Tag: Legal industry
Nick Brailey Appointed CEO of ALM in Merger with Law Business Research
In this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM and Law Business Research CEO Nick Brailey discuss the companies' recent merger while introducing listeners to the man behind the leadership title. Brailey became CEO of ALM...
Leading With Purpose: Braver Work, Better Law
So, like, there's this article by Marcie Dickson, who's like the vice president of communications for the Institute for Well-Being in Law Board and also the president of Tapestry ADR. She's all about calling...
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....
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...
Law students sue EEOC over BigLaw letters: Legal battle unfolds
Three law students, who are not really sure why this matters, have gone ahead and filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to order the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to withdraw those pesky investigative...
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,...
Legal Industry Mental Health Crisis: Vanessa Ford One Year Later
A year has passed since the tragic death of Pinsent Masons partner Vanessa Ford, shedding light on the mental health crisis in the legal industry. The coroner's verdict highlighted the grueling demands faced by...
Lawsuit Alleges BigLaw Manager Worked 90-Hour Weeks Without Overtime
A big lawsuit is shaking things up in the legal world as a business development manager takes on Reed Smith, alleging that she was made to work grueling 90-hour weeks without proper compensation. Phoebe...
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...
Hill Dickinson UK Firm Tightens ChatGPT Restrictions
Hill Dickinson, a prominent UK firm, recently made headlines for its decision to tighten restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Grammarly. This move follows a comprehensive monitoring period...