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Florida Targets Starbucks in Latest Fight Over Corporate DEI Initiatives

Thu, 2025-12-11 13:26

In support of the allegations, the complaint cites Starbucks' numerical targets for race-based hiring and compensation. It claims discrimination extends beyond hiring, alleging Starbucks alters promotions and pay increases based on race or other immutable characteristics.

       

Boards Want Big Innovation but Say They're Not Ready for the Risk

Thu, 2025-12-11 13:13

As directors push for technology transformation, a new survey reveals a striking confidence gap in risk oversight—especially around emerging tech.

       

Five Operational Foundations To Determine Whether Your Tech Investments Will Succeed In 2026

Thu, 2025-12-11 10:42

Law firms are spending record amounts on technology right now. The difference between technology investments that succeed and those that fail may have less to do with the tools themselves than the operational foundation beneath them.

       

Questions Every Law Firm Business Development Leader Should Be Asking

Thu, 2025-12-11 10:02

In a legal marketplace transformed by technology, heightened client expectations, and fierce competition, law firm leaders must approach strategy with rigor and clarity. The following questions, accompanied by relevant statistics and explanations, offer a focused guide for uncovering opportunity and driving sustainable growth.

       

These Elite Boutiques Are Matching or Surpassing Big Law Bonuses

Thu, 2025-12-11 09:59

Some boutiques are in a better position to offer above-market or market bonuses, compared with their Big Law peers.

       

Overreliance on Top Rainmakers Stymies Law Firms' Financial Success

Thu, 2025-12-11 08:59

A new survey shows that law firms, like other professional services organizations, can be negatively affected by putting too much stock in rainmakers. Instead, smart firms should engage in systemwide business development.

       

Despite 'Potential Glut' of Nonequity Partners, Law Firms Will Continue Growing These Ranks

Thu, 2025-12-11 05:59

Nonequity partners were the least productive lawyers and the lowest contributors to overall firm profitability in the past year, according to a new report.

       

University of Southern California Rolls Out Accelerated JD/MBA Program

Wed, 2025-12-10 17:51

The three-year J.D./MBA is a full-time, on-campus program, and begins during the fall semester, with coursework taken simultaneously across law and business schools.

       

$10,000? Courts Juggle Penalty for Lawyers Misusing AI

Wed, 2025-12-10 16:48

The varying penalties prompt a question: Will one of these approaches convince lawyers to be more careful when using AI?

       

U.S. EPA Eliminates Key Scope 3 Role, Leaving Gap Ahead of SB 253 Compliance

Wed, 2025-12-10 16:14

As federal involvement recedes, the private sector and California regulators may fill the gap, introducing uncertainty about how scope 3 emissions will be quantified going forward.

       

Law Firms' Investments in Office Space Are 'Part of the Calculus' in RTO Push

Wed, 2025-12-10 16:13

This year has been "one of the strongest ever" for law firm leasing activity, and leaders want these new offices to be put to use properly.

       

'Not Good for the Rule of Law': Legal Ethics Prof Troubled by DOJ No. 2 Todd Blanche's Declaration of 'War' With Judges

Wed, 2025-12-10 15:12

NYU Law professor Stephen Gillers said a recent statement by the U.S. Deputy Attorney General that the DOJ is "at war" with judges is part of an ongoing effort to weaken checks on executive power.

       

Call for Nominations: The Legal Intelligencer's Pennsylvania Legal Awards 2026

Wed, 2025-12-10 14:03

We're honoring law firms of all sizes in Pennsylvania and Delaware for the 2026 contest.

       

Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard in Los Angeles

Wed, 2025-12-10 12:34

“The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer wrote. “Defendants, however, make clear that the only check they want is a blank one.

       

DOJ Leaders Attack Eastern District of Va. Judges Over Halligan's Disqualification as US Atty

Wed, 2025-12-10 09:26

"The Justice Department should not be criticizing the judges so vigorously," a University of Richmond School of Law professor said after U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia became the latest jurist in the district to question why recently disqualified interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan continues to serve as the district's top prosecutor.

       

Jack Smith to Start Law Firm With Three Former Prosecutors

Tue, 2025-12-09 23:54

Former special counsel Jack Smith will work with Tim Heaphy, a Willkie partner who served as chief investigative counsel for the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack.

       

Read the Decision: Manhattan Federal Judge Orders Unsealing of Epstein Grand Jury Materials

Tue, 2025-12-09 23:51

U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued his decision to unseal the grand jury materials in accordance with the recently-enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act.

       

KPMG's Arizona Law Firm Targets Contracts, M&A Portfolio Management in First 10 Months

Tue, 2025-12-09 23:45

“A portfolio of subsidiaries is something that we believe is our sweet spot, said Christian Athanasoulas, KPMG's tax practice leader.

       

Top 10 Predicted Business and Human Rights Issues for 2026

Tue, 2025-12-09 23:10

As we continue our annual tradition of identifying 10 key business and human rights issues for the next year, our predictive powers are amply tested by the current geopolitical climate. But we draw strength from Human Rights Day and offer our top 10 business and human rights and sustainability topics for 2026.

       

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