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How I Made Partner: ‘Lean Into the Hard Work,’ Says Stephen Kudla of Marshall Gerstein At just 33 years old, Stephen J. Kudla has already climbed to the pinnacle of Big Law success—becoming a partner at Chicago’s Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. In a legal world where partnership tracks can stretch decades, Kudla’s rapid rise … Read more
2025 GC Pay Report: Why So Many Legal Chiefs Feel in the Dark About What They’ll Earn General counsels are the guardians of corporate America, but even they can’t predict their own paychecks with confidence. A new 2025 report reveals that over 60% of top legal executives feel uncertain about their future compensation, amid economic … Read more
Defining Judicial Independence Amid Rising Tensions: A Call for Public Dialogue In an era where court rulings spark political firestorms, the very foundation of America’s judiciary faces unprecedented scrutiny. As threats against judges escalate and impeachment calls grow louder, experts urge citizens to engage in the conversation about what judicial independence truly means—before it’s too … Read more
Philly-Based Kirkland Partner Steps Up to Defend J&J in Landmark California Talc Bellwether Trial Johnson & Johnson’s long-running talc litigation faces a pivotal showdown this fall, with a Philadelphia-based Kirkland & Ellis partner tapped to lead the defense in California’s first bellwether trial. Set for November 3 in Los Angeles Superior Court, the case could … Read more
DOJ Accuses Uber of Systematic Discrimination Against Disabled Riders in Major ADA Lawsuit In a stinging rebuke to one of America’s ride-hailing giants, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued Uber Technologies Inc., alleging the company routinely denies service to passengers with disabilities. Filed on September 11, 2025, in federal court in San Francisco, … Read more
Landmark Talc Cancer Trial Set to Kick Off in Los Angeles This Fall A groundbreaking court battle over talcum powder and cancer risks heads to trial in California this November. This first bellwether case could set the tone for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. Understanding Bellwether Trials in Product Liability Cases Bellwether trials act as … Read more
Agent Washed: Unpacking the Hype and Reality of Legal AI Agents The legal world is buzzing with talk of AI agents. These tools promise to change how lawyers work. They could handle tasks on their own. Like drafting contracts or doing research. But is it all real? Or just hype? A new term has popped … Read more
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Barrage of Suits Against DaVita Shows How Fast Legal Risks Can Escalate After Cyberattack DaVita is a big name in health care. It helps people with kidney problems. The company runs dialysis centers across the U.S. But in 2025, DaVita faced a big problem. A cyberattack hit the company hard. Hackers stole data from millions … Read more
SEC Pushes to Keep Elon Musk Securities Case in D.C., Citing Attorney Convenience The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is digging in its heels against Elon Musk’s bid to transfer a high-profile securities enforcement action from Washington, D.C., to Texas. In a recent filing, the agency argued that keeping the case in the nation’s … Read more