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Lawyers Avoiding Biglaw Lateral Moves

Some lawyers are content with their current positions and are not looking to make lateral moves to bigger law firms. According to the fourth annual Lawyer Satisfaction Survey by Law360, a significant percentage of...
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Assessing Dentons’ Project Golden Spike: Ambitions and Outcomes | Law Firm Analysis

In the second part of a two-part series, we delve deeper into Dentons' Project Golden Spike and its ambitious goals. In the 2010s, Dentons' firm leaders had a vision to expand into markets that...
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Streamlining Real Estate Management for Law Firms: Onsite Support Services Return to Office

The legal industry has been undergoing significant changes in response to shifts in work practices, real estate needs, and talent demands. The COVID-19 pandemic forced law firms to quickly implement remote work solutions, digital...
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Top 61 Jones Day Lawyers Recognized as Best in France

Jones Day, a global law firm with a strong presence in France, has received prestigious recognition in The Best Lawyers in France™ 2025. A total of 61 lawyers from Jones Day's Paris Office have...
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53 Jones Day lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ 2025Top German Lawyers:...

Jones Day lawyers in Germany have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ 2025. A total of 53 lawyers from Jones Day across different practice areas have been honored. This recognition is a...
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Reed Smith to Open Atlanta Office with 37 Lawyers

Reed Smith Expands Presence with Atlanta OfficeIn a strategic move that has caught the attention of legal professionals and clients alike, Reed Smith has recently announced the opening of an Atlanta office, solidifying its...
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Top-Ranked Law Firms for Minority, Female, and LGBTQ Lawyers

Larger law firms are seeing some progress in hiring minority and female lawyers, as per the recent rankings by the American Lawyer. The 2024 Diversity Scorecard revealed that there has been a slight increase...
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Lawyers Opposing BigLaw Deals with Trump: A Pugnacious Legal Industry Website

Lawyers and law firms have been facing the heat from President Donald Trump's punitive executive orders, and if you want to know how they are responding, look no further than the Above the Law...
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Law Firm Accused of RICO Billing Conspiracy in $300M Lawsuit

Lawyers' Shenanigans Galore: Ford vs. California Law FirmsThree California law firms are currently embroiled in a legal battle with Ford Motor Co., accused of scheming to inflate fee requests in lemon law cases. The...
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Challenges of Billable Hours in Larger Law Firms: First Quarter Insights

Law firms, the big ones, saw a whopping 11.3% increase in revenue during the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year. Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group did a survey and found this out....
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Legal Battle Between Kline & Specter and Ex-Associate Sent to Arbitration

Terrance DeAngelo, a former associate at Kline & Specter, is facing a legal battle with his former firm that is heading to arbitration following a ruling from Judge James C. Crumlish III of the...
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DOJ Policy Prohibits Law Firms Litigating Against Administration

The Justice Department, led by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, has made a bold move to prevent the hiring of law firms that oppose the United States government in court. In a recent memo...
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Impact of Global Trade War on Law Firms: Thomson Reuters Institute Report

The global trade war has really shaken things up for law firms in the first quarter of 2025. According to a report by the Thomson Reuters Institute, almost every major practice area for law...
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Maintaining Independence: BigLaw Firms’ Pro Bono Deals with Trump

Alright, so like, two Democratic lawmakers are kinda upset with these BigLaw firms, you know? They asked them about these pro bono deals they made with Trump to avoid getting in trouble with some...
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US Law Firms Remove DEI Content Amid Federal Crackdown

Hogan Lovells and Latham & Watkins, two prominent law firms, have recently found themselves in the midst of a controversial situation. Both firms received inquiries from a U.S. federal agency regarding their diversity, equity,...
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KPMG Legal Services Launch Delayed by Arizona Court Inquiry

The Arizona Supreme Court recently made headlines by delaying a crucial decision regarding KPMG's entry into the legal services industry. KPMG Law US, a subsidiary of the renowned accounting company KPMG, is seeking approval...
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Legal Industry Insights for the 2024 US Presidential Election

The legal industry is a crucial component of society, especially during times of significant events such as the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election. As legal professionals gear up to navigate the complexities of this...
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Jones Day and its partners honored by India Business Law Journal

Jones Day, a global law firm with over 2,400 lawyers in 40 offices across five continents, has been recognized by the India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) in its "Top 15 Foreign Firms" list for...
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City with Highest Billing Rates for Litigators in the Nation: Survey Results

According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Legal Fee Analysis, litigators in Washington, D.C. have the highest billing rates in the nation. The survey found that a quarter of full-time...
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Partner Compensation in Law Firms: Examining the $20M Bubble

Partner compensation in law firms has been a hot topic lately, with the most successful lawyers in Big Law taking home increasingly larger paychecks. The question on everyone's mind is whether partner pay is...
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Pro Bono in Law Firms: Balancing Act Between Revenue and Impact

Law firms often face the challenge of balancing revenue generation with making a positive impact on society through pro bono work. Pro bono work involves providing legal services for free or at a reduced...
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Top Law Firms for Summer Associates: New Survey Results

Survey results from Law360 Pulse have revealed that Kirkland & Ellis is the top choice for law students looking for summer associate positions. The survey, which received 587 responses from students at 149 different...
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Law Firms Appoint New Marketing Leaders Amid CMO SwapsCMO Shake-Up: Law Firms Bring...

Big Law firms are constantly seeing changes in their marketing departments, with chief marketing officers and other business development professionals switching firms frequently. This trend is expected to continue through 2024, with recent appointments...