What pro bono is BigLaw providing under Trump deals? Trade deals get help but not some conservative causes

Striking the Balance: How to make alternative fee arrangements work for everyone

Meet May Mailman, the lawyer leading Trump administration’s pursuit of universities

Dentons has been awarded Silver in the Microsoft 365 solutions and adoption category of the global Step Two Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards, recognising the firm’s innovative document management solution, Springboard. This feature-rich platform streamlines the creation and management of precedents, client documents, and company policies. Recognition, Australia, Australasia, Asia Pacific

Ciner Glass Belgium NV, a leading global manufacturer of container glass for the food and beverage industry, has secured a €504 million financing package comprising €252 million in ECA-backed facilities, supported by SACE S.p.A., UK Export Finance, and SERV and an additional €252 million in commercial facilities, with a portion guaranteed by Gigarant NV. Banking and Finance, Industrials, Europe, Brussels

EEOC data requests to law firms were not mandatory, agency says in court filing

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Professionalism: The ABA requires it, employers want it, students need it; so let’s teach it

After PACER hack, judiciary takes ‘special measures’ and ‘technical steps,’ DOJ official says

Global law firm Dentons has advised the Otto Group on its successful placement of a €240 million promissory note. Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Capital Markets in Germany, Europe, Germany, Frankfurt

Jury awards nearly $60M to former police officer for wrongful prosecution in sex assault case

Dentons is pleased to announce the closing of an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) for C1 Fund Inc. Dentons Venture Technology, Capital Markets and Fund Compliance teams advised C1 Fund on its registration and IPO on the NYSE closing on August 8, 2025, and also advised C1 Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Fund that will serve as investment adviser to the Fund, in connection with its registration with the SEC. Capital Markets, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies in the United States, Corporate, Corporate in the United States, IPOs and Public Offerings, Investment Funds and Income Trusts, Exits: Technology IPOs and M&A, Blockchain, Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency, New York, Miami, Washington, DC

Writing Out Loud: The power of the spoken word to improve your legal prose

Court clerk staffers in New Orleans dig through landfill to find wrongly tossed court records

A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against applicants residing out-of-state. We have been tracking this case for the past couple of years — see our prior posts here and here. This decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is the first to apply the Dormant Commerce Clause to adult use cannabis — and, in combination with an earlier decision involving Maine’s medical cannabis program, suggests a trend toward rejection of all protectionist state cannabis laws despite the federal illegality of marijuana sales and use. The decision was a long time coming: we speculated as far back as 2015 on this blog that the Dormant Commerce Clause could be used to upend residency requirements for state cannabis programs. Here, the Second Circuit decided that one of New York State’s cannabis dispensary application pools could be challenged under the U.S.…

The dormant Commerce Clause may be the least interesting strand of constitutional law. But every few years, a case arises in the Second Circuit that invokes that provision. This time, we are dealing with New York State's mechanism for issuing licenses to sell legal marijuana. The state's procedure is stricken under the dormant Commerce Clause.The case is Variscite NY Four v. New York State Cannabis Control Board, issued on August 12. When New York legalized marijuana, it adopted a method for issuing licenses to sell it. If you want a dispensary license, you stand a better chance if you or a close relative was convicted for a marijuana-related offense under New York law. The state argues this provision is merely restorative justice, not a constitutional violation nor economic protectionism, which would violate the Commerce Clause. The Second Circuit disagrees, granting the plaintiff organization a preliminary injunction against the state enforcing this provision.The…

At McKennon Law, we frequently see insurers improperly deny claims under accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policies, especially when toxicology results or policy exclusions are involved. Fortunately, ERISA provides policyholders with powerful appeal rights when these denials are unfounded. In a recent success story, our firm secured full payment of a $680,000 AD&D benefit from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) after an initial denial—without having to file a lawsuit. Background: Denial Based on Intoxication Exclusion Our client filed a claim for AD&D benefits after the tragic death of a loved one who was covered under a group policy issued by MetLife. The cause of death was complications of multiple drug toxicity involving prescribed medications, including amphetamine and benzodiazepines. However, MetLife denied the claim based on the policy’s intoxication exclusion, alleging that the presence of cocaine in the decedent’s system…

David Kluft with another find: “If a judge is given an advisory opinion telling him to recuse, can he pretend there was no opinion and stay on the case?” — “A NY judge running for reelection was assigned a case being litigated by a member of his campaign committee, whose firm was holding fundraisers for the judge.” “Opposing counsel asked that the judge recuse. The judge contacted the Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, and the Committee issued an opinion telling him he was disqualified.” “The judge concealed the opinion and stayed on the case through the election. After he was re-elected, he revealed the opinion to the parties and declined to recuse anyway.” “Opposing counsel appealed and, of course, the Appellate Division reversed and remanded the case to a new judge. Public censure from the Commission on Judicial Conduct.” Ruling: here. Actually, it’s a Double Kluft day, as he’s spotting all the…

Going through a child custody case is one of life’s most challenging experiences. As you navigate this difficult time, questions about child support obligations naturally arise. One of the most common concerns parents face is: “How long will I need to pay child support?” If you’re facing divorce proceedings in Dallas, Texas, understanding the duration of child support obligations is crucial for planning your financial future and ensuring your children’s needs are met. Child support law in Texas has specific guidelines that determine when these obligations begin, continue, and ultimately end. While the general rule seems straightforward, various factors can extend or modify support duration. As an experienced Dallas divorce attorney with over 25 years of practice, I’ve helped countless families understand these complex regulations and plan accordingly. Understanding Texas Child Support Duration: The Basic Framework In Texas, child support…