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Record number of trade secret case filed in 2025, new report says

An all-time high of 1,500 federal cases regarding trade secrets were filed in 2025, nine years after the enactment of the Defend Trade Secrets Act in 2016, according to a new report.

Jan 29, 2026 9:53 AM CST

Jurors are as attentive, engaged during online proceedings as those in courtroom, study finds

As more courts turn to remote proceedings, a new study has found that jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Jan 29, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Crypto platform accused of trying to intimidate lawyers suing it

A cryptocurrency platform being sued in New York is now accused of trying to intimidate the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the case against them, according to Law.com.

Jan 23, 2026 10:22 AM CST

Are lawyers ‘extra careful’ about avoiding hallucinated cases? No, insurance coverage attorney says

For the past year and a half, Dan D. Kohane has been writing LinkedIn posts about judges’ opinions blasting—and often sanctioning—lawyers who filed court briefs replete with AI-hallucinated cases.

Jan 22, 2026 11:48 AM CST

Understanding women in their lives is important for men’s happiness, divorce lawyer says in new book

In Passion and Power: A Life in Three Worlds, Harriet Newman Cohen chronicles her journey as a divorce lawyer, with clients including actress Linda Lavin, actor Laurence Fishburne and many other celebrities. Cohen recently talked with the ABA Journal about her book, which is available Feb. 5.

Jan 21, 2026 9:19 AM CST

Eli Manning will headline Legalweek tech conference this year

Former professional football quarterback Eli Manning has accomplished a lot in his storied career. And now, he can add keynote speaker to his extensive resumé.

Jan 13, 2026 11:21 AM CST

Let’s Talk About Copyrights: Salt-N-Pepa suit over ownership of master recordings dismissed

Hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa’s case against UMG Recordings was dismissed Thursday by a New York federal judge who said relevant agreements between the parties fail to show that the rap icons ever owned the copyrights for several of the group's most popular songs.

Jan 9, 2026 11:23 AM CST

Judge disqualifies US attorney in Albany investigating Letitia James

A judge on Thursday barred the top federal prosecutor in Albany from overseeing a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering the latest blow to the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump’s perceived enemies.

Jan 8, 2026 3:36 PM CST

Google and chatbot maker settle lawsuit alleging teen’s death was linked to chatbot

Google and artificial intelligence chatbot maker Character Technologies have agreed to settle a Florida’s mother lawsuit alleging that a chatbot prompted her 14-year-old son to kill himself.

Jan 8, 2026 12:21 PM CST

ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, must turn over 20 million chat logs in its copyright litigation with the New York Times and other news media, a federal judge ruled Monday.

Jan 8, 2026 11:13 AM CST

Merger of these 2 law firms creates ‘mid-market legal powerhouse’

On Jan. 1, Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons officially combined to form FBT Gibbons.

Jan 6, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Lawyer sues IRS to recognize her dog as legal dependent

An attorney licensed in Utah and New York is suing the IRS, seeking to force the agency to recognize her dog as a dependent for tax purposes, according to Forbes.

Dec 22, 2025 1:07 PM CST

These boutique firms top bonuses given to associates by BigLaw firms

Several elite boutique law firms are offering above-market bonuses to their associates this year.

Dec 22, 2025 11:31 AM CST

Retired prosecutor files lawsuit against New York City over Skadden Arps protest

A retired prosecutor filed a lawsuit last week in federal court against New York City and Brookfield Properties alleging that he was wrongfully arrested while protesting in a public space against Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

Dec 22, 2025 11:12 AM CST

Pro bono work is the epitome of the holiday spirit

It may a be little-known fact to those outside the legal community, but attorneys give a significant amount of time and energy over the course of a year doing pro bono work.

Dec 11, 2025 9:25 AM CST