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Biglaw’s Retreat On Immigration Cases

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by Reuter, during the surge of immigration litigation during Trump’s first term, 2.5% of those cases were handled by top 100 Biglaw firms. During Trump’s second term, and a...

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Eckert Seamans Faces Second Class Action Over Data Breach

Eckert Seamans Faces Second Class Action Over Data Breach

This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 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...

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LSAC Hit With Class Action Complaint Over Application Fees

LSAC Hit With Class Action Complaint Over Application Fees

"LSAC—an ostensible not-for-profit organization purportedly committed to making legal education 'equitable and accessible' for all—has been wildly enriched by LSAC's anticompetitive conduct, as have LSAC's executives," the complaint states.       "LSAC—an ostensible...

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LSAC Hit With Class Action Complaint Over Application Fees

LSAC Hit With Class Action Complaint Over Application Fees

"LSAC—an ostensible not-for-profit organization purportedly committed to making legal education 'equitable and accessible' for all—has been wildly enriched by LSAC's anticompetitive conduct, as have LSAC's executives," the complaint states.       "LSAC—an ostensible...

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Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers

Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers

In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton says the firm remains unique in the breadth of global coverage, with India offering the greatest opportunities for growth.       In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton...

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Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers

Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers

In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton says the firm remains unique in the breadth of global coverage, with India offering the greatest opportunities for growth.       In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton...

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Biglaw Partner Moves Are Hotter Than Ever

Biglaw Partner Moves Are Hotter Than Ever

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Decipher Investigative Intelligence, lateral partner moves between Biglaw firms is up how much over the seven-year average? Hint: Greg Hamman, chief data officer for...

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The Law Schools With The Most Diverse Faculty (2025)

The Law Schools With The Most Diverse Faculty (2025)

If you’re considering applying to law school, one of the things you may want to consider in your search is finding a place where diversity is embraced, including among its faculty. As our readers know, the latest Princeton Review law school rankings are out, and...

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Biglaw May Soon See More Associate Deferrals

Biglaw May Soon See More Associate Deferrals

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [I’m] not shocked that there are deferrals happening [and] not sure this is going to be the last firm that’s going to decide to defer. [The slowness in VC work is] an unhealthy canary in the coal mine. — Kate...

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Former Law Dean Named Interim President of UVA

Former Law Dean Named Interim President of UVA

Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of June.       Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of...

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Former Law Dean Named Interim President of UVA

Former Law Dean Named Interim President of UVA

Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of June.       Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of...

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Historic Job And Salary Numbers For Law School Grads

Historic Job And Salary Numbers For Law School Grads

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), what was the employment rate and national median salary for the law school graduating class of 2024? Hint: As noted by NALP Executive...

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Where Do Your Teachers Rank? — See Also

There’s A Survey Of The Law Schools With The Best Teachers: Does your school make the top? It might surprise you! Next, Locking Up The Homeless: Should have seen this coming after Grants Pass. Federal Judge Opens Up About Death Threats: He encouraged U.S. leadership...

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Is It OK To Take A Long Vacation And Then Quit?

Is It OK To Take A Long Vacation And Then Quit?

As a first-year Biglaw associate, the shop at which I worked had a generous vacation policy. They gave all attorneys four weeks of paid vacation each year, and when an employee left the firm, the shop paid up to four weeks’ worth of vacation time to the departing...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Tech Tops The Charts

Stat(s) Of The Week: Tech Tops The Charts

This week, Corporate Counsel released its 2025 General Counsel Compensation Report, featuring pay for legal chiefs at Fortune 1000 companies. The tech sector dominates the upper portion of the ranking, with chief legal officers at tech companies holding 13 of the top...

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Summer Bonuses in the Air: Otterbourg Gives Associates $15K

Summer Bonuses in the Air: Otterbourg Gives Associates $15K

The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and banking sectors, firm chair Richard Stehl said.       The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and...

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Summer Bonuses in the Air: Otterbourg Gives Associates $15K

Summer Bonuses in the Air: Otterbourg Gives Associates $15K

The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and banking sectors, firm chair Richard Stehl said.       The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and...

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