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James Langford
From M&A to Activists, TLG Communications Steers Finance Clients Through ‘Business-Critical’ Communication
By James Langford | Legal Consultant Limelights
TLG's rapidly growing financial communications team draws on years of media and government experience to steer finance clients to success.
July 6, 2026
From Deep Roots to Litigation Powerhouse: Skadden's Decades-Long Rise in Houston
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, Skadden Features
Skadden's Houston practice is deeply entrenched in the city's community, its oil industry and its courtrooms.
June 29, 2026
For Andrew St. Laurent, Winning Starts with Strong Client Relationships
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights
A founding partner of Harris St. Laurent, his commercial litigation and white-collar and regulatory defense practice centers client empowerment.
April 21, 2026
The Attorney Who's Been Ahead of Big Tech for Decades – And Is Ready for the AI Battle
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features
Jay Edelson is known for his wins against tech companies. Now the attorney is heading a new wrongful death lawsuit in California challenging the culpability of ChatGPT in a teenage suicide.
January 7, 2026
Dealmaker Limelight: John Sobolewski
By James Langford , Katrina Dewey | Dealmakers, Lawyer Limelights, Wachtell Lipton Features
The Wachtell partner has worked on landmark deals, including T-Mobile's merger with Sprint.
July 26, 2023
Leading Litigator Limelight: Brian Timmons
By James Langford , Emily Jackoway
The Quinn Emanuel partner is trusted by major businesses and institutions across the U.S. and internationally.
July 11, 2023
Hall of Fame: Randy Johnston
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, Hall of Fame Limelights, Plaintiff Consumer Limelights
The Texas litigator, known for his wizardry bringing professional misconduct and malpractice cases, moonlights as a blues guitarist.
May 25, 2023
Supreme Court Keeps Full Access to Abortion Pill
By James Langford | News & Features
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court decision late Friday that would have limited or cut off…
April 21, 2023
Clarence Thomas defends luxury trips at heart of Supreme Court scandal
By James Langford | News & Features
He's facing calls to abandon his lifetime seat on the U.S. Supreme Court after failing to report years of billionaire-funded luxury jaunts.
April 8, 2023
U.S. Will Appeal Decision Cutting Off Abortion Pill Access
By James Langford | News & Features
The decision conflicts with a ruling in Washington federal court, setting up a likely pathway to the U.S. Supreme Court on abortion pill access.
April 8, 2023
Abortion pill’s fate hinges on clashing lawsuits after Roe’s fall
By James Langford | News & Features
The use of mifepristone has surged amid dwindling access to surgical alternatives after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
April 6, 2023
Supreme Court wrestles with $400B question in student loan case
By James Langford | News & Features
Supreme Court conservatives are skeptical of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, but overturning it hinges on standing.
March 16, 2023
Legal Consultant Limelight: Chip Hodgkins
By James Langford | Legal Consultant Limelights
Chip Hodgkins gave up a C-suite office at a publicly traded company to form Statera Capital with litigator Andy Woltman.
February 14, 2023
Validity Finance Provides Litigation Strength in Uncertain Times
By James Langford | Legal Consultant Limelights, Litigation Funders
In a shaky economy, Validity is helping corporations and law firms pursue legal funding as a business opportunity.
January 25, 2023
Lawyer Limelight: Frank Pitre
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, Plaintiff Consumer Limelights, Hall of Fame Limelights
The name partner at Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy has built a career on fighting for the powerless agains the powerful.
January 9, 2023