The Government of India v. Vedanta Ltd”, the panellists examined the enforcement of international arbitral awards, the supervisory role of courts, jurisdictional challenges, public policy, sovereign immunity, enforcement of annulled awards, and non-signatories.

The Legal Cheek Podcast dives into the new data

The court granted bail to lawyer accused in ITC siphoning case forming a company without getting into merits, noting that he only processed the company papers.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Location: Hybrid with the option of either London or Nottingham office About the Role If you’re an experienced lawyer who is passionate about Personal Immigration, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to put your expertise to the test in a challenging and […]

The lawsuit centers on whether the firm should have obtained final judgments and submitted applications to the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (VSSTF) before a February 2020 deadline.

John Tan, co-lead of Arnold & Porter’s Anti-Corruption practice, was quoted in the recent Global Investigations Review article, “China considers anti-foreign bribery law overhaul,” which examined a draft Chinese law governing the investigation and prosecution of overseas corruption cases.

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The American Board of Trial Advocates, Ft. Lauderdale Chapter, will honor a South Florida circuit judge and a civil trial lawyer at its annual Installation & Awards Ceremony in February. “This is always a special evening for our Chapter — a chance to recognize outstanding leadership, celebrate ABOTA’s mission, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie...

BigLaw firms are hiring law students earlier. However, many firms still struggle to keep their lawyers. New data reveals key changes in legal hiring and staff turnover. A report from BCG Attorney Search examines these trends. It covers early hiring, associate turnover, and pressure on law students. Learn more from this guide: BigLaw Recruiting and […] The post BigLaw Hiring Surge: The Startling Truth About Attrition first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

Eleven apply to fill a 13th Circuit vacancy created by the resignation of Circuit Judge Paul Huey. The following individuals have applied: Judge Michael Baggé-Hernández Judge Cory Chandler Jessica W. O’Connor Michelle A. Doherty Judge Jeremy Griner Judge Daryl Manning Jennifer Lima-Smith Judge Matthew Smith Elizabeth Traverso Judge Miriam Velez Valkenburg Gary S. Weisman The...

A judge should not advocate for passage of a proposed county ordinance outlawing the possession of vaping devices by people under 21 when cases brought under the ordinance could come before the judge, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. Acting October 21 in Opinion No. 2026-10, the JEAC said the judge’s advocacy could raise...

Shutts & Bowen partner Ella Shenhav easily recalls her first pro bono hearing 20 years ago. She was a 1L at Harvard Law School in Massachusetts, and her client was a woman whose husband had punched out her two front teeth; Shenhav argued for a restraining order. Afterwards, she talked about the hearing with her...

DALLAS, TX—Following its significant expansion across Texas earlier this month, Buchalter announced that Scott Murray has joined the Firm’s Dallas office as a Partner in the Corporate Practice Group and Chair of the Private Funds Practice. His arrival continues Buchalter’s significant recent growth in Texas and expands the Firm’s capabilities serving fund sponsors, investment managers, […]

BOSTON, MA—Ligris + Associates, PC announces the addition of Brooke M. Ackerman to its Real Estate group. Ackerman brings a strong background in complex litigation to her real estate practice, with extensive experience negotiating financial and property matters, identifying potential issues, and protecting her client’s interests. She draws on this experience to help clients navigate […]

MIAMI, FL—Ball Janik LLP has added Nicolas Aixala to its Construction Defect Practice Group as an associate in the firm’s Miami office. Aixala brings experience in construction and civil litigation, along with a perspective many litigators don’t have: a view from the public side of development, gained researching land use and zoning matters for the […]

AUSTIN. TX—McGinnis Lochridge has hired Charles Gillis as its Chief Operating Officer. Gillis will help guide the firm’s business and operations, including finance, human resources, technology and business growth, working with Managing Partner Carl Galant and the firm’s leadership. Gillis knows law firms from the ground up. He started in 1991 as a courthouse runner […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Anne Yarovoy Khan to the firm’s San Francisco office as a shareholder. Khan joins the firm from Fisher Phillips. Khan advises employers on U.S. and international data privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the European Union’s General Data […]

DALLAS, TX—Goranson Bain Ausley announced that Dallas partner Lindsey Obenhaus has earned the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. The certification complements her Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, combining advanced legal qualifications with specialized knowledge of the financial complexities of divorce. […]

On July 20, 2026, a United States appeals court unanimously overturned certification of a securities class action against The Boeing Company (Boeing), holding that plaintiffs must establish a workable, class-wide methodology for calculating damages at the certification stage. Boeing underscores

BOSTON, MA—On October 17, Davis Malm shareholder Richard L. Sampson competed in Boston’s 61st annual Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR). Representing the HOCR host organization, Cambridge Boat Club, Mr. Sampson’s team placed fourth out of 30 teams competing in the Men’s Veteran Eights (60+) category with a time of 17:08.027. Mr. Sampson has a […]

BOSTON, MA—Womble Bond Dickinson announced that a five lawyer financial services litigation team led by partners Jeffrey Patterson, Ryan Tosi, and Phoebe Winter have joined the firm’s Boston office. The team represents some of the country’s largest financial institutions, including national banks and mortgage and credit card servicers, and has served as national coordinating counsel […]

His journey to partner at Reid Collins changed his life from dependency to success in high-stakes securities derivative litigation.

