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Big Law, Judges Under the White House's Microscope
The Trump administration is closely scrutinizing the legal industry: Find all our ongoing coverage here.
Delta Dodges Massachusetts Personal Injury Suit Due to Jurisdiction Dispute
“Massachusetts ‘has a general interest in having its residents compensated for personal injuries suffered in another state’ but it ‘cannot be said, however, that its…
Vermont Drops Coinbase Staking Services Probe as Feds Shift Crypto Stance
“State regulators—like those in Vermont—have no choice but to wait and see what changes the federal government makes to its approach to cryptocurrency regulation and,…
Ex-White House, Boeing Attorney Lands $5.8M in First Year at GE Aerospace
The company noted Jake Phillips’ work beefing up compliance and regulatory programs and resolving “significant commercial disputes and settlement of various legacy liabilities.”
Chief Justice Denies Request to Stall FINRA Proceeding
A Utah-based securities broker-dealer will have to face an enforcement proceeding over its business practices from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority despite its complaint that…
Strong Demand in Transactions, Litigation Propels Vinson & Elkins to Another Record Year
With slightly lower lawyer head count, revenue per lawyer at the Houston-founded Vinson & Elkins improved by 7.6% and profits per equity partner grew by…
Call for Nominations: Texas Legal Awards 2025
Texas Lawyer and Law.com’s Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.
How I Made Partner: 'Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable,' Says Emily Reitmeier Haffner of Skadden
“Be great at what you do and treat everyone with respect. If you want to make partner, you need to be the one making the…
Legal Speak Spotlight: 'Sidebar With Saul' Revisits Historic Trump Trial And Verdict
In this week’s Legal Speak episode, we revisit ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul’s roundup discussion of the first Trump criminal trial.
Court Affirms Conviction of Ex-Uber Security Chief That Shook Cybersecurity World
“The jury’s verdict in this case underscores the importance of transparency even in failure situations,” appeals court Judge Margaret McKeown wrote in Thursday’s ruling.