February 27, 2017 | The Recorder
NLJ's 2017 Go-To Law Schools Sneak Peek—No. 41-50The waiting is the hardest part, and we want to make it a little easier. The National Law Journal's annual Go-To Law Schools report will publish in full on Monday, March 6, but we'll be providing a taste of the rankings throughout the week.
By ALM Staff
2 minute read
February 16, 2017 | National Law Journal
What Should the Senate #AskGorsuch?We canvassed prominent lawyers for what questions they would like to see asked during Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing. Their responses touch on politics, precedent, same-sex marriage, ethics and the court's shrinking caseload.
By ALM STAFF
21 minute read
February 15, 2017 | National Law Journal
What Should the Senate #AskPuzder? Labor Lawyers Have QuestionsLabor secretary nominee Andrew Puzder, the fast-food executive, is set to go before the U.S. Senate on Thursday for his confirmation hearing, and it's clear he'll be stepping into a firestorm. We reached out to labor and employment lawyers across the country—representing companies and employees—to ask what questions they think senators should throw at Puzder at his hearing. Here are highlights from those responses.
By ALM Staff
24 minute read
February 09, 2017 | Law.com
Track the Cases: How Trump Opponents Are Using the Courts to Block His AgendaSince President Donald Trump took office Jan. 20, 2017, it's been clear his administration would face a level of resistance unprecedented in modern times.That…
By ALM, staff
3 minute read
February 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Am Law 100/200: The Early ReportsThe 2016 fiscal year results for the nation's 200 largest law firms are starting to pour in. ALM's reporters across the globe are providing early snapshots and analysis of how firms performed last year and what to expect in 2017.
By ALM Staff
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January 20, 2017 | National Law Journal
Slideshow: Unrest, Celebration at Trump InaugurationCelebrations and unrest unfolded simultaneously Friday in Washington as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Supporters of Trump clashed at times with demonstrators.
By ALM Staff
4 minute read
December 07, 2016 | National Law Journal
Slideshow: AT&T, Time Warner CEOs Defend MergerAT&T CEO Randall Stephenson and Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes pitched their companies' $85B merger to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee members on Wednesday.
By ALM staff
3 minute read
November 21, 2016 | National Law Journal
Mylan Won't Testify at EpiPen Hearing, Drawing Chuck Grassley's IreObama administration officials and Mylan N.V. are declining to send representatives to testify at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this month that would explore the government's $465 million settlement with the pharmaceutical company over its alleged misclassification of the life-saving device EpiPen for purposes of Medicaid rebates.
By ALM staff
7 minute read
November 18, 2016 | National Law Journal
Ted Cruz for SCOTUS? 'History is Long,' Texas Republican SaysSen. Ted Cruz dedicated his address Friday at the Federalist Society convention to the legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia—and the "great hope," for conservatives, that Donald Trump's presidential win delivered. What about the possibility that Cruz will serve on the Supreme Court? "History is long and can take unexpected paths," Cruz, a former Big Law partner, said in response to a question.
By ALM staff
5 minute read
November 08, 2016 | National Law Journal
ALM Names Category Winners in 2016 Elite Trial Lawyers Recognition ProgramALM is pleased to announce the category winners in its 2016 Elite Trial Lawyers recognition of law firms that achieved both high-dollar recoveries for clients and handled some of the most significant and creative work on the plaintiffs side.
By ALM Staff
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