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Brown Rudnick’s Litigation Co-Chairs Start Their Own Litigation Boutique: A Bold Lateral Leap in BigLaw In a seismic shift for Boston’s legal landscape, the co-chairs of Brown Rudnick LLP’s litigation practice—veteran partners William F. Lee and John N. O’Brien—have decamped to launch their own boutique firm, Lee & O’Brien LLP, effective September 30, 2025. This … Read more
In a bold nod to its legal maestro, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) has rewarded Chief Legal Officer Stuart Levey with a hefty $14.7 million compensation package for fiscal 2025, a striking 8% jump from the prior year, with equity awards comprising a whopping 94% of the total. This lavish payout, detailed in a September 29, … Read more
A Double Whammy for Newer Lawyers: AI Disruption and Market Slowdown Squeeze Young Talent in 2025 For fresh-faced law school grads entering a profession already strained by six-figure debt and grueling hours, 2025 is delivering a brutal one-two punch: Explosive AI adoption is automating entry-level tasks, while a sluggish economy and client belt-tightening are slashing … Read more
As Wall Street Law Firms Seek out DC Growth, Simpson Sticks to Corporate Practice Roots In the corridors of power where regulatory shifts can make or break billion-dollar deals, Wall Street’s elite law firms are doubling down on Washington, D.C., bulking up their lobbying and compliance benches to navigate a Trump-era policy whirlwind. Yet, amid … Read more
Second Law School Adopts Mandatory AI Certification for 1Ls: Mississippi College Joins the AI Revolution in Legal Education As generative AI reshapes the legal landscape—from drafting briefs to predicting case outcomes—law schools are racing to arm first-year students with the tools to thrive in this tech-infused future. Mississippi College School of Law has become the … Read more
Former Bush, Obama Officials Warn Supreme Court Not to Allow Trump to Fire Fed Governor: Bipartisan Plea for Central Bank Independence In a rare show of unity across party lines, a cadre of former top economic officials from the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations has implored the U.S. Supreme Court to shield Federal … Read more
In the relentless grind of e-commerce, where one-click buys can ensnare shoppers in endless billing cycles, Amazon’s Prime empire just took a multibillion-dollar hit. The Federal Trade Commission announced a landmark $2.5 billion settlement on September 25, 2025, accusing the retail behemoth of deceptive tactics that funneled millions into unwanted subscriptions while burying cancellation options … Read more
In the high-stakes arena of consumer subscriptions, where a simple click can lock in recurring charges, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aimed to level the playing field with its ambitious “Click-to-Cancel” rule. But just days before enforcement, a federal appeals court slammed the brakes, vacating the entire regulation on procedural grounds and leaving businesses and … Read more
In the labyrinth of mortgage finance, where escrow accounts quietly hold billions in homeowner funds, a federal appeals court just handed a lifeline to Rhode Island borrowers tired of banks pocketing the interest. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has overturned a lower court’s dismissal, breathing new life into a class-action suit … Read more
Fitness-Tracker Industry Abuzz Over CEO Who’s Thumbing Nose at FDA The wearable tech world is buzzing with a high-stakes showdown between Whoop Inc., a Boston-based fitness tracker powerhouse, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At the center of the storm is Whoop’s CEO, Will Ahmed, who’s publicly vowing to fight back against what … Read more