A former associate of McDermott Will & Emery has filed a lawsuit alleging “egregious and open racism” during his tenure at the firm. The suit details a series of discriminatory incidents that the plaintiff claims occurred while employed at McDermott. According to the complaint, the plaintiff experienced multiple instances of racial discrimination, including derogatory comments…
Senator Chuck Grassley, the Iowa Republican and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed surprise and offense at former President Donald Trump’s recent urging to abolish blue slips, a procedural tradition allowing home state senators to veto U.S. attorney and district court nominees. The tension emerged from a Tuesday night post by Trump, critiquing Grassley’s…
In a recent legal development, McDermott Will & Emery, a leading international law firm, faces allegations of race discrimination. The claims have been brought forward by a former associate who alleges that the firm engaged in racially biased practices. The lawsuit points to incidents that suggest a pattern of discrimination that allegedly created a hostile…
In a recent development that has generated significant concern within the legal community, a top court official has projected that budget constraints could result in the layoff of hundreds of public defenders. This prediction has raised alarms regarding access to justice and the ability of the judiciary to meet its constitutional obligations. The bleak forecast…
In a strategic expansion of its legal team, Womble Bond Dickinson has appointed a seasoned business litigator in Houston. This move signals the firm’s commitment to bolstering its litigation capabilities in the highly competitive Texas market. The attorney joining the team brings with them a wealth of experience in handling complex commercial disputes, offering a…
As law schools endeavor to equip students with the knowledge they need to succeed in their legal careers, a significant gap remains in addressing lessons learned from failure. Legal education focuses primarily on theoretical constructs like civil procedure and principles such as stare decisis. However, the real-world practice of law requires skills that often go…
In the midst of their rigorous curriculum, law schools focus heavily on theoretical aspects like civil procedure and principles such as stare decisis, with little room to prepare students for an equally critical aspect of their professional journey—handling failure. Despite mastering volumes of case law, many new attorneys find themselves unprepared for the practical challenges…
The Supreme Court’s growing reliance on its shadow docket has sparked intense debate, particularly regarding the trend of granting emergency relief without providing detailed explanations. As reported by Carolyn Shapiro on SCOTUSblog, the lack of explanations for these decisions has left lower courts and litigants in a state of uncertainty, especially when emergency orders effectively…
The ongoing class trial against Meta is drawing significant attention due to the potential financial stakes involved. Law.com reports that the case revolves around allegations implicating Meta in privacy violations. These violations allegedly occurred through the unauthorized use of user data, a matter that could cost the company billions if the verdict doesn’t swing in…
In a significant move for the legal industry, arbitration expert Matthew McGill has joined King & Spalding as a partner in their Washington, D.C. office. McGill, formerly of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, brings a wealth of experience in high-profile arbitration cases, enhancing King & Spalding’s already robust dispute resolution practice. This transition marks a notable…
In an era where legal education often treads the path of rigid curricula, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is breaking the mold with its innovative Cahill Academy. Here, associates have the unique opportunity to shape their own training, emphasizing skills development tailored to individual needs and interests. This hands-on approach in shaping legal careers reflects…
In a prominent development in the technology M&A landscape, Palo Alto Networks has advanced with its significant acquisition of CyberArk, a leader in identity security solutions, for $25 billion. The transaction, guided by elite law firms Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Latham & Watkins, stands as a testament to the increasing demand for cybersecurity…
In a notable move within the pharmaceutical technology sector, Diaceutics, a leading company specializing in precision medicine, has appointed a new General Counsel. The company recently brought on board an accomplished legal executive from Sandoz, Carson Crawford, to lead its legal team. Carson Crawford carries with him a wealth of experience from his tenure at…
Dechert LLP has announced the addition of Richard Lee from PwC as a tax partner in its Washington office. This strategic move is expected to bolster the firm’s tax advisory capabilities, particularly in regulatory matters and complex corporate transactions. Lee, who previously served as a principal at PwC, brings extensive experience in cross-border tax issues…
In the competitive world of law, advancing to the position of partner is a goal that many aspire to, yet few achieve. Courtney Hunter, a partner at Bass Berry & Sims, shares insightful advice on ascending to this notable position. A fundamental piece of guidance from Hunter is to embrace challenging assignments. In her own…
The recent implementation of the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act has prompted a noticeable increase in the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) and other circumvention tools among internet users. This legislative move, which came into effect on Friday, mandates that platforms hosting adult content and other sensitive material incorporate robust age verification mechanisms. This…
In a recent episode of the LawNext podcast, host Bob Ambrogi interviewed Shashank Bijapur, the CEO and co-founder of SpotDraft. Bijapur, a Harvard-educated former corporate lawyer, decided to transition into the legal tech space after a transformative moment involving late-night due diligence work and self-driving cars. This pivotal realization led to the establishment of SpotDraft,…
In a case that has drawn significant attention from the legal community, Britt J. Simon, a part-time judge serving in four towns, finds himself embroiled in controversy. Appointed to adjudicate minor offenses, Simon’s role underwent scrutiny when he was temporarily suspended from his duties in February. This action arose after allegations surfaced that he violated…
The role of the U.S. Supreme Court’s emergency docket, often referred to as the “shadow docket,” has garnered significant attention, particularly concerning its effect on lower courts. With issues like immigration and pandemic-related restrictions featuring prominently, the precedential value of these emergency orders emerged as a crucial question during President Trump’s second term. Observers are…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, has initiated a series of actions aimed at dismantling existing regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. These measures include proposing the repeal of the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which identified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health, and rescinding federal tailpipe emission standards. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/trumps-epa-repeal-core-greenhouse-gas-rules-major-deregulatory-move-2025-07-29/?utm_source=openai)) Announced on July…
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Emil Bove, a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump and senior Justice Department official, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The confirmation, decided by a narrow 50-49 vote, proceeded despite significant opposition stemming from allegations of misconduct during Bove’s tenure at the Department of Justice….
Morgan Lewis & Bockius has made a significant leap in strengthening its Paris office by acquiring the former operation of Kramer Levin, a move that has quadrupled its headcount in the city. This strategic expansion positions the firm to address both global and local challenges with an enhanced range of practices. Morgan Lewis’s decision to…
The evolving landscape of compensation in large law firms is seeing a notable shift as C-suite executives’ salaries climb to rival, and in some cases surpass, those of partners. This shift reflects a growing recognition of the strategic role that non-lawyer executives play in the success of these firms. Traditional law firm compensation structures have…
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has made a significant move by divesting its legal technology subsidiary, SixFifty. Established in 2019, SixFifty was founded through a partnership between the firm and lawyer-turned-tech-entrepreneur Kimball Parker. The venture was conceived to provide clients with guidance on nationwide employment law, aiming to blend legal expertise with technological innovation to…
In an imaginative exploration of the intertwined worlds of the United States Supreme Court and heavy metal music, an intriguing analysis was conducted matching each current justice with a heavy metal band that captures their persona or judicial demeanor. As delineated on SCOTUSblog, the author, who holds both institutions in high regard, sets some ground…