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January 07, 2026
Objector To PACER Overcharge Settlement Faces Uphill Battle
An objector to a $125 million settlement to end class claims alleging the federal government overcharged nonprofits and other lawyers to access court documents faced a skeptical Federal Circuit panel Wednesday, with judges indicating they had not found legal errors in the district court's approval of the deal.
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January 07, 2026
McGlinchey Stafford To Close After 51 Years
New Orleans-based firm McGlinchey Stafford PLLC announced Tuesday that it has decided to wind down operations after over half a century, citing difficult market conditions and unspecified "internal circumstances."
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January 07, 2026
DOJ Nominee Says He'll Work Within Blue-Slip 'Parameters'
A nominee for a top U.S. Department of Justice position that handles judicial nominees appeared to give a nod to the Senate's blue-slip process, despite President Donald Trump's vocal opposition to the tradition.
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January 07, 2026
K&L Gates Elevates 26 To Partner Across 17 Offices
K&L Gates LLP unveiled a partner class nearly as large as the previous year's on Tuesday, elevating 26 attorneys across 17 offices.
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January 06, 2026
Halligan Ordered To Explain Why She's Still Listed As US Atty
A Virginia federal judge Tuesday ordered Lindsey Halligan to explain why she was still identifying herself as a U.S. attorney despite another judge's order finding that the former insurance lawyer hadn't been properly appointed and was serving illegally on an interim basis.
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January 06, 2026
Judiciary Advisers Predict Clashes Over AI, Remote Testimony
The federal judiciary's policy advisers appeared divided Tuesday over efforts to align procedural rules with digital age technology and preferences, and they predicted a torrent of impassioned input if they open up their delicate internal debates to the entire public.
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January 06, 2026
'Get Over' Yourself, Ho Says To Judges' Independence Worry
U.S. Circuit Judge James C. Ho snapped back at colleagues on the bench who have raised the alarm over threats to judicial independence, writing in an article that those complaining judges "need to get over themselves" and stop bowing to the "cultural elites" who oppose the Trump administration.
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January 06, 2026
Trump Announces First Judicial Picks Of 2026
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday evening his first judicial nominees of 2026, a slate of four district court picks for Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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January 06, 2026
Atty Apologizes For ChatGPT-Hallucinated Citations In Briefs
A patent attorney has apologized to a Kansas federal judge for submitting a court filing with case citations hallucinated by ChatGPT, calling the experience "shameful and embarrassing" and saying he was in a poor mental state at the time due to his mother and aunt being hospitalized and dying shortly after.
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January 06, 2026
Texas Justices Erase ABA Approval In Bar Admissions
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order ending a longstanding rule requiring graduation from a law school approved by the American Bar Association for admittance to the state bar, with the court giving itself the authority for accreditation.
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January 06, 2026
Girardi Keese CFO Must Use His Own Atty For Chicago Appeal
Girardi Keese's former financial chief cannot have counsel appointed to help him challenge the Illinois sentence he is serving alongside his 10-year California sentence for helping Tom Girardi steal millions from clients because he isn't pursuing the appeal in good faith, an Illinois federal judge has ruled.
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January 06, 2026
WH Says Judge Can't Pursue Immigration Contempt Probe
The Trump administration has once again told the D.C. Circuit that U.S. District Judge James Boasberg lacks the constitutional authority to open a contempt probe into the government's removal of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants against his emergency order in March, calling the investigation an "unprecedented criminal fact-finding inquisition."
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January 06, 2026
Judgeship Nomination Not Renewed Amid Fla. Charity Probe
The nomination of John Guard, senior counselor to the attorney general of Florida, for a Middle District of Florida federal judgeship, has not been renewed for the new session of Congress after he came under scrutiny in a criminal probe regarding a charity connected to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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January 06, 2026
National Judicial College Names Idaho Law Dean As President
The National Judicial College has named a new president and chief executive officer, selecting the dean of the University of Idaho College of Law to become the first woman to hold the position.
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January 05, 2026
Federal Court Wrong Place For Judges' Suit, Justices Told
Federal immigration officials have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appellate decision that allowed immigration judges to hash out their spat over a newly created speech policy in district court instead of within the congressionally designated special review system.
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January 05, 2026
Quinn Emanuel Contempt In $600M Row Probed By Fed. Circ.
A contempt finding against Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP that contributed to a more than $600 million patent judgment against the firm's former client NortonLifeLock was scrutinized by a Federal Circuit panel on Monday, with one judge saying the order appeared to be invalid.
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January 05, 2026
McGuireWoods Atty Fined Over Citation Errors In BoA Suit
A Georgia federal judge has slapped a McGuireWoods LLP attorney with a $1,500 fine for using incorrect citations in a brief lodged in a recently dismissed mortgage suit against Bank of America.
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January 05, 2026
Wis. Judge Resigns After Conviction In ICE Arrest Case
A Wisconsin state judge has resigned from the bench after being convicted of felony obstruction for helping an unauthorized immigrant in her court evade arrest by federal immigration officers, the Wisconsin Assembly speaker confirmed to Law360 Monday.
