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2025 GC Pay Report: Familiar Name Claims Top Spot in New York’s Highest-Paid Legal Chiefs The latest 2025 General Counsel (GC) Pay Report is out. It comes from Law.com. This report looks at pay for top lawyers in big companies. These lawyers are called general counsels. They give legal advice to bosses. The report checks … Read more
Weighing In on a Split: State Appellate Court Clarifies Safety Exceptions Against Trucking Brokers In a significant ruling for the trucking and logistics industry, a state appellate court has provided much-needed clarity on the application of safety exceptions in negligent hiring claims against freight brokers. This decision addresses a critical circuit split regarding the Federal … Read more
Federal Judge Adjusts $25M Trade-Secrets Verdict, Suggests Jury Likely Meant $15M A federal judge has cast doubt on a $25 million trade-secrets verdict, ruling that the jury more likely intended to award $15 million—a $10 million discrepancy that could significantly alter the outcome of a high-stakes intellectual property dispute. The decision, handed down by U.S. … Read more
Berkeley, California – August 29, 2025 – As artificial intelligence systems race toward superhuman capabilities, a former OpenAI researcher warns that humanity may not be equipped to control or “tame” these technologies, with no certainty that current safeguards will hold. Daniel Kokotajlo, co-founder of the AI Futures Project and a leading voice in AI safety, … Read more
Delaware Court of Chancery Hits Historic Milestone With Seventh Magistrate Appointment By Sam MichaelSeptember 24, 2025 In a move that bolsters Delaware’s role as the corporate heartbeat of America, the Court of Chancery has sworn in its seventh Magistrate in Chancery, forming the largest bench in the court’s storied history. This expansion signals a robust … Read more
Why Adaptive Leadership Is the Skill Lawyers and Law Firms Need Most Right Now Adaptive leadership has emerged as a critical skill for lawyers and law firms in 2025, driven by rapid changes in the legal industry, evolving client expectations, and unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This leadership approach, rooted in navigating complex, ambiguous challenges, … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of California’s legal industry, where political shifts, environmental crises, and global pandemics intersect with complex regulatory demands, leadership demands more than just legal acumen—it requires vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to core values. Kristina D. Lawson, the Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP, embodies this multifaceted approach. As the first … Read more
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August 21, 2025 – Elizabeth J. Sher, a litigation partner and general counsel at Day Pitney LLP, has built a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, culminating in her role as a key leader at the firm. In a recent Law.com feature, Sher shared her journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the firm’s … Read more
Announcing The National Law Journal Awards 2025 Finalists and Honorees New York, NY – September 5, 2025 – The National Law Journal and Law.com have unveiled the finalists and honorees for the 2025 National Law Journal Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in the legal profession across various categories. The announcement, made on September 4, 2025, highlights … Read more