Shortly after U.S. News & World Report released its “Best Law Schools” rankings late Monday night, scores of people flocked to Reddit to air grievances and raise questions […]
Young Thug Drama, Diddy Case, Mariah Carey Payback & More Music Law
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
Lawmakers Probe 6 Law Firms About Trump Deals
Two Democratic lawmakers are pressing six Big Law firms and the White House to provide details on the terms of deals reached with President Donald Trump and what […]
363 Law Professors Sign Amicus Brief in Support of Perkins Coie
More than 360 law professors at universities across the country, including Columbia Law School, Cornell Law School, Stanford Law School and University of Michigan Law School, have signed […]
Law Firms Maintain Strong Interest in Mergers, but Economic Pressure Could Have ‘Disquieting Effect’
Three months into 2025, interest in the legal industry in mergers remains high as law firms continue to “evaluate their strategies and growth options,” according to experts. And […]
Why Law Firm Practice Group Leaders Must Become Change Agents
For decades, law firms have operated on a relatively stable business model—one driven by billable hours, long-standing client relationships, and hierarchical firm structures. However, today’s legal landscape is […]
Third Time’s a Charm? $43M Verdict Overturned Again for Law Firm’s Posts, State Appellate Court Says
A $43 million personal injury suit is heading for a third trial after the prevailing attorney jeopardized the verdict for a second time, an Illinois appellate court ruled […]
The Law Firm Disrupted: Silence of the Elites
Welcome to the Law Firm Disrupted, a briefing from Law.com editor Dan Packel that surveys new competitive pressures on law firms and how their managers are coping, plus […]
More Than 500 Law Firms Sign Amicus Brief in Support of Perkins Coie
More than 500 law firms have signed on to an amicus brief filed Friday in support of Perkins Coie’s challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the […]
How Law Firms Caught in the Sociopolitical Storm Can Adapt
In the law firm world, where reputations are paramount and business development often hinges on a delicate balance between navigating political landscapes and maintaining integrity, the Trump administration’s […]