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fromFast Company
3 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Paul Weiss's capitulation to Trump was shocking-but the law firm has been doing Exxon's bidding for years

fromFast Company
3 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Paul Weiss's capitulation to Trump was shocking-but the law firm has been doing Exxon's bidding for years

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

"Today, the Supreme Court has clearly confirmed through its final ruling that the merger of Samsung C&T and the accounting treatment of Samsung Biologics were lawful," said Samsung's lawyers on Thursday.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Here are the biggest companies that have followed Elon Musk out of Delaware

Delaware is experiencing an exodus of companies due to legal uncertainty and uncertainty in business protections.
California
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2026) - Above the Law

Top Biglaw firms in California offer a diverse environment and a relaxed business casual culture.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'Elite' Biglaw Merger Approved, Poised To Become $2 Billion Firm - Above the Law

McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are merging to create a new elite law firm with over 1,750 lawyers and $2.8 billion in revenue.
Artificial intelligence
fromLawSites
1 month ago

Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds

AI adoption in corporate legal departments is surging, with 38% already using AI tools and 50% exploring implementation amidst trust and privacy concerns.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Drop The 'Partner' Act: In-House Lawyers Belong In The C-Suite As Leaders, Not Sidekicks - Above the Law

When you're in the top seat, you're not standing beside 'the business' offering advice. You're leading the business with other executives, but you have a particular legal perspective that you bring to the table.
Intellectual property law
NYC startup
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Watch Out - Don Liu Is Back! - Above the Law

Don Liu's comeback as chief legal officer at Flutter Entertainment highlights his persistence and commitment to diversity in corporate law.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.20.25 - Above the Law

Tom Goldstein criticizes DOJ for potentially biased legal theories affecting the grand jury.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Legal Ops Solves Your Real-World Challenges - Above the Law

Legal operations is evolving into a strategic partner rather than merely a support function.
#biglaw
Marketing tech
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Merger Talks Could Create New $2 Billion Firm - Above the Law

McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are in merger talks that could place them among the Am Law 20.
#law-firm
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meet the new legal startup that Alex Spiro and Goodwin's top deals partner are betting on

Marveri aims to revolutionize corporate due diligence with its technology, securing $3.2 million to accelerate document review from months to minutes.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

The legal industry as a whole may eventually return to the office, but those hired during the lockdown are bolting, indicating a significant workforce shift.
Apple
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

The Trump administration is reducing legal scrutiny on corporations, potentially leading to increased violations.
Numerous investigations are being halted, affecting the enforcement of laws regarding bribery and corporate misconduct.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

The Trump administration is reducing legal scrutiny on corporations, potentially leading to increased violations.
Numerous investigations are being halted, affecting the enforcement of laws regarding bribery and corporate misconduct.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Former Miami U.S. Attorney rejoins law firm where he had been partner

Lapointe, who assumed the U.S. Attorney's position in January 2023 after being nominated by President Joe Biden, presided over about 250 prosecutors who zeroed in on government loan scams, false Medicare claims and nursing-school diploma mills, along with Venezuelan corruption, Ponzi schemes and developer Sergio Pino's murder-for-hire plot targeting his wife.
Miami food
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 months ago

Understanding IP Matters: When IP Rights Lose Their Property-Like Function Innovation Suffers

Some of the largest companies have invested substantial resources to change the rules of the game that govern bargaining over IP assets, jeopardizing innovation and society.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

The Biglaw Firms That In-House Counsel Recommend Most (2025) - Above the Law

Unprompted recommendations from legal decision makers are invaluable for law firms, leading to long-term attorney/client relationships and increasing future recommendations.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.25 - Above the Law

Willkie Farr is reportedly at a crossroads, having to choose between submission in the face of legal challenges or actively fighting back against pressures affecting its practice.
US news
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Law Student Rips Up Biglaw Offer For Canadian Pride - Above the Law

Erik De Lorenzi chose to remain in Canada instead of pursuing a corporate law career in the US, highlighting a shift in young professionals' priorities.
fromGSMArena.com
4 months ago

Apple and Google face $850 billion liability from TikTok ban

TikTok's temporary ban raised legal and financial concerns for US companies while politicians seek a resolution.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Delaware is trying to make nice again with corporations after Elon Musk's exit

Delaware's lawmakers are working to preserve its status as a corporate haven following Elon Musk's relocation of Tesla and SpaceX.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Will Perkins Coie's Clients Obey In Advance? - Above the Law

During the TRO hearing, Perkins Coie's attorney, Dane Butswinkas, stated that the executive order 'truly is life-threatening. It will spell the end of the law firm.'
Intellectual property law
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
4 months ago

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.
Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.
Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.
Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.24.25 - Above the Law

Judiciary staff not required to respond to Musk's email, easing demands on Justice Thomas.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.
Non-profit organizations
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Why OpenAI is trying to untangle its 'bespoke' corporate structure

OpenAI is restructuring its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation to better align with its mission of developing safe artificial general intelligence.
Startup companies
fromTESLARATI
5 months ago

Elon Musk's 'Dexit' sparks corporate exodus, threatens Delaware's business throne

Delaware's appeal as a corporate home is declining as companies seek to incorporate in states like Texas and Nevada, a trend called 'Dexit.'
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

New GC Report Details All The In-House Concerns That Ceased To Matter Around, Say, Inauguration Day - Above the Law

The report underscores that corporate legal officers are increasingly concerned about regulatory compliance, reflecting a significant rise in risk assessment.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.12.25 - Above the Law

The Chevron case's implications evolve under Trump, presenting new challenges for environmental law interpretations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Corporate law was the leading practice area for lateral moves in 2024.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Court rejects Starbucks' challenge to US labor board ruling that it illegally fired baristas

Federal court upholds NLRB ruling against Starbucks for illegal firings of baristas advocating for unionization, showcasing support for labor organizing rights.
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