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Humana Loses Second Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Advantage Star Ratings In a setback for the nation’s second-largest Medicare Advantage (MA) insurer, a federal judge on October 14, 2025, dismissed Humana’s second lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), upholding the agency’s controversial 2025 star ratings that could cost the company billions in bonuses … Read more

Live from WIPL: Emily Murphy on Leading with Authenticity in Law In the latest episode of Law.com’s Legal Speak podcast, recorded live from the Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference in New York City on October 15, 2025, host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Thompson Coburn partner Emily Murphy. Described as one of … Read more

Comey’s Defense Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment, Disqualify Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Halligan in High-Stakes Legal Showdown In a dramatic escalation of the legal feud between former FBI Director James Comey and the Trump administration, Comey’s defense team has formally filed a motion today to toss out his federal indictment, arguing it’s tainted by an “unlawful” prosecutorial … Read more

How I Made Partner: ‘It’s a Marathon—Avoid Burnouts to Thrive,’ Rising Star Amelia Zhang Shares Secrets from Norton Rose Fulbright Climb Climbing the ranks in Big Law isn’t a sprint—it’s an endurance test that demands grit, smarts, and self-care, as newly minted partner Amelia Zhang knows all too well. At just 36, this Houston powerhouse … Read more

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