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The legal industry is watching closely as big law firms edge toward private equity funding, raising questions about what that model truly means for the profession. The so-called management services structure, the

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a Temporary Final Rule placing sweeping new restrictions on the export of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap. The

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General in the early hours of Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, in a razor-thin vote. Blanche, formerly Donald Trump’s personal attorney, was confirmed

Virginia’s mechanic’s lien law contains several distinctive provisions that set it apart from similar statutes in other US states. Mechanic’s liens are legal tools that allow contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05 on August 5, 2026, making immediate and sweeping changes to how incomplete immigration filings are handled. The update gives USCIS officers the discretion

Moderna has secured FDA approval for its messenger RNA-based influenza vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of seasonal flu shot technology. The approval, announced late Wednesday, covers adults aged 50

Reed Smith LLP attempted to use an arbitration clause from its engagement letter to push a civil RICO lawsuit out of federal court, but the strategy failed. Bankruptcy Judge John P. Mastando

Despite the legal industry’s overall growth, the biggest law firms in the United States are bringing on significantly fewer newly qualified associates than in previous years. New data from the National Association

Lewis Brisbois has released the third episode of its Delaware Corporate Litigation Insights podcast, bringing together legal experts to dissect significant recent court decisions. Hosts Francis Pileggi and Chauna Abner are joined

A Delaware Court of Chancery decision has identified more than 21 distinct reasons why a limited liability company cannot be considered purely a creature of contract. The case, Hassanein v. NTO Fund