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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.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Keep Preparing for Your Opportunity,' Says Cameron Baker of Fox Rothschild

Tue, 2025-12-09 22:59

"I would tell my younger self to be patient and keep preparing for your opportunity. I wanted the success to come overnight, and when it didn't, I felt frustrated. Looking back on it now, I can see all the dots that were connecting. When my opportunities came, I was well prepared to take advantage of them."

       

As Habba Departs, New Jersey's Wait for a New U.S. Attorney Could Be Long

Tue, 2025-12-09 18:30

"In an ideal world, the administration and Senators Kim and Booker would put their heads together and come up with a list of names who are mutually acceptable. But no one is holding their breath for that," said Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University in Lawrenceville.

       

Court Appoints Eric Grant U.S. Attorney for California's Eastern District

Tue, 2025-12-09 18:27

Eric Grant, a former Hicks Thomas litigator, had been serving as U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

       

Non-Compete Signed During Merger Is Found to Be Enforceable in Delaware Chancery Case

Tue, 2025-12-09 17:54

Vice Chancellor Bonnie David wrote that nothing about the non-compete included in a restrictive covenant signed by the plaintiff had been shown to be overbroad or unenforceable.

       

Los Angeles Tops American Tort Reform Association's 'Judicial Hellholes' List This Year

Tue, 2025-12-09 17:50

The annual 'Judicial Hellholes' report listed Los Angeles as No. 1 due to a $966 million talc verdict and racketeering lawsuits filed by Ford and Uber against several Southern California plaintiffs' attorneys.

       

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