The legal industry has long relied on the strength of its relationships, the quality of its legal work, and the predictability of its billable hour. But when it […]
German Bar Association Warns Firms That Trump Deals Violate Legal Code
German lawyers who work with any of the nine U.S. law firms that made deals with the Trump administration could be in breach of the German legal professional […]
With Point Values Rising, Law Firms Fight ‘Creeping’ Compensation for Some Partners
Law firms have used a variety of tools to get more money for especially high-performers over the last few years. But firms in 2025 are simultaneously looking for […]
With Office Attendance Still Down, Law Firms Are Increasing Hoteling and Collaborative Space
As law firm employees continue to spend far less time at the office than they did before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, firms are responding both by […]
More Law Firms Join the Surge of Class Action Lawsuits Against Coinbase in Wake of Cyberattack
After Coinbase disclosed that the cryptocurrency exchange received an email from an unknown threat actor claiming to have information about certain customer accounts, the publicly traded company forecast […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Law Firms Are Planning for ‘Rocky’ Times Ahead
Law firms and businesses in general could be in for a “rocky” next few quarters, industry analysts say. How should they prepare for an economically shaky period ahead? […]
Kirkland Led Group of Firms to Coordinate Striking White House Deal
Senior personnel from Kirkland, including chair Jon Ballis, played a key role in engaging as many firms from the EEOC letter probe as possible in order to achieve […]
5 Big Law Firms Defend Their Deals With Trump, Explain ‘Independence’ on Client Matters
Five law firms that struck pro bono deals with President Donald Trump defended their moves to Democratic lawmakers, noting they still have “complete independence” in what clients and […]