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Big Law C-Suite Hiring Stays Robust in 2025: Tech and Strategy Drive Demand Despite a cautious hiring landscape in Big Law, C-suite recruitment has remained remarkably strong in 2025, fueled by the growing importance of technology, data, and strategic leadership. Legal industry reports and expert insights reveal a surge in demand for top executives, particularly … Read more
Oregon Jury Delivers $63M Blow to PacifiCorp in Wildfire Damages Case An Oregon jury has slammed utility giant PacifiCorp with a staggering $63 million verdict for the trauma endured by 10 victims of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. The ruling highlights the mounting legal reckoning for utilities failing to prevent catastrophic blazes. Verdict Details: Noneconomic … Read more
By Daniel Carter, Political and Authorized Correspondent | Revealed: July 18, 2025 Since February 2025, President Donald Trump’s second administration has focused outstanding U.S. legislation corporations with government orders and memoranda, accusing them of opposing his pursuits or partaking in practices like range, fairness, and inclusion (DEI) hiring. 9 main corporations, together with Kirkland & … Read more
Weighing In on a Split: State Appellate Court Clarifies Safety Exceptions Against Trucking Brokers In a landmark decision on August 18, 2025, an Illinois state appellate court ruled that state law “negligent selection” claims against freight brokers are preserved under the safety exception of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) of 1994, specifically 49 … Read more
By Michael Chen, Legal CorrespondentAugust 28, 2025 In a significant legal victory for President Donald Trump, the Florida Supreme Court on August 26, 2025, declined to hear a petition from the Pulitzer Prize Board to pause his defamation lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed. Trump hailed the decision as “correct and just,” with his attorney, … Read more
‘Another Notch in the Plaintiffs’ Side’: Experts Weigh Impact of Meta Privacy Verdict Ahead of Damages Phase On August 1, 2025, a federal jury in San Francisco delivered a landmark verdict against Meta Platforms Inc. in the Frasco v. Flo Health case, finding the company liable for violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) … Read more
Defective Lawn Mower Warranty Claims May Proceed Against Honda, Judge Rules On September 8, 2025, a federal judge in Ohio’s Northern District allowed a class-action lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co. to move forward, ruling that warranty claims over defective lawn mowers can proceed. The case, Williams v. American Honda Motor Co., accuses Honda of … Read more
[ad_1] Recent ‘future of legal servicesThe conference held in Birmingham (UK) highlighted the challenges faced by many lawyers as they try to survive or thrive. Many of these have been mentioned in various blogs and articles such as ‘Goodbye to All That’ by Jordan Furlong. There were some statements made at the conference that were … Read more
McDermott and Schulte Complete Merger, Forming $2.8 Billion Legal Powerhouse August 1, 2025 – McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel finalized their merger on August 1, 2025, creating McDermott Will & Schulte, a global law firm with over 1,750 lawyers across more than 20 offices and approximately $2.8 billion in combined revenue. … Read more
Litigation Trends to Watch in 2025: Surge in Claims Over Cargo Losses, E. Coli Outbreaks, and Ransomware Attacks Introduction As of August 2025, the U.S. legal landscape is witnessing a surge in litigation driven by cargo losses, E. coli outbreaks, and ransomware attacks. These issues, fueled by global supply chain disruptions, food safety crises, and … Read more