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Predictably, Minnesota once again is in the eye of the storm as the nation heads into critical midterm elections that will take place on November 3. The party in power—in this instance, Republican President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress—historically suffers losses during midterm elections. Although the national sentiment seems to be that Democrats will fare well in the midterms overall, Minnesota presents a unique and unpredictable set of circumstances.... By: Stinson LLP

Many of you know me as a hockey dad. Away from the rink, I am a partner at Mandelbaum Barrett, where my practice focuses on business litigation. The recent Jersey Hitmen jacket dispute brings those two parts of my life together. It raises a question that matters to teams and businesses alike: how do you protect your rights while preserving the relationships your organization depends on?... By: Mandelbaum Barrett PC

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Legal industry reports help attorneys make better career choices. They offer details about pay, law firms, career paths, and market trends. Additionally, they help lawyers understand changes in the legal job market. However, reports cannot predict who will get hired. They also cannot promise higher pay or better career options. Therefore, attorneys should use reports […] The post How Attorneys Can Use Legal Industry Reports in a Job Search first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

The legal job market remains strong for new graduates. However, finding a job at a large law firm may be harder. A new report from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) shows a drop in hiring at the largest firms. Firms with more than 500 lawyers hired 6,588 graduates from the Class of 2025. […] The post NALP Report Shows Strong but More Selective Legal Job Market first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

Above the Law: “It’s been a rough couple of years at the Justice Department. On her first day in office, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi made declining to sign a brief a fireable offense. Later, rather than stop asking her lawyers to do things that could get them disciplined, she tried to take over bar discipline ...

If the pressure law firms and legal departments are feeling comes from the same source, shouldn't that align them?

A Mississippi federal judge's careless use of artificial intelligence tools led to "sloppy edicts" riddled with "falsehoods and fabrications," the Fifth Circuit held in a Thursday night opinion removing the judge from litigation over an anti-DEI law in the Magnolia State because of his "extraordinarily grave errors."

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"Given the embarrassment of the AI hallucinations and mistakes of law in the two TROs and the preliminary injunction, it would be an understandable—though obviously unjust—temptation for the judge to want to find a way to prove that, even with correct law and fact, his initial view should prevail," Judge Jerry Smith wrote for the appellate court.

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Only 62% of MDL judges were white in 2025, and 32% of those were white men, who made up less than half for the first time in 2018, according to Law.com data.

Judicial Profile: San Bernardino County Judge Stephanie E. Thornton-Harrisnatalie.l.ston… Thu, 10/22/2026 - 10:49 NewsLink (Subscription required) San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Stephanie E. Thornton-Harris draws on a career spanning corporate law, criminal defense, and juvenile proceedings to make the courts accessible to litigants while maintaining order and fairness.

Solicitors’ compliance with anti-money laundering rules has improved markedly in the past year – but they were still collectively fined £2.6m for failures.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has withdrawn decisions not to investigate a solicitor after being threatened with a judicial review.

The Court of Appeal has described as “astonishing” a £2m brief fee for leading counsel, plus refreshers of £20,000 a day, to act on an appeal set to last four days.

There is strong support among conveyancers, estate agents and lenders for the government’s home-buying reforms and many think they can now start planning for change.

Pro Bono Doesn’t Have to Mean Taking Another Case By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director October 25–31 is the ABA’s National Celebration of Pro Bono, a time to […]

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, employers may have questions about whether (and how) they can support candidates or political positions. This FAQ addresses common questions about company political activity, communications with employees, mandatory political meetings, and political contributions.... By: Fisher Phillips

Sources say the next few weeks are crucial, as Weil attempts to close a deal for a firm that just last year generated $2.077 billion in revenue and $5.593 million in profits per partner.

For years, menopause and its related symptoms have been treated as a taboo subject. That is changing fast. Celebrities and public figures have put their own experiences with menopause and perimenopause into the national conversation, and workers around the country are pushing for better workplace support as a result.... By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

"Networking isn't necessarily the problem. The problem is confusing making connections with building relationships."... By: JD Supra Perspectives

On October 6, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a draft proposal to rescind its 2012 Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII (“Guidance”).... By: Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

TAMPA, FL—Hill Ward Henderson announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed attorney Gregory P. Brown to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 13th Judicial Circuit. In this role, Brown will contribute his extensive legal experience to Florida’s judicial selection process. Judicial Nominating Commissions are responsible for evaluating applicants for judicial vacancies and […]

On October 15, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued a Memo announcing new coordination between the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding self-disclosure in criminal health care fraud matters.... By: Rivkin Radler LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group ranked No. 1 among defense firms in Lex Machina’s 2026 Consumer Protection

Years ago, I worked at a law firm that wasn’t a good fit for me. While I was there, I introduced a financial advisor to the firm’s most successful partner, who had a thriving tax certiorari practice. The partner hired him, and I also referred one of my defined benefit plan clients to the advisor. It was a relationship that benefited everyone.... By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The firm continues to see prominent departures as it looks for a path forward via a merger.

