Biglaw Partners Aren’t Ready To Hand Over The Keys To Private Equity Just Yet
Any firm pursuing private equity backing will need to calm fears about culture, independence, and profitability.
Less Chair, More Chill: John Quinn Set To Discover The Joys Of Not Being In Charge At Quinn Emanuel
The former executive chair at the firm will be free to travel -- and still do work, of course.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
Law Schools Are Offering Up Summer Start Programs To Help Students Beat The Clock On Incoming Federal Loan Limits
Summer programs are being offered to protect students from entering the less flexible private loan market.
SCOTUS Rejects AI Assistance, Embraces Human Error Instead
Artificial intelligence rejected in favor of the time-tested method of 'trust us.'
‘No Shame’ In The Layoffs Game: Industry Insider Says Next Wave Of Biglaw Cuts May Already Be Teed Up
Recruiter suggests Biglaw firms may take cues from early movers, and to expect more layoffs soon.
When ‘Who Won In 2020?’ Is A Question Too Risky For Judicial Nominees To Answer, You Know We’ve Got A Huge Problem
Fear of losing favor with Trump looms as judicial nominees sidestep reality with little consequences.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
Private Equity Has Its Eyes On Biglaw’s Second Hundred Firms
The billion-dollar question: which firm goes first?
Gorsuch: Trust The Process, Not The Leaks
The justice makes a plea for confidence while acknowledging the Supreme Court's growing transparency problems.
Plaintiffs’ Firms Are Calling Biglaw’s Bluff When It Comes To Hiring Talented Law School Grads
As plaintiffs' firms bulk up, they're willing to pay, and promising a different kind of payoff.
The Roberts Court Came In Like A Wrecking Ball For The Voting Rights Act
This election law expert says the VRA is hanging on by a thread thanks to years of hits from the Roberts Court.
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Fake Case Law, Real Problems: Biglaw’s AI Reality Check
This Biglaw firm is trying to prevent AI-generated fiction from making it into federal court filings.
After Years Of Decline, Male Law Students Make A Modest Comeback
The shift is small, surprising, and nowhere near enough to change who runs law schools.
Biglaw’s Prime Directive: Don’t Dilute Equity, But Avoid Making It Seem Like A ‘Caste System’
As Biglaw firms expand, the equity partnership remains a carefully guarded club.
DLA Piper Drops Its Swiss Verein Like A Bad Habit
The top Biglaw firm is 'an exciting place to be' thanks to the big news.
Elite Biglaw Firm Learns The Real Cost Of AI Hallucinations: The Firm’s Reputation
Law firm leaders warn that skipping cite checks in the age of AI can tank your firm's credibility.