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DLA Piper Increases In-Office Requirement for US Corporate Lawyers

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:37

The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more.

       

Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Strategies for In-House Counsel

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:37

In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment.

       

4th Circuit Upholds Win for Judiciary in Former Public Defender's Sex Harassment Case

Mon, 2025-08-18 15:51

The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection rights.

       

Monsanto Settles Lawsuits Over Toxic Chemicals at Seattle School

Mon, 2025-08-18 15:43

On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle.

       

GCs Continue Weighing Options for Outside Counsel in Politically Charged Climate

Mon, 2025-08-18 14:46

Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers on the payroll.

       

How Defense Lawyers Reframed One of Crypto's Largest Alleged Frauds

Mon, 2025-08-18 14:26

Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel.

       

LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown

Mon, 2025-08-18 13:47

“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran.

       

Supreme Court Argument Over 'Safe-Harbor' Provision in New Delaware Corporate Law Set to Be Rescheduled

Mon, 2025-08-18 13:03

A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar.

       

Solving the Million Dollar Problem: Smarter Resourcing To Retain Firm Talent and Boost Profitability

Mon, 2025-08-18 11:51

Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client relationship continuity

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader,' Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

Mon, 2025-08-18 10:59

"I think it's important to remember that you don't need a title to be a leader. I would encourage those who are passionate about their practice to remember that, fundamentally, this role is about communicating and connecting people. One doesn't need to wait for an official appointment to begin honing these skills. Instead, start being thoughtful about building relationships inside and outside the firm."

       

The Rise of Revenue Intelligence: Why Law Firms Are Leveraging AI to Reimagine the Revenue Lifecycle

Mon, 2025-08-18 10:26

Legal technology is in the middle of a paradigm shift — one where firms are no longer satisfied with incremental fixes and point solutions. Instead, they're seeking transformation: of systems, workflows, and outcomes. Nowhere is that transformation more urgent — or more impactful — than in how firms manage the revenue lifecycle.

       

Law Firms Face Surging Costs in 2025, But Revenue, Demand Increases Remain 'Good News'

Mon, 2025-08-18 09:59

The lack of a big rebound in deal work, as well as growing costs, remain challenges to navigate, Citi said.

       

Littler Opens Montreal Office, Plans to Expand Canadian Reach

Mon, 2025-08-18 07:59

The new office is seen as an essential part of the firm's growth strategy in Canada, following the launch of its Toronto office a decade ago.

       

In Trump's Battle With Big Law, Has Leverage Shifted?

Mon, 2025-08-18 07:24

After a series of court orders, litigation, and EEOC developments, Big Law is not in the same position it was this past Spring.

       

Stephenson Harwood to Take on Amazon in Major Class Action

Mon, 2025-08-18 06:38

The opt-out claim alleges that U.K. users of Amazon paid higher prices when purchasing items from third-party sellers.

       

How Law Students Are Navigating Early Recruitment

Mon, 2025-08-18 05:59

“In some ways, that's very powerful, to kind of have your career plan that's buttoned up, but “the flip side of that, of course, is your career plans are buttoned up for a couple years, said Carey Bertolet Grand, dean of career services at Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Target Online Gambling, Cannabis Infractions and Retail Collusion

Fri, 2025-08-15 17:52

Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.

       

US Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Fired CEO of Inter-American Foundation

Fri, 2025-08-15 17:51

"When the Constitution requires the President to faithfully execute the laws of the United States, that includes laws passed by Congress," U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan wrote in an opinion nullifying President Donald Trump's purported firing of Sara Aviel from her position as president and CEO of the Inter-American Foundation.

       

'Very Unclear,' Justices Leave Court-Watchers Guessing Over Emergency Orders. Maybe That's by Design

Fri, 2025-08-15 17:43

Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social media came three years after the court intervened to block a similar Texas law.

       

State Bar Leaders Maintain Support for Online, California-Centric Bar Exam

Fri, 2025-08-15 17:08

Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar leaders meeting Thursday said they had misgivings about using the NextGen Unified Bar Exam, even though California law school deans support the idea.

       

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