Those of us who have been following the Lion Elastomers saga know it has been a long road.... By: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

In a GAR Live keynote, former UK Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk KC highlighted the role of arbitration practitioners in helping to preserve international cooperation and the rule of law in an era of geopolitical disorder.

This episode features a discussion between Aaron Podhurst, partner with Podhurst / Orseck in Coral Gables, and host Paul Lipton about the importance of being kind and building quality relationships.

This week’s issue recognizes three Outstanding Legal Professionals whose expertise, dedication and behind-the-scenes contributions help Colorado’s legal community thrive. Meet Sharon Schell, a legal assistant at Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & […]

A crisis that initially appears local can quickly become a cross-border legal, regulatory, and reputational challenge. A problematic third-party payment, a detained import shipment, a whistleblower complaint, an NGO report, or a wire transfer that touches the U.S. financial system can turn a local issue into a US federal matter within weeks...... By: Guidepost Solutions LLC

Gibson Dunn represented Mark Zuckerberg during his negotiations with the Special Committee of Meta and the company’s establishment of a new class of publicly listed, non-voting Class C common stock.

Olof Olsson, who helped Ukraine defeat a bid to revive a US$6 billion Energy Charter Treaty claim, has been promoted to partner at Swedish boutique Westerberg & Partners.

For decades, California’s Private Attorneys’ General Act (PAGA) proved to be one of the largest litigation threats to retailers operating in the state, creating massive penalty exposure for what had been routine storewide retail pay practices. Thanks to legislative reforms in 2024, PAGA now offers employers various opportunities to reduce or eliminate that risk. But are retailers taking full advantage of these new mitigation pathways? We explore the issues below and provide practical steps you..

In-house legal hiring, from the people doing it: 116 legal leaders on lean teams, curiosity, and why networks beat recruiters about four to one. [...]

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for emerging brands, it can also be a season of costly legal oversights.... By: Ashurst Perkins Coie

The rules-based work product doctrine surprisingly has as many – if not more – nuances than the primarily common law-based attorney client privilege. Just the seemingly simple “anticipation” of litigation requirement can involve several subtle issues.... By: McGuireWoods LLP

Companies who have taken great care to ensure their employees sign binding arbitration agreements as a condition of employment are facing a new obstacle to enforceability: the Ending of Forced Arbitration Act (EFAA). The 2022 amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act has resulted in a substantial increase in sexual harassment causes of action within employment-related suits and caught some employers who believed they had airtight arbitration agreements off guard.... By: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukh

'Labor Court' Plan Has Legal Issues, Panel Says Alexander MacDonald says a NYU Law labor law professor’s proposal to refashion the NLRB into a special court that exists outside the executive branch would be struck down by the Supreme Court because it would adjudicate private rights. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Thu, 10/22/2026 - 10:21

The Texas Lawbook visited with Chris Mayo, the LSEG’s head of primary markets for the Americas, and Haynes Boone capital markets partner Nick Davis, who helped navigate recent London offerings for Texas-based companies, about where the LSEG fits in the evolving listings landscape.

The President of the Enugu State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice George Chibueze Nnamani, has called for urgent structural reforms to strengthen judicial independence in Nigeria and across West Africa, warning that executive control over judicial finances and disregard for court decisions weaken the rule of law and create conditions for corruption. Justice Nnamani made […]

ATLANTA – Troutman Pepper Locke partner Andrea Farley has been named Best in State Leader: Georgia at the 2026 International

Senior lawyer Dr. Ubani, SAN, has called for a safe, dignified and professionally supportive environment for lawyers, stressing that the independence of legal practitioners remains essential to an effective justice system and the protection of the rule of law. Ubani made the call while delivering the keynote address and serving as Chairman of the Occasion […]

Legal department value, measured the way CEOs think: BarkerGilmore on KPIs that tie legal work to time saved, revenue and risk avoided. [...]

One of the most thought-provoking discussions at the recent International Employment Lawyer (IEL) Global Summit in New York was Two Worlds of Work: Global Trends vs US Direction of Travel, a session that explored an increasingly pressing challenge for multinational organisations – how to maintain a coherent workforce strategy when employment laws are moving in...... Continue Reading

State AG Monitor: 2026 AG elections outlook, eight AGs sue OpenAI, contempt actions over court orders, and Vermont’s UniFirst settlement.

Nearly all in-house teams send less work to outside counsel, new report shows More than 50% of in-house teams have cut back on work that they send to outside counsel, and another 44% intend to take similar steps in the coming year, according to Everlaw’s In-House Innovation Report , which was published Tuesday. Source: ABA Journal

Committee staff begin forming judgments about a company and its counsel well before a subpoena, deposition, or hearing. A lengthy response is not always a persuasive one. Staff is usually trying to answer specific factual questions, and a submission that avoids them can generate more scrutiny.... By: Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

Reports of the demise of the billable hour have been greatly exaggerated, at least at smaller law firms. With apologies to Mark Twain, that is the central finding of a new report on billing and payment practices at small and midsized law firms. It finds that firms billing solely by the hour outnumber firms billing...

