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‘Everybody Needs a Lawyer’: Why a Former Showtime GC Returned to Law Firm Life
"There are two kinds of companies: the ones embracing change and the ones going out of business," Moses & Singer partner Robert Rosenberg said. "There are two kinds of companies: the ones embracing change and the ones going out of business," Moses &...
Announcing the 2025 Winners and Finalists for the New England Legal Awards
We're excited to announce the winners and finalists in our second annual New England Legal Awards, recognizing attorneys and firms from Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We're excited to announce the winners and...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Infant Formula Judge Tosses Second Bellwether Trial, Lawsuits Against Claims Administrators Frustrate Facebook’s $725M Settlement
I Haven’t Been To The Grocery Store In Weeks Thanks To My Inflation-Proof Urban Tariff Garden
During both World Wars, patriotic Americans were encouraged to plant War Gardens in order to help households save money, become healthier, and maintain their morale in wartime. Branded as “Victory Gardens” in WWII, these often-urban produce plots are apocryphally...
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
There’s long been speculation that the billable hour’s demise is just around the corner. But with generative AI and rapid technological advances gaining traction in the legal industry, is the billable hour *really* doomed this time? In a recent webinar sponsored by...
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Retirement Planning For Lawyers
This sweeping legislation, which passed along largely partisan lines amid significant political controversy over its $3.4 trillion price tag and temporary funding mechanisms, brings substantial changes to retirement planning that could benefit many of you. However, as...
The Best Law Schools For Public Service (2025)
Let’s face it: tens of thousands of students enroll in law school every year, each with a dream in their hearts of saving the world. Maybe they want to seek out justice for children, animals, or the environment. Maybe they want to serve their communities and make them...
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Fifth Circuit Takes Sledgehammer To Labor Rights
So long labor rights, we hardly knew ye. Today the Fifth Circuit issued a decision neutering the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to prosecute unfair labor practice. In a decision authored by Judge Don Willett, the circuit court furthest to the right decided...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Focus on the Whole and Not Just Yourself,’ Says Elizabeth Sher of Day Pitney
"My basic advice is what I learned early on in life as to success generally: be the best version of yourself; play to your strengths; look for and seize opportunities; be a team player; communicate effectively; be willing to put in more time and energy than required;...
AffiniPay Decides It’s *Time* For A Name Change
Joining the hall of famous rebrands somewhere between Meta and the Artist Formerly Known as Prince, AffiniPay announced this morning — at 8am local time — that they officially changed their name to 8am. The logo even sort of has an Artist Formerly Known as Prince...
RIP: Kaylee Walstad
If you’ve never worked in the field of e-discovery, then you might think of it as just another type of technology or just another area of law practice. But for those who work in the field, it is very much also a community. Sadly, that community has lost one of its...
Gibson Dunn Partner’s Death Deemed Unsuspicious as Post-Mortem Ruled-Out
Hong Kong authorities say there will be no further investigation after Schwarzwalder died earlier this month at the age of 54. Hong Kong authorities say there will be no further investigation after Schwarzwalder died earlier this month at the age of...
Hospital Margins Grow, Yet Bad Debt & Expenses Continue To Climb
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On LawNext: Reveal’s CEO and CTO Discuss the Company’s Launch of Gen AI for E-Discovery Review
The e-discovery company Reveal Data recently announced that it will launch its new generative AI-powered document review platform, called “aji,” in late September. Notably, the company said it is offering full access to the platform at no cost through Dec. 31, in...
Morning Docket: 08.20.25
* Clients diversifying outside counsel options after Biglaw Surrendergate. [American Lawyer] * Ed Martin has taken the fact that even Senate Republicans thought he was too stupid to be a U.S. Attorney and turned it into a career harassing Trump’s political grudges...
These Laterals Are Seen as a ‘Huge Win’ in the Talent War. Here’s How Big Law Is Building Around ‘Boomerangs’
A strong alumni network, gracious handling of exits and an open door can offer an advantage in a competitive talent market, Am Law 100 leaders say. A strong alumni network, gracious handling of exits and an open door can offer an advantage in a competitive...
Amy Coney Barrett Thinks ‘Collegiality’ Keeps The Legal Profession From Being ‘Bleak’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Law is a profession that, unlike some others, operates continually under the strain of disagreement. Doctors cooperate and coordinate to deal with patients. Engineers work together to build a bridge. But...
