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• Law Firm Disrupted: New York Law Firms See 'Tectonic Shift' in Competition

  17-01-2026 01:27 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Compensation packages for partners are getting bigger, while some firms are approaching laterals with pay figures right off the bat.       
  
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• Hackers Steal $4M in Crypto From Maryland Law Firm's Escrow Wallets

  17-01-2026 01:06 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Over a two-day period, the attackers moved $4 million in cryptocurrency out of the escrow wallets, rapidly splitting and routing the assets through intermediary addresses to obscure their origin.       
  
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• US Supreme Court Accepts Monsanto's Roundup Petition

  16-01-2026 22:37 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The U.S. Supreme Court, on Friday, agreed to hear Monsanto's petition over federal preemption, a key defense in thousands of Roundup lawsuits.       
  
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• ABA Council Aims to Gain Autonomy From ABA

  16-01-2026 22:21 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The American Bar Association's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar passed two measures to become more independent from the ABA itself.       
  
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• Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Center on ‘Limited Time Only' Sales, Cannabis Sleep-Aid Pills and Hair Dyes

  16-01-2026 22:15 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Consumers claim cannabis sleep-aid pills cause liver damage.       
  
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• 'Judges Are Human Too': US Judge Amit Mehta's Tips on Guiding Generalists Through Antitrust Cases

  16-01-2026 20:33 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  “Judges are human, too,U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said in a speech offering advice to antitrust attorneys on how to guide generalist judges through complex antitrust matters. Mehta famously oversaw the U.S.' engine search monopolization suit against tech giant, Google.       
  
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• 'Fight Like Hell': Hochul Urges Litigators to Fight for Democracy in Bar Association Speech

  16-01-2026 20:23 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, accepting an award at the New York State Bar Association's Presidential Gala on Thursday, touted the state's wins against President Donald Trump and celebrated other attorneys standing up for the rule of law.       
  
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• Trump FTC's Tack on AI Enforcement Still Murky, but Retreat From Biden-Era Case Offers Clue

  16-01-2026 20:05 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  “The agency remains committed to pursuing actors who use AI to deceive consumers or violate existing laws, and AI-powered companies and marketers should continue to be wary of the potential for consumer deception within a rapidly evolving technology,Venable attorneys wrote in a recent client alert.       
  
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• 'Know The Factors of Harm': Crystal Wright Navigates Equitable Caregiver Claims

  16-01-2026 17:48 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  In this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright sheds light on the national implications of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act.       
  
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• Round 2: Dave's Killer Bread Again Seeks to Dismiss Allegations Over Mislabeled Protein Contents

  16-01-2026 06:25 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "Plaintiffs' own testimony and purchasing records confirm that their purchases were not and could not have been influenced by either the front label protein statement or the %DV—and certainly never both in combination," the complaint said.       
  
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• New Networking Resolution In 2026: Build Connection Without the Stress

  16-01-2026 06:16 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  For lawyers, networking is still one of the most dependable and effective ways to generate new business and build a steady pipeline of referrals. The encouraging news is that networking confidence is a skill that improves with preparation, awareness and practice. Below are strategies to help you feel more relaxed, prepared, and authentic at networking functions in 2026.       
  
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• How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Don't Chase the Position for Status Alone,' Says Dove Burns of Kaufman Dolowich

  16-01-2026 05:59 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "Ultimately, don't chase the position for status alone. The title won't be enough if you don't genuinely enjoy leading people, managing challenges, and driving collective success. Choose leadership because you value developing others and shaping the firm's future—not just because it's the next step up."       
  
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• SEC Chair Atkins Wants Quality Over Quantity as Agency Enforcement Slows

  16-01-2026 02:19 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  “If we reward the staff only for bringing enforcement actions, then we have discouraged the staff from determining not to recommend an enforcement action,said U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins.       
  
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• Judge Plans to Restrict Juror Research in First Social Media Addiction Trial

  16-01-2026 01:20 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl said this week she planned to restrict the names and other identifying information about the jurors in the first social media addiction trial to the lawyers in the case, but not their clients.       
  
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• Law Firm, Legal Tech, ALSP—In 2026, Will Such Delineations Matter?

  16-01-2026 00:54 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Old distinctions are fast disappearing, and competition for clients and talent is happening on a larger scale, with many unsure how the market will realign—and who will survive—in the near future.       
  
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• Randy Mastro Heads to Dechert From NYC Deputy Mayor Role

  16-01-2026 00:08 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "Who better than a former deputy mayor who litigates to know when the city screws up and how to do something about it? So I fully expect to be back in the courtroom for challenges to government action," Mastro said in an interview.       
  
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• Alina Habba Hopes the Court Saves Her—But Observers Doubt It

  16-01-2026 00:07 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Habba said in her certification that "[i]f the court of appeals en banc or the Supreme Court reverses the decisions of the Giraud panel and Chief Judge Brann, I intend to return to my prior position leading the USAO-NJ."       
  
