Kaufman Dolowich's Del. Leader Jumps To Lewis Brisbois

By Rose Krebs

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has added the former leader of Kaufman Dolowich's Delaware office to bolster its professional liability and complex business and commercial litigation practices.

Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

By Anna Sanders

The legal industry marked the end of October with another action-packed week as BigLaw firms announced partner promotions and expanded their practice offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work

By Emma Cueto

Foley Hoag LLP's work on the acquisition of a healthcare services platform and Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP handling a trademark suit for a luxury pen brand lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Oct. 17 to 31.

Widener Delaware Law School, Alumni Look Back On 50 Years

By Rose Krebs

Since its beginnings when students attended classes in an old Wilmington church and helped "build" the law library in the basement, Widener University Delaware Law School has grown to become a respected academic institution that has sent thousands on to prominent legal careers.

Habba Cites Essayli Ruling To Defend Role In NJ Cases

By Carla Baranauckas

The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Third Circuit to reinstate Alina Habba's authority in two criminal prosecutions, arguing a recent California ruling backs her power to supervise cases as first assistant, even if she's barred from acting as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey under federal vacancy law.

No Sanctions Over 'Immature' Atty Emails In Job.com Ch. 11

By Emily Lever

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Thursday declined to sanction an attorney from Morris James LLP in the bankruptcy case of Job.com, saying she disapproved of the tone of emails between the attorney and a pro se creditor but did not find it warranted sanctions.

Ex-Md. Judge Joins Bayard To Lead Business ADR Practice

By Rose Krebs

Delaware firm Bayard PA has announced the hiring of a former Maryland state court judge to serve as the leader of its business ADR, or alternative disputes resolution, practice group.

Law Firm Real Estate Report

By James Boyle

Mergers and lateral hires helped some law firms expand their footprints around the U.S. in October, including Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's plans for a new office in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Tesla Urges Del. Justices To Cut $176M Atty Fee In Options Suit

By Jeff Montgomery

Warning of a "shaking of public confidence," a Tesla Inc. attorney on Wednesday asked Delaware's Supreme Court to cut a $176.2 million class attorney fee award to $40 million in a case that saw Delaware's chancellor cancel $730 million in the electric car company's director stock options.

Mid-Law Firms Exercise Caution In Limited Spending For AI

By Emma Cueto

With smaller legal technology budgets than their BigLaw cousins, Mid-Law firms are cautiously making investments in AI tools with an eye on utilizing the technology in low-risk and cost-effective ways.

4 Ways Associates Can Ace Their Annual Review This Year

By Tracey Read

It’s year-end review time. How can associates put themselves in the best position possible to advance their careers? Here are four tips.

Akin Beats Malpractice Claim Over Alleged IP Theft Plot

By Rose Krebs

A Third Circuit panel on Tuesday refused to revive a malpractice claim against Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP lodged in a lawsuit that accused attorneys of manipulating patent litigation to steal a former Cornell University graduate student's DNA sequencing intellectual property.

How Leaderboard Firms Define Success

By Xiumei Dong

The 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard law firms are balancing business strength with social responsibility, global reach with local impact, and the ability to lead complex matters while meeting clients' evolving needs. Law360 caught up with firm leaders from this year’s Leaderboard to discuss what success looks like, and how they are positioning their firms for the future.

The 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

Check out the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard to see which firms are leaders in all-around excellence this year.

These Firms Top The 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

By Sam Bell and Xiumei Dong

What makes a law firm stand out in a crowded field of top-tier competitors? What does it take to be a well-rounded firm? Presenting the 2025 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard — showcasing the firms that demonstrate excellence on measures of prestige, responsible business practices, and the reach of their legal work.

The Litigation Reach Of The 100 Practice Footprint Firms

By Sam Bell

The top 100 firms on Law360's 2025 Practice Footprint ranking have left a clear mark across federal district courts. Our interactive map shows where each firm has appeared in district court cases over the past three years — revealing the breadth of each firm's national reach.

The 2025 Practice Footprint Ranking: How Firms Stack Up

By Sam Bell and Xiumei Dong

These 100 firms stand out for their impressive litigation footprints and transactions work. See who's leading the pack across four categories: variety of cases, range of jurisdictions, closing large merger and acquisition deals, and handling registered offerings.

Morgan & Morgan's New Marketing Head Talks Legal Ads

By Emma Cueto

Personal injury juggernaut Morgan & Morgan PA has hired a new chief marketing officer who comes aboard from Geico to oversee Morgan & Morgan's national advertising efforts, with ambitions to help the firm shake up legal advertising and reach consumers with a message that resonates at a time when institutional trust is low.

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

By Jarek Rutz

The Delaware Chancery Court and Delaware Supreme Court saw another busy week of disputes spanning biotech milestones, reincorporation showdowns, shareholder voting schemes and cryptocurrency fiduciary rights.

JPMorgan Accuses Charlie Javice Of 'Abusive' Atty Fee Billing

By Hailey Konnath

JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Friday asked a Delaware state judge to reverse a 2023 order requiring the bank to cover the legal fees of convicted Frank founder Charlie Javice, arguing that the court must put a stop to her "abusive billing."

Newly Merged McDermott Will & Schulte Promotes 74 Attys

By Matt Perez

Recently merged international law firm McDermott Will & Schulte announced Friday that it has elevated 74 attorneys to partner and 13 to counsel, marking the largest class in the firm's history.

Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

By Kevin Penton

Hecht Partners LLP, Hausfeld LLP, DiCello Levitt and Zuckerman Spaeder LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a New York federal jury returned a landmark $20 million verdict against French bank BNP Paribas.

Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

By Anna Sanders

This was another action-packed week for the legal industry as one BigLaw firm elected a new managing partner and other shops expanded their rosters. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

Del. Justices Won't Reconsider Gellert Seitz Malpractice Ruling

By Rose Krebs

The Delaware Supreme Court on Oct. 23 rejected a request to reconsider its decision affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice suit against Gellert Seitz Busenkell & Brown LLC over damages a homebuilder said it suffered due to the firm's negligence handling loan-restructuring disputes, saying the request is "without merit."

BigLaw's 'New Normal' Is Fewer Hours Per Lawyer

By Aebra Coe

Lawyers are billing fewer hours, even as their rates soar, ushering in what appears to be a "new normal" for billable hours.