The Top 5 Warning Signs Your Law Firm Marketing Team is Not a Good Fit
You really want to believe your law firm's marketing team is doing all the right things. How can you be sure? Here are five signs your trust may be misplaced. The post The Top 5 Warning Signs Your Law Firm Marketing Team is Not a Good Fit appeared first on Articles,...
Dispatches From The AI Bubble: ILTACON 2025
The International Legal Technology Association conference is, as always, the big one on the legal tech calendar. It’s the Davos of doc review, the Super Bowl of software integrations, and the Oscars of people who unironically use “lawyers” and “technology” in the same...
What’s Up with WhatsApp? Clients Love It—But Lawyers Don’t
Just about everyone can access WhatsApp. It's what attracts international clients—and concerns attorneys. Just about everyone can access WhatsApp. It's what attracts international clients—and concerns attorneys.
Is This The Next Supreme Court Great Dissenter?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which justice wrote the most dissents (10) in the 2024-25 Supreme Court Term? Hint: Contrast this with the Chief. John Roberts penned a total of zero dissents and no concurrences as well — this term....
What’s The Office Policy? It Depends — See Also
Four Days For Some: DLA Piper’s corporate associates will have to spend an extra day at the office. Make America Great No More?: Former MAGA attorney Roger Alford goes full HPE/Juniper merger truther. AI Adoption Is Hitting Top Tier Law Schools: Somebody has to teach...
Kirkland Secures First Dismissal of Children’s Privacy Case in EdTech Industry
District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, who presides in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, dismissed the plaintiffs' individual claims on the merits with prejudice and the claims on behalf of the putative class without prejudice. The...
Latham Wins Dismissal of Securities Action Involving Liver Disease Drug Developer
The case involved a clinical trial of Akero's only product, a drug candidate aimed at treating a liver disease. It's the second time U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered dismissal. The case involved a clinical trial of Akero's only product, a...
Most Crypto Tokens Should Not Be Treated as Securities, SEC Chair Says
If classified as a commodity, a token would be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission—which many in the crypto industry view as a more favorable regulator than the Securities and Exchange Commission. If classified as a commodity, a token would be...
How California Law Firms Strategize to Manage Upfront Wildfire Litigation Costs
It can take millions of dollars to mount a case against a utility company accused of starting a wildfire. It can take millions of dollars to mount a case against a utility company accused of starting a wildfire.
For Burford Capital, MSOs Represent a New Form of Law Firm Investment
Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation finance, is now looking to move beyond funding cases and make investments in managed service organizations formed by law firms. Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation...
For Burford Capital, MSOs Represent a New Form of Law Firm Investment
Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation finance, is now looking to move beyond funding cases and make investments in managed service organizations formed by law firms. Burford, recognized as the world's largest player in litigation...
Do Vaccine Suits Preview What’s Coming From the EEOC?
Employment lawyers who reviewed the cases said the suits reflect the Trump administration's focuses on fighting religious discrimination and on opposing mandatory vaccinations. The COVID-19 vaccination suits could also be seen as a harbinger of a new approach to LGBTQ...
Do Vaccine Suits Preview What’s Coming From the EEOC?
Employment lawyers who reviewed the cases said the suits reflect the Trump administration's focuses on fighting religious discrimination and on opposing mandatory vaccinations. The COVID-19 vaccination suits could also be seen as a harbinger of a new approach to LGBTQ...
Suits Against Claims Administrators Throw Wrench Into Facebook’s $725M Privacy Settlement
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, ordered claims administrator Angeion to provide, in camera, its revenue-sharing agreement with prepaid card provider Blackhawk. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria,...
Suits Against Claims Administrators Throw Wrench Into Facebook’s $725M Privacy Settlement
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, ordered claims administrator Angeion to provide, in camera, its revenue-sharing agreement with prepaid card provider Blackhawk. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria,...
4 Law Schools Form Online Course Swap Consortium
Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three institutions. Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three...
4 Law Schools Form Online Course Swap Consortium
Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three institutions. Four law schools have formed a course swapping system allowing its students to take online classes at the other three...
You Need To Maintain Relationships Throughout Your Legal Career To Succeed
Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Jeanine M. Donahue to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. “Location, location,...
Former MAGA Attorney Goes Scorched Earth With Corruption Allegations In Antitrust Division
Roger Alford is a law professor at Notre Dame, and a veteran of the Trump I administration where he was the Department of Justice’s top antitrust official for international affairs. In the Tump II reign, he took up the role of principal deputy assistant attorney...
Will AI Really Move The Needle On The Billable Hour?
