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In a pivotal ruling that extends the Supreme Court’s 2020 guidance on bankruptcy appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has declared that a bankruptcy court’s order reimposing the automatic stay is a final, immediately appealable decision. This decision, handed down in late September 2025, resolves a lingering circuit split and promises … Read more

ArentFox Schiff Represents CarMax in $1.3M Suit Against Westborough Over Alleged Water and Sewage Overbilling In a dispute that’s as unexpected as it is costly for a used-car giant, CarMax Auto Superstores Inc. has filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the town of Westborough, Massachusetts, accusing local officials of overcharging the retailer for water and … Read more

Law Firm Offices Are Getting Bigger and Brighter as More Attorneys Squeeze In Published on October 15, 2025, by The American Lawyer (a Law.com publication), this article explores how New York City’s Am Law 200 firms are redesigning or expanding their workspaces to handle surging attorney headcounts amid hybrid work realities. As litigation and transactional … Read more

Trial of Suspended Pennsylvania Attorney Accused of $33M Crypto Fraud Set to Begin Monday On Monday, October 21, 2025, the federal trial of suspended Pennsylvania attorney Sean Hvizdzak is slated to commence in Pittsburgh, marking a pivotal moment in a long-running cryptocurrency investment scam case that has ensnared the legal community and highlighted risks in … Read more

5 Ways Law Firms Are Optimizing Their Back Office In today’s competitive legal landscape, back office operations—encompassing finance, HR, IT, and administrative support—are increasingly under scrutiny as firms seek to cut costs, boost efficiency, and reclaim lost revenue. With rising operational pressures in 2025, including talent shortages and tech investments, forward-thinking firms are reimagining these … Read more

Summary of “How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Be More Intentional About Business Development,’ Says James Barney of Finnegan” This article, published on October 17, 2025, by Law.com as part of their “How I Made It” series, profiles James R. Barney, the Managing Partner of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP—a premier intellectual property … Read more

Law Firm Disrupted: Rise of the ‘Triple-Threat’ Associate? Gone are the days when grinding 2,000 billable hours defined success in Big Law—today’s top recruits are hybrid powerhouses blending razor-sharp legal minds with charisma and code, flipping the script on how firms chase talent and clients in a GenAI-fueled arena. As legal industry trends 2025 accelerate, … Read more

Meet Judge Theodore Chuang: The Obama Appointee Overseeing John Bolton’s Classified Documents Indictment A hawkish national security guru who once whispered in Trump’s ear now stares down federal charges that could land him behind bars—mishandling troves of top-secret files, from Iran strike plans to North Korea intel. As the courtroom drama unfolds in Maryland’s federal … Read more

Costco Travel Isn’t Liable in Antigua Resort Wrongful Death Case, Federal Judge Rules A sun-soaked family getaway in the Caribbean, promised as a safe haven post-pandemic, spirals into unimaginable tragedy when a young girl drowns in a resort pool amid chaos and neglect. Now, after three grueling years of courtroom battles, a federal judge has … Read more

New USPTO Director to Take Control of Review Processes From Appeal Board Envision pouring millions into a groundbreaking invention, securing a patent after rigorous USPTO scrutiny, only to watch it shredded in a post-grant review that feels more like a rubber stamp than a fair fight. That’s the frustration echoing through boardrooms and labs nationwide—until … Read more