The 2025 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Type Of Organization
See which firms are most trusted by the Fortune 1000, private companies, and nonprofits.
The 2025 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry
A look at the go-to firms for clients in different markets.
Context Windows In Legal AI And Why Content Still Determines Quality
Legal teams ask a practical question. If large language models are so capable, why does legal AI still depend on curated content, and why does surfacing that content matter so much?
Willkie Farr Gets Slammed For ‘Grave Mistake’
This is what happens when you refuse to stand up for the rule of law.
Bevy Of Willkie Partners Depart For Biglaw Firm That Will Actually Stand Up For The Rule Of Law
Approximately 20 attorneys are expected to depart the firm for Cooley.
Feelin’ Alright: The Go-To Law Firms For Healthcare And Life Sciences
A look at some of the top law firms that serve companies in the healthcare and life sciences fields, from young startups to mature enterprises.
The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry
A look at the top firms in different markets, according to in-house counsel.
The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley
A handy primer to some of the top firms serving this unique market.
Top Biglaw Firm Announces Its First Female CEO In History
After layoffs and deferrals, she hopes to successfully guide the firm into the future.
Should Cooley Associates Take The $100K Deferral Money And Run?
At this point, without any leverage, it might be a very good idea.
Morning Docket: 06.08.23
* Supreme Court justices issue annual financial disclosures as required by statute (in case anyone's confused) except Thomas and Alito. Can't be caught making material omissions on financial disclosure forms if you don't file any financial disclosure forms! [Reuters] * We haven't checked in on Lin Wood in a while... now even QAnon allies are suing him. [Daily Beast] * Prosecutors inform Donald Trump that he's a target in the classified documents investigation in one of American history's greatest "duh" moments. [CNN] * DLA Piper named in discrimination suit. [American Lawyer] * Cooley paying associates $100K not to work. Or, phrased more accurately, "Cooley is paying associates $100K to stay afloat on their soon-to-begin student loan payments." [Bloomberg Law News] * Intellectual property experts testify about whether or not AI are capable of legally recognizably invention. At least we know they can invent caselaw! [Law360] * Digital cash apps becoming a key way to distribute class action awards. No more inconvenience of having to fill out that $2.38 check! [Law.com]
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After Layoffs Last Year, Cooley Delays Start Date For First-Year Associates
More austerity measures at the firm.
Cooley Sees A Double-Digit Income Drop Amid Layoffs Due To ‘Overcapacity’
Not the best year at this firm.
Should The Victims Of Cooley’s Layoffs Be Blaming Themselves For Losing Their Jobs?
One recruiter's (controversial) thoughts on the matter.
Associates Laid Off From Cooley May Have Trouble In Job Market, But They Should Hold Out Hope
Other law firms will hopefully understand the situation.
Cooley Associates Are In A Really ‘Unfortunate Situation’ After Being Laid Off
It's not a great time to be out of a job.