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February 10, 2026
Norton Rose Hires Cooley Life Sciences Duo In DC
Norton Rose Fulbright has hired two life sciences attorneys from Cooley LLP in Washington, D.C., who focus on biotech and pharmaceutical intellectual property matters, in a move the firm said is an investment in IP as a core practice.
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February 10, 2026
Kirkland Joins Growing Number Of Firms Launching In Tenn.
Kirkland & Ellis is joining a long line of firms setting their sights on Tennessee, announcing Tuesday that it would set up shop in Nashville with a team of former Butler & Snow LLP and King & Spalding LLP litigators.
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February 10, 2026
Senate Confirms Burrows As DOJ Policy Chief
The U.S. Senate voted 52-46 on Tuesday to confirm Daniel Burrows, a White House official and former chief deputy attorney general of Kansas, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy.
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February 10, 2026
Nixon Peabody Elevates Controller To CFO Role
Nixon Peabody LLP has chosen its controller to serve as its next chief financial officer, the firm has announced.
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February 09, 2026
Sentencing Commission's Reform Ideas May Cut Prison Time
Proposed new amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines could lead to shorter prison terms for many offenders, including by revising loss calculations for financial crimes and providing a first-of-its-kind path to reward defendants for post-offense, pre-sentence rehabilitative efforts.
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February 09, 2026
DOJ's Antitrust Deputy Chief Rejoins Baker McKenzie
A former Baker McKenzie partner and global chair of its antitrust and competition practice is coming back to the law firm after serving on the leadership team of the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust division, the firm announced Monday.
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February 09, 2026
Jury Seated For Texas Business Court's First Trial
The first-ever jury in the Texas Business Court was seated Monday evening, setting the stage for a trial in which an investor seeks to enforce his purported ownership in an oil export terminal project on the Gulf Coast.
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February 09, 2026
Goldstein's Defense Questions Missing Tax Emails
Document retention at the outside accounting firm for SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein and his law firm took center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court lawyers' tax fraud trial Monday, as the defense claimed that the accountants' internal emails about Goldstein's tax returns were never produced despite being sought in subpoenas.
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February 09, 2026
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
Delaware's chancellor has rejected a bid for dismissal of a derivative suit accusing Coinbase Global Inc. insiders of massively unloading shares ahead of a steep stock drop, stressing a special litigation committee's failure to meet independence standards.
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February 09, 2026
10th Circ. Ends Civil Rights Suit, Sanctions Atty For AI Errors
A self-represented Maryland attorney could not revive her $15 million racial discrimination suit against Denver-based Frontier Airlines after a Tenth Circuit panel found the district court had not erred in its dismissal, in a ruling that also sanctioned the lawyer for misusing generative artificial intelligence.
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February 09, 2026
Ill. Legislation Targets Outside Investments In Legal Sector
Two bills introduced in the Illinois state Legislature seek to place restrictions on the use of private equity-backed managed service organizations in the legal industry and on any fee-sharing between Illinois lawyers and firms owned by nonlawyers in states like Arizona.
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February 09, 2026
Baker Donelson Adds CFPB Founding Atty In DC
A founding member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who co-founded and spent the past 2½ years as co-leader of boutique SeldenLindeke LLP, has joined Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC in Washington, D.C., as a shareholder, the firm announced Monday.
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February 09, 2026
EEOC, Law Students End Legal Battle Over Firm DEI Letters
A proposed class action brought by law students last year challenging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's requests for diversity data from 20 law firms ended Monday with the government agreeing compliance "was not mandatory, and that most law firms did not provide any of the requested information."
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February 09, 2026
High Court Asked To Take Up Malpractice Case Against Akin
A former Cornell University graduate student wants the U.S. Supreme Court to review the dismissal of his suit accusing Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP attorneys of manipulating patent litigation to steal his DNA sequencing intellectual property.
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February 09, 2026
Conn. Atty Sanctioned For Another Case Of AI Misuse
A Connecticut labor litigator's vow to permanently cease using generative artificial intelligence tools in his practice after he allowed AI-generated errors to appear in separate but similar June filings has weighed in his favor as a Bridgeport federal judge ordered sanctions against the attorney.
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February 06, 2026
Trump's BigLaw Executive Order Appeals Consolidated
The D.C. Circuit on Friday consolidated the government's appeals of losses in four cases BigLaw firms launched against the White House and Justice Department over executive orders against them related to the clients they represent.
