Outgoing LSU Law Dean Reaches Settlement With University Following Removal From Position

In a stunning turn for one of Louisiana’s premier legal institutions, Alena Allen—the trailblazing first Black and female dean of LSU Law—has inked a confidential settlement with Louisiana State University just weeks after her ouster sparked cries of discrimination and retaliation. The agreement, reached in mid-September 2025, caps a whirlwind saga that exposed fissures in … Read more

Procter & Gamble Hit With Class Action Against Tampax-Brand Products

Procter & Gamble Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Tampax Products, Alleging “Dangerous” Design Flaws Lawsuit Claims Fibers Can Detach, Leaving Debris Inside Users and Causing “Severe and Long-Lasting” Health Issues CINCINNATI – Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. has been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that its popular Tampax-brand tampons contain serious design … Read more

Sullivan & Cromwell Sees Exits in New York Amid Partnership Shuffle

Sullivan & Cromwell Faces Partner Exits in New York Amid Global Expansion Push Elite law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is witnessing a shake-up in its flagship New York office. At least two key mergers and acquisitions partners have departed in recent weeks, signaling potential turbulence in the heart of the Big Apple as the … Read more

This Judge's Work Was Riddled With Errors: Lawyers Caught It

Federal Judge Withdraws Opinion After Lawyers Uncover Errors In a surprising development in a biopharma securities class action case, U.S. District Court Judge Julien X. Neals of New Jersey withdrew his opinion on July 23, 2025, after defense lawyers identified numerous errors, including fabricated quotes and misstated case outcomes. The judge acknowledged the mistakes, stating … Read more

With Trump Deals (Seemingly) in the Rearview, Clients Still Weigh ‘Institutional Stability’ in Picking Law Firms

New York, NY — As the dust settles on a series of controversial deals between major U.S. law firms and the Trump administration, corporate clients are increasingly prioritizing “institutional stability” when selecting legal counsel, according to a Law.com report published on August 19, 2025. These deals, which saw nine prominent firms commit nearly $1 billion … Read more

‘Momentum Has Built’: Law Firm Corporate Heads Report Growing M&A Pipeline

Trending Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions Surge Signals Robust Economic Activity London, UK – August 21, 2025 – Corporate heads at leading law firms, including Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Linklaters, and Clifford Chance, are reporting a significant uptick in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) pipeline, signaling a robust recovery in dealmaking activity, according to a Law.com report … Read more

These Laterals Are Seen as a 'Huge Win' in the Talent War. Here's How Big Law Is Building Around 'Boomerangs'

August 21, 2025 – As Big Law firms navigate a fiercely competitive lateral hiring market, the return of “boomerang” attorneys—former employees who rejoin their old firms—is emerging as a strategic advantage. These rehires are increasingly viewed as a “huge win” in the ongoing talent war, offering firms a blend of familiarity, proven talent, and fresh … Read more