From Big Law or In-House: Who's the Best Hire for Your Legal Department?

From Big Law or In-House: Who's the Best Hire for Your Legal Department? From Big Law or In-House: Who's the Best Hire for Your Legal Department?

The optimal candidate should have core skills and competencies to perform the legal function, and..
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Sheila Robinson-Kiss Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Sheila Robinson-Kiss

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.
Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025 Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein granted Charlie Javice's request for an adjournment to allow..
Yeah, Boy! O'Melveny's Flavor Flav Deal With USA Water Polo Paves Path for More Celebrities in.. Yeah, Boy! O'Melveny's Flavor Flav Deal With USA Water Polo Paves Path for More Celebrities in..

Ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the hometown firm is trying to bring together..
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models

This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers..
'I'm Staying Everything': Texas Bankruptcy Judge Halts Talc Trials Against J&J 'I'm Staying Everything': Texas Bankruptcy Judge Halts Talc Trials Against J&J

At a Monday hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Texas ordered an automatic stay on..
'Climate-Smart Beef'?: DC Lawsuit Accuses Tyson Foods of False Advertising 'Climate-Smart Beef'?: DC Lawsuit Accuses Tyson Foods of False Advertising

A court order stopping Tyson's harmful conduct would represent a turning point in the fight to hold ..
Dean of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Stepping Down After Four Years Dean of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Stepping Down After Four Years

The school's board of directors and faculty will soon begin the search for the next dean, with..
3rd Circuit Revives Fosamax MDL Over Questions of Preemption 3rd Circuit Revives Fosamax MDL Over Questions of Preemption

The decision, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said was a close call, hinged..
Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict

The jury found the City of Quitman, its major, the county sheriff, district attorney and district..
'$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences '$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences

We're optimistic that in each of these cases, in FTX, in Voyager, we're going to be able to get..
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Colleagues,' Meredith.. How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Colleagues,' Meredith..

Being an effective firm leader requires a willingness to learn about the business of the firm and..
UTMs: Taking Your Social Media Analysis to the Next Level UTMs: Taking Your Social Media Analysis to the Next Level

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, every click, share and engagement counts. However,..
Judge Rejects Exxon Mobil's Challenge to $725M Benzene Verdict, Adds $91M in Delay Damages Judge Rejects Exxon Mobil's Challenge to $725M Benzene Verdict, Adds $91M in Delay Damages

Judge Carmella Jacquinto of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' Sept. 13 rulings rejected a..
GCs Jettisoning Zero-Based Budgeting in Quest to Be Nimble, More Efficient GCs Jettisoning Zero-Based Budgeting in Quest to Be Nimble, More Efficient

Traditional corporate budgeting approaches can feel like dinosaurs in a world demanding legal..
GOP Senators Urge Judiciary to Scrap Proposal for Greater Amicus Funding Disclosure GOP Senators Urge Judiciary to Scrap Proposal for Greater Amicus Funding Disclosure

The Supreme Court has long protected those who associate for speech purposes from compelled..
Class-Action Suit Filed Against Jaguar for Claims of Defective Windshields in Land Rover Defender Class-Action Suit Filed Against Jaguar for Claims of Defective Windshields in Land Rover Defender

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in ..
Paladin Launches Pro Bono Election Protection Portal for Attorneys Paladin Launches Pro Bono Election Protection Portal for Attorneys

The portal will provide lawyers and legal professionals access to pro bono opportunities dedicated..
Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud

As part of the scheme to defraud alleged herein, the pharmacy defendants entered into illegal..
Clayton County Jury Returns $17M Verdict After Lawyers Sanctioned Clayton County Jury Returns $17M Verdict After Lawyers Sanctioned

We look forward to appealing this result so that Honda can eventually have its day in court, said..
Hawaiian Airlines CLO Out of Job but Set for Soft Landing Hawaiian Airlines CLO Out of Job but Set for Soft Landing

