Attorney Spotlight: Amanda Albert (Video)

The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) held a third program as part of its Jones Day Foundation Community Series, a special series of educational events

Attorneys can access case files through cloud-based systems. Clients can sign documents electronically. Legal teams can communicate and manage matters without everyone working from the same office.

The legal industry is shifting at a pace most firms have never experienced. Large law firms have the capital to absorb major disruptions. Small and mid-sized firms do not have that luxury. That pressure is also their greatest advantage. Smaller firms are making faster decisions. They are adopting remote staffing, flexible structures, and leaner operating models that larger firms are still debating in committee. If you run a small or mid-sized law firm, 2026 may be the year your agility becomes your biggest competitive edge.

Navigating disputes with a Homeowners Association (HOA) can be a daunting task, requiring specialized legal proficiency. Whether it's addressing governing document violations, selective enforcement issues...

Small law firms can lose potential clients for a reason that has nothing to do with legal skill: nobody is available when the inquiry arrives.

A new breed of transatlantic law firm encompassing key commercial and financial hubs in 23 cities across the United States and the United Kingdom, the combined firm builds on the successful Strategic Alliance...

For legal case managers, that distinction matters. Much of the job can involve client communication, case updates, document coordination, deadline tracking, and keeping matters moving between attorneys and support staff. Those responsibilities do not always require someone to sit in the same office as the attorney.

Law firms are not simply deciding whether employees should work from home. They are reconsidering where they recruit talent, which roles require physical presence, and how technology can support teams across locations.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has announced a settlement with TPC Group, Inc. and TPC Group LLC (collectively, "TPC"), to resolve lawsuits alleging that TPC violated Texas law through conduct that resulted in an explosion that leveled a chemical manufacturing facility in Port Neches, Texas.

As take privates continue to play a meaningful role in sponsor-backed transaction activity, below we compare key deal terms from sponsor-backed take private transactions announced in 2024 to those announced in 2025...

We are committed to fostering an environment that embraces each individual's unique background, experience and perspective.

The USPTO has released new templates and guidance for AIA trial proceedings, announced key appointments including a Chief AI Officer, and published updated procedures for patent applications and subject matter eligibility declarations. Director Squires delivered multiple addresses emphasizing the constitutional importance of intellectual property rights while the agency expanded its community engagement efforts and international collaboration through WIPO's Global IP Assignment Platform pilot program.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved FINRA Rule 3290, which will replace existing rules governing outside business activities and private securities transactions for registered persons. This new rule narrows the scope to focus on investment-related activities while maintaining similar supervisory obligations for member firms. Understanding the key changes and implementation requirements will be critical for broker-dealers as they update their compliance policies and procedures.

US national securities exchanges are preparing to launch 23x5 trading by December 6, 2026, marking the most significant expansion of trading hours in decades. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory approvals, operational infrastructure changes, investor protection mechanisms, and issuer considerations necessary to support overnight equity trading from Sunday through Thursday evenings.

As Congress prepares for its postelection lame-duck session, lawmakers face critical decisions on government funding, defense authorization, and potential debt-limit increases. The election outcome will determine whether Republicans push through major legislation before potentially surrendering control, or whether both parties defer negotiations into 2027. With permitting reform, tax extenders, and reconciliation packages on the table...

California's new SB 574 establishes the first statutory framework governing attorneys' and arbitrators' use of generative artificial intelligence, imposing verification requirements and disclosure obligations that take effect in January 2027. The law responds to recent court sanctions for AI hallucinations while leaving unresolved critical questions about privilege, work-product protection, and the boundaries between permissible assistance and impermissible delegation.

The SEC Division of Examinations has released its fiscal year 2027 examination priorities, signaling continued focus on investment adviser fiduciary obligations, broker-dealer financial responsibility, and Regulation Best Interest while adapting to evolving market practices. Private credit, artificial intelligence governance, and retail investor protection emerge as prominent areas of scrutiny, with examiners expected to probe valuation practices, conflicts of interest, and technology controls across regula

California's September 2026 legislative session produced sweeping changes to AI and privacy regulation, with Governor Newsom signing dozens of bills while vetoing others on feasibility grounds. As federal leadership signals preference for industry self-regulation, the state continues to expand protections for minors online, strengthen data broker requirements...

On September 29, 2026, the final phase of Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs took effect, imposing an additional 100 percent ad valorem duty on many imported patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients. While these duties may substantially increase import costs, several customs and trade mechanisms may be available to reduce, eliminate, or defer the tariffs.

The SEC has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of transfer agent regulations that would formally recognize distributed ledger technology and blockchain-based recordkeeping systems within the existing regulatory framework. This modernization effort imposes enhanced operational, safeguarding, and compliance obligations while establishing technology-neutral standards that could significantly impact tokenization initiatives and digital asset market infrastructure.