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Universities Turn to Law Firms for Lobbying Matters

Universities Turn to Law Firms for Lobbying Matters

Holland & Knight, K&L Gates, and other law and lobbying firms have filed lobbying registrations for academic institutions in the second quarter of this year.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...

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Law Firm Mergers Up 21% in First Half of 2025

Law Firm Mergers Up 21% in First Half of 2025

Twelve Q2 law firm mergers contributed to a total of 35 combinations so far this year, according to a new report.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not...

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Yale Law Dean to Step Down 2 Years Ahead of Term End

Yale Law Dean to Step Down 2 Years Ahead of Term End

Heather Gerken, Yale Law School's first woman dean, is stepping down after serving as dean for eight years to become president of the Ford Foundation.       Heather Gerken, Yale Law School's first woman dean, is stepping down after serving as dean for eight years to...

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New Law: Texas Among First to Regulate AI Practices

New Law: Texas Among First to Regulate AI Practices

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. But federal legislation currently being considered by Congress might override state AI regulations.       Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed...

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New Law: Texas Among First to Regulate AI Practices

New Law: Texas Among First to Regulate AI Practices

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. But federal legislation currently being considered by Congress might override state AI regulations.       Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed...

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A Footnote (4) To History

A Footnote (4) To History

The Supreme Court just extended strict scrutiny protection to parents lodging religious objections to public school lessons. This tiered approach to review has its roots in Footnote 4 of the United States v. Carolene Products opinion. What product was Carolene...

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Loss Can Drive Merging — See Also

Loss Can Drive Merging — See Also

60-Lawyer Exodus Starts Merger Talk: Move ’em while you still can! Contempt Of Public: Chief Justice Roberts really doesn’t like you people. Let us count the ways. 4th Time’s The Charm: Susman Godfrey just netted a yuge win against Trump. Trump Administration Decides...

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Organizations Are Diving Into AI Adoption Without ROI Plans

Organizations Are Diving Into AI Adoption Without ROI Plans

Organizations in mainland Europe and the Middle East and Africa are recording higher investment in AI than the U.S., according to Thomson Reuters' 2025 Future of Professionals report.       Organizations in mainland Europe and the Middle East and Africa are recording...

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Does Trump In Fact Deserve The Nobel Peace Prize?

Does Trump In Fact Deserve The Nobel Peace Prize?

Last week, before the United States started bombing Iran, I speculated about whether we would actually drop bombs and, if so, what Iran’s reaction would be. I must admit, I never even considered the possibility that Donald Trump’s strategy might work: Drop a bunch of...

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Harvard Law School Appoints John Goldberg as Permanent Dean

Harvard Law School Appoints John Goldberg as Permanent Dean

John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after serving as interim dean of HLS since March 2024.       John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after...

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Harvard Law School Appoints John Goldberg as Permanent Dean

Harvard Law School Appoints John Goldberg as Permanent Dean

John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after serving as interim dean of HLS since March 2024.       John Goldberg will become the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Harvard Law School effective immediately, after...

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The Top Biglaw Firms In Boston (2026)

The Top Biglaw Firms In Boston (2026)

Boston is brimming with business opportunities, which is just one of the reasons that Biglaw firms are flocking there to throw open their doors. If you’re a lawyer who runs on Dunkin’, Beantown is the place to be. But which firm is right for you? Thanks to Vault’s...

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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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