Federalism Probed In Suit Over Judge's MAGA Op-Ed Ouster

By Celeste Bott

An Illinois federal judge said Wednesday he may have to abstain from exercising jurisdiction over a retired Illinois state court judge's claims that was wrongfully removed from the bench over protected speech in a political opinion column, saying the prospect of a federal court in the first instance instructing the state's top jurists about who can be a judge "seems to break the respect that federalism demands for state government."

Dallas Litigator Named Gray Reed's 1st Innovation Chief

By Lynn LaRowe

Texas law firm Gray Reed & McGraw LLP has selected a Dallas-based business and commercial litigation partner to serve as chief innovation officer as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in the delivery of legal services and in the businesses of firm clients.

The Law School Legal Industry Job Tracker: Class Of 2025

Want to know which schools are sending the highest percentage of graduates to BigLaw? How big a slice are landing those prized clerkships in federal or state courts? Explore the ins and outs of law school graduate placement in our interactive graphic.

The Top Law Schools For Legal Industry Jobs: A Data Review

By Daniel Moritz-Rabson

A law degree can lead to careers across law firms, government, business and public interest, according to the latest ABA data. See which schools stand out for placing graduates in BigLaw, federal and state clerkships, public interest roles and more.

Aiming For BigLaw? These Schools Deliver

By Tracey Read

Law school students continue to set their sights on law firm jobs post-graduation, with interest in BigLaw roles holding strong. Here's a look at how those preferences are playing out and which schools are sending the highest percentage of graduates directly to BigLaw.

Miller & Chevalier Hires DOJ Nat'l Security Atty In DC

By Jack Rodgers

Miller & Chevalier Chtd. has hired an attorney who spent the past nine years working in the federal government, most recently with the U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division in a section focused on export controls and counterintelligence issues.

NJ Prosecutor Gets OK To Trim Suit Over Alleged Interference

By George Woolston

Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds can narrow his suit seeking independent outside counsel to represent his office due to the alleged attempts made by county counsel to interfere with prosecutions, a New Jersey state judge ruled.

Miner Looks To DQ Dorsey Under The 'Hot Potato' Doctrine

By Joyce Hanson

A uranium mining company is looking to disqualify Dorsey & Whitney LLP as counsel for potential intervenors in a lawsuit in Colorado federal court over an arbitration initiated by another mining company based on a mineral assets purchase, saying Dorsey can't drop it like a "hot potato."

NC Law Firm Can Pursue Coverage In $510K Loan Fraud Row

By Danielle Ferguson

A North Carolina federal judge on Tuesday said a professional liability insurer must face claims that it has to defend a law firm against allegations it was responsible for a $510,000 fraudulent home loan, finding documents in the closing package could preserve coverage. 

Bankruptcy Atty Sued By Debtor After Ch. 11 Turns To Ch. 7

By José Luis Martínez

A Houston real estate holding company said its former bankruptcy lawyer negligently handled its Chapter 11 case and broke attorney-client privilege, which the company said helped lead the federal bankruptcy judge to convert the case to Chapter 7.

Ex-Blank Rome Atty Must Nix Pseudonym In Assault Bias Suit

By Grace Elletson

A former Blank Rome attorney cannot sue the firm anonymously claiming that it failed to act after she accused a male associate of sexually assaulting her, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled, after the firm argued it would be unfair to conceal her identity while publicly defending itself.

Whistleblower Attys Seek $96.5M After Fluor Fraud Verdict

By Ganesh Setty

Counsel for five False Claims Act whistleblowers have asked a South Carolina federal court for fees and costs totaling roughly $96.5 million following a jury's $15 million verdict against Fluor Corp. over its logistical support services for the U.S. military in Afghanistan.

Swift Currie Launches Savannah Office With 4 Attys

By Emily Johnson

Atlanta-headquartered law firm Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers LLP has opened its second office in Georgia to build on its work for clients in the Savannah area, representing the firm's third office and it has brought on three attorneys to bolster its new presence.

Court Rule Changes Uncertain After Few Deepfake Challenges

By Jack Karp

Very few federal judges have handled challenges to audiovisual evidence that litigants claim has been faked by artificial intelligence, raising questions about whether changes to the rules of evidence are actually necessary.

Colo. Nonprofit Law Firm Hit With Race Bias, Retaliation Suit

By MJ Koo

A former paralegal supervisor for a Colorado nonprofit law firm that represents tenants facing eviction sued the organization in federal court, alleging she was selected for a layoff after repeatedly complaining about race discrimination and racially offensive comments.

Norton Rose Grows In Calif., Ill. With 6-Atty DLA Piper Hire

By Adrian Cruz

Norton Rose Fulbright announced Tuesday that the firm has grown its California and Illinois offices with a team of six litigation attorneys, including three partners, who were most recently with DLA Piper.

Lit Funders Eye Firm Equity Stakes In Managed Services Deals

By Ryan Boysen and Daniel Moritz-Rabson

Litigation funders are emerging as a major force in the scramble to buy stakes in U.S. personal injury law firms via managed services organizations, as evidenced by a recent $125 million deal involving Fortress Investment Group.

SPLC Faces Fla. Probe Over Donations Amid Fed. Indictment

By Madison Arnold

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center for alleged deceptive and unfair practices related to charitable solicitations and fundraising, just weeks after the organization was hit with a federal indictment.

Weiss Serota Brings On Fla. Employment Atty From Solo Firm

By Madison Arnold

Florida-based Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman PL announced Tuesday that it has bolstered its labor and employment division in Boca Raton with a new partner who joins after running her own firm.

Ex-McCarter & English Atty Pushes To Keep Alive Bias Suit

By Jake Maher

A former McCarter & English LLP attorney suing the firm for discrimination against veterans is trying to fight off several motions to dismiss his New Jersey federal suit, arguing the firm is relying on a rehash of rejected arguments.

Taft Brings Seward Gov't Practice Chair To New NYC Office

By Andrea Keckley

Less than a month after launching in New York City, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP announced Tuesday that its newest office has brought on a former federal prosecutor who most recently chaired Seward & Kissel LLP's government enforcement and investigations practice.

Taft IP Litigators Join Saul Ewing's DC Practice

By Jack Rodgers

Saul Ewing LLP has hired two Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP lawyers, who have more than four decades of combined experience as patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright litigators in courts across the country, the firm announced Tuesday.

Clifford Chance Gains Winston & Strawn, O'Melveny Litigators

By Lynn LaRowe

Clifford Chance LLP has strengthened its litigation and arbitration offerings in Houston with a former Winston & Strawn LLP partner who will serve as global head of infrastructure disputes, and a former O'Melveny & Myers LLP attorney who advises infrastructure, energy and construction companies.

Calif. Firm Accused Of Withholding Fees From Dying Partner

By Hailey Konnath

The wife of a late Carpenter & Zuckerman LLP partner says the firm withheld hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees from her husband before he died of cancer, claiming he spent his final months "pleading for funds" and living in "constant fear" that he would die without securing financial security for his family.

Lee & Hayes Wins Liability Ruling In Fee Fight With Ex-Client

By Ben Adlin

An Idaho-based 3D printing firm broke a fee contract with its former legal counsel at Lee & Hayes PC, a Washington federal judge ruled Monday, rejecting the company's contention that the firm had agreed to reduce its $7.2 million contingency fee to a $3 million fixed rate.