Illinois Supreme Court amends rule to increase domestic violence training for Guardians ad Litem Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced amendments to Rule 906 which will strengthen training requirements on domestic violence issues for Guardians ad Litem appointed in domestic relations and child custody cases. Source: The Bar News

The 8am SMB Law Billing and Payments Report reveals law firms are getting paid more reliably, but billing… The post New 8am Data Finds Hourly Billing Outpaces Flat Fees 4-to-1 Among SMB Law Firms first appeared on The Legal Wire .

The October issue of New Jersey Lawyer explores the challenges and opportunities facing new attorneys, with insights on judicial clerkships, solo practice, professional networking and career development. The issue also offers practical tips on legal writing, productivity and practice management to help attorneys succeed at every stage of their careers. Access the digital edition here.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to focus on proactive supervision of higher-risk law firms as it considers changes to its compliance officer rules.

Chief Josiah Offor Ugwuka has written to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, petitioning against the Chairman of the NBA Warri Branch, Mr. F. C. Okala, Esq., over a judgment debt arising from a landlord-and-tenant dispute determined by the Magistrates’ Court of Delta State. In the petition titled, “Petition Against Mr. F. C. Okala, […]

The Karnataka High Court has held that the Karnataka Rules on Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings, 2021 do not give a litigant any right to obtain copies of recordings of court proceedings unless the Court specifically orders it. Justice C.M. Poonacha dismissed a writ petition challenging the registry’s refusal to provide audio-visual recordings […]

“If AI allows attorneys to complete certain tasks in a fraction of the time they previously required, the question becomes how we compensate lawyers for the value they provide, rather than simply the hours it takes them to provide it," said one Big Law associate.

General counsel pay at the top: Fox’s 8-K shows its exiting CLO gets $12.6M for equity plus $1.75M a year to advise, and the new GC a $1.4M base. [...]

The Young Lawyers Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch, also known as the Unity Bar, has commenced its official membership registration exercise for young lawyers within the Branch. The exercise is open to lawyers with zero to seven years post-call who are registered members of the NBA Abuja Branch. According to the YLF […]

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including rising legal talent in Texas and New England.

Meher graduated from Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in 2014 after pursuing Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi in 2011.

David Freeman | The lawyers who become rainmakers are not necessarily the ones who spend the most time on BD. They are the ones who keep doing it when everyone else gets busy.

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Khaitan & Co advised the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development on the establishment of its maiden USD 4 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme and the issuance of USD 750 million fixed-rate senior unsecured notes due 2036, listed on India INX and NSE IX in GIFT City.

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A Florida appeals court has referred attorney Jaclyn Soroka to the Florida Bar for possible discipline. Judges criticized her court filings as “AI slop,” raising concerns about artificial intelligence in legal work. On October 21, 2026, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal rejected Soroka’s response to a possible sanctions order. The judges said her lengthy […] The post Florida Lawyer Under Review for AI-Generated Court Filing first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

If the roles of investigator, prosecutor, and adjudicator are blended in a single agency, can the process be considered fair, independent, and reasonable?

The Bombay High Court has ordered the seizure and confiscation of a mobile phone used to record its proceedings, and directed a junior advocate to deposit ₹25,000 as costs over the recording, which was made by an advocate’s clerk on the junior lawyer’s instructions. The Court held that the recording was made without approval required […]

Arnold & Porter Senior Policy Advisor Sonja Nesbit and International Policy Advisor Christina Poehlitz were named among the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics’ (NILE) 2026 “Top Lobbyist Awards” recipients. The awards recognize 100 lobbying, PAC, and grassroots advocacy professionals for their achievements, leadership, and contributions to the profession. NILE is the premier trade association for the lobbying and government affairs profession.

Arnold & Porter partner Beatriz San Martin was quoted in the recent Law360 article, “AI-Powered Architects Must Be Wary Of IP Risks,” which explores how architects’ use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the design process could create intellectual property risks for designers and their clients.

The 2027 edition of IAM Global Leaders recognized Arnold & Porter partners Deborah Fishman, David Marsh, Ewan Townsend, and Matthew Wolf. IAM Global Leaders are selected from the IAM Patent 1000 to identify the “best of the best” in patent practice. Honorees are recognized for their patent experience, as well as their ability to “innovate, inspire, and go above and beyond to deliver value for their clients.”

Arnold & Porter announced today that Dinesh Kumar has joined the firm's Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice as counsel, resident in Washington, D.C.

Legal Services of Greater Miami raised approximately $85,000 for free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families at its fifth annual Cocktails Under the Stars fundraiser October 15 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, drawing more than 275 supporters from South Florida’s professional community. The evening celebrated six decades of advancing access to justice while...

