The most important question in modern onboarding is no longer, “Did we Google them?” It’s: “Do we have a clear, defensible understanding of the reputational and conduct risks associated with this client or individual — and can we stand behind that decision if it is later challenged?”
After Baker & McKenzie laid off hundreds of business professionals this year, several law firm staffing leaders predicted more cuts coming in Big Law, whether it’s a result of artificial intelligence tools or other factors. Some staffing recruiters predicted that Baker McKenzie’s move could even encourage others to go forward with their own cuts.
This Administration’s charging policy requires prosecutors to charge the most serious, readily provable offense. A resurgent Section 225 will often be the most serious offense available in major fraud cases.
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Large law firms were settling into 2026 on a high note. Early returns showed that, despite the pressure from the Trump administration last Spring, law firms turned in some of the highest profit increases they have seen in the last decade. But, as recent events show, nothing is certain.
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Federal Circuit: Issue Preclusion Precludes the Board from Reaching the Opposite Conclusion on PatentabilityFederal Circuit: Result-Oriented Claims that Fail to Disclose How the Alleged Goal is Achieve are Unpatentable
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) is preparing to enter the legal fray regarding prediction markets after sitting out dozens of federal lawsuits over whether the industry’s platforms are distinct from sports betting. The commission plans to argue that it has sole jurisdiction over prediction markets.
Balance of Equities Precludes Mandatory Injunction Against Removal of Prohibited Renovation
The Diocese of Camden, NJ and a committee representing roughly 300 survivors of abuse by clergy have reached a $180 million settlement of long-running litigation in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
