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Roundup Expert Admits EPA Clear On Overall Lack Of Harm
A toxicologist testifying in the latest Roundup trial acknowledged Tuesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's exhaustive 2017 review of glyphosate science found that the balance of the evidence didn't support a link between glyphosate and human cancer.
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Approach The Bench: Judge Panter On Mediating Vs. Judging
When attorneys come before retired Judge Michael Panter, a former circuit court judge in Cook County, Illinois, they sometimes forget that he is not there to decide their cases, but to resolve them.
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Olympian Seeks IG Probe Of Reflecting Pool 'Nightmare'
Counsel for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on Tuesday requested an investigation by internal watchdogs with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of the Interior into the renovation and repair of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the since-dismissed vandalism charges against their client.
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Cornell Hires Ex-Deputy AG Yates To Lead Internal Review
Following widespread public outrage over how a former student's rape allegations were handled, Cornell University has hired former deputy U.S. attorney general and King & Spalding LLP partner Sally Yates to lead an internal review of its policies and procedures.
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3rd Circ. Judge Faces Ethics Complaint For Managing PR Firm
A pair of U.S. senators from Delaware have filed an ethics complaint with the Third Circuit raising concerns over U.S. Circuit Judge Jennifer Mascott's purported operation of a public affairs agency, months after she was officially confirmed to the appellate court.
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Ex-FBI Analyst Says Bove Ordered Illegal Protester Probe
A former FBI agent has come forward with a claim that when U.S. Circuit Judge Emil Bove was at the U.S. Department of Justice, he directed the Los Angeles field office to illegally investigate protesters.
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Judge Newman Gets Suspension Fight Moved To 11th Circ.
Chief Justice John Roberts has transferred the Federal Circuit's investigation of suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman to the Eleventh Circuit, the latter court said Tuesday.
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Justices Seem To Support End To Intel 401(k) Fund Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to affirm a Ninth Circuit decision ending a federal benefits dispute against Intel Corp. from ex-workers who alleged that underperforming 401(k) funds breached fiduciary duties, as multiple justices indicated support for requiring that claims predicated on underperformance include meaningful comparisons.
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Cooley Hires DOJ National Security Lawyer, Media Leaks Atty
Cooley LLP has hired the former media leaks coordinator from the U.S. Department of Justice, who also spent the past five years prosecuting national security-related matters for the agency, the firm has announced.
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Latham Adds ITC Lawyer From Baker Botts In DC
Latham & Watkins LLP has added a longtime Baker Botts LLP and former U.S. International Trade Commission attorney as co-chair of its International Trade Commission practice.
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Clifford Chance Taps An Ex-DOJ Antitrust Leader In DC
Clifford Chance LLP has hired a former Justice Department attorney, who recently worked as the assistant chief of the Antitrust Division's media, entertainment and communications section, the firm announced Tuesday.
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Roundup Evidence Strong In Every Research Area, Jury Hears
A jury weighing cancer claims against Monsanto heard testimony Monday that scientific research shows a "strong" link between glyphosate and cancer in animal, molecular and human epidemiological studies, even when accounting for participants' exposure to other substances.
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Jackson Walker Deal Stalled By Standing Issue, Trustee Says
The U.S. Trustee's Office told a Texas federal judge that its settlement with Jackson Walker LLP to disgorge fees from cases touched by scandal is on ice while a bankruptcy judge examines the watchdog's standing to seek such relief.
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Justices Unsure Climate Lawsuits Are A Constitutional Matter
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared reluctant to endorse the argument that climate change lawsuits brought by state and local governments against fossil fuel companies are constitutionally prohibited, even as they questioned whether such lawsuits can be sustained.
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Michigan Judicial Watchdog Urged To Remove Judge
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission was urged Monday to recommend removing an Oakland County judge from the bench over allegations of persistent mistreatment of court staff, defiance of the judicial watchdog and cognitive problems that disciplinary counsel said leave her unable to competently perform her duties.
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9th Circ. Pauses Rogoff's Return As Seattle US Atty
The Ninth Circuit has put on hold a Washington federal judge's decision to reinstate Roger Rogoff as Seattle's top federal prosecutor, a post Rogoff held for less than an hour before he was fired by President Donald Trump.
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Judges Step Aside In Blackburn Phone Records Suit
All judges in the Middle District of Tennessee have recused themselves from Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.'s case against former special counsel Jack Smith for obtaining her phone records.
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Groups Sue For Cook County, Ill., Judge Assignment Records
Two public interest groups and a legal news outlet sued the chief judge of Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois, the circuit clerk and the state's court administration director, alleging they withheld records showing when judges were authorized to handle other judges' cases, potentially concealing unauthorized rulings.
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Sullivan & Cromwell Adds Ex-SG Assistants To Lead Appellate
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP on Monday added two partners to lead the firm's Supreme Court and appellate practice, joining from McGuireWoods LLP and Ashurst Perkins Coie to fill a gap left after the firm's former appeals head departed for Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP this spring.