The Delhi High Court has held that only the Supreme Court can direct that its decisions will not be cited as precedent. Lower courts cannot place that restriction on their own rulings, the Court said, because it could lead to similarly placed litigants being treated differently. A Division Bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and […]

Khaitan & Co. advised Bling Brands Private Limited on its INR 400 crore Series B funding round from The Wealth Company Alternates Trust — Bharat Value Fund, involving negotiations, finalisation and execution of transaction documents, and closing of the transaction.

By Ismail Jibril Esq DL, LLB, BL, LLM, (PhD- in-view) (Dispute Resolution Specialist) Abstract On 26 June 2026 the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, effective from 29 June 2026, repealing the 2022 Directions. This article examines the provisions of the new practice direction that […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cautioned defence lawyers against delaying the trial of four men accused of kidnapping and killing an officer of the State Security Service. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the warning on Wednesday after Kelvin Ekwe and Geoffrey Uwadiegwu, counsel for the defendants, sought an adjournment. The defendants — Michael […]

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the governor for his consideration in filling the Pinellas County Court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Kathleen T. Hessinger. Kenneth J. Afienko David Moran Christina Pacheco Samantha Sealey Mallory Thomas Emily VanOosting A list of the Sixth Circuit Judicial...

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On October 13, 2026, Mayer Brown hosted its Defense and Security Forum in its Washington, DC office. The event was led by partners Raj De, who leads the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy and National Security practices, and Adam Hickey, a partner in the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, National Security, and Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practices.... By: Mayer Brown

Moving from a law firm to a company can open new career paths. However, attorneys need more than legal skills to make the switch. They also need business knowledge, good judgment, and clear communication. In-house lawyers work directly with companies. They review contracts, manage risks, and help leaders make decisions. Therefore, attorneys should learn what […] The post Your Powerful Guide to In-House Legal Careers first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

After closing arguments in the Texas Business Court trial, 12 jurors now weigh the 46-page charge. Synergy accuses Blackbrush Oil & Gas of sabotaging its clean-energy technology. Blackbrush says Synergy founder Rich Halvorson squandered its $1.5 million investment.

The private client market continues to grow, hitting £3.2bn this year, despite the number of law firms in it falling by 12% over the past five years, according to new research.

Law firms may need client consent to use AI in some situations, while those charging on a time basis “should not bill for the time that a task would have taken had AI not been used”.

The working group charged with introducing a new higher band to the guideline hourly rates for heavyweight commercial work is split over whether it is needed.

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved the £260m settlement of a claim against Google that will see the class representative’s lawyers paid £12m, 32% less than they are due.

In-house lawyer fees at New York partner rates? A California appeals court lets a former in-house counsel put a $4.2 million lodestar claim to a jury. [...]

Littler Lounge: AI at Work - A Reality Check on Adoption, Efficiency and Employee Use AI was supposed to make work more efficient. So why does using it sometimes feel like more work? Britney Torres, Senior Counsel and co-chair of Littler’s AI & Technology practice group, joins Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave to skip the “AI can write your emails!” conversation and tackle the more complicated questions that come with putting AI to work. Why aren’t employees embracing AI as quickly as expected? Wh

Extract from Stephen Embry’s article, “The Defense Bar In The Age Of AI: Running A Red Queen’s Race?” The mismatch between the talent and resources of plaintiffs’ firms and those […]

WORCESTER, MA—Seder & Chandler, LLP announces that Michael Downey has joined the firm’s Labor & Employment practice as a Senior Associate. Downey advises employers on labor and employment matters including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, workplace accommodations, employee discipline, litigation and general personnel issues. He also conducts workplace investigations into harassment, discrimination and conflict complaints.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Van Horn Law Group, P.A., a Fort Lauderdale-based bankruptcy law firm, has renewed its support of Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law with a $50,000 commitment to continue the Van Horn Law Group Pro Bono Honor and support related public-interest law initiatives. The new commitment brings the firm’s total support to […]

BOSTON, MA—Robert C. Ross, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Government Law & Policy Practice, was recognized with the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Massachusetts’ 2026 Government Affairs Champion Award for his outstanding advocacy and dedication to advancing the interests of the commercial real estate industry. Ross and his fellow honorees […]

NEW YORK, NY—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that partners Marisa White and Rena Andoh have joined its New York office, continuing the firm’s strategic growth in the market. White joins the Transactions Practice Group, while Andoh joins the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. White, who joins from Baker Botts, advises public and private companies, private […]

CHICAGO, IL—Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) will welcome more than 150 lawyers from around the world to Chicago for the Interlaw 2026 Annual Global Meeting, October 21-23. The gathering marks the first Interlaw Annual Global Meeting held in Chicago and the network’s first in the United States in nearly a decade. Themed Crossroads to the Future: […]

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Jones Foster welcomed Mary E. Byerley to the firm as an associate in its West Palm Beach office. A cum laude graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Ms. Byerley joins Jones Foster after participating in the firm’s 2025 Summer Associate Program and will focus her practice on probate […]

CHICAGO, IL—ArentFox Schiff announced that its Chicago office has moved back into its three newly renovated floors in the Willis Tower, located at 233 S. Wacker Drive. By reimagining their original space, the firm maintains its presence in a building it has occupied since the legacy firm Schiff Hardin moved into what was then the […]

DALLAS, TX—JAMS announced that Hon. James O. Browning (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Browning joins JAMS following a 45-year legal career, including more than 23 years of service on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Based in the Dallas Resolution Center, Judge Browning will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed […]

Lawyers who represented former Olympian David Hearn in a now-defunct criminal case alleging he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are urging the Justice Department’s internal watchdog to reconsider a probe into how the indictment and prosecution were handled. A letter Hearn's legal team sent to Inspector General Don Berthiaume on Wednesday said the federal...

