CMS is in talks to become the second international law firm to establish a presence in India through an alliance with a local Indian law firm, according to […]
One Am Law 50 Firm’s Approach to Lateral Integration
Successful growth for any law firm is difficult; for firms such as K&L Gates, which has 48 offices spread over five continents, that difficulty is magnified on a […]
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 […]
Are Single-Tier Partnership Law Firms Fighting the Wind?
With Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton moving to a two-tier partnership structure this month, the latest in a line of recent converts, the question becomes what comes next […]
Diddy Case Explained, Garth Brooks Abuse Accusations & More Law News
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 […]
Law Firm Library and Research Roles, Long Endangered, Are Making a Comeback
For years, Big Law has cut its librarian and research staff, as it moved to smaller offices and cut the space for libraries. Now, for the first time […]
State Law Requiring Sex Offenders Display ‘No Candy or Treats at This Residence’ Sign Deemed Unconstitutional
Tossing out a “Halloween statute” requirement for registered sex offenders, a federal judge in Missouri determined requiring offenders to feature a sign on their residence on Halloween stating “no […]
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 […]
Lauryn Hill Fugees Lawsuit, Diddy Case, Jay-Z’s Lawyer & More Law News
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 […]