Last year, I wrote an article about whether AI signals the end of the billable hour. In that article, I asked what Generative AI will do to the billable hour. Rates will go up. Rates will go down. Work will shift to alternative fee arrangements. Work will go in-house....
Credit Unions Are Buying Community Banks, as Shifting M&A Market Erodes Deep-Seated Rivalry
"Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now routinely part of the discussion," said Anton Moch, a shareholder of Winthrop & Weinstine in Minneapolis. "Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now...
Credit Unions Are Buying Community Banks, as Shifting M&A Market Erodes Deep-Seated Rivalry
"Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now routinely part of the discussion," said Anton Moch, a shareholder of Winthrop & Weinstine in Minneapolis. "Anytime I have a bank client who's looking to sell, credit unions are now...
Procter & Gamble Hit With Class Action Against Tampax-Brand Products
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Procter & Gamble Hit With Class Action Against Tampax-Brand Products
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Tether Hires Ex-Trump Crypto Adviser Bo Hines to Bolster Washington Push
On Tuesday, Tether, the world's largest issuer of stablecoins, announced it hired Bo Hines, a former White House cryptocurrency adviser under President Donald Trump, to help steer its U.S. strategy as the company seeks a stronger foothold in Washington. On...
Elite Law Schools Are Offering Classes On Responsible AI Use
Convenience and laziness go hand in hand like great power and responsibility. We’ve seen the consequences of lazy lawyers and judges using widely accessible large language models irresponsibly. Citing to nonexistent cases can get your cemented in the annals of the New...
Former Chair of Husch Blackwell Appointed Missouri Attorney General
Catherine Hanaway, a partner and former chair of the Am Law 100 firm, is headed back to government service after being appointed to serve as the state's next attorney general. Catherine Hanaway, a partner and former chair of the Am Law 100 firm, is headed back...
Despite Rising Demand, Expenses Are ‘Outpacing’ Growth at California Law Firms
A focus on adding more competitive compensation rates has pushed expenses higher across the Golden State, Citi's Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group found. A focus on adding more competitive compensation rates has pushed expenses higher across the Golden State,...
Is Donald Trump Anointed By God?
Many evangelical Christians insist that God anointed Donald Trump to save America. It’s a little hard to write — let alone believe — those words, but that’s what some evangelicals say. What, you might ask, is the argument in favor of Trump being God’s messenger?...
Analogies to Federal Law in the State Regulatory Context
The lack of existing state-level precedent opens the door for states to employ novel and aggressive legal theories that increase risk and uncertainty for private actors. Businesses should respond by evaluating opportunities to leverage the more comprehensive body of...
With Trump Deals (Seemingly) in the Rearview, Clients Still Weigh ‘Institutional Stability’ in Picking Law Firms
"There's a real concern about institutional stability. If a firm you've invested in suddenly can't represent you because of outside pressure, that's a major problem for companies.” "There's a real concern about institutional stability. If a firm you've invested...
Top Biglaw Firm Increases Its Office Attendance Mandate To Four Days — But Only For Corporate Associates
Biglaw firms continue to mandate that attorneys have a physical presence in the office, and in recent times, those mandates have applied firmwide, not just to specific practice groups. One of the last times that particular practice groups were singled out to spend...
3 Questions For A Law Firm Marketing Professional (Part I)
Just because you know somebody, doesn’t mean you appreciate exactly what it is they do for a living. Take our current interviewee, a gentleman married to one of my wife’s cousins and someone who I have known for at least 20 years. Yes, we have gotten to speaking a lot...
Rethinking a Right to Jury Trials Under Chapter 93A: Genesis of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act
Given Chapter 93A's broad statutory language, which invariably invites creative pleading and captures conduct that would otherwise fit imprecisely within common-law fraud, contract, or tort doctrines, Chapter 93A has become the most widely used statute in all of...
China’s Hacking Operation Apparently Came For The LSAT
First they came for our nuclear secrets, and I did not speak out — because I did not have nuclear secrets. And they were on the Mar-a-Lago bathroom floor. Then they came for the AI algorithms, and I did not speak out — because I was not burning venture capitalist...
Mining For DOGE: Defense Budget Docs Show $11B In ‘Efficiencies,’ But What Are They?
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Morning Docket: 08.19.25
* DLA Piper bringing everyone back to the office 4 days a week, leaving attorneys an extra day of the week to schedule all their interviews.[American Lawyer] * White House sending its social media teams with on FBI arrests. “Yo, it’s ya boy Steve, here at the...