Gibson Dunn secured vacatur of class certification through a novel meme-stock argument in the Fifth Circuit.

You email opposing counsel asking for a specific document that was omitted from their discovery responses. Several days go by without a response. You send a second and third email, still with no response.... By: Ropers Majeski

Troutman Amin, LLP was the first law firm in the nation to ban GenAI usage for any substantive legal work– and 18 months later that decision looks absolutely brilliant.... By: Troutman Amin LLP

The report is the investigation, as far as any later reader is concerned. The interviews fade but the report survives to speak for or against the process.... By: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Texas Lawbook: What do you look for in hiring outside counsel? I look for outside counsel that is an expert in their field, incredibly responsive and with a great personality.

Rachel Donnelly once planned to become a forensic psychologist before a law degree changed her path. Now she’s chief compliance officer and deputy general counsel at Affinius Capital, where she’s helped steer the firm through SEC exams, a corporate rebrand and its expansion into AI-driven data centers. Association of Corporate Counsel’s San Antonio Chapter and The Texas Lawbook have named her the winner of the 2026 San Antonio Corporate Counsel Award for Chief Corporate Compliance Officer of the

As noted in this Cooley “Securities Litigation + Enforcement” blog penned by Sean Brownridge, Patrick Gibbs and Polina Demina, as most prepare for their director nomination window to open between December and February, the Delaware courts have delivered a timely reminder:... By: Cooley LLP

Justice System Partnership Increases Legal Aid for Low-Income Litigantselaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:06 NewsLink This year, the Judicial Council celebrates the California Access to Justice Commission (CalATJ)’s 30th anniversary and its shared commitment to improving access to legal services for low-income Californians.

From juvenile court to water law, Boulware Eurie expands her reachelaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:07 NewsLink (Subscription required) Justice Stacy Boulware Eurie has expanded into water and environmental law while maintaining her commitment to child welfare and judicial education. She seeks a 12-year term on Nov. 3.

Danner's opinions shape high court decisions as she trains new justiceselaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:09 NewsLink (Subscription required) Justice Allison Danner, who trains new appellate justices, and whose rulings the state Supreme Court has drawn on or upheld in cases on police searches, murder resentencing and pension bonds, seeks retention Nov. 3.

As we enter this thankful season, it is a great time for business owners to implement a gratitude practice that creates the potential to transform their lives, their companies, and everyone who interacts with their businesses.... By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

MEDIA RELEASE | 22 OCTOBER 2026 Sacha Kirk, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lawcadia, has been recognised in Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women 2026 list, celebrating outstanding female leaders making a meaningful impact on the legal profession. Now in its sixth year, the annual Elite Women list recognises women whose achievements, leadership […]

Alexandra Smyth discussed how AI could reshape law firm pricing, why clients may keep more work in-house, and what firms will need to offer when hours worked are no longer a proxy for value.

This Halloween, lawyers and law firms may be looking for treats in all the usual places: new pitches, RFPs, lateral hires, and new markets. But some of the best opportunities may be hiding in plain sight—within relationships you already have.... By: Society54

A federal court rejected a challenge to Executive Order (EO) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.” The court concluded the EO’s prohibition targets only unlawful intentional discrimination and applies to work performed under a specific contract containing the required clause.... By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The fight against fraud just got a new recruiting tool: cash. On October 20, 2026, the Justice Department and its National Fraud Enforcement Division have launched the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, or “WHIP” — the first whistleblower rewards program to pay an up-front award for tips that lead to criminal charges.... By: Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti,

The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to the long-running termination challenge of Gwynne Wilcox, former Member of the National Labor Relations Board. Ms. Wilcox, a Democrat and Biden appointee, sued after she was terminated by President Trump shortly after he took office in January 2025.... By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Authentic Brands Group named Fox deal lawyer Clément Smadja chief legal officer, succeeding Jay Dubiner. Public company deal work plus Biglaw, again. [...]

There’s no single “right” number for your law firm marketing spend, but reliable benchmarks can help you get started. Rather than focusing only on the numbers.

