Corporate Venture Capital Trends in 2025: A Catalyst for Mergers and Acquisitions
Introduction As we advance through 2025, corporate venture capital (CVC) continues to redefine the business landscape, fueling innovation, investment, and…
Maria Lenin Laus
Strategic Staffing: The Key to Transitioning Founder-Owned Law Firms
For law students and early-career attorneys, the evolving landscape of legal employment presents both challenges and opportunities. One significant shift…
Legal Battle Over ABA Diversity Programs: Challenges, Implications, and the Future of DEI in Law
Introduction: The Growing Legal Controversy Over ABA Diversity Initiatives A coalition of conservative legal organizations has formally challenged the American…
SEC Lawyers May Be Exempt from Trump Administration’s Federal Employee Purge
In a significant legal and administrative development, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers may be shielded from a Trump…
Litera’s Strategic Acquisition of Peppermint Technology: A Game-Changer in Legal Tech
Introduction: The Evolution of Legal Technology The legal tech industry is undergoing a seismic shift as firms embrace AI, automation,…
BigLaw Trends and Lateral Hiring Patterns in 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis
Navigating a Shifting Legal Landscape As 2025 unfolds, BigLaw firms are facing both opportunities and challenges in maintaining their competitive…
Law Firm Financial Outlook: Profit Growth Amid Uncertainty in 2025
Introduction: A Year of Gains, A Future of Uncertainty As 2024 came to a close, U.S. law firms experienced a…
The New FTC Merger Filing Rule: What It Means for Businesses and the Economy
Introduction: The Regulatory Shift Impacting Mergers The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) newly enacted merger filing rule has introduced significant…
Mass Tort Litigation and AI Copyright Lawsuits: Key Trends for 2025
Introduction The landscape of litigation and corporate law is rapidly evolving, with major mass tort cases and AI copyright lawsuits…
The Accelerated Evolution of Summer Associate Recruiting: Implications and Strategies for Law Students and Firms
Introduction In recent years, the legal industry has witnessed a significant acceleration in summer associate recruiting timelines. Law firms are…
Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin’s High-Stakes Transatlantic Merger: What’s at Risk?
The legal industry is abuzz as Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel gear up for a…
LSU Legal Turmoil Deepens as General Counsel Resigns Amid Controversy
Major Shakeup in LSU’s Legal Leadership as Winston DeCuir Steps Down Louisiana State University (LSU) is facing a significant administrative…