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January 05, 2026
Average Quinn Emanuel Partner Payouts Rise To $9.5M
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP saw a 10% uptick in its profits per equity partner in 2025, bringing the firm's average partner pay up over $9 million last year amid an active litigation market, a firm spokesperson confirmed Monday.
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January 05, 2026
The Top In-House Hires Of December
Legal department hires during the last month of 2025 included high-profile appointments at Apple, Berkshire Hathaway and LPL Financial. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from December.
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January 05, 2026
His Client Got A Pro Se Suit. Then The AI Filings Started.
Employment attorneys say the increased use of AI by pro se plaintiffs has the potential to clog dockets, drag out cases and make litigation significantly more expensive.
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January 02, 2026
Newman Eyes High Court After Latest Loss On Suspension
An attorney for Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman said Friday the 98-year-old judge plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the full D.C. Circuit refused to reconsider a decision affirming the dismissal of her lawsuit challenging her suspension.
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January 02, 2026
Calif. ABS Fee Sharing Ban Cleared To Kick Off In 2026
A new California law banning alternative business structure fee sharing with out-of-state law firms owned by nonattorneys has been allowed to go into effect after a Los Angeles federal court rejected an attorney's bid to temporarily block its enforcement ahead of the new year.
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January 02, 2026
Fla. Justices Reject Atty Vacancy Proposal Backed By AG
The Supreme Court of Florida has rejected a proposal from the attorney general's office to allow out-of-state lawyers to work in some state government roles, despite the support it got from the governor's office and others.
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January 02, 2026
Legal Ethics Cases To Watch In 2026
Federal judges will continue tackling notable ethics issues in 2026, including a U.S. Justice Department battling former federal prosecutors in court and an immigration justice system in upheaval.
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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4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape
The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.
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Tips On Working With Witnesses
As courts in 2025 sharpened scrutiny of expert testimony, Law360 guest writers mapped out practical courtroom strategies, including juror psychology principles to demystify complex testimony, trust-fall questions to head off witness credibility questions, and a less-is-more approach to cross-examination.
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AI Law: The Top Guest Articles Of 2025
Law360 guest writers looked at how evolving laws and enforcement priorities are shaping artificial intelligence use across industries, with commentary spanning workplace compliance, environmental and insurance risk, federal policy shifts, and a wide range of intellectual property, antitrust and litigation issues.
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The 2025 Legal Ethics Landscape
Guest authors this year tackled some of the profession’s most charged ethical flashpoints, from Trump administration actions that tested lawyers’ professional obligations, to the boundaries of attorney online speech after Charlie Kirk’s murder, to renewed debate over who should be allowed to own and control law firms.
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Navigating AI In The Legal Industry
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.
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DEI: The Top Guest Articles Of 2025
Amid a federal crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Law360 Expert Analysis articles dissected the executive orders, agency guidance, enforcement shifts and court rulings that are transforming compliance, insurance and litigation exposure across the public and private sectors.
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Tariffs: The Top Guest Articles Of 2025
Tariffs were a major focus of Law360 Expert Analysis this year, with guest writers examining court challenges and regulatory uncertainty, potential changes to rules of origin, heightened customs fraud and False Claims Act enforcement, and the ripple effects across contracts, disclosures, insurance and intellectual property.
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Class Action Insights From The Last Year
Law360 guest writers covered a wide range of class action topics in 2025, including shifting circuit court standards for class certification and diversity jurisdiction, emerging trends in consumer and securities class actions, and the expanding — and increasingly scrutinized — role of artificial intelligence.
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Crypto: The Top Guest Articles Of 2025
With crypto regulation in flux this year, Law360 Expert Analysis contributors considered changes in federal and state crypto oversight, emerging enforcement trends, compliance issues tied to staking and tokenization, intensifying efforts to curb crypto fraud, and the legal lessons from prominent prosecutions.
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The Most-Read Securities Law360 Guest Articles Of 2025
This year, popular guest article topics explored major shifts in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission leadership and enforcement priorities, particularly its evolving stance on crypto, as well as the implications of Delaware corporate law amendments and emerging trends in securities class actions.
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The Most-Read Employment Law360 Guest Articles Of 2025
Readers gravitated to employment law analysis spanning a variety of developments in 2025, including the Trump administration's sweeping impact on diversity, equity and inclusion programs; Title VII litigation and religious accommodation issues; state-level noncompete laws; and federal agencies lacking a quorum.
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The Most-Read Access To Justice Guest Articles Of 2025
Law360 guest commentary addressed several emerging access to justice issues this year, including courtroom transparency and public access, the constitutional and practical implications of new policing and surveillance technologies, and the importance of trauma-informed practices in sensitive cases.
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The Most-Read IP Law360 Guest Articles Of 2025
Shifting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office policy was one of the top intellectual property topics tackled in Law360's Expert Analysis section this year, along with the intersection of artificial intelligence and fair use, and the patent-drafting implications of new Federal Circuit rulings.
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How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement
As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.
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Health, Legal Employers Face Unique Online Speech Hurdles
Employers in the legal and healthcare industries must consider distinctive ethical obligations and professional requirements when disciplining employees for social media posts, while anticipating an area of the law in flux as courts seek to balance speech rights and the workplace function, say attorneys at FordHarrison.