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February 06, 2026
Va. Prosecutor Calls For Courage In Charging Feds
Several district attorneys have formed a group with a singular goal: to charge and convict federal agents who violate civil rights. Here, Law360 speaks to one of these prosecutors about the creation of Fight Against Federal Overreach and the plans for the organization.
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February 06, 2026
Beasley Allen Disqualified From NJ Talc Multicounty Litigation
A New Jersey state appeals court disqualified the Beasley Allen Law Firm from representing plaintiffs in multicounty litigation over Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder, ruling Friday that a former Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP lawyer's collaborative efforts with the firm's attorneys violated ethics rules.
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February 06, 2026
Judge Shooting Probe Draws Alleged Gunman's Confession
The man accused of shooting an Indiana Superior Court judge confessed to carrying out the shooting to achieve a higher rank in his criminal gang and to erase debt he owed to co-conspirators — one of them scheduled for a criminal trial before the judge, according to court documents filed Friday.
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February 06, 2026
DC Courts To Tag In Non-Attys To Help Civil Litigants
The District of Columbia Courts is the latest court system in the U.S. to allow non-attorneys to help guide civil litigants who face matters without an attorney, creating a program that expands who can advise people facing evictions, child custody disputes and other matters.
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February 06, 2026
Louisiana Attys Face Possible Sanctions For AI Slop Usage
As part of an order dismissing the remaining claims in a real estate matter, a Louisiana federal judge has threatened to sanction attorneys from two local firms for submitting a brief riddled with errors generated by artificial intelligence.
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February 06, 2026
Sheppard Mullin Rebrands With Streamlined Name
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has officially rebranded to "Sheppard" in anticipation of the firm's 100 years in business next year.
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February 06, 2026
Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP leads this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a California federal jury ordered Medtronic to pay nearly $382 million to business rival Applied Medical Resources Corp. for antitrust violations.
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February 06, 2026
Arbitrators Take Cautious Approach To Integrating AI
Norms, practices and regulations surrounding the use of generative artificial intelligence in arbitration are developing just as rapidly as they are in the courts. Here, Law360 Pulse talks with legal tech vendor Veritext's senior vice president in charge of alternative dispute resolution about how the arbitration industry is interacting with AI.
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February 06, 2026
Holland & Knight Adds Troutman Atty In Financial Services
Holland & Knight LLP announced the hiring of a former partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP for its financial services practice group in New York.
The Law360 Pulse Prestige Leaders: A Look At The Top Firms
Clients flock to firms with prestigious reputations, and so does top talent. Here's a peek at the top 10 firms in this year's Law360 Pulse Prestige Leaders — a ranking of law firms the industry recognizes for their prominence, power and distinction.
Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q2
A promotion to partner or election to practice group chair means a slew of new responsibilities and also lots of well-deserved recognition. Law360 reveals the list of attorneys whose commitment to legal excellence earned them highly coveted spots in the law firm leadership ranks. Find out if your old legal friends — or rivals — moved up in the second quarter of the year.
Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40
Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.
US Supreme Court Term In Review: What You Need To Know
The U.S. Supreme Court considered many significant legal issues this term, including the proper venue for challenging agency actions and the level of scrutiny courts should apply to bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. But the emergency docket and a decision limiting nationwide injunctions loomed large. Here, Law360 takes a look at the cases and those who litigated them, as well as the sharpest writings from the justices.
The Law360 Pulse Prestige Leaders: A Look At The Top Firms
Clients flock to firms with prestigious reputations, and so does top talent. Here's a peek at the top 10 firms in this year's Law360 Pulse Prestige Leaders — a ranking of law firms the industry recognizes for their prominence, power and distinction.
Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q2
A promotion to partner or election to practice group chair means a slew of new responsibilities and also lots of well-deserved recognition. Law360 reveals the list of attorneys whose commitment to legal excellence earned them highly coveted spots in the law firm leadership ranks. Find out if your old legal friends — or rivals — moved up in the second quarter of the year.
Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40
Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.
US Supreme Court Term In Review: What You Need To Know
The U.S. Supreme Court considered many significant legal issues this term, including the proper venue for challenging agency actions and the level of scrutiny courts should apply to bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. But the emergency docket and a decision limiting nationwide injunctions loomed large. Here, Law360 takes a look at the cases and those who litigated them, as well as the sharpest writings from the justices.
Editor's Picks
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Kirkland And Other Law Firms Explain Deals With Trump
The most recent law firms to cut deals with the Trump administration told lawmakers in letters, obtained by Law360 on Monday, that the deals affirmed their commitment to merit-based hiring and to pro bono work as they continue to choose their own clients.
