Daily Litigation


  • Wells Fargo Says It Didn't Know Ex-Atty Stole From Clients

    Wells Fargo is seeking to shed claims in Texas federal court alleging it turned a blind eye to a convicted former attorney's misuse of client funds held in accounts at the bank, arguing that the victims of the lawyer's fraud failed to show it knew of the misconduct.

  • 11th Circ. Urged To Undo Atty Docs Disclosure In Peru Case

    Florida attorneys representing more than 1,000 Peruvian lead refinery workers in a toxic exposure action urged the Eleventh Circuit on Wednesday to overturn an order requiring the disclosure of documents related to former cocounsel in a foreign criminal proceeding, saying the files are protected by attorney-client privilege. 

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    Ga. Health Providers Say It's Too Late For Subpoena, Judge DQ

    A pair of Georgia healthcare providers asked a federal court to throw out a Florida couple's subpoenas for documents, arguing that their subpoenas and attempt to disqualify a Georgia federal judge are too late and not valid because they came after the dismissal of their medical malpractice suit was affirmed on appeal.

  • Fla. Atty Faces Bar Referral Over 'Hallucinated' Case In Filing

    A Florida appeals court will refer an attorney to the state's Bar after she filed a brief that included a "hallucinated" case.

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    Litigation Shops Paying Above-Market Bonuses, Reports Say

    Litigation boutiques Yetter Coleman LLP and Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP are giving above-market bonuses to their associates, according to reports from Above the Law and Bloomberg.

  • Nonprofits Can't Sue Over Atty Exec's Disciplinary Case

    Two judicial reform-focused organizations whose main executive is facing attorney disciplinary proceedings over statements he allegedly made about two state court judges don't have standing to sue over the underlying action, an Illinois federal judge ruled Wednesday.

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    NJ Law Firm Accused Of Botching Investor Fraud Recovery

    New Jersey firm Beattie Padovano LLC has been sued in state court by a man accusing it of legal malpractice that led to his inability to reclaim nearly $800,000 he says he lost in an investor fraud scheme perpetrated by former frequent CNBC guest James Arthur McDonald Jr.

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    Akerman Beats Healthcare Cos.' Bid To Escape Fee Suit

    Akerman LLP can continue its fees lawsuit against Rennova Health Inc. and other defendants after they lost their motion to dismiss the suit for being "facially time-barred, factually flawed and legally indefensible," a Florida state judge has ruled.

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    Calif. Bar Exam Proctor Fights To Dismiss Class Claims

    The company that proctored the fraught California Bar Exam in February wants to end a proposed class action brought by test-takers claiming they are owed monetary relief for funds they spent on the exam, which was rife with technical errors, though both sides have indicated they are open to a settlement agreement.

  • Judge Bove Faces Complaint Over Trump Rally Attendance

    U.S. Circuit Judge Emil Bove, who previously served as President Donald Trump's personal defense attorney and a top official at the U.S. Department of Justice, has been hit with a judicial misconduct complaint for his appearance at a Trump event on Tuesday night.

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    MVP: Simpson Thacher's Jeff Knox

    Jeff Knox, co-managing partner of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's Washington, D.C., office and co-head of the government and internal investigations practice, defended an individual client from a yearslong financial investigation and litigation this year, and resolved matters for clients including Deutsche Bank and the Dutch energy-trading firm Vitol, earning him a spot among the 2025 Law360 White Collar MVPs.

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    MVP: Seyfarth's Jason Smith

    Jason Smith of Seyfarth Shaw LLP's construction practice took over the appeal of a lawsuit after a bench trial had already been conducted by another law firm, but nevertheless obtained a reversal of every aspect of the lower court's decision challenged on appeal, earning him a spot as one of the 2025 Law360 Construction MVPs.

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    MVP: Milbank's Fiona Schaeffer

    Fiona Schaeffer, the head of Milbank LLP's U.S. antitrust practice, represented U.S. Steel in its $14.9 billion merger with Nippon Steel Corp., among other matters, earning her a spot as one of the 2025 Law360 Competition/Antitrust MVPs.

  • Stone Hilton Says Paxton Deputies Can't Duck Subpoenas

    Stone Hilton PLLC attorneys facing a sexual harassment suit from a former employee defended their move to subpoena two high-ranking members of the Texas Office of the Attorney General this week, saying their "hands are tied" by the ex-staffer's use of an email related to the purported misconduct.

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    Akerman Hires DOJ Civil Division Lawyer For Healthcare Team

    Akerman LLP has brought on a former member of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division, who will be joining the healthcare practice group as a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

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    Jack Smith To Launch Firm With Willkie Partner, 2 Ex-Deputies

    Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel appointed to investigate President Donald Trump, is set to launch his own firm alongside two of his former top deputies and the co-chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's investigations and enforcement practice.

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    These Law Firms Are Law360 Pulse's Global Leaders

    What does it take to stand out as a global legal powerhouse? The firms featured in this year's Law360 Pulse ranking have built a worldwide reach few can match. 

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    How BigLaw Is Redrawing Its Global Map For 2026

    The U.S. remains by far the world's most important legal market, but as clients and capital flows become increasingly international, U.S. law firms are grappling with where and whether to expand their global footprint.

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    Tracking The Footprints Of Law360 Pulse's Global Leaders

    The law firms in this year's Law360 Pulse Global Leaders ranking have built networks that span the globe. Visualize the reach of those 50 firms with our interactive map.

  • Uber May Win Sanctions On Atty Who Disclosed MDL Docs

    A California federal judge said Tuesday it appeared an attorney for plaintiffs claiming Uber failed to protect passengers from sexual assault "acted in a cavalier manner" with a protective order in the multidistrict litigation, but didn't rule on Uber's requests for monetary sanctions nor its bid to kick the attorney off the plaintiff steering committee.

