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Last of the sour grapes for Dentons associate turned extortionist
A convicted ex-Dentons associate who brought two bottles of wine to partner meeting for extortion purposes now faces disciplinary charges.
Facebook's top lawyer used social page to announce planned departure
When Facebook is to lose its top lawyer, it seems natural to post the announcement on his social page, even if he only has 601 followers.
Lionsgate general counsel left after allegations of S&M and other abuses
Allegations of S&M, sadism and masochism, relationship and abuse at work led to the resignation of a lawyer, a non-disclosure agreement and violation of terms claims.
Jones Day warns court of impending 'protracted' fee fights
Following a federal appeals court decision erasing a fee award, Jones Day lawyers warn of 'protracted' fee fights if ruling is upheld.
Law school calls for business fluency as it launches new institute
New York Law School is to open its new Business of Law Institute in the fall as research reveals need for greater business understanding.
Media giant settles subscription data class action suit for $50 million
New York media giant Hearst Communications has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a subscription data lawsuit.
Trade Secret Litigation Report reveals 30 per cent rise
Trade secrets case filings jumped by more than 30 per cent in 2017 after passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act.
Cancer sufferers cheer $4.69 billion verdict in baby talcum powder case
Johnson & Johnson's ordered to pay $4.69 billion in damages to 22 womenas US jury accepts famous baby talc caused cancer.
Shareholders in US litigating fewer M&A deals
Fewer M&A deals are being litigated by shareholders, while merger objection cases have shifted from state to federal courts.
Female GCs shortfall in compensation 'significant' at leadership levels
Inaugural ACC Global Compensation Report reveals women fall short at highest levels, while outside experience leads to higher total pay
Report warns companies using legal disclaimers as a 'licence to lie'
Two academics have authored a report warning of intentional misleading by use of disclaimers, and call for less boilerplate legal language.
Law firms increase hours dedicated to Pro Bono
Pro bono hours have increased, especially in large law firms, according to new report.
Lawyers behaving badly
Three instances of 'gross Incompetence,' sexual misconduct and assault tarnish reputation of the legal profession from courts to the law school.
AT&T to acquire AlienVault in cybersecurity deal
AT&T announces acquisition of AlienVault, a developer of commercial and open source solutions to manage cyberattacks.
Seal of approval as AI legal solutions enhanced by Apogee acquisition
Seal Software bolsters its content analytics AI solutions by acquiring Apogee Legal
Yale Law's millennials and gen-X lead attack on one of their own
Ill-tempered letter attacks law school's SCOTUS 'endorsement,' a litany of views suggest 'people will die' if Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed.
Underreporting highlighted as law firms struggle with harassment claims
At least two major law firms face sexual harassment suits, but fear of reprisal leading to underreporting
Former Apple employee in theft charge related to Self-Driving Car IP
Apple brings criminal charges against former employee who worked on self-drive project
Lawyers for rocker Ozzy Osbourne and AEG trade blows in legal battle
Calling AEG's anti-trust claims 'baseless,' lawyers for Ozzy Osbourne fight back in what is known as the LA and London 'venue wars.'
Diversity pilot reports positive disruption in legal departments and firms
Pilot project of 70 legal departments and 44 law firms reveals diversity is positively 'disrupting' dialogue and practices.