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Cigna, Aetna, Others Face Antitrust Claims Over Out-of-Network Payments

Thu, 2025-04-03 16:40

“They are mistaken about the identity of Zelis's clients, the operation of Zelis's solutions, and the benefits Zelis provides to patients, providers, and health plans, the Zelis press office said. “Zelis provides highly customizable solutions that our clients leverage independently. Nothing about any of Zelis's solutions is unlawful.

       

Gibson Dunn Achieves $7.2M in PEP, 15.7% Revenue Rise Amid Continued Focus on Building Key Practices

Thu, 2025-04-03 16:31

Gross revenue is up 65% since the beginning of chair and managing partner Barbara Becker's tenure.

       

Third Time's a Charm? $43M Verdict Overturned Again for Law Firm's Posts, State Appellate Court Says

Thu, 2025-04-03 16:25

"It should go without saying that an integral aspect of the fair administration of justice through our legal system is that the attorneys litigating a case act properly, professionally, and ethically both inside and outside the courtroom. By publishing these social media posts during the trial of this case, the plaintiffs' attorneys have grievously disappointed this court's expectation of proper, professional, and ethical conduct," the appellate court said.

       

Kirkland & Ellis Hides Diversity Data Required in the UK

Thu, 2025-04-03 15:49

The firm has altered its website in ways that obscures mandatory diversity statistics.

       

US Judge Compels Big Tech Witnesses' Testimony in Upcoming 'FTC v. Meta' Antitrust Trial

Thu, 2025-04-03 15:46

TikTok operations manager Adam Presser, X's vice president of product Keith Coleman and former Google executive Bradley Horowitz are among the subpoenaed third-party witnesses compelled to testify in the FTC antitrust bench trial accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of unlawful monopolization in the U.S. social networking services market.

       

GOP State AGs Double Down on Law Firms Facing EEOC Letter

Thu, 2025-04-03 14:35

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, sent letters to 20 law firms requesting information about their DEI employment practices, which he says potentially violate federal anti-discrimination laws and state laws against deceptive trade practices.

       

Senate Confirms Sauer, Trump's Former Criminal Defense Lawyer, as Solicitor General

Thu, 2025-04-03 14:11

The conservative constitutional lawyer from Missouri was chosen for the position by Trump after winning a landmark Supreme Court ruling that ultimately scuttled ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith's hopes to prosecute Trump for his conduct seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

       

Litigation Trend: Securities Class Actions on the Rise Against This Sector

Thu, 2025-04-03 13:38

According to a Baker Botts Report, Energy Companies saw an increase in class action securities lawsuits in 2024.

       

Big Law Partnership Draws Revealed in Trump Nominee Disclosures

Thu, 2025-04-03 13:23

Jones Day, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Sidley Austin and Kirkland & Ellis attorneys disclosed their shares and income in financial disclosures.

       

Why Law Firm Practice Group Leaders Must Become Change Agents

Thu, 2025-04-03 13:21

In this environment, the ability to manage and lead change is no longer optional—it's essential for survival and success. Legal professionals who can effectively navigate this transformation, embracing new technologies, adapting to evolving client needs, and leading their teams through change, will be the ones who shape the future of the legal profession.

       

Law Firms Maintain Strong Interest in Mergers, but Economic Pressure Could Have 'Disquieting Effect'

Thu, 2025-04-03 13:08

While firms are eager to find appropriate combinations, any sort of downcycle in the economy could have a "disquieting effect," said the author of a new report.

       

Mayer Brown's Revenue Grows to $1.98B, PEP Rises 14%

Thu, 2025-04-03 13:06

The firm, which spun out of operations in Hong Kong and Mexico City last year, had a nearly 10% dip in equity partners and a 6.6% drop in head count overall.

       

Engine Maker That's Championed Diversity for Decades Sits Out DEI Retreat

Thu, 2025-04-03 11:48

The company's recently filed proxy statement references diversity and inclusion dozens of times and calls DEI "the heart of our culture and cornerstone of our ongoing success."

       

Perkins Coie Sees 'Momentum' in 2025, Even Amid Executive Order Threat

Thu, 2025-04-03 11:42

The firm saw profits per equity partner jump nearly 16% in 2024. Managing partner Bill Malley said he is “optimistic about the coming year's performance.

       

Lawyers Are Ruder Since the Pandemic: Judges Speak Out

Thu, 2025-04-03 11:36

In the Zoom era, some judges are bemoaning what they see as a lost art among litigators.

       

363 Law Professors Sign Amicus Brief in Support of Perkins Coie

Thu, 2025-04-03 11:29

“If the [executive order] stands, it will be open season on lawyers who have dared to take on clients or causes the President or other officials don't like, said the professors' amicus brief.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2025: ModeOne's Matt Rasmussen

Thu, 2025-04-03 11:13

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Matt Rasmussen, CEO of ModeOne, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.

       

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2025: AltaClaro's Abdi Shayesteh

Thu, 2025-04-03 11:10

In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Abdi Shayesteh, AltaClaro Founder and CEO, live from the Legalweek 2025 Conference in New York.

       

New Jersey US Attorney Dropping Bribery Case Against Former Cognizant Legal Chief

Thu, 2025-04-03 10:49

Alina Habba, who was sworn in last Friday, also is pulling the plug on the government's bribery case against Cognizant's former president.

       

State Bar Leaders Press Pause on Provisional License Proposal

Thu, 2025-04-03 09:53

The bar's board of trustees said it wants to consider a range of possible remedies for those who took the tech-troubled February bar exam, including a so-called portfolio pathway to licensure.

       

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