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Foes to Friends: Personal injury attorney reflects on what he’s learned from rivals

Throughout my career, I have learned a lot from my “adversaries.” One such adversary was the late great Ross D’Apice, a Brooklyn defense attorney and legend who passed away several years ago.

Jul 8, 2026 2:51 PM CDT

Taylor Swift wins poetry copyright suit just days after marrying Travis Kelce

Pop superstar and singer Taylor Swift married Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce over the July 4 weekend, and they celebrated their nuptials with friends and family in New York City. Now Swift has another reason to celebrate and shake off the claims: A Florida copyright infringement lawsuit against her has been dismissed—for good.

Jul 7, 2026 1:19 PM CDT

2 former partners sue Clifford Chance over alleged compensation clawbacks

Clifford Chance is facing a federal lawsuit from two former partners who allege that the law firm asked them to repay nearly $5.8 million in compensation after they left in January.

Jul 7, 2026 9:39 AM CDT

Soccer fans sue StubHub over World Cup ticket fiasco

With complaints piling up against StubHub over 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket fiascos, two California residents are suing the ticketing giant for allegedly failing to fulfill seat orders as promised and crushing the dreams of die-hard soccer fans.

Jul 6, 2026 9:45 AM CDT

2nd Circuit judge previously dinged for ‘overly harsh’ work environment disciplined again

An appeals court judge has been disciplined for creating a "culture of fear" among her clerks, three years after being sanctioned for similar claims, according to Above the Law.

Jul 2, 2026 10:52 AM CDT

White & Case employee drops suit alleging he was stripped naked and photographed at firm party

An employee of White & Case has agreed to drop his claims that the law firm discriminated and retaliated against him after he demanded an investigation into the dissemination of intimate photos taken of him at a firm party.

Jul 2, 2026 10:14 AM CDT

After emergencies mar bar exam, New York State Bar Association aims to add new procedures

The New York State Bar Association is aiming to install new procedures after two recent emergencies have happened during the bar exam administration in the past year.

Jul 1, 2026 11:27 AM CDT

Jenner & Block’s Katya Jestin stresses relationship building when trying cases

Katya Jestin, a partner at Jenner & Block, willingly acknowledges the two women who influenced her decision to go into law: her mother, who was a practicing lawyer, and Nancy Drew.

Jul 1, 2026 12:45 AM CDT

Plaintiffs attorneys in 2 multidistrict litigations face sanctions for protective order document breach

Plaintiffs lawyers in two different multidistrict litigations were recently sanctioned by judges for violating protective orders by referencing court documents in both cases.

Jun 23, 2026 2:25 PM CDT

Supreme Court restores man’s conviction in murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz

The Supreme Court on Monday restored the conviction of the man found guilty of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in a case that captivated the nation nearly 50 years ago.

Jun 22, 2026 2:15 PM CDT

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers withdraw plan to use ‘mental defect’ defense for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione’s attorneys have withdrawn their intent to argue he was suffering from an “extreme emotional disturbance” at the time he allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Jun 22, 2026 7:03 AM CDT

Rule requiring jurists to visit jails promotes confidence in courts, chief judge says

Starting in 2028, all New York judges who serve in criminal or family courts must visit a prison, a jail or a detention facility at least once per year.

Jun 18, 2026 10:45 AM CDT

Luigi Mangione will use ‘mental defect’ defense to explain alleged shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione will argue that he was suffering a "mental defect" at the time that he allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a New York state judge has revealed.

Jun 18, 2026 9:37 AM CDT

State attorneys general open investigation into OpenAI, company says

Several state attorneys general have opened an investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

Jun 16, 2026 9:43 AM CDT

Blake Lively can seek legal fees against Justin Baldoni in defamation case but no damages, judge rules

Actress Blake Lively can recover legal fees from actor Justin Baldoni, but a New York federal judge found an issue of first impression that bars her from recovering treble and punitive damages under a new state law.

Jun 15, 2026 11:46 AM CDT

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