The Top Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2026)
Say hello to the most prestigious law firms in the Windy City.
The Top Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2025)
Say hello to the most prestigious law firms in Chicago.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
Convicted Lawyer Too Well-Connected To Face Discipline
It's a very Chicago story.
Burford Capital Seeks Director Of Case Management In Exclusive Engagement With Lateral Link
Explore an unparalleled opportunity as Director of Case Management at Burford Capital, steering complex litigation cases with a global leader.
Illinois Court’s ‘Allowed But Not Intended’ Distinction Greenlights Hurting Cyclists With Potholes
No clue how, but I'm sure Chance The Rapper is responsible.
Let’s Get Right To It!
An excellent, multi-location opportunity for a mid-level litigation associate.
First Draft To Final: How To Use AI To Accelerate Legal Drafting Workflows
Discover how LexisNexis Protégé™ transforms legal drafting into a strategic collaboration between lawyers and AI—enhancing quality, speed, and defensibility.
From Life Behind Bars To Becoming Opposing Counsel: How Sentencing Reform Can Shape The Law
If anyone has earned the right to be a gunner, it is him. But only during Crim Pro!
Philly Has The Opportunity To Take Care Of Its People. Will It?
Next, maybe we can get rid of hostile architecture.
An Update On The Chicago Lateral Attorney Hiring Market
The Chicago legal economy and attorney job market remain robust, underscoring the variance between the strong labor market and the challenges of high inflation and a volatile stock market.
The Costs Of Communication Rise For Aurora City Residents After This New Law
Woof, this law is ugly.
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
Those who’ve adopted legal-specific systems are seeing big benefits.
The Fun Of Attending Conferences
The pandemic made us forget how fulfilling it is to network with aligned professionals at an in-person industry conference.
Morning Docket: 06.28.21
* A lawsuit over a house that looks out of the Flintstones has been settled, and the home can stay as it is. Yabadabadoo! [NBC News] * Trump lawyers have purportedly been warned of potential forthcoming charges against the Trump Organizations and its officials. [CNBC] * A class-action lawsuit has already been filed over the building collapse in Surfside, Florida last week. [CBS News] * Johnson & Johnson has settled opioid litigation with the State of New York for $230 million. [Hill] * A prominent Chicago-area attorney was found dead in his home last week. [Chicago Tribune] * The management firm that represents Connor McGregor is suing Manny Pacquiao over breach of contract and other claims. Seems like a knockout... [ESPN]
Employment Associate Needed In Chicago
An exceptional opportunity for those wanting to focus primarily on day-to-day employment counseling.
Morning Docket: 05.13.21
* To-go alcohol from restaurants and bars has been made permanently legal in the Lone Star State. Time to order some Texas-sized cocktails to go... [People] * An Orlando lawyer allegedly left her kids at home to run an SUV into their father's house. [Miami Herald] * A Central Pennsylvania lawyer, who is accused of threatening to kill United States Senators and shoot his wife, has been disbarred. [Patriot News] * The top federal prosecutor in Chicago was hospitalized recently after suffering stroke-like symptoms. [Chicago Tribune] * A lawsuit has been filed over a failed sale over the domain name "bird.com" and other URLs. The buyer should have known a bird in hand is better than two in the bush... [Domain Name Wire]
Morning Docket: 03.31.21
* A lawsuit alleging that a company conspired to fix the price of pork has settled. Guess their actions didn't sound kosher and they were allegedly acting piggish... [Meat+Poultry] * Check out this profile of a retired lawyer who found a new calling as a writer. [Post and Courier] * Bigelow Aerospace is suing NASA for around a million dollars for purportedly not paying for work. That number doesn't seem out of this world... [CBS News] * Representatives of Dominion Voting Systems have not ruled out suing President Trump over remarks he made over alleged fraud in the 2020 election. [Independent] * Since Above the Law has not had a "lawyerly lairs" segment in a while, wanted to relate that a well-known Chicago attorney is selling his posh mansion. [Crain's Chicago Business]