AffiniPay, Parent to LawPay, MyCase and Others, Rebrands As ‘8am’ To Signify Its Evolution Into A Unified Professional Services Platform
AffiniPay, a company that develops technology for lawyers and accountants, today announced it has rebranded to “8am,” to better reflect its identity as it has evolved from its origins as a payments processor to a comprehensive suite of products for legal, accounting,...
Legal Analytics Platform Pre/Dicta Expands Its Judicial Modeling, Adding Appellate Forecasting, Enhanced Biographical Analysis, and Comparative Predictions
Pre/Dicta, a legal analytics company that specializes in predictive modeling of judicial decision-making, today announced a significant expansion of its platform featuring new appellate forecasting capabilities, enhanced biographical intelligence tools, and...
Tech Trade Group’s Expert Witness Accused of Submitting AI-Generated Fabrications
"Dr. Bean's reliability is shot, and the proof is overwhelming," attorneys for Louisiana said of clinical psychologist Anthony Bean. Bean did not respond to Law.com's requests for comment. "Dr. Bean's reliability is shot, and the proof is overwhelming,"...
Nationwide Personal Injury Firm Leans on Arbitration Provision in Malpractice Suits
Mark Tate of the Tate Law Group and co-counsel Brent Savage of Savage Turner Pinckney Savage & Sprouse have five legal malpractice cases pending against Morgan & Morgan, with more claims in the works. Mark Tate of the Tate Law Group and co-counsel Brent...
Big Law’s Collections Practices Are Leaking Major Revenue
Am Law 200 firms are facing significant revenue leakage from inconsistent and individualized collections practices, and sources in the industry say there is no universal solution to the problem. Am Law 200 firms are facing significant revenue leakage from...
Addleshaws PEP Hits £1 Million, Double-Digit Revenue Increase
The law firm took over Linklaters' Warsaw office earlier this year. The law firm took over Linklaters' Warsaw office earlier this year.
Federal Judge Calls On Law Students to Improve Civics Education
Georgia law students are trading places with teachers to help educate high schoolers about civics, thanks in part to financial support doled out by a federal judge. Georgia law students are trading places with teachers to help educate high schoolers about...
Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients
"There is certainly a heightened level of concern when parties think they can't rely on the government to keep sealed information secret," Boies Schiller Flexner partner Dan Boyle said of the summer 2025 cyberattacks against the U.S. courts' electronic filing system...
Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients
"There is certainly a heightened level of concern when parties think they can't rely on the government to keep sealed information secret," Boies Schiller Flexner partner Dan Boyle said of the summer 2025 cyberattacks against the U.S. courts' electronic filing system...
Judge Strikes Some Claims, Plaintiffs’ Experts, in Ozempic Lawsuits
U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, allowed some misrepresentation claims to go forward but tossed design defect and medical monitoring allegations. U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of...
Judge Strikes Some Claims, Plaintiffs’ Experts, in Ozempic Lawsuits
U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, allowed some misrepresentation claims to go forward but tossed design defect and medical monitoring allegations. U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of...
The True Cost of an Employee: Beyond the Paycheck for Law Firms
Ask the head of most any law firm about the compensation for a given employee, you'll likely hear something like “$35 an hour” or “$75,000 a year.” Of course the dollar figure is correct but it does not represent total compensation. The post The True Cost of an...
Show Up Or Pay For It — See Also
Do Your Time Or Do A Fine: Biglaw firms are penalizing attorneys for not showing face. Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover Has Failed: For now, at least. Did Your Firm Just Implement A Vague 2400 Hours Target?: King & Spalding just did, and associates are pissed! That...
Weighing In on a Split: State Appellate Court Clarifies Safety Exceptions Against Trucking Brokers
“We conclude Congress intended to preserve a state's ability to provide for safety on its roadways by maintaining an individual's access to the remedy of a common-law negligence claim following a motor vehicle collision, First District Appellate Court of Illinois...
Weighing In on a Split: State Appellate Court Clarifies Safety Exceptions Against Trucking Brokers
“We conclude Congress intended to preserve a state's ability to provide for safety on its roadways by maintaining an individual's access to the remedy of a common-law negligence claim following a motor vehicle collision, First District Appellate Court of Illinois...
Flo Nicolas On Why Contracts Aren’t Just Legal Tools, They’re Business Signals
Ask most legal or business leaders what’s buried inside their contracts, and the answers are usually vague. Someone in legal knows. It depends on the deal. We have templates. It’s under control. But the reality is, few companies truly understand what’s in their signed...
