Business of Law

October 30, 2025
Meet The Judge Hearing Comey's, James' US Atty Challenges

The South Carolina federal judge who will consider former FBI Director James Comey's and New York Attorney General Letitia James' challenges to the authority of the interim U.S. attorney who brought separate criminal charges against them is known for her rigorous preparation and exacting standards.
October 30, 2025
NJ Attys Punch Up Governor's Race With Campaign Funds

New Jersey's legal community has donated more than $900,000 to the gubernatorial candidates this election, with the Democrat surpassing the Republican in contributions, campaign finance records show.
October 30, 2025
Sidley's 'Incomplete' Story Hid Fraud Scheme, Family Says

A family alleging it was roped into an illegal tax sheltering scheme on the advice of a former Sidley Austin LLP attorney has urged a Georgia federal judge to keep its suit against the firm alive, arguing a jury should decide when the family knew enough about the fraud to move forward with its claims.
October 30, 2025
4 Things To Know About Fla. Bar Admissions Reform Ideas

A work group has issued its final report on possible changes to bar exam admission requirements in Florida, proposing 12 potential alternatives to the current system of requiring graduates to come from law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.
October 30, 2025
Habba Cites Essayli Ruling To Defend Role In NJ Cases

The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Third Circuit to reinstate Alina Habba's authority in two criminal prosecutions, arguing a recent California ruling backs her power to supervise cases as first assistant, even if she's barred from acting as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey under federal vacancy law.
October 30, 2025
Comey Wins Bid For Judge Oversight In Privilege Dispute

A Virginia federal judge has appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick to preside over the privilege review of seized materials in the U.S. Department of Justice's case against former FBI Director James Comey, denying the DOJ's proposal for an outside "filter team" of government attorneys to conduct the review themselves.
October 29, 2025
Squires To Issue Brief 'Up Or Down' Calls On Patent Reviews

When U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires begins issuing decisions on whether to institute America Invents Act reviews of patents, he will not provide any details of his reasoning in most cases, USPTO officials said Wednesday.
October 29, 2025
Where PTAB Institution Reviews Stand As Squires Takes Lead

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires will be maintaining the agency leader's new role of gatekeeper at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Here's what to know about his plans and the pushback on them.
October 29, 2025
The Law360 Pulse Leaderboard: A Look At The Top Firms

What sets a law firm apart in a market full of power players? What does it take to be a well-rounded firm? Here's a peek at the 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard — the firms that can demonstrate excellence on measures of prestige, responsible business, and the reach of their legal practice.
October 29, 2025
GOP Senators Push For Judge Boasberg's Impeachment

Republican lawmakers are once again musing about impeaching federal judges as they investigate the probe into President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
October 29, 2025
Feds Ditch Usual Mob Case Playbook In NBA Betting Scandal

The government's decision not to bring Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act charges in the Mafia-linked NBA gambling scandal could help avoid muddying up what appears to be a "beautifully crafted" case, experts said.
October 29, 2025
Halligan Defends Exchange With Reporter Flagged By James

Federal prosecutors argued that special media restrictions aren't needed in their case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, after her lawyers called out U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's texts to a reporter in a filing last week and asked the court for an order barring further media communications.
October 29, 2025
Netflix Settles Former India Legal Director's Gender Bias Suit

Netflix has settled a wrongful termination and gender discrimination suit filed by the company's former director of business and legal affairs in India, according to a Los Angeles County Superior Court filing.
October 29, 2025
Alabama Solicitor General Confirmed To Federal Bench

The Senate voted 51-47 along party lines on Wednesday to confirm Alabama Solicitor General Edmund G. LaCour Jr. to the Northern District of Alabama.
October 29, 2025
Alston & Bird Sanctioned $10K For LinkedIn Juror Research

A California federal judge has sanctioned Alston & Bird LLP $10,000 for conducting juror research on LinkedIn ahead of a trial in which it fended off $174 million in patent infringement claims against GoPro, saying privacy has been eroded in the age of the internet, and he considers LinkedIn research to be juror contact because of the notifications it sends to users.
October 29, 2025
BigLaw-Backed Pro Bono Network Aims To Fight Antisemitism

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP and the Anti-Defamation League are spearheading a new pro bono network of law firms focused on representing victims of antisemitic attacks and discrimination in legal proceedings, the law firm announced Wednesday.
October 29, 2025
4 Ways Associates Can Ace Their Annual Review This Year

It’s year-end review time. How can associates put themselves in the best position possible to advance their careers? Here are four tips.
October 28, 2025
LA's Acting US Atty Essayli 'Not Lawfully Serving,' Judge Says

Bill Essayli "is not lawfully serving" as the acting U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, a federal judge ruled Tuesday evening, disqualifying President Donald Trump's pick from serving in that role while declining to outright toss indictments in three criminal cases under his supervision.
October 28, 2025
DC Bar Flags Ethics Risks For Law Firm Deals With Gov't

A District of Columbia Bar committee said in a new opinion that law firms and attorneys must consider conflicts of interest and other possible ethics issues before entering into agreements with the government that may "limit or shape their law practices."
October 28, 2025
Grassley Calls On Judiciary To Formally Regulate AI Use

