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Cleary Law Firm Bolsters White-Collar Practice with Former DOJ Foreign Bribery Chief

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a renowned law firm based in New York, has recently made a strategic addition to…

Husch Blackwell Appoints First Non-Lawyer CEO to Work Remotely from Home

Husch Blackwell, one of the top 100 law firms in the US, has announced that Jamie Lawless will be its…

Largest US Law Firms Fall Victim to Devastating Cybersecurity Breach

Three prominent US law firms have been targeted in a large-scale data breach that could potentially compromise the personal data…

Key UK Partners Depart Shearman & Sterling Ahead of Allen & Overy Merger

Two partners from Shearman & Sterling, based in London, have departed from the US firm in anticipation of its merger…

US Judge Implements Mandatory AI Disclosure for Lawyers

In a significant development for the legal industry, a U.S. Court of International Trade judge has issued an order mandating…

The Future of BigLaw Firms: Embracing Alternative Career Paths for Success

Law firms are undergoing significant transformations in response to a generational shift in career expectations and incentive systems, according to…

Dentons US Chair Joins Bryan Cave Law Firm, Strengthening Legal Team

Jeff Haidet, the former chairman of Dentons US, has recently joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as a partner, marking another…

Shift in Legal Landscape: Midsize Law Firms Gain Ground, Challenging Biglaw Dominance

Midsize law firms are making significant strides in the legal industry, positioning themselves favorably in comparison to their larger counterparts,…

Crowell Law Firm Appoints New Tax Co-Leader, Recruited from Hogan Lovells

U.S. law firm Crowell & Moring made an announcement on Thursday regarding the appointment of a new co-chair for its…

Dechert Law Firm Implements Staff Reductions, Laying off 55 Lawyers and 43 Business Professionals

Dechert, a prominent law firm, recently initiated a series of staff reductions in an effort to align their workforce with…

BigLaw Firms Refuse to Pay for Twitter Verification

Twitter's blue checkmark is no longer just a badge of authenticity; it's now a revenue stream for the social media…

Paul Hastings Recruits Top Kirkland Partner to Revolutionize Investment Fund Practice

Paul Hastings, a US-based law firm, has announced that it has hired John Budetti as partner to lead its global…