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Elite Law Firms Are 'Carrying' the Am Law 50. What Sets Them Apart?

Sun, 2025-11-30 23:46

Spurred by higher partner productivity and a more private equity-focused practice mix, among other factors, elite law firms' performance is further separating from the rest of the Am Law 50 performance, according to Wells Fargo data.

       

Trump's Pick Alina Habba Was Improperly Appointed, Court Finds

Sun, 2025-11-30 23:13

The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Stay Open to Learning New Skills,' Says John McManus of Harris Beach Murtha

Sun, 2025-11-30 22:59

"Focus on mastering your craft—your practice area—first. Stay open to learning new skills that go beyond the 'mere' practice of law, such as understanding law firm economics, client development, and interviewing for recruiting."

       

Big Law Is Never Satisfied—But It Is Thankful

Wed, 2025-11-26 15:29

In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism) for a go-take-that-next-hill industry.

       

Whoop Files Infringement Claim Against Wearable Health Monitoring Company

Wed, 2025-11-26 14:48

Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the health monitoring tech market and its association with prominent athletes like LeBron James, Michael Phelps, and Patrick Mahomes.

       

Parental Leave Coaching Program Has Proven Impactful to Both Women and Men

Wed, 2025-11-26 14:44

Although the parental leave coaching program supports all parents, if I am being honest, I was primarily focused on mothers when I designed the program. And yet, when I was recently asked about the biggest impact of the program in its first year, I kept thinking of my male colleagues.

       

US Judges Remain Silent Following Halligan's US Attorney Disqualification

Wed, 2025-11-26 14:04

The federal Eastern District of Virginia judges have not immediately appointed a chief prosecutor for the district despite getting an apparent green light to do so following the disqualification of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan in two high-profile prosecutions.

       

EEOC Settles With Company Amid Pro-American Enforcement

Wed, 2025-11-26 13:51

The settlement comes just as the EEOC announces a focus on eradicating discrimination against American workers. The agency has issued announcements calling for anyone who observes anti-American discrimination in the workplace to make a report.

       

Johnny Cash Trust Leverages AI Protection Law Against Coca-Cola's Celebrity Sound-A-Like, Lawsuit Says

Wed, 2025-11-26 13:45
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Beyond the Practice Group: Breaking Down Silos in the Modern Law Firm

Wed, 2025-11-26 12:38

Discover how to break down silos in law firms by fostering collaboration, streamlining knowledge sharing, and leveraging technology to boost efficiency and revenue.

       

State Appellate Court Sides with Firefighter in Military Leave Pay Dispute Pay

Wed, 2025-11-26 12:28

The state appellate court said a firefighter was entitled pay for 40, 24-hour shifts that he missed during military service, and not up to 20 shifts in a consecutive period of 40 days.

       

Your Tradeshow IP Protection Playbook Part 2: How to Respond If Someone Files an IP Complaint Against You At a Tradeshow?

Wed, 2025-11-26 10:33
The stress of IP infringement matters resides on both sides of the fence: whether you find a competitor infringing upon your ideas, or your company finds itself being accused of doing the infringing. In this series of articles, we outline the appropriate steps to take if you spot your innovation in your competitor's booth across the hall. This article's focus: What can you do if your competitor is using your IP at a tradeshow?        

Ashurst and Perkins Coie Claim a 'Combination of Equals.' But for Branding, One Name Must Come First

Wed, 2025-11-26 04:59

“People in the U.K. may continue to refer to it as Ashurst, but I think in the U.S., unfortunately for the double brand, it will be known as Perkins, which is what happens when these large law firms come together, said law firm media strategist Allen Ripp.

       

ABA Removes Cooley Law School's Probationary Status

Tue, 2025-11-25 23:36

During its November meeting, the organization's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar determined the school demonstrated compliance with its required minimum two-year bar passage rate.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Stay True to Your Passion for the Law,' Says Michelle Meyers of Singleton Schreiber

Tue, 2025-11-25 22:59

"My advice is to stay true to your passion for the law and commit yourself fully to serving your clients. Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with your colleagues. The path to partnership isn't just about big-name cases; it's about consistently delivering high-quality work, mentoring others, and always keeping the client's best interests at the forefront of everything you do."

       

Warner Music Group Announces Settlement With AI Music Generator Suno

Tue, 2025-11-25 19:00

The deal comes days after WMG announced it had reached an agreement to end its litigation against Udio, a rival AI music generator.

       

Why Quinn Emanuel's Brussels Office Has Halved in Size

Tue, 2025-11-25 18:03
Views differ sharply on what is behind the litigation heavyweight firm's 53% drop in lawyer numbers in Belgium since 2019.
       

US Judge Blocks IRS Sharing of Confidential Taxpayer Address Information With ICE

Tue, 2025-11-25 18:00

"Plaintiffs have shown that the IRS committed multiple violations of Internal Revenue Code Section 6103(i)(2) when it disclosed confidential taxpayer address information to ICE on August 7, 2025," U.S. District Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in a decision blocking the agencies from implementing the address-sharing policy while the litigation plays out.

       

Crypto Giant Binance Accused of Facilitating Militant Financing

Tue, 2025-11-25 17:21

“Not only are these families devastated emotionally, having lost children and spouses, but they're never able to recover and work the way they're used to and down the road find themselves in a very different economic position," said Lee Wolosky, a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

       

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