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Trump Is 0-4 Defending His Biglaw Executive Orders

Trump Is 0-4 Defending His Biglaw Executive Orders

It’s not just hyperbole. From jump, commentators called President Donald Trump’s efforts to target Biglaw firms with Executive Orders unconstitutional. After all, they were designed to extract a financial penalty for supporting causes or cases that angered the...

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Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC

Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC

Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison & Foerster, and Crowell & Moring announced D.C.-based partner and of counsel hires this past week.       Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison &...

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Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC

Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC

Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison & Foerster, and Crowell & Moring announced D.C.-based partner and of counsel hires this past week.       Hogan Lovells, Husch Blackwell, Dechert, Cooley, ArentFox Schiff, Morrison &...

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Morning Docket: 06.30.25

Morning Docket: 06.30.25

* Susman Godfrey successfully defeats the Trump executive order aimed at the firm. [Law360] * Meanwhile, Mark Zaid’s case against the Trump administration’s retaliation efforts goes on. [National Law Journal] * 50 Cent continues to have deep thoughts about the Diddy...

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DOJ to Appeal Perkins Coie EO Decision

DOJ to Appeal Perkins Coie EO Decision

The government's decision to appeal the Perkins Coie ruling could foreshadow its next move in the other three law firm executive order cases.       The government's decision to appeal the Perkins Coie ruling could foreshadow its next move in the other three law firm...

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The Top Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2026)

The Top Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2026)

Chicago is brimming with business opportunities for Biglaw firms, and it’s proving to be quite attractive for lateral moves and office openings alike. Unlike the majority of its sports teams’ records, it’s a winning city for the legal profession. But which firm is...

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Lawyer Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Viral Moment

Lawyer Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Viral Moment

Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey."       Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey."       

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Lawyer Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Viral Moment

Lawyer Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Viral Moment

Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey."       Lawyers reacted on social media to a viral video of a Colorado attorney mistakenly calling a judge "honey."       

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Sure, NOW Nationwide Injunctions Are A Problem

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! When was the first universal injunction issued in the United States? Hint: Nationwide injunctions became a conservative hobby horse when Trump’s policies were being blocked, but the practice has an...

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Judge Sides With Susman Godfrey in 4th Law Firm EO Win

Judge Sides With Susman Godfrey in 4th Law Firm EO Win

U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order against Susman Godfrey unconstitutional, enjoining all agencies of the federal government from enacting any part of the executive order.       U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order...

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Judge Sides With Susman Godfrey in 4th Law Firm EO Win

Judge Sides With Susman Godfrey in 4th Law Firm EO Win

U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order against Susman Godfrey unconstitutional, enjoining all agencies of the federal government from enacting any part of the executive order.       U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan deemed the executive order...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Perennial Favorites

Stat(s) Of The Week: Perennial Favorites

Although there’s been some movement near the top of the latest ATL law school rankings, a few institutions have been consistent leaders over the past decade. Three schools have made the Top 5 for at least eight of the last 10 years: Duke (nine times) University of...

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Are Lawyers More Likely To Suffer Health Problems?

Most lawyers can attest that being an attorney is a stressful occupation due to the conflict and human drama that lawyers experience daily. In addition, many lawyers work long hours, which only compounds the stress and adverse health effects. Perhaps owing to this...

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Will Willkie’s West Coast Rebuild Be an Uphill Battle?

Will Willkie’s West Coast Rebuild Be an Uphill Battle?

After losing more than half of its San Francisco-based litigators to Cooley this month, some say Willkie Farr & Gallagher will have a challenging time recovering.       After losing more than half of its San Francisco-based litigators to Cooley this month, some...

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Milbank’s Spine Makes A Reappearance

Milbank’s Spine Makes A Reappearance

The nine Biglaw firms that capitulated to the threats of Donald Trump and agreed to provide hundred of millions in pro bono payola to conservative clients and causes have garnered a lot of criticism from around the industry. And for good reason — the Executive Orders...

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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. “Justice Department Says the Trump Administration Plans to Re-Deport...

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Morning Docket: 06.27.25

Morning Docket: 06.27.25

* McDermott & Schulte approve merger. [Law360] * Looming deadline in Perkins Coie case may signal if the DOJ sees any path forward. [National Law Journal] * Former Justice Anthony Kennedy says “democracy is at risk.” Yeah, buddy, and whose fault is that?...

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Tough Market Persists for International Big Law Applicants

Tough Market Persists for International Big Law Applicants

Candidates already approved for OPT or H-1B status have a leg up, but still face a buyer's market for associate talent.       Candidates already approved for OPT or H-1B status have a leg up, but still face a buyer's market for associate talent.       

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Trump Deals Have a Disparate Impact Across Big Law

Trump Deals Have a Disparate Impact Across Big Law

The Trump administration's deals with nine law firms to avoid or resolve an executive order have shaken up the legal industry's talent market.       The Trump administration's deals with nine law firms to avoid or resolve an executive order have shaken up the legal...

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Trump Deals Have a Disparate Impact Across Big Law

Trump Deals Have a Disparate Impact Across Big Law

The Trump administration's deals with nine law firms to avoid or resolve an executive order have shaken up the legal industry's talent market.       The Trump administration's deals with nine law firms to avoid or resolve an executive order have shaken up the legal...

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