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Big Law's Collections Practices Are Leaking Major Revenue

Tue, 2025-08-19 04:59

Am Law 200 firms are facing significant revenue leakage from inconsistent and individualized collections practices, and sources in the industry say there is no universal solution to the problem.

       

Addleshaws PEP Hits £1 Million, Double-Digit Revenue Increase

Tue, 2025-08-19 03:59

The law firm took over Linklaters' Warsaw office earlier this year.

       

Federal Judge Calls On Law Students to Improve Civics Education

Tue, 2025-08-19 00:57

Georgia law students are trading places with teachers to help educate high schoolers about civics, thanks in part to financial support doled out by a federal judge.

       

Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients

Mon, 2025-08-18 21:08

"There is certainly a heightened level of concern when parties think they can't rely on the government to keep sealed information secret," Boies Schiller Flexner partner Dan Boyle said of the summer 2025 cyberattacks against the U.S. courts' electronic filing system that impacted attorneys and clients involved in high-stakes litigation or white-collar criminal prosecutions.

       

Judge Strikes Some Claims, Plaintiffs' Experts, in Ozempic Lawsuits

Mon, 2025-08-18 19:05

U.S. District Judge Karen Marston, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, allowed some misrepresentation claims to go forward but tossed design defect and medical monitoring allegations.

       

Weighing In on a Split: State Appellate Court Clarifies Safety Exceptions Against Trucking Brokers

Mon, 2025-08-18 18:08

“We conclude Congress intended to preserve a state's ability to provide for safety on its roadways by maintaining an individual's access to the remedy of a common-law negligence claim following a motor vehicle collision, First District Appellate Court of Illinois Justice C.A. Walker said.

       

Newsmax Settles Dominion's Defamation Claims for $67M

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:55

Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court.

       

12 Cases to Watch From Supreme Court's 'Long Conference'

Mon, 2025-08-18 16:47
The National Law Journal rounds up a dozen notable cases set to be discussed at the court's post-recess "long conference" on Sept. 29.        

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.

       

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