Armstrong Teasdale Shuts Down Three Offices Amid Strategic Realignment
In an unexpected move, Armstrong Teasdale, a prominent Am Law 200 firm, has announced the closure of three of its…
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Burns & Levinson Considers Mergers Amid Significant Attorney Departures
Challenges and Departures Burns & Levinson, a well-known Boston-based law firm, is facing significant challenges after experiencing a substantial reduction…
Wall Street Law Firm’s New Hiring Policy Targets Anti-Israel Protestors
Sullivan & Cromwell, a prestigious Wall Street law firm known for its high-profile clients like Goldman Sachs and Amazon, has…
Critics Blast Harvard Task Forces’ Recommendations
In response to the Israel-Hamas war, Harvard University created task forces aimed at addressing various biases, including anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian,…
Impact of Recent Legislation on Law Schools
Law schools across the United States are grappling with the effects of recent anti-DEI laws, which challenge the foundations of…
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination at Northwestern University’s Law School
A recent lawsuit filed by a conservative group accuses Northwestern University's Law School of discriminatory hiring practices, favoring women and…
Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of DOL’s Final Rule on EAP Exemptions for Texas Government Employees
A federal judge in Texas has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing its Final Rule…
The High Demand for Elite Wall Street Lawyers
Top Wall Street lawyers are in such high demand that bidding wars for their services are becoming commonplace, resembling the…
Dechert to Close Offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Chicago
Announcement and Details On Wednesday, U.S. law firm Dechert announced plans to close its offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and…
Law Firms Capitalize on U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
Law firms are seizing opportunities created by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have unsettled federal agency powers. These rulings…
Law Firm Mergers See Slight Uptick in 2024
The legal industry has observed a modest increase in the number of law firm mergers in the first half of…
Sullivan & Cromwell Seeks $200 Million in Fees for FTX Bankruptcy Work
Massive Legal Fees and Hours Logged Sullivan & Cromwell has requested approximately $200 million in fees as debtor’s counsel in…