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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Try to Keep Your Career in Perspective,' Says Rachel Faye Smith of Morrison Foerster

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By Sam MichaelSeptember 24, 2025 Climbing the ranks in Big Law demands more than billable hours—it’s about vision, resilience, and a dash of humility. Rachel Faye Smith, the newly minted co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s privacy and cybersecurity practice, shares her blueprint for success, urging aspiring leaders to embrace flexibility over fixation on the corner office. … Read more

Service Provider Management, Not Selection, Determines RFP Success

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Service Provider Management, Not Selection, Determines RFP Success in 2025 In the evolving landscape of procurement, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process remains a cornerstone for organizations seeking to engage service providers for critical projects. However, a growing consensus in 2025, supported by industry insights and expert analyses, suggests that the success of an RFP … Read more

Stagnant Economy Leaves Companies More Vulnerable to Getting Knocked Off Stride by Trade War

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Stagnant Economy Leaves Companies More Vulnerable to Trade War Disruptions In a sluggish global economy, businesses are increasingly susceptible to the ripple effects of ongoing trade wars, which threaten to disrupt supply chains, inflate costs, and erode profit margins. As tariffs and trade barriers escalate between major economies, companies already grappling with stagnant growth face … Read more

Announcing the Finalists for the New Jersey Legal Awards 2025

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – August 29, 2025 – The New Jersey Law Journal, in partnership with ALM, proudly announces the finalists for the 2025 New Jersey Legal Awards, recognizing the exceptional contributions of attorneys, law firms, and in-house legal teams that have shaped the Garden State’s legal landscape. These honors celebrate trailblazers in litigation, … Read more

Turin, anger of the procession against feminicides and against the government: “They speak to security vain”

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Turin, Italy, April 4, 2025 – Thousands of women and activists flooded the streets of Turin on Friday afternoon, their voices rising in a powerful procession to protest the relentless wave of femicides plaguing Italy and the government’s perceived failure to address gender-based violence. Organized by feminist collectives like Non Una Di Meno, the march—stretching … Read more

First Circuit Rules Court-Appointed Receiver Has Quasi-Judicial Immunity in ‘Resident Dumping’ Scheme

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Boston, MA – August 20, 2025 – The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled that a court-appointed receiver overseeing a memory-care and senior-living facility in Massachusetts is protected by quasi-judicial immunity in a case involving allegations of a “resident dumping” scheme. The decision shields the receiver from lawsuits claiming wrongful … Read more

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader,' Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader,’ Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Tags: law firm leadership, Kristen Limarzi, Gibson Dunn, antitrust law, United States, legal career, leadership development, women in law, practice group chair, professional growth Kristen Limarzi, Global Co-Chair of Gibson, Dunn & … Read more

Central Michigan University, Others Accused of Cover-Up for Coach’s Assault, Lawsuit Claims

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Central Michigan University Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault Cover-Up by Baseball Coach August 24, 2025 MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Central Michigan University (CMU), along with its athletic director and two baseball coaches, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by former freshman pitcher Dean Brown, who alleges that pitching coach Aaron Hilt assaulted him during a … Read more

DC Circuit Upholds Reinstatement of FTC Commissioner Fired by Trump, Cites 90-Year-Old Precedent

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DC Circuit Upholds Reinstatement of FTC Commissioner Fired by Trump, Citing 90-Year-Old Precedent Washington, D.C., September 3, 2025 — In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld the reinstatement of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, who was fired without cause by President Donald Trump in … Read more