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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Supreme Court Rules for Straight Woman in Job Discrimination Suit; The...

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The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2025)

The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2025)

There are many different and exciting ways to rank law firms. How prestigious are they? How much money are they making? How much do partners earn? How much are associates earning in cash compensation? How big are they? Yes, size matters, and because the legal...

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Morning Docket 06.06.25

* Spat between America’s richest and orangest man makes Steve Bannon talk about nationalizing SpaceX. [Wall Street Journal] * Lawyers across the pond are getting in trouble for misusing AI in their work product. [Legal Futures] * Judge threatens to kick Diddy out of...

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This Global Biglaw Firm Has Money On Its Mind

This Global Biglaw Firm Has Money On Its Mind

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We have an ambitious goal of $1bn (GBP 740m/EUR 880m) global [revenue] by 2030. By investing in our people, processes and infrastructure and innovating together, we will create a firm that is fit for the...

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Shared Space Is On The Rise For Biglaw Associates

Shared Space Is On The Rise For Biglaw Associates

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to Maptician, since 2023, what percentage of law firms have increased their use of hoteling and other flexible seating arrangements? Hint: AshLea Allberry, Maptician’s chief operating...

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Ex-Girardi Keese Partner David Lira Pleads Guilty

Ex-Girardi Keese Partner David Lira Pleads Guilty

Lira, whose trial was scheduled for next month, pleaded guilty to one count of failing to comply with a court order pertaining to settlements over the Lion Air crash of 2018.       Lira, whose trial was scheduled for next month, pleaded guilty to one count of failing...

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It’s Pride Month, But Law Firms Are Silent This Year

It’s Pride Month, But Law Firms Are Silent This Year

In previous years, most of the world's largest law firms had made public posts by this point in the month, but this year experts say messaging is muted and budgets are being slashed.       In previous years, most of the world's largest law firms had made public posts...

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The 2025 NLJ 500: Head Count Ranking

The 2025 NLJ 500: Head Count Ranking

The NLJ 500 is the National Law Journal's survey of the 500 largest law firms in the United States covering the previous calendar year.       Methodology: The NLJ 500 is the National Law Journal's survey of the 500 largest law firms in the United States covering the...

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Marriott Wins Reversal of Data Breach Class Certification

Marriott Wins Reversal of Data Breach Class Certification

Tuesday's ruling is the second that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has entered over class certification in the Marriott data breach case.       Tuesday's ruling is the second that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has entered over...

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Are All Big Law Asia Strategies Destined to Fail?

Are All Big Law Asia Strategies Destined to Fail?

Put three Asia partners and their global chair in an elevator and ask them all to name their firm's three key strengths. Chances are, you'll get four different answers, Jessica Seah writes.       Put three Asia partners and their global chair in an elevator and ask...

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Sex Asteroids, Sleazebags, And Meme Police

Lawsuit against former Texas SG alleges bizarre cosmic sex fetish. The administration made two significant changes to the judicial nomination process, firing the ABA from its neutral evaluator role and kicking the Federalist Society to the curb. The latter move came...

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Morning Docket 06.04.25

* Trump’s obviously unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship curtail hits the 9th Circuit. [Reuters] * Tom Girardi gets 7 years for frauding his clients. [Law360] * Is law review even a “job”? The DOJ’s case against Harvard is looking weaker by the minute. [DorfonLaw]...

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Welcome To The Boston Market! — See Also

Welcome To The Boston Market! — See Also

Crowell & Moring Are On The Yahd: Congrats to Crowell & Moring and Faber Daeufer & Itrato on teaming together. The DOJ Is Harassing Harvard For Alleged Discrimination Against White People: FASORP called, they want their shtick back. Newark Mayor Sues Alina...

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