Challenges Persist for US Law Firms as Productivity and Demand Decline
A recent report from a Wells Fargo division unveiled a troubling scenario for US law firms, detailing persistent financial challenges…
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Controversy Erupts Over Firm Ownership as ABA Innovation Leadership Transitions
The American Bar Association's (ABA) Center for Innovation has witnessed a change in leadership, with notable implications for the ongoing…
Cahill Partner Joins Milbank as Co-Leader for White-Collar Defense in New York
Milbank, a prominent law firm based in New York, has announced the addition of Nola Heller, a former federal prosecutor,…
Former Kirkland & Ellis Associate’s Sex Discrimination Claims Survive Dismissal Attempt
In a significant legal development, a former associate of Kirkland & Ellis has achieved a partial victory as U.S. District…
Pharmaceutical Companies Enlist Prominent Legal Firms to Counter Medicare Pricing Initiative
In a strategic move to counter Medicare's drug price negotiation initiative, prominent pharmaceutical giants have enlisted top-tier legal firms, drawing…
Overstaffed BigLaw Firms Grapple with Record-Low Attorney Productivity
In the legal landscape, the use of the term "bloated" might evoke discomfort due to its unsettling connotations. However, this…
Expansion of Sidley’s Emerging Companies Group Bolstered by Addition from Cooley’s Finance Team
Sidley Austin, a prominent legal firm, is bolstering its emerging companies practice by welcoming Cynthia Lovering, a former partner at…
Lawsuit Challenges Diversity Fellowships at Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster Following Affirmative Action Ruling
Edward Blum, a prominent figure known for his opposition to affirmative action, has launched a new legal campaign targeting law…
Steptoe Welcomes Energy Transaction and Regulatory Partner
Steptoe & Johnson LLP has announced the addition of Chris Zentz as a partner in its Washington, DC office. Zentz's…
Shearman Welcomes NYC Capital Markets Partner Ahead of Merger
Shearman & Sterling has recently welcomed its first lateral hire. Alejandro Gordano, a former Shearman attorney, rejoins the firm after…
Alston & Bird Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Regulatory Advice Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Law firm Alston & Bird has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit concerning its regulatory counsel regarding the imports of hand…
Survey Reveals Stress Among BigLaw Attorneys Due to Client Demands, Mental Health Concerns
In a recent survey by The American Lawyer, the mental health challenges faced by legal professionals within the BigLaw sector…