Aaron Alter was Hawaiian Airlines' outside counsel for years before becoming its legal chief in..
Agency Leaders Accept They Must Use Existing Law to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Agency Leaders Accept They Must Use Existing Law to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

We have the tools that we have, said Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection..
Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime

According to the complaint, fraudulent sellers create a listing for a product on Walmart's website..
DC Circuit Weighs Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Image DC Circuit Weighs Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Image

The person seeking protection argued that the Copyright Act doesn't require a piece of work to have ..
Another Mistrial in Zantac: Fourth Illinois Jury Fails to Award Damages Another Mistrial in Zantac: Fourth Illinois Jury Fails to Award Damages

On Wednesday, a jury in Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois ended in a mistrial in a case against ..
Nintendo, Pokémon Co. Sue Japanese Game Developer for Patent Infringement Nintendo, Pokémon Co. Sue Japanese Game Developer for Patent Infringement

Earlier this month, Pokémon won a $15 million suit in Shenzhen intermediate courts against Chinese..
Kentucky Judge Shot in Courthouse Following Argument With County Sheriff, Police Say Kentucky Judge Shot in Courthouse Following Argument With County Sheriff, Police Say

We will continue to monitor this situation. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we are..
Desmarais Team Wins Nearly $45M Award for IBM in Patent Dispute With Zynga Games Desmarais Team Wins Nearly $45M Award for IBM in Patent Dispute With Zynga Games

A Delaware jury found Zynga violated two patents concerning features and advertising technology..
Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court

News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed..
'Disclose, Disclose, Disclose': A Conversation With Stradley Ronon's David Piper on the Rise of.. 'Disclose, Disclose, Disclose': A Conversation With Stradley Ronon's David Piper on the Rise of..

Our philosophy is that privacy policies and data security are just part of what I would term 'good..
How I Made Partner: 'Soak Up as Much Knowledge and Experience as You Can,' Says Sophia Agathis of.. How I Made Partner: 'Soak Up as Much Knowledge and Experience as You Can,' Says Sophia Agathis of..

Make it known that you want to make partner, and make yourself indispensable to key partners, so..
State Supreme Court Justices Talk Tension Between Judicial Elections, Free Speech State Supreme Court Justices Talk Tension Between Judicial Elections, Free Speech

The flip side is--and these words I thought would never come out of my mouth -I don't want too many ..
Environmental Justice and Protection of Natural Resources in Harbinger, North Carolina Environmental Justice and Protection of Natural Resources in Harbinger, North Carolina

Learn how the government of Harbinger, North Carolina addresses issues related to environmental..
Ensuring Equal Access to Basic Human Rights in Harbinger, North Carolina's Healthcare System Ensuring Equal Access to Basic Human Rights in Harbinger, North Carolina's Healthcare System

Learn about the efforts of Harbinger, North Carolina's healthcare system in ensuring equal access..
UChicago Law Professors Release Desk Reference Breaking Down Crypto, Web 3 for Attorneys UChicago Law Professors Release Desk Reference Breaking Down Crypto, Web 3 for Attorneys

It's bound to be the reference of choice for lawyers and judges alike, Paul Grewal, the chief legal ..
Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime

According to the complaint, fraudulent sellers create a listing for a product on Walmart's website..
Horizon Scanning the Election's Impact on Antitrust Regulation Horizon Scanning the Election's Impact on Antitrust Regulation

One of the biggest questions looming is whether Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, one of..
Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud

As part of the scheme to defraud alleged herein, the pharmacy defendants entered into illegal..
Liability Over 2018 East River Helicopter Crash That Killed 5 Heads to Jury Liability Over 2018 East River Helicopter Crash That Killed 5 Heads to Jury

The parents of Trevor Cadigan quickly sued Liberty Helicopters Inc., NY on Air LLC (NYON), Airbus..
GameStop CEO Fined $1M for Failing to Disclose Wells Fargo Investment GameStop CEO Fined $1M for Failing to Disclose Wells Fargo Investment

By March 2018, Ryan Cohen had amassed more than $100 million in Wells Fargo shares, the threshold..
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