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A recent district court decision provides key lessons in the latest on liability management exercises. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, in Wesco Aircraft Holdings v. SSD Investments, reminds parties that it is critical to use precise language in debt documents rather than assuming the existence of implied rights, particularly where such rights are considered sacred.

Landowner Had Standing to Raise SEQRA ClaimVillage’s Architectural Review Provision Not Unconstitutionally VagueFederal Abstention Appropriate In Selective Enforcement Case

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.