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The Biggest Line Of Credit In Biglaw

The Biggest Line Of Credit In Biglaw

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It is like having an overdraft line of credit. [Law firms] don’t plan on drawing on it, but knowing it is there in case you go over is comforting. It is looked at as a smart, common tool. — Jeffrey Lowe, market...

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Boutiques Are Where The Big Bucks Are! — See Also

Boutiques Are Where The Big Bucks Are! — See Also

That’s A Lot Of Money!: Great time to work for AZA! The Call Is Coming From The Formerly Inside The House: Ty Cobb sees a lot of Putin in Trump. Adios, China: K&L Gates shuts down their Beijing office. The Question On Everyone’s Mind: Did Tom Homan keep the FBI...

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Alfred Youngwood, Former Paul Weiss Chair, Dies at 87

Alfred Youngwood, Former Paul Weiss Chair, Dies at 87

Youngwood preceded current chair Brad Karp and was the first democratically elected chair in the firm's history.       Youngwood preceded current chair Brad Karp and was the first democratically elected chair in the firm's history.       

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When Patent Prosecution Becomes Something More

When Patent Prosecution Becomes Something More

Most days, preparing and prosecuting patent applications follows a familiar rhythm. Talk with the inventors. Draft the application. Wait for the Patent Office. Argue a few times. Secure the patent. Repeat. But every so often, a case reminds us that our work can mean...

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Biglaw Partner Makes Judge Big Mad — See Generally

Biglaw Partner Makes Judge Big Mad — See Generally

Unchecked Entitlement? From A Lawyer? No!: Judge benchslaps partner over actions that “candidly saddened and shocked the court.” Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Brings On Amateur Hour: Twitter Law School explains why ABC suspending Kimmel is natural extension of letting...

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Law Professor Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Post

Law Professor Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Post

Law professor Felicia Branch was suspended by the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law over comments she made on Facebook concerning the death of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Her comments, which called particular attention to the...

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Shouting Matches Are Common At Some Law Firms

Shouting Matches Are Common At Some Law Firms

Law firms can be unpleasant places to work since office politics and bad personalities can create a toxic culture. Sometimes, law firm partners and other managers might abuse their power and belittle associates even though this can have an adverse impact on morale. In...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Law Firm Cliches

Stat(s) Of The Week: Law Firm Cliches

“Leading” is the leading word in law firm-produced business announcements in the U.S. and U.K., according to a new study, while the markets appear to differ the most in how they express professional joy.  The “10 Most Overused Words in Legal Press Releases” report by...

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The Sky-High Revenue For The Biggest Global Law Firms

The Sky-High Revenue For The Biggest Global Law Firms

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, of the $222 billion in revenue generated by the Global 200, what percentage comes from the top 50 firms? Hint: Much of the growth of the Global 200 is being driven...

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The State of AI in Legal: Insights Every Leader Needs

The State of AI in Legal: Insights Every Leader Needs

You'll discover benchmarks, ROI findings, and future trends to help you evaluate where your organization stands and unleash your full potential.       You'll discover benchmarks, ROI findings, and future trends to help you evaluate where your organization stands and...

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First They Came For Colbert… — See Also

First They Came For Colbert… — See Also

Jimmy Kimmel’s Show “Indefinitely Suspended” After Mild Trump Joke: We may have to actually legalize comedy soon. Trump Wants To Charge Protesters With RICO: Finding new ways to step all over the Constitution. These Are The Firms You Don’t Want To Go Up Against: Does...

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Trump Demands RICO For Protestors

Trump Demands RICO For Protestors

Last Tuesday, Donald Trump sauntered into Joe’s Seafood in occupied Washington, DC, presumably to order the chain’s $83 filet mignon extra-well done and drenched in ketchup. For about forty-five seconds, the Dear Leader also received a complimentary amuse bouche in...

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Law Firms Around The World Had A Profitable 2024

Law Firms Around The World Had A Profitable 2024

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, how much was revenue up for the 200 largest firms in the world (by gross revenue) over last year? Hint: The top three spots on the Global 200 rank are occupied by...

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Wayne State Law Dean Named Interim University President

Wayne State Law Dean Named Interim University President

The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former President Kimberly Espy's abrupt resignation on Wednesday and later the same day appointed Richard Bierschbach as interim president.       The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former...

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Wayne State Law Dean Named Interim University President

Wayne State Law Dean Named Interim University President

The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former President Kimberly Espy's abrupt resignation on Wednesday and later the same day appointed Richard Bierschbach as interim president.       The Board of Governors of Wayne State University accepted former...

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Insurer Seeks to Recoup $922K for Lost Biomedical Material

Insurer Seeks to Recoup $922K for Lost Biomedical Material

Insurer Great Northern Insurance Co., acting on behalf of its subrogee Korro Bio, a biopharmaceutical firm, filed a complaint against biotechnology company Boston Lab Services on Thursday, which alleges the defendant negligently unplugged refrigerators at Korro's...

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Insurer Seeks to Recoup $922K for Lost Biomedical Material

Insurer Seeks to Recoup $922K for Lost Biomedical Material

Insurer Great Northern Insurance Co., acting on behalf of its subrogee Korro Bio, a biopharmaceutical firm, filed a complaint against biotechnology company Boston Lab Services on Thursday, which alleges the defendant negligently unplugged refrigerators at Korro's...

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The Global Elite In 5 Charts

The Global Elite In 5 Charts

Taking the latest Global 200 numbers, Law.com‘s intelligence department and senior editors analysed various aspects of firm performance to determine which law firms are racing ahead to make the "global elite."       Taking the latest Global 200 numbers, Law.com‘s...

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The 4th TikTok Delay Is The Charm!

The 4th TikTok Delay Is The Charm!

In January, TikTok’s “vulnerabilities” were designated as a major national security concern. A widely used app owned by a foreign government was so apparently dangerous that the government decided they’d rather shut it down than to let people post their dancing vids...

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A Tale Of Two Supreme Court Book Tours

Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor are both hitting the talk shows and it’s highlighting how awkward the nation’s relationship with the Supreme Court really is. Barrett went on Fox and accurately stated that the Constitution prohibits Trump running for a third...

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