The federal court ruled that a substantial punitive damages award was necessary to deter similar misconduct by online influencers who knowingly make false allegations.

In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court.

Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn face a securities class action in Washington federal court alleging they misled investors in promoting the cryptocurrency Patriot Pay.

"Start with your 'why.' One of the reasons I wanted to start my own firm was to remove potential limitations—on the cases I take, the issues I engage with, and how I communicate about them. Being a founder allows you to decide the fate of your work, but that autonomy comes with responsibility. (...) Your 'why' should guide how you choose cases, build your team, communicate publicly, and create the internal systems that support your firm."

Despite megadeal growth, domestic mid-market deals are expected to remain the backbone of Canada’s M&A market. The mining, tech/AI, defense, and energy sectors will likely see the most activity.