A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified the reach of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”), with significant implications for employers in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont seeking to enforce arbitration agreements. On September 30, 2026, in Diaz-Roa v. Hermes Law,...... Continue Reading

AFSA’s appointment of Professor Lise Bosman as the inaugural president of its International Court was a clear statement of intent. Her career has moved between practice, academia and arbitral institutions: from apartheid-era campus politics at the University of Cape Town, the Iran–US Claims Tribunal in The Hague, practising commercial arbitration at Freshfields, leadership of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and two decades teaching arbitration law at the University of

International arbitration has long been the forum of choice for complex cross-border disputes — and for good reason: neutral venue, expert decision-makers, confidential proceedings, and global enforcement under the New York Convention.... By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

For decades, a New York employee’s personnel file belonged, practically speaking, to the employer. The employee might glimpse it during an exit interview or a lawsuit. Otherwise, it stayed locked away.... By: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Firm earns Florida jurisdiction recognition; Mindi Richter, Todd Timmerman, and Alex Long individually recognized among leading copyright professionals.

Americans are paying more for home and auto insurance. At the same time, a growing percentage of claims are reportedly being closed without insurers paying anything. This combination has drawn the attention of the United States Congress.... By: Morris James LLP

The Central Bank of Nigeria, through its legal team led by Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, argued a preliminary objection to an application filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project before the Federal High Court in Abuja over approximately ₦2.995 trillion identified in connection with the […]

*Says “There Is No Way I Can Get A Fair Trial Before My Accuser,” Insists ₦87.43m Was Spent, ₦18.91m Remains The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, Mazi Udegbulem, has rejected an invitation to appear before a five-member committee constituted by the Branch to investigate the utilisation of a ₦100 million grant from […]

The Wyoming State Bar today released the results of this year’s Judicial Performance Assessment.

Welcome to the October 2026 issue of our global newsletter, Israel Group News, dedicated to keeping you informed on the latest developments, emerging trends and hot topics.... By: DLA Piper

A Hong Kong court has dismissed Russia’s bid to disqualify German arbitrator Stephan Schill from hearing an investment treaty claim brought by Uniper at the HKIAC, finding neither his academic writings nor his nationality gave rise to justifiable doubts about his independence or impartiality.

With just two weeks until the November 3 midterm elections, companies should pay attention not only to who may control Congress in January, but also to the congressional inquiries already underway. Letters and information requests issued today—including those from lawmakers currently in the minority—could become the foundation for more extensive investigations in the next Congress.... By: Morgan Lewis

A final court order does not necessarily mean an end to the involvement of state attorneys general (AG) in an enforcement action.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

A Texas woman who filed a proposed class action against Seyfarth Shaw LLP over a data hack voluntarily dropped the claims Tuesday without prejudice, according to a filing in Illinois federal court.

A Florida appeals court on Wednesday referred a divorce attorney to the Florida Bar for filings with AI-hallucinated quotations and motion practice that the judges said they "typically see from vexatious pro se litigants."

A federal judge in the paraquat multidistrict litigation ordered a second lawyer to explain why his clients aren't participating in a proposed settlement.

On September 30, Governor Newsom signed SB 574, thus creating—for the first time—statutory guardrails on attorneys’ and arbitrators’ use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The law, which comes into effect in January 2027, imposes new verification requirements on lawyers while requiring that certain uses of generative AI be disclosed.... By: WilmerHale

On October 14, 2026, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the formation of the office's first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force (the "Task Force"), targeting antitrust violations, health care fraud, and other consumer fraud by corporations and their executives.... By: Jones Day

In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Ashley Taylor and Clayton Friedman, co-leaders of Troutman Pepper Locke's State Attorneys General (AG) team, welcome Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) President Sean Rankin for a wide-ranging look at the 2026 state AG elections and a landscape he says has shifted significantly over the course of the cycle. Rankin examines the races he sees as bellwethers and wild cards, from Arizona, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Georgia to Iowa, Florida, and... By

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Gibson Dunn lawyers review the law and practice of equity finance in Spain and provide an overview of trends and developments in private equity and public markets in the Spain chapter of the Chambers and Partners Equity Finance 2026 Practice Guide.

Mewburn Ellis LLP announced Wednesday the appointment of its first-ever chief technology officer, who will be responsible for the intellectual property firm's technology strategy, artificial intelligence adoption and digital transformation.

The Wyoming Supreme Court has issued an order of public censure of Gillette attorney Corrie Lynn Lamb.

It also violates the Bar's internal social media policy.

Chris Willis, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, was quoted in the October 19, 2026,

AXA’s lawyers have called on the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal to limit how a self-represented psychiatrist can use AI to support his £250,000 antitrust damages claim against the health insurer.

LONDON – Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized in Chambers UK 2027, with the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group

Question: I am the founding and senior partner in our firm which is located in Tucson, Arizona. We have a total of ten lawyers in the firm, six of which are equity partners including myself, two are non-equity partners, and two are associates. We are a real estate and business boutique litigation firm. I determine...

Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney and staff recognized for working with crime victims Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and his victim advocacy staff received a “Champion of Victims’ Rights” award from Marsy’s Law for Illinois. Source: WAND

Gwynne Wilcox's lawsuit is finally over.

Experts say the pending DOE decision regarding ABA Council accreditation poses no immediate crisis, but they warn that states abandoning the council's accreditation could disrupt legal education oversight and portability of degrees.

