Weil Gotshal Reportedly in Merger Talks After Earlier Denial
A new report says Weil Gotshal is negotiating a merger, about a month after the firm said it was not in talks.
Law & Policy
AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
Judge Who Dropped Pompous Birth Name Kept 'Learned'
A celebrated jurist's decision to trade away a more ornate first name shows how judges can deliberately shape the image they present to the public.
Techdirt Argues AI Firms Should Face Same Speech Rules as Humans
A Techdirt analysis argues that AI-generated speech should be judged under the same legal standards as human speech, treating models as speakers accountable for their output.
Harvey-Midpage Connector Pairs Legal Research With Drafting
The integration lets Harvey users search Midpage's library of case law and statutes without leaving their drafting workflow.
Arizona Court Approves Law School Without ABA Accreditation
The Arizona Supreme Court has cleared the way for Grand Canyon University's law school to operate under court oversight, with graduates potentially eligible for the state bar.
Teen Sues CBS News Over Suspect Label in Reflecting Pool Report
The case raises questions about press freedom and liability when news outlets repeat government-provided information naming a minor as a suspect.
AI 'Super-Fast Followers' Could Undermine Biopharma Patent Incentives
A new IPWatchdog analysis warns that AI-enabled competitors may exploit patent disclosures to file speculative claims, threatening the economic foundation of drug discovery.
DOJ Lawyers in Golf Course Case: Appearing but Not Signing Brief
A withdrawn order leaves unresolved the ethical question of whether DOJ lawyers will put their names to the brief in the golf course case.
First Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Imports
The Liberty Justice Center's suit is the first to challenge the never-before-used Section 338 tariff authority.
Protecting Beauty Brands in Brazil Goes Beyond Trademarks
An IPWatchdog analysis explains why beauty brands in Brazil need more than trademark registration to secure their position in the world's third-largest market.
Patent Value vs. Licensing Price: Why Economic Worth Isn't What You Get
A patent's commercial value and the price it commands in a licensing deal can diverge sharply, driven by legal risk, leverage, and each party's objectives.
SCOTUS Denies Cert in Blackbeard Copyright Case Against North Carolina
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case leaves in place a Fourth Circuit ruling that ended Frederick Allen's decade-long copyright fight over shipwreck footage.
Trump Skips Deposition in His Own Lawsuit, Campaigns Instead
A new report highlights the apparent contradiction between a litigant's scheduling excuses and his public campaign activities.
Supreme Court Takes Up Maryland Magnet School Admissions Case
The Court will decide what plaintiffs must prove when challenging a facially neutral admissions policy as intentionally discriminatory.
Trump's Pre-Dawn Attack on Judge Reyes May Trigger Sanctions
A late-night social media post targeting Judge Reyes could backfire in court, as plaintiffs are required to alert her to the attack.
Agentic Commerce Raises New Contract Law Questions
As AI agents begin negotiating and signing deals, lawyers will need new frameworks for authority, context, and escalation.
Legal Ethics Roundup: Lawyer Titles, Courtroom Guns, and AI Access
A new ethics roundup surveys disputes over who may call themselves a lawyer, a judge's courtroom conduct, and the role of AI in access to justice.
Utah Mines Insurance Data to Close Montana Tax Loophole
Utah's use of insurance records to catch out-of-state tax evaders could become a model for other states.