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• 'The Technology Is There': Supreme Court Practitioners Quietly Embracing AI

  16-01-2026 00:05 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "People are gonna start being being embarrassed by not doing it if they feel that their legal services can be enhanced with the assistance of AI," said Supreme Court lawyer Adam Unikowsky.       
  
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• Policyholder Can Recover Loss-of-Consortium Damages on Top of Paid UIM Claim, 8th Circ. Says

  15-01-2026 23:57 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "No longer would the $250,000 per-person limit be a barrier to recovery. It is, after all, per person, allowing each spouse to recover for their own damages subject to payments by the tortfeasor's insurer and the $500,000 per-occurrence limit. It would not matter that Beverly suffered no 'bodily injury' herself," the court said.       
  
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• Gibson Dunn to Launch Office in Madrid, Hires Leading Corporate Partner From Freshfields

  15-01-2026 23:51 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Armando Albarrán, who worked at Freshfields for nearly 30 years and is considered a top dealmaker, joins Gibson Dunn as the firm continues to expand in the U.K. and continental Europe.       
  
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• Fed. Judge Grants St. Louis Firm's Sanctions Request Against Plaintiff, Attorney for Providing False Information

  15-01-2026 23:10 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "The repeated and consistent nature of Malloy's sworn falsehoods and misrepresentations during discovery threatened the integrity of this litigation particularly and the judicial process generally," the judge said.       
  
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• SCOTUSblog Publisher Tom Goldstein's Criminal Jury Trial Begins in Maryland Federal Court

  15-01-2026 22:58 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Tom Goldstein, the heavyweight appellate attorney who argued more than 40 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, denies all charges in his criminal jury trial in Maryland federal court alleging he committed tax crimes and mortgage fraud while amassing large gambling debts.       
  
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• Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2026

  15-01-2026 22:38 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The National Law Journal and Law.com's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs.       
  
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• Beveridge & Diamond Cofounder Albert Beveridge Dies at 90

  15-01-2026 22:25 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  One of Beveridge & Diamond's cofounders, Albert Beveridge, passed away earlier this month at the age of 90.       
  
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• Why Crypto Lawsuits Are Unlikely to Stop Soon

  15-01-2026 19:30 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  As crypto rules take shape, uncertainty isn't disappearing—it's transforming, with private lawsuits and new liability theories redefining some of the industry's next legal battles.       
  
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• University of Arkansas Law Rescinds Dean Offer, Citing Stakeholder 'Feedback'

  15-01-2026 19:24 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  According to Arkansas State Rep. Nicole Clowney, the decision was driven by political differences that surfaced after Emily Suski was appointed dean, which prompted "multiple state elected officials to threaten to substantially reduce funding in the upcoming fiscal session.”       
  
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• Across Our Markets: Insights From ALM's Managing Partners Survey

  15-01-2026 17:23 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Nearly 150 managing partners from across the country took the time to answer questions about how the past year went, giving us deep insights into a range of hot topics such as merger interest, the likelihood of layoffs in the coming year and whether AI can help boost profitability.       
  
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• Eighth Circuit Affirms Arbitrator's Interpretation of Intent in Interpreting Arbitration Agreement

  15-01-2026 17:11 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The court applied an adverse inference against the company for failing to call two witnesses, and interpreted the parties' collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by inserting an intent requirement that was not explicitly included in the agreement. While the affirmance of an arbitration award is unsurprising, the court's discussion of these nuances warrants attention.       
  
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• Sullivan & Cromwell Creates Income Partner Track, Bonus Plan and Referral Program

  15-01-2026 17:06 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The Wall Street firm believes the changes will foster growth and retention.       
  
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• Where Merger Mania Leaves The Independent Elites—And What Their Leaders Say

  15-01-2026 14:26 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Leaders at Slaughter and May, Macfarlanes, Travers Smith and other firms discuss the surge in Big Law mergers, and what the consolidation trend means for their sleek businesses.       
  
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• In High-Stakes World of Partner Recruiting, Law Firms Are Asking For Lateral Business Plans Right Off the Bat

  15-01-2026 14:21 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The focus on earlier diligence — sometimes just after the first meeting with a candidate — reflects the escalating risks and stakes in partner recruiting.       
  
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• As Dispute Risks Mushroom for Multinationals, Legal Teams Feel Hamstrung by Tight Budgets

  15-01-2026 06:57 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  “We find ourselves in a paradox. Organizations are more globally connected than ever, yet operating in an increasingly fragmented and unpredictable geopolitical environment that is fundamentally altering risk calculations,said Sunny Mann, global chair of Baker McKenzie.       
  
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• Emory Law School 1L Barred From Campus Over Threatening Social Media Posts About Women

  15-01-2026 01:11 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Emory Law School banned Milano Wayne, a 1L, from campus due to social media posts from late December regarding a woman who made "false allegations" against him, which the school has purportedly been investigating for a few months.       
  
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• Construction Co. Claims Insurers Owe $14M in Unpaid Wages for Boston's Fenway Center Project

  15-01-2026 01:02 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The suit, brought by structural steel fabricator Cives Corp., seeks to recover over $14 million for its allegedly unpaid work on Boston's Fenway Center project.       
  
