The National Law Journal

09/23/2026

"When it comes to theatrical performance, whether an idea is conveyed through spoken word, written word or a theatrical performance, this First Amendment stands squarely against a public university's ability to regulate it based on viewpoint [and] impose prior restraints," said attorney JT Morris, on behalf of a student group challenging Texas A&M's ban.

"When it comes to theatrical performance, whether an idea is conveyed through spoken word, written word or a theatrical performance, this First Amendment stands squarely against a public university's ability to regulate it based on viewpoint [and] impose prior restraints," said attorney JT Morris, o...

09/23/2026

Developed through a close collaboration with OpenAI, Ropes & Gray's proprietary tool is designed to replicate the firm's process for diligence reviews, allowing attorneys to address thorny issues earlier on.

Developed through a close collaboration with OpenAI, Ropes & Gray’s proprietary tool is designed to replicate the firm's process for diligence reviews, allowing attorneys to address thorny issues earlier on.

09/23/2026

The lawsuits filed in California allege Fanatics falsely represented it had an exclusive license to all categories of NFL merchandise and defendants “collectively pressured independent breakers either to enter Fanatics-controlled arrangements or face exclusion from critical distribution channels by being banned from TikTok or having their standing in its recommendation algorithm demoted.

The lawsuits filed in California allege Fanatics falsely represented it had an exclusive license to all categories of NFL merchandise and defendants “collectively pressured independent breakers either to enter Fanatics-controlled arrangements or face exclusion from critical distribution channels.....

09/23/2026

Less than two weeks after the justices blocked Missouri from using a new Republican-drawn map in the November midterm elections, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has ordered state officials to begin using the map.

09/23/2026

At least 10 law firms announced new talent in their DC offices this week, joining firm practices in white collar defense, public policy, litigation, food and drug, financial services and national security.

09/23/2026

PBM reforms are evolving quickly, with major PBMs and their stakeholders seeking to influence the state-level regulatory landscape through constitutional challenges.

09/23/2026

Finance-focused partners are on the move in Big Law this month, including those arriving at Mayer Brown; Gibson Dunn; Greenberg Traurig; and Vinson & Elkins, among others.

09/23/2026

The group of insurance defense lawyers is led by Christopher Ferragamo, who had served as president of the regional midsize firm.

09/23/2026

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk is facing mounting criticism from law professors and academic groups who say his response to a controversial 9/11 symposium undermined academic freedom and amplified false claims that the event promoted terrorism or antisemitism.

09/22/2026

Violating the "spirit" of an injunction is not the proper grounds for contempt, the Justice Department wrote in a brief to the high court.