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Trump’s Tariff Tease Creates Uncertainty for Lawyers

Trump’s Tariff Tease Creates Uncertainty for Lawyers

Demand for advice on tax, reorganizations and other corporate matters remains brisk, however, and law firms in Mexico continue to hire.       Demand for advice on tax, reorganizations and other corporate matters remains brisk, however, and law firms in Mexico continue...

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AI Mastery for Legal Professionals

AI Mastery for Legal Professionals

Mastering AI tools is vital for law firms striving to remain competitive. The increasing demand for prompt and effective services means firms that do not adapt may fall behind. Gaining expertise in AI equips legal professionals with essential skills to leverage...

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For GCs in 2025, Success on Every Front Starts With Empathy

For GCs in 2025, Success on Every Front Starts With Empathy

"For a long time, I thought I had to act a certain way to be successful. Now, I know my value is in being consistent and creating a space where people can be their best selves," said Jasmine Sing, general counsel of Ironclad.       "For a long time, I thought I had to...

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Dilworth Paxson Partner John Squires Nominated to Lead USPTO

Dilworth Paxson Partner John Squires Nominated to Lead USPTO

Squires, who is chair of emerging companies and IP at Dilworth Paxson, previously was a partner at Perkins Coie and chief IP counsel at Goldman Sachs.       Squires, who is chair of emerging companies and IP at Dilworth Paxson, previously was a partner at Perkins Coie...

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It Takes A Long Ass Time To Make Partner These Days

It Takes A Long Ass Time To Make Partner These Days

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Leopard Solutions’ State of the Industry whitepaper analyzing the 2024 legal industry, partnership promotion timelines have increased by how much since 2012? Hint:And of note, for...

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John Roberts Realizes He Made A Huge Mistake

John Roberts Realizes He Made A Huge Mistake

(Photo by Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images)Remember when Arrested Development made this a gag? John Roberts is living it out in real time as the president explains — on national television — that Roberts is a partisan hack. Amy Coney Barrett seems less excited about the...

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The Networking Chef: Small Gestures Matter

The Networking Chef: Small Gestures Matter

Ed note: This is the fifth in a series. Read the previous installment here. Getty ImagesIn the culinary world of networking, it’s not just the main course (your primary follow-up) that matters, but also the side dishes — those small, thoughtful gestures that can leave...

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Morning Docket: 03.12.25

Morning Docket: 03.12.25

* “I’m not a cat” lawyer deep dive. [NY Times] * Judge who feels gay people don’t deserve basic human rights is very disturbed by criticism of federal judges. [National Law Journal] * “Judge to hold hearing over Columbia student protester’s challenge to arrest” makes...

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Judge James Ho Big Mad Over Statement On Judicial Safety

Judge James Ho Big Mad Over Statement On Judicial Safety

via YouTubeDon’t worry, like many of Fifth Circuit Judge Jame Ho’s moves, this one is more style over substance. The jurist, who seems almost desperate to prove he’s Donald Trump’s most conservative lil’ judge, has quit the Federal Judges Association (FJA) in a fit of...

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Sculpting A Copyright Do-Over

Sculpting A Copyright Do-Over

(Image via Getty)It is the rare judicial opinion, particularly in the IP arena, that starts with the court admitting that they got an earlier decision wrong. Penning the opinion? None other than the Third Circuit’s Hon. Stephanos Bibas, sitting by designation in the...

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Perkins Coie Isn’t Backing Down — See Also

Perkins Coie Isn’t Backing Down — See Also

Biglaw Firm Prepares To Do Battle With Trump Administration: They’ve recruited Williams & Connolly for the fight. The Williams & Connolly Response Doubles As A Con Law Outline: They came out swinging! First Misconduct Of Many?: Ed Martin gets hit with a...

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Federal Appellate Judges Denounce Threats, Impeachment Efforts

Federal Appellate Judges Denounce Threats, Impeachment Efforts

"Criticism is no surprise. It's part of the job," said Sixth Circuit Jeffrey Sutton. "But I do think when it gets to the level of a threat, it really is about attacking judicial independence, and that's just not good for the system or the country.”       "Criticism is...

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Deal Watch: The Tariff Effect on the M&A Market

Deal Watch: The Tariff Effect on the M&A Market

Deal work was down in February year over year, just like in January. Some deals are coming through, but they face an inconsistent and constantly changing environment.       Deal work was down in February year over year, just like in January. Some deals are coming...

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Judiciary Pushes for 71 New Federal Judgeships

Judiciary Pushes for 71 New Federal Judgeships

The Judicial Conference seeks dozens of federal judgeships to address rising caseloads after past administration veto.       The Judicial Conference seeks dozens of federal judgeships to address rising caseloads after past administration veto.       

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Reed Smith Reaches Historic $1.5B In Revenues

Reed Smith Reaches Historic $1.5B In Revenues

Profits per equity partner grew by 13.8% to $1.8 million, and the London office—the firm's largest—had a particularly strong performance.       Profits per equity partner grew by 13.8% to $1.8 million, and the London office—the firm's largest—had a particularly strong...

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Latham’s Revenue Surges to $7B, as PEP Eclipses $7M

Latham’s Revenue Surges to $7B, as PEP Eclipses $7M

The firm said it recorded double-digit growth in specific practices such as M&A, private equity, capital markets, complex commercial litigation, and banking, among others.       The firm said it recorded double-digit growth in specific practices such as M&A,...

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Eric Adams Gets Helpful Assist From Paul Clement

Eric Adams Gets Helpful Assist From Paul Clement

(Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)Judge Dale Ho asked the conservative movement’s top Supreme Court advocate, Paul Clement, to weigh in on the Trump administration’s decision to dismiss its case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams without prejudice. Judge Ho...

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New York Has A Pretty Hefty Legal Bill

New York Has A Pretty Hefty Legal Bill

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How large is New York state’s combined legal bill for expenses stemming from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration? Hint: NY released the figures just before Cuomo announced his candidacy for NYC...

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Best, [Pronouns Redacted] — See Also

Best, [Pronouns Redacted] — See Also

Biglaw Firm Secretly Nixes Pronouns From Employee E-Mail Signatures: No permission required! Orange Comes For Biglaw: There’s a lot more “Obey In Advance” than backbone. Eric Adams Gets Even More Help: Getting off scot free wasn’t enough apparently! Judges Relax Rules...

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ALSP QuisLex Names Sirisha Gummaregula as President and CEO

ALSP QuisLex Names Sirisha Gummaregula as President and CEO

The alternative legal services provider QuisLex today announced the appointment of Sirisha Gummaregula as its president and chief executive officer, succeeding former CEO Ram Vasudevan. “This leadership transition underscores the company’s continued commitment to...

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New IBM Legal Chief Earns Nearly $10M in First 6 Months

New IBM Legal Chief Earns Nearly $10M in First 6 Months

Anne Robinson joined the multinational technology company after eight years as general counsel of mutual fund giant Vanguard.       Anne Robinson joined the multinational technology company after eight years as general counsel of mutual fund giant...

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