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High Court Skips 'Let's Go Brandon' Sweatshirt Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a student speech case in which Michigan school officials required two brothers to remove their "Let's Go Brandon" sweatshirts during the school day.
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Justices Vacate 9th Circ. Ruling On Noem's TPS Authority
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration's request to wipe out a Ninth Circuit decision that found former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lacked the authority to vacate a temporary protected status extension for Venezuela.
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Justices Won't Review Pa. Judge's Removal For Political Posts
The U.S. Supreme Court won't consider Pennsylvania's suspension of a former Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge over his partisan Facebook posts, the justices announced Monday.
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Baker McKenzie Adds Kirkland Atty For Congressional Probes
A former White House lawyer during the Obama administration has left Kirkland & Ellis LLP to co-lead the congressional investigations practice at Baker McKenzie, the firm announced Monday.
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Up First At High Court: Climate Torts & Munitions Disposal
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its new term on Monday, when the justices consider whether state courts have the authority to hear climate change lawsuits that seek to hold fossil fuel companies liable for local damages caused by greenhouse-gas emissions and whether federal courts can hear constitutional challenges to veterans benefits laws.
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Justice Alito Says He's Weighing The Best Time To Retire
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has confirmed that he considered retiring at the end of the high court's latest term, and that he will continue to weigh that decision "every term."
Expert Analysis
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The Augmented Lawyer: Drafting As AI Alters Admin Of Law
As generative artificial intelligence tools become embedded in mainstream legal practice, they are reshaping the administration of law itself, from how experts document and validate their work to how joint defense teams operate, demanding a new level of contractual clarity and operational discipline, says Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law.
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How Attorneys Can Plan Now For Biz Dev Success In 2026
As the year winds down and the pace of work slows, attorneys should reflect on what did and didn’t work to generate business in 2025, and start mapping out their 2026 business development plan now to set themselves up for success, says Ezra Crawford at Crowell.
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How Firms Can Retain Rainmakers, Now And All Year Long
Though firm leaders feel the most urgency about retaining rainmakers now, during compensation season, effective retention strategies are preemptive and year-round efforts anchored in meaningful support, tactical execution and credible follow-through, says Tom Orewyler at TO Comms.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Earn Clients' Trust
Trust is the foundation of any great client relationship, but it isn’t built overnight or maintained passively — rather, counsel must consistently show up in small but important ways to become the trusted partner clients rely on when judgment matters most, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make An Onboarding Plan
The investment required for a personalized client onboarding plan is minimal, but the return on investment — measured in client satisfaction, relationship strength and longevity, client referrals, and other business development opportunities — can be extraordinary, says John Reed at Rain BDM.
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Law Firm Content Strategies To Stay Competitive In 2026
A number of trends will continue to reshape how people search, consume and trust information next year, and law firms will need to adopt forward-thinking content strategies — from generative engine optimization to interactive legal tools — to stand out, says Elizabeth Lampert at Elizabeth Lampert PR and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing and Social Media.
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What Law Firm Liability Risks In 2025 Signal For Year To Come
Trends and statistics reveal that law firms of all sizes and practice areas remained attractive litigation targets this year, so firms must take concrete steps to avoid professional liability risks in the year to come, say Douglas Richmond and Andrew Ricke at Lockton Companies.
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5 New Archetypes Of Legal Talent For The Age Of AI
New job archetypes are rapidly replacing the traditional model of the lawyer as artificial intelligence proliferates, and to remain competitive, firms will need to embrace the diverse portfolio of talent required to navigate, design and critique algorithmic systems, says Dmitri Mehlhorn at Atoll Society.
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A Closer Look At 5 Types Of Legal Management Services Orgs
Legal management services organizations, which outsource the administrative aspects of law firms to separate entities, are poised to disrupt the industry in the year to come, so firms and attorneys should consider the advantages and disadvantages of several MSO models, say Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd at Shelton & Steele.
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Law And Disorder: How To Tackle A Key Burnout Syndrome
Impostor syndrome prevails as a main root cause of attorney burnout, but sufferers can equip themselves with a series of practice tips that build confidence through evidence, not emotion, to address the mindset behind this damaging condition, says Jonathan Cohen at PNY.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships
Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career
Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.
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Enthusiasm Is Legal Leadership Differentiator In AI Era
As the legal profession navigates changes driven by artificial intelligence and broader pressures, leaders should consider behavioral research-backed strategies to translate enthusiasm into tangible results for team performance, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
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Weighing Opportunities, Risks Of PE Investment In Law Firms
Though law firms and private equity firms appear to be strange bedfellows, such combinations may offer opportunities for ailing midsize firms — which must be weighed against risks to culture, brand and growth prospects, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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3 Forces Reshaping The Legal Buyer-Seller Relationship
This year's Buying Legal Council Conference highlighted three emerging forces in how buyers and sellers operate in the legal ecosystem — artificial intelligence, data and preferred panels — and organizations would be well advised to combine them into an integrated framework for transparency, performance and collaboration, says Matthew Prinn at RFP Advisory Group.