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• Not Causal, But Highly Relevant? Appellate Court Considers Evidence Leading to $50M Med-Mal Verdict

  15-01-2026 00:51 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "If we merely identified it as the first step of a root-canal procedure but never characterized it as a standard-of-care violation, then we might have an argument there—it's just part of the factual description of what happened. The problem is, in both trials, the plaintiffs went way further than that and characterized it repeatedly as a standard of care violation," argued defense attorney R. Page Powell Jr.
         
  
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• Big Law Lobbying Practices See Windfall of Work From Trump's Venezuela Policy

  15-01-2026 00:17 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Firms such as Brownstein, Akin, Dentons, Bracewell, Miller & Chevalier and Ballard Partners have all represented some of the same oil and gas companies that met with Trump late last week, according to Lobbying Disclosure Act filings from 2025.       
  
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• Biggest Issue for Employment Lawyers? It All Depends

  14-01-2026 22:56 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  “Political instability and economic pressures have driven significant divergence in employment regulation, and understanding these shifts is essential for effective workforce planning," said Mike DeLarco, global head of labor and employment practice at Hogan Lovells.       
  
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• Candidates Have Automatic Standing to Challenge Election Rules, Supreme Court Holds

  14-01-2026 20:56 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday that candidates for federal elective office have automatic standing to challenge the vote-counting rules in their elections, regardless of whether they are "long-shots" or "shoo-ins."       
  
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• Even One Missing Word Can Expose US and EU Tech Companies to Litigation Under Changes

  14-01-2026 19:56 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Mistakes—even forgetting to include a word on a label—could be a technical breach and spawn litigation under a directive being transposed into EU member states' national legislation this year.       
  
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• The Cost of Trump's Tariffs Is Not Just Financial: It's the Uncertainty They Bring, Part 1

  14-01-2026 18:59 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  In this first in a three-part series, trends in the trade enforcement and compliance landscape, a fast-moving area marked by unpredictability, are examined.       
  
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• Fed. Judge Says Multiple Elite Universities Must Face 'Price-Fixing Cartel' Scheme Suit

  14-01-2026 17:44 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  A Chicago federal judge said a jury will have to decide if a now-defunct group of more than 20 universities, known as the "568 Group," broke antitrust laws by using agreed upon and standardized rules for calculating a student's financial need.       
  
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• Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Johnson & Johnson Gets Second Bite At Suing Talc Expert, Prominent Plaintiffs' Attorneys Ready to Lead Roblox Child Exploitation Cases

  14-01-2026 17:25 via feeds.feedblitz.com
         
  
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• US Attorney's Office in Eastern Va. Experiences High Turnover in Trump-Halligan Era

  14-01-2026 16:52 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has fired several of its career prosecutors ever since President Donald Trump effectively installed insurance lawyer Lindsey Halligan as its de facto leader.       
  
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• Al-Qaeda, Cyberattacks, Oil Spills and an Assassination: Wilmer London's Newest Partner Has Seen it All

  14-01-2026 13:33 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The former UnitedHealth Group general counsel talks to Law.com about his extensive experience of crises, and why he's switching to private practice.       
  
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• Freshfields' Former Managing Partner Jumps to Skadden in Brussels

  14-01-2026 11:15 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  The new appointment was until recently one of the firm's three global managing partners.       
  
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• New California Bill Targets Lawyers' Use of Generative AI

  14-01-2026 07:31 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  SB 574 would also bar arbitrators from delegating "any part of their decision-making process" to generative AI.       
  
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• Zac Katz's Promotion at Grindr Underscores Allure of CLO Title

  14-01-2026 06:24 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  Grindr CEO George Arison said Katz "has built a strategic engine with real impact for both our business and the community."       
  
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• How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Focus on Embracing a Broader Perspective,' Says Isaac Greaney of Moses Singer

  14-01-2026 05:59 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "My advice is to focus on building expertise, developing strong relationships, and embracing a broader perspective. It's important to master your practice area, but equally essential to mentor and support your team, foster collaboration, and cultivate trust with colleagues and clients alike."       
  
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• DOJ Blasts Federal Judge Questioning Halligan's US Attorney Title, Calling It 'Inquisition'

  14-01-2026 04:06 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  "The court's thinly veiled threat to use attorney discipline to cudgel the executive branch into conforming its legal position in all criminal prosecutions to the views of a single district judge is a gross abuse of power and an affront to the separation of powers," U.S. Department of Justice officials said in a mandatory court filing defending Lindsey Halligan's continued identification as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.       
  
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• These 5 Lawyers Want to Lead Child Exploitation Lawsuits Against Roblox

  14-01-2026 01:33 via feeds.feedblitz.com
  W. Mark Lanier, Bryan Aylstock, Sarah London, Alexandra Walsh and Bob Hilliard are vying for leadership appointments in 85 lawsuits, coordinated last month into multidistrict litigation before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg, in California's Northern District.       
  
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