The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will need to fill openings left by hundreds of recent staff departures, SEC Chair Paul Atkins told Congress on Tuesday while insisting […]
Law School Faculty Tackle Student Mental Health
This is part II of a two-part story exploring factors contributing to mental health issues in law school and beyond, and presenting possible solutions. Read part I here. Experts […]
Perkins Coie Injunction Doesn’t Bar EEOC From Investigating Other Law Firms, Judge Clarifies
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell of the District of Columbia on Tuesday granted a government motion for clarification regarding her permanent injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order […]
Delaware Supreme Court Allows Law Professors’ Briefs Arguing Musk Compensation Decision Should Be Upheld
The Delaware Supreme Court has agreed to consider two amicus briefs from law professors who argue the court shouldn’t overturn the Court of Chancery decision that rescinded Elon […]
Law Firm Leasing Is Booming, as Volume Doubles Year Over Year
Law firm leasing boomed during the first quarter of 2025, with double the volume during the same period of 2024, and 68.8% of firms chose to stay in […]
Should You Get a Lawyer for a DUI in Ohio? A full Guide
Facing a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), known in Ohio as OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired), is a serious matter with significant legal and personal consequences. While you […]
Despite Hurdles, Private Equity Has High Hopes For Legal
Private equity has successfully made its mark on a host of American industries, including some professional services businesses, and the law firm world is an enticing next target, […]
Florida Judge Sanctions Lawyers Over AI-Generated False Legal Citation
U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman in the Southern District of Florida sanctioned pro hac vice counsel and local counsel this week to remind litigators that federal courts “take […]
To buy or not to buy? For Cleary Gottlieb, acquiring an AI company was a no-brainer
Law firms acquire or merge with one another all the time. But when it comes to technology companies, firms usually keep it in-house or enter into a partnership […]
Law Firms Insist Deals With Trump Were ‘Proper and Appropriate,’ in Letters to Lawmakers
Law firms are continuing to double down on their deals with President Donald Trump, with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and eight other law firms that reached […]