Latest Stories
Latham's New Academy Starts Associate Training on AI
The law firm will focus first on training first through fourth-year associates, but as the program expands, more attorneys, including partners, will participate.
For the First Time, Texas Court Hears Oral Arguments
Justice April Farris said it appears the state's intent is to withhold everything and warned that, "at some point we have to draw a line," asking then where the line should be drawn.
Infant Formula Judge Sanctions Kirkland's Jim Hurst: 'Overtly Crossed the Lines'
The Oct. 24 sanction banned Hurst, of Kirkland & Ellis, from presenting evidence or closing arguments for the remainder of the trial. "Mr. Hurst's professional conduct has been reasonably called into question," he wrote.
Kirkland Lawyer Sanctioned in Infant Formula Case
The sanction banned the attorney from presenting evidence or closing arguments for the remainder of the trial.
Newsmakers: Partner Joins Jackson Walker's Electric Regulatory Practice
Also: Porter Law Firm acquires new Houston headquarters.
Paxton Calls for Resignation of Gray Reed Lawyer, Politician for Improperly Influencing Judge
CCA general counsel Sian Schilhab gave notice by letter on Oct. 25 to Roberson's legal defense team and the district attorney of record of Leach's "ex parte communication" via text messages.
Greenberg Traurig Initiates String of Suits Following JPMorgan Chase's 'Infinite Money Glitch'
The string of fraud incidents was spurred by a viral video on TikTok in August, in which users claimed to discover a systemwide "glitch" in Chase ATM's allowing unlimited amounts of money to be withdrawn.
Texas' Highest-Paid GCs: Companies New to State Snag Top Spots
Caterpillar moved to the state last year, and its chief legal officer, Suzette Long, debuted on the list at No. 5.
Crypto Industry Joins Forces to Thwart SEC's Airdrop Crackdown
"The crypto industry, through legal scholars, industry groups and organizations, is presenting a united front in high-profile legal battles and fighting back against overreaching regulatory agencies, primarily the SEC," said Tyler Harttraft, a partner at Bull Blockchain Law who is not involved in the case.
Big Law Firms Increased First-Year Associate Hiring in 2024
Average class sizes in the Am Law 50 grew by 14% while the median change in class size was an 11% increase, among firms providing data.Trending Stories
Featured Firms
Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
(470) 294-1674
Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone
(857) 444-6468
Smith & Hassler
(713) 739-1250
More from ALM
- Scan In Progress: Litigators Leverage AI to Screen Prospective Jurors 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Match Group's Katie Dugan & Herrick's Carol Goodman 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Eric Wall, Executive VP, Syllo 1 minute read