Biglaw Firms Continue To Depend On Attendance Mandates, And Lawyers Who Don’t Abide Are Getting Punished
While Biglaw firms continue to usher attorneys back to the office in the wake of the pandemic, hybrid work policies still remain in effect in some way, shape, or form, with fully remote policies having “nearly disappeared.” But what do those hybrid policies look like?...
The California Bar Is At A Crossroads
Some strong “will they, won’t they” tension may make for great rom-com foundation, but the dynamic is far from what you’d expect of a licensing organization. After a disastrous experimental February rollout led the California Bar back to an orthodox NBCE test...
Leading By Example Is The Key To Creating Top Lawyer Rainmakers
While we all know the expression “monkey see, monkey do,” it doesn’t quite hit the mark for me as I sit down to write this. The word I’m really searching for is “emulate.” The definition? To match or surpass someone or something, typically by imitation. There, that’s...
Trump Admin Beats Hasty Retreat On DC Police Order
“Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people,” the president ranted last week. It has not. Violent crime in DC is down sharply from last year, and is, in fact, at a...
Biglaw Firm Adds Onerous Billable Target That Has Everyone Freaking Out
Associates at King & Spalding recently received an update to firm policy that is worrying folks. The firm told associates they are responsible for 2,400 “productive” hours (broader than “billable” hours, but narrower than all working hours) in order to be in good...
Corporate Clients Are Pushing Back Even More On Biglaw’s High Rates
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’m definitely taking more work in-house and having law firms bid on specific projects. Previously, I might have sent something out to a firm by default. Now, I’m asking how far we can take it internally before...
Breaking Down Who’s On Top At The Supreme Court
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Supreme Court data collected by Jake S. Truscott and Adam Feldman, which justice was part of the majority decision the least this Term? Hint: This justice was only in the majority 72% of...
Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Claims for $67M
Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court. Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the...
Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Claims for $67M
Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court. Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the...
DLA Piper Increases In-Office Requirement for US Corporate Lawyers
The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more. The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for...
DLA Piper Increases In-Office Requirement for US Corporate Lawyers
The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more. The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for...
Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Strategies for In-House Counsel
In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment. In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders...
Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Strategies for In-House Counsel
In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment. In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders...
4th Circuit Upholds Win for Judiciary in Former Public Defender’s Sex Harassment Case
The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection...
4th Circuit Upholds Win for Judiciary in Former Public Defender’s Sex Harassment Case
The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection...
Monsanto Settles Lawsuits Over Toxic Chemicals at Seattle School
On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle. On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers,...
Monsanto Settles Lawsuits Over Toxic Chemicals at Seattle School
On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle. On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers,...
GCs Continue Weighing Options for Outside Counsel in Politically Charged Climate
Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers on the payroll. Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers...
GCs Continue Weighing Options for Outside Counsel in Politically Charged Climate
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How Defense Lawyers Reframed One of Crypto’s Largest Alleged Frauds
Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel. Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian...
How Defense Lawyers Reframed One of Crypto’s Largest Alleged Frauds
Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel. Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian...
LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown
“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran. “The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where...
LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown
“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran. “The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where...
Supreme Court Argument Over ‘Safe-Harbor’ Provision in New Delaware Corporate Law Set to Be Rescheduled
A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar. A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its...
Supreme Court Argument Over ‘Safe-Harbor’ Provision in New Delaware Corporate Law Set to Be Rescheduled
A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar. A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its...
Solving the Million Dollar Problem: Smarter Resourcing To Retain Firm Talent and Boost Profitability
Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client relationship continuity. Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader,’ Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
"I think it's important to remember that you don't need a title to be a leader. I would encourage those who are passionate about their practice to remember that, fundamentally, this role is about communicating and connecting people. One doesn't need to wait for an...
It’s a New Dawn In Legal Tech: From Woodstock to ILTACON (And Beyond)
Last Friday, Aug. 15, as I began to make my way home from ILTACON 2025, and finally had enough of a break from the conference’s non-stop, four-day flurry of activity to check up on my social media, I took notice of the posts commemorating the 56th anniversary of...
The Rise of Revenue Intelligence: Why Law Firms Are Leveraging AI to Reimagine the Revenue Lifecycle
Legal technology is in the middle of a paradigm shift — one where firms are no longer satisfied with incremental fixes and point solutions. Instead, they're seeking transformation: of systems, workflows, and outcomes. Nowhere is that transformation more urgent — or...