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Is The 'Prevailing Party' Over For Civil Rights Attys?
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that preliminary injunctions don't entitle civil rights plaintiffs to recoup attorney fees was partly an attempt to reduce lengthy fee litigation, but it may have also reduced litigants' ability to vindicate their rights in court.
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Law360 Names Firms Of The Year
Eight law firms have earned spots as Law360's Firms of the Year, with 54 Practice Group of the Year awards among them, steering some of the largest deals of 2024 and securing high-profile litigation wins, including at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Expert Analysis
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Malpractice Claim Assignability Continues To Divide Courts
Recent decisions from courts across the country demonstrate how different jurisdictions balance competing policy interests in determining whether legal malpractice claims can be assigned, providing a framework to identify when and how to challenge any attempted assignment, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin & Lodgen.
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Series
Teaching Logic Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Teaching middle and high school students the skills to untangle complicated arguments and identify faulty reasoning has made me reacquaint myself with the defined structure of thought, reminding me why logic should remain foundational in the practice of law, says Tom Barrow at Woods Rogers.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Resilience
Resilience is a skill acquired through daily practices that focus on learning from missteps, recovering quickly without internalizing defeat and moving forward with intention, says Nicholas Meza at Quarles & Brady.
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NYC Bar Opinion Warns Attys On Use Of AI Recording Tools
Attorneys who use artificial intelligence tools to record, transcribe and summarize conversations with clients should heed the New York City Bar Association’s recent opinion addressing the legal and ethical risks posed by such tools, and follow several best practices to avoid violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, say attorneys at Smith Gambrell.
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The Biz Court Digest: Dispatches From Utah's Newest Court
While a robust body of law hasn't yet developed since the Utah Business and Chancery Court's founding in October 2024, the number of cases filed there has recently picked up, and its existence illustrates Utah's desire to be top of mind for businesses across the country, says Evan Strassberg at Michael Best.
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4 Quick Emotional Resets For Lawyers With Conflict Fatigue
Though the emotional wear and tear of legal work can trap attorneys in conflict fatigue — leaving them unable to shake off tense interactions or return to a calm baseline — simple therapeutic techniques for resetting the nervous system can help break the cycle, says Chantel Cohen at CWC Coaching & Therapy.
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Playing Tennis Makes Me A Better Lawyer
An instinct to turn pain into purpose meant frequent trips to the tennis court, where learning to move ahead one point at a time was a lesson that also applied to the steep learning curve of patent prosecution law, says Daniel Henry at Marshall Gerstein.
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Roundup
Judges On AI
Do artificial intelligence tools have any practical judicial applications? In this Expert Analysis series, state and federal judges explore potential use cases for AI in adjudication and beyond.
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Judges On AI: How Judicial Use Informs Guardrails
U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado discusses why having a sense of how generative AI tools behave, where they add value, where they introduce risk and how they are reshaping the practice of law is key for today's judges.
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Adapting To Private Practice: 5 Tips From Ex-SEC Unit Chief
My move to private practice has reaffirmed my belief in the value of adaptability, collaboration and strategic thinking — qualities that are essential not only for successful client outcomes, but also for sustained professional satisfaction, says Dabney O’Riordan at Fried Frank.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Start A Law Firm
Launching and sustaining a law firm requires skills most law schools don't teach, but every lawyer should understand a few core principles that can make the leap calculated rather than reckless, says Sam Katz at Athlaw.
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Hosting Exchange Students Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening my home to foreign exchange students makes me a better lawyer not just because prioritizing visiting high schoolers forces me to hone my organization and time management skills but also because sharing the study-abroad experience with newcomers and locals reconnects me to my community, says Alison Lippa at Nicolaides Fink.
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How A 1947 Tugboat Ruling May Shape Work Product In AI Era
Rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence test work-product principles first articulated in the U.S. Supreme Court’s nearly 80-year-old Hickman v. Taylor decision, as courts and ethics bodies confront whether disclosure of attorneys’ AI prompts and outputs would reveal their thought processes, say Larry Silver and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.
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Navigating Privilege Law Patchwork In Dual-Purpose Comms
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to resolve a circuit split in In re: Grand Jury, federal courts remain split as to when attorney-client privilege applies to dual-purpose legal and business communications, and understanding the fragmented landscape is essential for managing risks, say attorneys at Covington.
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Fly-Fishing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Much like skilled attorneys, the best anglers prize preparation, presentation and patience while respecting their adversaries — both human and trout, says Rob Braverman at Braverman Greenspun.