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More Big Law Firms Seeking 'Balanced Portfolio' of Clients and Practices

Mon, 2026-03-09 07:23

Even as firms seek to get deeper relationships with legacy clients, there's also a greater desire to balance their client portfolios right now, say firm leaders and consultants.

       

'It Feels Like it's Trying to Become the Next Kirkland': Sidley Continues its Raid on Latham in London

Mon, 2026-03-09 06:58

After the firm recently added two more partners from Latham & Watkins, senior management spoke to Law.com.

       

Middle East Uncertainty: Is It Time for a Big Law Reality Check?

Sun, 2026-03-08 21:52

Law firms rushed to open and expand across the Middle East. It may be time to reassess.

       

'The Court's Hands Are Tied': Major Insurers Avoid Antitrust Class Action

Fri, 2026-03-06 17:10

Judge Brian E. Murphy granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: 'Cashless ATM' Fees, Manager Misclassifications and ShinyHunters Cyberattack Trigger Suits

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:53

Businesses are facing heat over cashless ATM transaction fees.

       

With Bove as Author, Third Circuit Eases the Way for Reverse-Discrimination Claims

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:38

The ruling is likely to draw close scrutiny, given that themes of reverse discrimination against white Americans figure prominently in the platform of President Donald Trump.

       

Law Firm Disrupted: The Ongoing 'Cloud' Over Big Law Amid the EO Fight

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:33

Larger firms are still hesitant to take up public interest litigation against the Trump administration and still reluctant to hire lawyers who have previously pursued Trump in investigations or court, attorneys say.

       

Meet the Judge Who Ordered Customs to Refund Trump's Tariffs

Fri, 2026-03-06 16:26

Eaton, a Clinton appointee, is addressing the refunds question with the benefit of decades of experience with the trade court.

       

Two Talc Trials Teed Up Against Johnson & Johnson in Washington, Florida

Fri, 2026-03-06 14:57

Dean Omar Branham & Shirley, the Dallas plaintiffs' firm that won verdicts of $966 million and $1.5 billion last year, is spearheading both mesothelioma trials that are set to begin in the coming days.

       

Ex-NY Grievance Attorneys Criticize DOJ Proposal as 'Unprecedented Attempt to Insulate' Government's Lawyers

Fri, 2026-03-06 13:25

Legal observers react to the U.S. Department of Justice wanting to seize control of the ethics complaint review process against its own lawyers to, as it says, stop "weaponization" by bar associations.

       

Investors Accuse Alston & Bird of Enabling $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Fri, 2026-03-06 12:42

Investors alleged that Goliath Ventures “could not have gotten away with this massive fraud without the help of its law firm.

       

1st Circuit Sends 'Jurisdictional Tangle' Back to District Court for Arbitration Determination

Fri, 2026-03-06 10:18

The federal appellate panel said a district court judge's decision to not rule on a motion to compel arbitration left the dispute in a procedural limbo.

       

Law Firms Face Additional Complexity In Sourcing Billable Hours

Fri, 2026-03-06 08:25

Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms, particularly due to the varying rules across different states.

       

Future Deal Flow in Doubt as Law Firms Assess Impact of Iran War

Fri, 2026-03-06 04:59

As military conflict continues across the Middle East, some legal industry experts anticipate an impact to transactional and insurance practices in particular but stress that only time will tell.

       

As AI Creates Winners and Losers, Corporate Boards Struggle to Avoid Becoming the Weakest Link

Thu, 2026-03-05 23:30

"When there's a board, you don't have anybody above them saying, 'Hey, don't do that,' or trying to hold them accountable. So I think that really magnifies the risk," said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith.

       

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Be an Active Participant,' Say Karthik Kumar and Frank DeCosta of Finnegan

Thu, 2026-03-05 22:59

"If you aspire to be a leader you should be an active participant in the group that you are seeking to lead. Being a leader does not begin when you are given a title. Leaders are selected from those that are already by their continuous and meaningful contributions to the group acting as leaders."

       

Google, DOJ Appeal Remedies Decision as US Judge Hires Technical Committee

Thu, 2026-03-05 21:49

A multimember technical committee will help U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta monitor whether Google complies with Mehta's behavioral remedies order while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reviews consolidated appeals of the government plaintiffs and defendant Google all objecting to Mehta's final judgment finding the Big Tech company liable but rejecting a structural fix.

       

Linklaters Saudi Managing Partner Joins Gibson Dunn

Thu, 2026-03-05 19:29

Large law firms continue to expand in the Kingdom's capital. Although deal markets have paused amid war, regional M&A is still expected to thrive in the long term.

       

SEC, Justin Sun Strike Proposed $10M Settlement

Thu, 2026-03-05 19:24

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a proposed settlement with Justin Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur, in which one of his companies would pay a $10 million penalty, the agency announced Thursday.

       

2nd Trial Ever Ends in Texas Business Court

Thu, 2026-03-05 18:59

A judge ruled in favor of Gibson Dunn's client in the second case ever to go to trial in a new Texas Business Court.

       

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