While most firms are exploring generative AI in some capacity, it’ll likely take large investments in talent and technology to fully realize the potential of artificial intelligence. That […]
A+E Networks CLO Retiring, Capping Storied, 40-Year Career in Entertainment Law
Henry Hoberman is retiring as chief legal and business affairs officer of A+E Networks, wrapping up a nearly four-decade career in the tumultuous and fast-moving entertainment industry. Hoberman […]
CMS in Tie-Up Talks with Indian Law Firm
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 […]