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Uber’s Fight Over Sexual Assault Claims: Thousands of Cases, Two Trial Losses, and Growing Pressure
by David Brown
Uber faces thousands of sexual assault claims. After two federal trial losses, pressure mounts to settle.
SCOTUS Weighs Ending Birthright Citizenship. Now What?
by David L. Brown
The Supreme Court is taking on birthright citizenship—here's what's at stake for immigrants and legal counsel if justices rule on Trump's executive order.
Will the Meta-YouTube Verdict Be Big Tech's Big Tobacco Moment?
by David L. Brown
A landmark verdict holds Meta and YouTube liable for addictive design—not content—potentially reshaping Big Tech's legal immunity under Section 230.
Can Drug Users Own Guns?
by David L. Brown
A federal drug ban. A loaded Glock. And a Supreme Court case in 2026 that has the NRA and DOJ fighting on opposite sides of the Second Amendment.
ABA Fights Back as Trump Targets Law School Accreditation
by David L. Brown
The Trump administration is cutting ABA funding, boycotting events and threatening law school accreditation powers. Here's what it means for the legal industry.
Trump FTC Targets Law Firms Over DEI and Mansfield Rule
by David L. Brown
Are big law DEI efforts "collusion"? The FTC has warned big law firms participating in the Mansfield Certification program that it may be "anti-competitive."
Growing ABA Backlash?
by David L. Brown
The American Bar Association’s role as the nation’s chief law school accreditor faces a new threat—this time from a growing list of Republican-led states.
Hiring for Legal Jobs Is Setting Records. Will the Surge Continue?
by David L. Brown
With skyrocketing demand for legal services and tech-savvy talent to help evolve for an AI future, the legal job market is booming. Will this golden era last?
What's Really Stopping Law Firms From Going All in on AI
by Francis Walshe
While there are signals that the legal industry’s AI adoption curve is beginning to steepen, many parts of the industry still appear unwilling to embrace it.
Law Firm Merger Boom in 2026?
by David L. Brown
This year has seen a flurry of major law firm mergers and acquisitions—and market conditions may be ripe for an even bigger surge of law firm mergers in 2026.
Will Personal Injury Firms Be Private Equity’s Next Target?
by David L. Brown
Private equity continues expanding into law, targeting personal injury firms seeking capital, tech and scale as AI and competition reshape legal services.
Law Firm Office Mandates Help Drive Rental Leasing Boom
by David L. Brown
Law firms continue to buck the office downsizing trend, taking on millions of square feet in prime locations across the US during the third quarter of 2025.
Law Firms Avoid Cuts, But ROI Remains a Problem
by David L. Brown
Many firms are struggling to measure their return on marketing investment, with word of mouth the dominant strategy for attracting new prospects.
Early Lawsuits Highlight Risks to Companies Under the Bulk Data Transfer Rule
by Tatum Andres
Early lawsuits and state actions show how national security regulations are increasingly shaping privacy risk.
Making Florida Home: The Legal Realities of Domicile in 2025
by Alexander M. Parthemer
Florida’s legal framework underscores an enduring truth about domicile planning nationwide: The laws that protect you can also just as easily constrain you.
When AI Listens Too Closely
by Bryan Driscoll
The class action lawsuit against AI company Otter.ai extends far beyond statutory interpretation. It exposes a deeper philosophical rift in U.S. privacy law.