Daily Business Review

06/03/2026

Milbank is increasing their associate salaries. McDermott Will & Schulte will match. Who's next and who will exceed the new payscale?

"On behalf of the partnership, we sincerely thank you for your tireless efforts and commitment to providing excellent client service,” wrote Milbank chairman Scott Edelman, according to the salary increase memo reviewed by Law.com.

🔗 https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2026/06/02/milbank-boosts-associate-salaries-and-mcdermott-swiftly-follows/

06/03/2026

For Hogan Lovells, It's Miami's Time to Shine, as Cadwalader Merger Promises More Services for LatAm Clients

"We are, modesty aside, I think the top local player in Latin America: bar none," said Jorge Diaz-Silveira, managing partner of Hogan Lovell's Miami office.

06/03/2026

Are official comments made about policy proposals actually taken into account by the powers that be, or does the organization already have its mind made up?

The American Bar Association's Accreditation Council, on its recent proposed repeal of a standard that governs DEI requirements in law school admissions, saw 96% of commenters urge it to “retain and strengthen" the standard instead of repealing it. The council still voted to repeal.

So what does it take? To find out more about the process and the reaction, legal education reporter Christine Charnosky spoke with Washington University School of Law professor Gregory Magarian; Verónica C. Gonzales, professor of law at the University of New Mexico School of Law; Daniel Thies, ABA Accreditation Council chair; and Richard Ford, professor of law at Stanford Law School.

🔗 https://www.law.com/2026/06/03/do-notice-and-comment-periods-data-influence-policy-decisions/

06/03/2026

As summer associates begin stints at Big Law firms in Miami, the firms seek to differentiate themselves in the talent pool.

Reporter Vivienne Serret spoke with Holland & Knight partner Ed Ramos and Yosbel Ibarra, co-managing shareholder at Greenberg Traurig's Miami office, to find out what those firms with deep ties to the region are doing to welcome and mentor their summers.

🔗 https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2026/06/02/summer-associate-programs-have-started-in-miami-heres-what-firms-have-to-say-about-recruiting/

06/03/2026

'We're Getting Calls Every Single Day': Law Firm Finds Niche Suing Over Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals

"This was a very small portion of our practice two, three years ago. And now it’s becoming a significant portion of it," said The Haggard Law Firm partner Pedro Echarte. "The more we dig into it, the more claims we’re seeing. ... The risk is just astronomical."

06/03/2026

Milbank Boosts Associate Salaries, and McDermott Swiftly Follows

The latest round of associate salary increases comes just after two elite litigation boutiques announced midyear associate bonuses.

06/03/2026

From Matthew Dietz of Dislaw Consulting: "For decades, federal enforcement and court decisions recognized that emotional support animals could qualify as a reasonable accommodation under fair housing law. Now, the administration has taken the position that they were never covered at all."

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For decades, federal enforcement and court decisions recognized that emotional support animals could qualify as a reasonable accommodation under fair housing law. Now, the administration has taken the position that they were never covered at all.

06/03/2026

From Brian Cummings and Cade Zimmerman of Stinson: "Between late November 2025 and April 2026, six Florida courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and four state courts across Jacksonville and the Panhandle, dismissed claims against equipment finance companies that had originated and then assigned loan agreements. Across jurisdictions, courts held that the mandatory forum selection clauses remained enforceable by the assignor."

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Between late November 2025 and April 2026, six Florida courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and four state courts across Jacksonville and the Panhandle, dismissed claims against equipment finance companies that had originated and then assigned loan agreem...

06/03/2026

Florida's complaint against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, filed in Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit, lodges 10 causes of action.

The suit is backed by Keller Postman founding partner Ashley Keller, a Chicago-based mass tort litigator who has represented clients against corporations like Monsanto and Google.

For perspective on the case, reporter Annie Mayne spoke with Alejandro Miyar of Berger Singerman, Bilzin Sumberg partner Kelly Ruane Melchiondo and Davis Goldman partner Aaron Davis.

"This lawsuit in particular is testing out some interesting, novel theories, particularly aimed at trying to get around the Communications Decency Act protections for publishers of content online," Melchiondo said.

🔗 https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2026/06/02/florida-becomes-1st-state-to-sue-openai-lawyers-say-it-wont-be-the-last/

06/03/2026

A Google insider is accused of using private company data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket. Law.com Radar editor Mike Neighbors breaks down the CFTC action and explains how stepped‑up federal enforcement is shaping the broader fight over the legal status of prediction markets.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁: 🔗 https://www.law.com/radar/card/pm-64871058-commodity-futures-trading-commission-v-spagnuolo