Big Law C-suite leaders who focus on innovation and technology often find themselves navigating new waters, as most are non-attorneys arriving from technology or business backgrounds with little […]
Trump Re-election Stirs Big Law Optimism and Caution in London
Donald Trump has secured a second term as U.S. president, reigniting debate over the future of America and ensuring busy days ahead for Big Law, according to London-based […]
Big Law Firms Represent UFC in $375M Antitrust Settlement Agreement
A Nevada federal judge has approved a preliminary $375 million settlement agreement between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and several UFC fighters who accused the mixed martial arts company […]
Big Law Assembles as Cruise Lines Clinch Partial Victory in $439M Havana Docks Suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit sided with several major cruise lines in closely watched litigation involving Havana docks in a 2-1 decision that lawyers say helps with […]
The Growing Tension—And Opportunity—in Big Law Nonequity Tiers
Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through […]
Ex-Kirkland Associate Advances Suit Against Firm, as Gender Bias Claims Multiply in Big Law
Most of the claims brought by former Kirkland & Ellis associate Zoya Kovalenko against her former firm have survived a motion to dismiss, per a court order earlier […]
Deal Watch: Mega M&A Bounces Back, as NY Law Firms Lead Recent Big Deals
Two recent transactions highlight the return of megadeals in 2024, which are continuing to push up demand for top M&A law firms. Just in the last week, Verizon announced […]
Berkeley Law Taps Big Tech, Law Firms and ACLU to Design New AI LL.M. Program
Berkeley Law announced the launch of its AI-focused Master of Laws degree on August 13, which is now open for applications and will begin in summer 2025. The […]
Big Law Lawyers Ready to Drop Big Dollars at SF, LA Events for Kamala Harris
A San Francisco fundraiser for Democratice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday is expected to attract hundreds of lawyers and other legal professionals in the first of two […]
Taking Big Leaps in Head Count, ‘Show Me’ State Law Firms Aggressive in Growth
Am Law 200 law firms have been on a growth spree this year. But a handful of law firms from the same state have taken expansion to another […]