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is calling on the federal judiciary to set formal policies regarding artificial intelligence after he exposed two mishaps involving federal judges in New Jersey and Mississippi.
October 28, 2025
Atty In Katt Williams Assault Case Sanctioned For Bogus Cites

An attorney for four women suing comedian Katt Williams must notify a federal district court for the next five years that she was sanctioned for using suspected artificial intelligence-generated fake citations as part of a punishment handed down Tuesday by a Georgia federal judge.
October 28, 2025
Senate Confirms Florida State Judge To Federal Seat

The Senate voted on Tuesday 52-47, along party lines, to confirm Florida state appellate Judge Jordan Emery Pratt to the Middle District of Florida.
October 28, 2025
Akin Beats Malpractice Claim Over Alleged IP Theft Plot

A Third Circuit panel on Tuesday refused to revive a malpractice claim against Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP lodged in a lawsuit that accused attorneys of manipulating patent litigation to steal a former Cornell University graduate student's DNA sequencing intellectual property.
October 28, 2025
Calif. Atty Seeks $25K As Fee Sanction For AI Error

A California attorney representing a mobile app platform in a small-time copyright and contract suit playing out in Oakland federal court has asked for $25,000 as reimbursement for work he said went into responding to an error-ridden motion and subsequent time spent on the matter.
October 28, 2025
Comey Gets Backing Of Ex-DOJ Officials, Lawmakers, Judges

More than 100 former U.S. Department of Justice officials, a group of former federal judges and U.S. attorneys, current and former members of Congress, and a nonprofit focused on defending democracy are all backing former FBI Director James Comey's effort to nix his criminal prosecution.

Expert Analysis

The Latest Legal Writing Tips

In 2024, Law360 guest experts provided advice for improving many kinds of legal writing — explaining how attorneys can use syllogistic reasoning, emulate master chefs, and clean up drafts produced by generative artificial intelligence tools.
2024 Pointers On Persuading Jurors

In a year where nuclear verdicts continued to proliferate, Law360 guest commentary focused on how trial attorneys can better select and connect with jurors, offering strategies for identifying anti-corporate sentiments and tactics to land one’s closing argument.
Associate Issues In The 2024 Spotlight

Law360 guest writers provided insights on a range of issues affecting associates this year, from the challenges of training new lawyers in the era of artificial intelligence, to nonfinancial factors that junior attorneys should consider before accepting a job offer.
ESG And DEI: The Top Guest Articles Of 2024

In their commentary on ESG and DEI topics this year, Law360 guest authors discussed Project 2025’s potential impact, the rise of greenwashing litigation, strategies for fostering employee retention amid a shaky regulatory landscape, and more.
AI Questions: The Top Guest Articles Of 2024

As the legal discourse surrounding artificial intelligence shifted from theoretical to concrete this year, guest commentary focused on the proliferation of new AI-related litigation, enforcement actions and best practices, while tracking the judiciary’s experimentation with generative AI.
Election Impact: The Top Guest Articles Of 2024

Donald Trump's election win initiated a deluge of predictions for the incoming administration, with Law360 guest writers covering key policy areas such as immigration, tax, energy, labor and competition, plus potential congressional themes and investigations.
Cybersecurity: The Top Guest Articles Of 2024

From the CrowdStrike failure to the plethora of new and sometimes tricky regulatory requirements, to early decisions interpreting cyberinsurance coverage, guest authors broke down the implications of the biggest cybersecurity developments this year.
Noncompetes: The Top Guest Articles Of 2024

Employee noncompete issues took center stage this year, as Law360 guest writers covered everything from state-level enforceability trends and alternative methods for protecting business interests, to a National Labor Relations Board ruling and the Federal Trade Commission’s attempted ban.
The Most-Read IP Law360 Guest Articles Of 2024

Double-patenting was one of the top intellectual property topics tackled in Law360’s Expert Analysis section this year, along with the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence, case distribution in the Western District of Texas, and more.
The Most-Read Securities Law360 Guest Articles Of 2024

This year, popular securities guest article topics included controversial Delaware court decisions and their legislative aftermath, as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s focus on emerging industries amid struggles to implement its rulemaking agenda.
The Most-Read Access To Justice Guest Articles Of 2024

Law360 guest commentary addressed several emerging access to justice issues this year, including growing case backlogs, a dearth of legal services in rural communities and amendments to long-standing sentencing policies.
The Most-Read Employment Law360 Guest Articles Of 2024

Readers were drawn to employment law commentary on a range of 2024 developments, including the U.S. Supreme Court's Title VII ruling, impactful activity from the National Labor Relations Board, and state legislation targeting employee noncompete agreements.
The Most-Read Law360 UK Guest Articles Of 2024

The start of a generational shift in U.K. employment law under Labour, a ruling on artificial intelligence-driven credit scores and strategic law firm expansion were among the hot topics U.K. Expert Analysis articles explored this year.
Reviewing 2024's Crucial Patent Law Developments

As 2024 draws to a close, significant rulings and policies aimed at modernizing long-standing legal practices or addressing emerging challenges have reached patent law, says Michael Ellenberger at Rothwell Figg.
Series

Fixing Up Cars Makes Me A Better Lawyer

From problem-solving to patience and adaptability to organization, the skills developed working under the hood of a car directly translate to being a more effective lawyer, says Christopher Mdeway at Kaufman Dolowich.