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Law Firms Good at Tech Investment, Behind on People Investment: Survey

Mon, 2025-07-28 07:59

Forrest Solutions, a staffing and outsourcing firm, surveyed about a quarter of the Am Law 200 and found that while law firm tech innovation has jumped significantly, firms could be doing more when it comes to investing in people themselves.

       

2025 GC Pay Report: The Full List, From No. 1 to No. 544

Mon, 2025-07-28 07:46

Check out who landed where in our annual rankings of highest-paid legal chiefs, which is based on an analysis of Fortune 1000 companies' proxy statements covering fiscal years ending after June 30, 2024.

       

2025 GC Pay Report: At Top of Rankings, Tech's Rising Fortunes Crowd Out Other Industries

Mon, 2025-07-28 07:11

One legal chief went from last to fourth. Another rode the AI wave to a 75% compensation increase.

       

Kirkland's Saudi Strategy: An Inside Look with Partner Kamran Bajwa

Mon, 2025-07-28 06:04

The founder of the firm's Riyadh office offers insight into the work in Saudi Arabia, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to operate as an international law firm in the Kingdom.

       

Arnold & Porter Opens Seattle Office While Recruiting 4 K&L Gates Partners

Mon, 2025-07-28 05:59

The firm has hired a four-partner group from K&L Gates, three of whom will be based in the firm's new Seattle office.

       

As Big Law Expands NYC Offices, Fewer Midsize Firms Follow

Mon, 2025-07-28 04:59

Stinson, Barclay Damon and Meirowitz & Wasserberg have made major expansions to their New York offices, but other midsize peers are holding their existing spaces or reducing.

       

As McDermott and Schulte Plan Friday Merger, Firm Leaders Discuss Leadership, Office Details

Mon, 2025-07-28 04:59

McDermott chair Ira Coleman said there will be leadership representation from both firms, though who and where has yet to be fully fleshed out.

       

Maker of Electric Air Taxis Reshuffles Legal Department

Mon, 2025-07-28 00:29

The departure early this year of Archer Aviation's chief legal officer, Andy Missan, has triggered one promotion and one outside hire.

       

Is AI the Biggest Threat to Big Law?

Sun, 2025-07-27 19:51

AI is rapidly transforming the legal industry, but an even bigger threat to Big Law may come from law firms' inability — or unwillingness — to adapt fast enough, writes The Global Lawyer.

       

Milbank Will Fight Feds: Lawyers Slash Hourly Rate for Sanctuary Cities

Fri, 2025-07-25 20:11

The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the Department of Justice filed on May 22.

       

Trump's Push to ‘Save College Sports' May Fall Short Without Congress, Experts Say

Fri, 2025-07-25 19:14

President Donald Trump's executive order directs the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to act within 60 days to protect college sports from “unreasonable antitrust lawsuits but offers no specifics.

       

A&O Shearman Delays Start Dates for Some First-Year Associates

Fri, 2025-07-25 19:12

A group of first-years will start later than expected.

       

Retired Judge Tapped to Fill Vacancy on State Appellate Bench, Administrators Say

Fri, 2025-07-25 18:10

"I can think of no one better to honor filling this vacancy with than Judge Hackett. Judge Hackett nobly served as a judge in Madison County for 18 years. The citizens of the district will best be served by someone of his stature until they have the opportunity to elect their next appellate justice," Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Overstreet said in a statement.

       

Trump Trade Duel Has Brazilian Lawyers on High Alert

Fri, 2025-07-25 17:56

The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical tensions.

       

Are Lateral Partners Losing More Clients During Moves?

Fri, 2025-07-25 17:49

Fewer clients on average are sticking with lateral partners, recent research suggests. But practice areas, experience, and regions of the country also appear to have an effect.

       

With Democracy Practice, Kline & Specter Takes a National Aim

Fri, 2025-07-25 17:17

"We aren't charging for any of this work. But we are excited to contribute to these causes, and the professional satisfaction this brings is the best form of compensation,” co-founder Shainin Specter said of efforts including a case seeking to allow Pennsylvania independent voters to participate in primary elections and an amicus brief on behalf of law firms litigating against the Trump administration.

       

Chicago Jury Returns Defense Verdict in $2B Trial Over Pit Traders

Fri, 2025-07-25 16:59

Friday's verdict for CME Group Inc. and its subsidiary, The Board of Trade of the City of Chicago Inc., comes in a class trial in Cook County Circuit Court that involved thousands of former pit traders who sought compensation following the shift to screen-based trading.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Surge over AI Business Solutions, Drug Trial Miscues and Sporting Goods Price Fixing

Fri, 2025-07-25 16:57

Major software companies are facing patent claims over their use of AI to combat cyberattacks.

       

Differing Discrimination Allegations Cleared to Proceed Against Boston Catering Company, Judge Rules

Fri, 2025-07-25 15:21

Former employees of ezCater, which connects businesses with restaurants and caterers, alleged they were discriminated against based on their gender, race and/or pregnancy and retaliated against for complaining about the alleged discrimination.

       

US Justice Department Files Appeal in Wilmer Executive Order Case

Fri, 2025-07-25 15:03

In a statement Friday, a Wilmer spokesperson said the firm remains confident it will succeed.

       

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