*Says “The Director Was Not Acting In A Vacuum” A consulting firm, Bizplus Consulting Services Ltd, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking an investigation into alleged conflicting representations by the Director of Enforcement of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Chukwuemeka Tony Ubani, and asking that his clearance for appointment to […]

Weil Gotshal & Manges has launched a new training program for some of its summer associates, who will spend their 1L stint working on the ...

Before purchasing commercial real estate, buyers should understand the legal considerations that can shape the transaction from due diligence and contract negotiations to financing, title review, closing, and post-closing obligations. In the fall edition of Network Magazine , Norris McLaughlin, P.A. » Read More

Chicago general counsel median total pay is $1,074,750, more than double managing counsel, says a new BarkerGilmore report. A third may job hunt. [...]

The newly appointed judges of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice have pledged to uphold judicial independence and integrity, tackle delays in adjudication and strengthen compliance with the Court’s judgments, amid renewed emphasis on restoring public confidence in regional justice delivery. The judges made the commitment as they began a five-day orientation programme on Monday, […]

A leaked email shows Freshfields leaders weighing a spin-off of its legal tech arm that could be worth billions, and the whole firm saw it. [...]

Outside counsel are losing work: 54% of in-house teams in a new Everlaw survey say AI already cut what they send out, and 81% see the billable hour fading. [...]

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called on magistrates in Nigeria to invest consistently in self-development. Justice Dipeolu also urged magistrates to read judgments of superior courts, keep abreast of legislative developments, improve their legal research and judgment-writing skills, and participate in continuing judicial education. She equally cautioned magistrates against treating […]

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The New York Times story draws a line between the new gig and clemency granted by Trump to Venezuelan billionaire banker Julio Herrera Velutini. Give the cottage industry that’s grown up among Trump’s circle of friends and those seeking his mercy, it would hardly come as a surprise. Yet, there is no evidence that the […]

Your employee signed an agreement to arbitrate all employment disputes. But a single sexual harassment claim can bring an entire lawsuit, and every other claim with it, into court anyway. TL;DR: The Second Circuit joined the Sixth and Ninth Circuits in holding that properly invoking the federal law allowing sexual harassment disputes to proceed in […]

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Michele Curatola has left Clifford Chance to join the partnership at Boies Schiller Flexner in Milan.

Venable LLP's Intellectual Property Group is seeking a mid-level associate with five to seven years of substantive U.S. trademark experience in a law firm setting to join our practice in Washington, D.C. Our team advises and represents clients across the full spectrum of trademark and brand protection law, including prosecution, clearance, enforcement, portfolio management, and proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to withdraw their petitions challenging an order extending their judicial custody, after advising them to pursue the remedies available under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Justice Subramonium Prasad permitted the withdrawal after questioning why the petitioners […]

Unnamed rival in frame for potential tie-up

The newly introduced International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) 2026 Arbitration Rules (“2026 ICC Rules”, already discussed here ) clear the air about 'whether to disclose' by imposing an unambiguous duty on arbitrators to disclose relationships or circumstances falling short of a conflict, overriding any subjective doubts held by the arbitrator. Article 12(2) gives an institutional backing to that principle, plugging the procedural gap which institutions have long circled about. There has always

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the maintainability of pleas filed by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka challenging the extension of their custody, observing that the matter was still before the court of first instance and asking why they had approached the High Court at this stage. Justice Subramonium […]

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Two engineers who were imprisoned in Iraq as a result of a contractual dispute between their UAE employer and the Iraqi Central Bank have made it home after five-and-a-half years of unlawful detention in Baghdad, an ICC arbitration and a powerful campaign by a pro bono group of international arbitration and human rights specialists.

The law firm with the biggest car finance claims book in the UK has today called for a temporary ban on all advertising for such claims.

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Fox & Mandal advised the Company on legal due diligence and drafting of the Offer Document in connection with the proposed IPO.

Attorneys have many options for in-house legal jobs in 2026. Technology, healthcare, finance, energy, and pharma offer career growth. These fields may also offer good pay and new challenges. However, each field has different needs. Therefore, lawyers should explore their options before making a career move. Learn more from this guide: Best Industries for In-House […] The post Discover the Best Industries for In-House Lawyers first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow has asked the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to state whether a Certificate and Place of Practice (COP), once issued, can be reissued with a changed place of practice. The Court also asked the Council to place on record the details of 5108 voters found eligible for the upcoming […]

Maternity leave is a right to motherhood; child's right to full development protected under Article 21, Court said.

The Allahabad High Court has directed its Registrar General to proceed under Section 379 of the BNSS after finding that the police fabricated an arrest memo and committed perjury before the Court in a habeas corpus case from Aligarh. A Division Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Achal Sachdev also allowed the habeas corpus […]

Experts say business management expertise and the need for lawyers to bill hours make professional staff worth the overhead increase.

Arnold & Porter White Collar Defense & Investigations partner Rachel Cotton was quoted in the recent Sustainable Views article, “Democratic midterm victory could create new risks for companies,” which examined how a divided government could affect companies’ legal and regulatory exposure.