  • Judge Won't Nix Alleged AI-Tainted Award In Gaming Fight

    A California federal judge on Tuesday dismissed on technical grounds a closely watched case in which a consumer sought to vacate an arbitral award favoring Valve Corp., the company behind the PC game marketplace Steam, over the arbitrator's "outsourcing" of his adjudicative role to artificial intelligence.

  • Consulting Co. Says Law Firms' Malpractice Cost It $10M

    A Colorado consulting company told a state court that an Am Law 200 firm and a now-dissolved law firm committed legal malpractice that cost the company $10 million in a lending transaction. 

  • Judge Appears Unmoved By Ex-Drexel Officer's Bias Claims

    A Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday seemed skeptical of a former Drexel University administrator's claims that the tense workplace exchanges she experienced were spurred by racial and gender animus, appearing unconvinced that they were more than office disagreements.

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    Trustee Says Winston & Strawn Is Liable For $1.7B Fintech Bust

    The trustee of the bankrupt self-styled "anti-woke" financial technology startup GloriFi said Winston & Strawn LLP shouldn't be allowed to escape a malpractice lawsuit over the company's $1.7 billion failure, saying the firm was a knowing participant in the allegedly unlawful activities of its then-CEO.

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    Ga. Justices Hint Willis' Testimony Will Moot Subpoena Fight

    The Georgia Supreme Court signaled Tuesday that it'll avoid deciding how far a state legislative committee can take its subpoena power against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis until it sees if she follows through on an agreement to testify before the committee later this month.

Expert Analysis

  • What Law Firm Liability Risks In 2025 Signal For Year To Come Author Photo

    Trends and statistics reveal that law firms of all sizes and practice areas remained attractive litigation targets this year, so firms must take concrete steps to avoid professional liability risks in the year to come, say Douglas Richmond and Andrew Ricke at Lockton Companies.

  • 5 New Archetypes Of Legal Talent For The Age Of AI Author Photo

    New job archetypes are rapidly replacing the traditional model of the lawyer as artificial intelligence proliferates, and to remain competitive, firms will need to embrace the diverse portfolio of talent required to navigate, design and critique algorithmic systems, says Dmitri Mehlhorn at Atoll Society.

  • A Closer Look At 5 Types Of Legal Management Services Orgs Author Photo

    Legal management services organizations, which outsource the administrative aspects of law firms to separate entities, are poised to disrupt the industry in the year to come, so firms and attorneys should consider the advantages and disadvantages of several MSO models, say Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd at Shelton & Steele.

  • Law And Disorder: How To Tackle A Key Burnout Syndrome Author Photo

    Impostor syndrome prevails as a main root cause of attorney burnout, but sufferers can equip themselves with a series of practice tips that build confidence through evidence, not emotion, to address the mindset behind this damaging condition, says Jonathan Cohen at PNY.

  • What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships Author Photo

    Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career Author Photo

    Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Enthusiasm Is Legal Leadership Differentiator In AI Era Author Photo

    As the legal profession navigates changes driven by artificial intelligence and broader pressures, leaders should consider behavioral research-backed strategies to translate enthusiasm into tangible results for team performance, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • Weighing Opportunities, Risks Of PE Investment In Law Firms Author Photo

    Though law firms and private equity firms appear to be strange bedfellows, such combinations may offer opportunities for ailing midsize firms — which must be weighed against risks to culture, brand and growth prospects, say directors at FTI Consulting.

  • 3 Forces Reshaping The Legal Buyer-Seller Relationship Author Photo

    This year's Buying Legal Council Conference highlighted three emerging forces in how buyers and sellers operate in the legal ecosystem — artificial intelligence, data and preferred panels — and organizations would be well advised to combine them into an integrated framework for transparency, performance and collaboration, says Matthew Prinn at RFP Advisory Group.

  • 5 Steps For GCs To Drive Generative AI Experimentation Author Photo

    As legal departments face mounting pressure to do more with less, general counsel should lead a structured process for adopting generative artificial intelligence tools to transform productivity, manage risk and align with enterprise priorities, says Maesea McCalpin at Gartner.

  • How Attys Can DIY Their Own System For Professional Growth Author Photo

    Amid law firm layoffs of business development staff, lawyers cannot depend solely on their firms to foster their professional growth, and must instead create their own initiatives for building community, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.

  • The Augmented Lawyer: In-House, Outside Counsel AI Collabs Author Photo

    As artificial intelligence changes the dynamic between in-house and outside counsel, both internal and external legal teams must thoughtfully reimagine how to mutually leverage AI tools to collaborate and deliver successful outcomes, say Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law and Diane Honda at Redis.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Do I Adjust To In-House After BigLaw? Author Photo

    Sirisha Gummaregula at QuisLex offers advice on navigating the challenges that come with taking on an in-house counsel role after leaving law firm life, including learning your company's business goals and leading with empathy and collaboration.

  • Adapting Legal Thought Leadership To An AI World Author Photo

    As potential clients with legal questions increasingly rely on summaries generated by artificial intelligence, attorneys must rethink their content strategy to make sure AI chatbots and search overviews cite their thought leadership, say Ioana Good and Adrien Maines at Promova and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing.

  • 10 Practical Tips For Attorneys Navigating High-Profile Cases Author Photo

    Complex corporate litigation now often unfolds under the glare of a parallel trial in the court of public opinion, requiring attorneys to adopt a cohesive strategy for legal filings, leadership communications and narrative control, says Monica Smith at Integer PR.

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