Recent trends highlight a significant decline in partner promotions in Greater China, accompanied by a shift toward promotions in Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore and Tokyo. This change aligns with widespread layoffs and office closures in Greater China, reducing the necessity for law firms to expand their partner networks in that region. On the contrary, international…
Starbucks Corporation has initiated the search for a new chief legal officer as part of a leadership restructuring. Outgoing legal head Bradley Lerman, who joined the company in 2023, will continue in his role until a successor is found, announced CEO Brian Niccol in an open letter to employees. Lerman’s departure aligns with the “without…
Foley & Lardner has formally dismissed allegations that its late chair was a pivotal figure in the termination of a summer associate. The controversy arose after Jinan Chehade, the former associate in question, claimed that a senior firm leader had actively lobbied to have her job offer rescinded. According to the court filings made by…
The United States Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Mexican government against several prominent gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson and Sturm Ruger. The lawsuit accused these gunmakers of enabling the flow of firearms to violent drug cartels in Mexico, an issue that has plagued the nation for years. The decision…
In its 12th consecutive edition, Law360 has announced the 2025 Law360 400, a list that ranks the largest U.S. law firms based on headcount metrics. This annual feature consistently serves as a critical benchmark for the legal industry, offering insights into staffing trends and market presence among the nation’s leading firms. As [Law360](https://www.law360.com/articles/2339967/the-2025-law360-400) continues to…
Lauren Meadows from Swift Currie suggests that training for and running marathons boosts capabilities that are transferable to the legal profession. After dedicating almost five years to marathons, Meadows identifies several key skills enhanced through this rigorous activity. Marathon running builds discipline and dedication, while the training process and the race itself require endurance, effective…
The United States Supreme Court concluded on Thursday that the lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against U.S. gun manufacturers will not advance, marking a critical decision in the ongoing discourse surrounding international liability and firearm distribution. In a unanimous verdict, Justice Elena Kagan articulated the court’s stance that Mexico’s legal action is prohibited by…
For Lauren Meadows, a partner at Swift Currie, the rigors of marathon running have become instrumental in honing her legal acumen. Over nearly five years of participating in marathons, Meadows has identified several key aspects of the sporting endeavor—discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving, and mental toughness—that parallel the demands of practicing law. These attributes, she suggests,…
In a recent decision, the Florida Supreme Court has introduced modifications to the suspension rules for attorneys facing criminal indictments, significantly altering the landscape for legal practitioners in the state. Traditionally, a felony indictment would serve as presumptive evidence sufficient to trigger an immediate suspension of a lawyer’s license to practice. However, the newly announced…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP has become the latest major law firm to announce the closure of its China operations, as confirmed by a firm spokesperson on Thursday. The firm will be shutting down its Shanghai office later this year. This move aligns with a trend observed among several international law firms reevaluating their presence in the…
The state of Pennsylvania has initiated a legal battle against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 Cooperative Agreement (LFPA25 Agreement). The lawsuit, filed in federal court on Wednesday, challenges the USDA’s decision to halt the program, which aimed to support local food distribution through…
Pillsbury has announced the addition of J. Rick Taché as a partner to its intellectual property practice based in San Diego. Taché’s extensive experience in patent and trademark litigation positions him as a sought-after expert, especially given his experience before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, US District Courts, and the International Trade…
In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York approved the hiring of Jorge G. Tenreiro by Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann (BLB&G) as a partner, amidst litigation involving Elon Musk. U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein dismissed objections raised by Musk regarding the rapid transition of Tenreiro from…
Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the hiring of Kyle Gann as a partner in its business practice group and transactional and regulatory insurance team in Chicago. Gann joins the firm from Winston & Strawn, bringing a wealth of experience to his new role. His expertise spans advising companies across their lifecycle, from emerging growth businesses…
Lowenstein Sandler has announced the addition of Sara Werner as a partner within its investment management, emerging companies, and venture capital groups based in New York. This strategic move bolsters the firm’s capabilities in these critical areas of growth and innovation in the legal sector. Werner’s expertise lies predominantly in fund formation and operations, advising…
“`html Husch Blackwell has announced the addition of Steven Katkov as a partner to their real estate, development, and construction industry team, operating out of Dallas and Minneapolis. Katkov brings a wealth of experience in advising clients on complex commercial real estate transactions. His expertise encompasses a range of services including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, leases,…
In a recent federal court decision, Judge Royce Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Federal Bureau of Prisons from enforcing an executive order which sought to deny gender-affirming care to transgender inmates. The order, signed by President Donald Trump in January, directed federal agencies to cease the allocation of funds for gender-affirming treatments…
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has strengthened its banking and financial services practice group in Dallas by appointing Jacque Kruppa as a partner. The firm made the announcement on Wednesday. Kruppa is set to bring her extensive expertise to the role, advising on corporate, regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters for banks. Her experience includes representing banks…
In a move that may signal a significant shift in the intersection of legal services and technology, LegalZoom, a prominent provider of online legal assistance, has entered into a strategic partnership with Perplexity, a company known for its generative AI capabilities. This partnership, touted as the first of its kind, aims to integrate legal services…
Greenberg Traurig has announced the addition of Samuel Jo as a shareholder in their technology transactions practice based in San Diego. Jo brings a wealth of experience to the firm, having previously worked at Perkins Coie. His expertise encompasses technology agreements with a focus on product development, manufacturing, and commercialization. In his new role, Jo…
Greenberg Traurig, a prestigious law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal services, announced the addition of Kelly Robreno Koster as a shareholder in its labor and employment practice based in Houston. Koster joins Greenberg Traurig from Bracewell, bringing with her extensive experience in labor and employment law. Koster’s practice areas include advising clients on compliance…
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a Florida law that mandates social media companies to prevent children aged 14 or younger from accessing their platforms. The decision, delivered by Chief US District Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division, poses a significant challenge to…
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a unanimous ruling, holding that Wisconsin’s decision to deny a religious tax exemption to a Catholic charitable organization was a violation of the First Amendment. This decision, articulated by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, concluded that Catholic Charities Bureau should not have been excluded from the exemption despite not proselytizing and…
The United States Supreme Court has set a precedent in a case involving Marlean Ames, an Ohio woman alleging reverse discrimination in her workplace. The Court, in a unanimous decision led by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, has remanded the case to the lower courts, asserting that the federal appeals court in Cincinnati imposed an incorrectly…
In a new political development, Hetal Doshi, a prominent figure in the domain of antitrust law, has announced her candidacy for the position of Attorney General of Colorado. Doshi, who previously held the position of Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General, stated her bid to take on what she described as a critical juncture in American…