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AI Chatlogs Promise Discovery Risk, Windfall
Credit: PixieMe/Adobe Stock Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through coverage spanning every beat and region across the ALM / LBR Global Newsroom. The micro-topic coverage will not only help you navigate the changing legal landscape but also prepare you to discuss these shifts with thousands of legal leaders at Legalweek 2027, taking place from March 1-3, 2027, in New York City.
AI Chatlogs Promise Discovery Risk, Windfall
Search Input Law.com CompassLaw.com RadarVerdict SearchScholar .China Law & PracticeLegal Dictionary Click to enter your existing username and password or create a new account. Click to purchase an individual user subscription with your credit card. Related information Topics AnalysisArtificial Intelligence In the last several months, judges have started to parse the discoverability of AI chat logs.
Read the Doc: 800-Member GC Group Supports Law Firms Hit by EOs
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Read the Doc: 800-Member GC Group Supports Law Firms Hit by EOs
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Read the Doc: 800-Member GC Group Supports Law Firms Hit by EOs
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Lawyers Pivot to Possible New ‘Legal World Order’
Law.com CompassLaw.com RadarVerdict SearchScholar .China Law & PracticeLegal Dictionary Click to enter your existing username and password or create a new account. Click to purchase an individual user subscription with your credit card. AnalysisInternational Disputes Attorneys are springing into action in response to the developing legal landscape after the U.S. removed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro from power.
Lawyers Pivot to Possible New ‘Legal World Order’
Aerial view of the Embassy of the United States in Caracas, VENEZUELA. Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through coverage spanning every beat and region across the ALM Global Newsroom.
Trump Admin Strategizes Workarounds for US Attorney Posts
Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through coverage spanning every beat and region across the ALM Global Newsroom.
Trump Taps Four Judicial Picks for Missouri Courts
Attorneys from A&O Shearman has stepped in as defense counsel for Toronto-Dominion Bank and other defendants in a pending securities class action. The suit, filed Dec. 11 in New York Southern District Court by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld, accuses the defendants of concealing the bank's 'pervasive' deficiencies in regards to its compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and the quality of its anti-money laundering controls.
Trump Taps Four Judicial Picks for Missouri Courts
Who Got The Work J. Brugh Lower of Gibbons has entered an appearance for industrial equipment supplier Devco Corporation in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit, accusing the defendant of selling knock-off Graco products, was filed Dec. 18 in New Jersey District Court by Rivkin Radler on behalf of Graco Inc. and Graco Minnesota. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi, is 3:24-cv-11294, Graco Inc. et al v. Devco Corporation.
‘Hands Off Our Courts’: California Attorneys Rally Against Trump Administration
As part of the Law Day of Action rallying lawyers across the country, San Francisco’s city attorney called on a crowd of lawyers filling up the plaza outside Phillip Burton Federal Building Thursday to wield their legal “light sabers” against the Trump administration.
Legal Industry Calls to Protect Rule of Law Swell
Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through coverage spanning every beat and region across the ALM Global Newsroom.
Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG
Who Got The Work Michael G. Bongiorno, Andrew Scott Dulberg and Elizabeth E. Driscoll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have stepped in to represent Symbotic Inc., an A.I.-enabled technology platform that focuses on increasing supply chain efficiency, and other defendants in a pending shareholder derivative lawsuit. The case, filed Oct.
Why Retirement Might Be Increasingly Top-of-Mind for Older Attorneys
Who Got The Work Michael G. Bongiorno, Andrew Scott Dulberg and Elizabeth E. Driscoll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have stepped in to represent Symbotic Inc., an A.I.-enabled technology platform that focuses on increasing supply chain efficiency, and other defendants in a pending shareholder derivative lawsuit. The case, filed Oct.
The Week in Data Oct. 18: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Sometimes, it's best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. Earlier this month, Florida law schools saw how they stacked up in the July bar exam results. Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison analyzed the performance of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the Supreme Court during the past term.
The Week in Data Sept. 25: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. This week, the UK Top 50 and Global 200 revealed the most profitable international law firms. Plus, the 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards recognized legal professionals who have helped empower women in law. Catch up on this week’s data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom. This premium content is reserved exclusively for Law.com subscribers.
What We Know About the Kentucky Judge Killed in His Chambers
A county judge in Whitesburg, Kentucky, was fatally shot in his chambers on Sept. 19. Follow Law.com’s coverage of this developing story here. Kentucky Judge Shot in Courthouse Following Argument With County Sheriff, Police Say Want to continue reading?
Skadden Recruits King & Spalding Litigation Partner Quyen Ta Original
Skadden, Arps, Meagher, Slate & Flom has hired King & Spalding’s Quyen Ta, a trial lawyer whose practice includes consumer class actions and trade secrets. Ta is joining as a partner in Skadden’s Palo Alto office. The move is the firm’s second Palo Alto partner hire this year and follows a string of recent litigation leader pickups. In February, the firm added capital markets attorney Brian Paulson from Latham & Watkins.
Bedsworth: Bon Appetit, Monsieur Raccoon
I am not a picky eater. I didn’t get this body by sending food back to the kitchen. But there’s a lot more gourmand in me than gourmet. The universe of what I consider food is a solar system rather than a galaxy. Meat, potatoes, breads, salads, pizza, tamales, ice cream, cakes, cookies (raw or cooked). That’s pretty much it. It’s kind of a classic American approach to food.
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
The 2024 presidential campaign is in full swing, and legal professionals are advising clients and preparing their practices for the potential outcomes. Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the possible impact of November’s election. Would FTC Chair Lina Khan Stay on Under a President Harris or Trump? Want to continue reading?
The Week in Data Sept. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
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The Week in Data Sept. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. This week, Corporate Counsel’s 2024 GC Pay Report revealed that signing bonuses are ballooning as companies eschew internal hires. The American Lawyer released how midlevel associates graded their workplaces in several categories, including compensation and benefits; training and guidance; and relationships with partners and other associates.
By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends
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The Week in Data Sept. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers Original
Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. In this edition, Colleen Murphy mapped out where Title IX regulations stand across the country. Law.com Pro Mid-Market ranked midsize firms by revenue. The New Jersey Law Journal crunched the numbers on judicial compensation and law firm demographics. Catch up on this week’s data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom.
Law Firms Struggled with Gen Z, Now Prepare for Gen Alpha
When I was in my final year at university, a generation ago now, I’d have to wait in a long queue of other 20-year olds, hopeful and unsullied by the working world, eager to get our hands on a hot-off-the-press copy of that catalogue on graduate recruitment schemes, or the glossy new tome on the world’s finest law firms.
Bedsworth: The Importance of Spotting Red Flags
My first job was delivering caskets to mortuaries. My dad was a casket-maker.1 It was a family business, and when I turned 16 and was licensed to drive, I could free up one of my uncles to do more productive work. The shop was in Lynwood, a Los Angeles County suburb. My favorite delivery was Brown’s Colonial Mortuary in Santa Ana because the round trip took up most of a morning or an afternoon. When you’re 16, getting paid even a pittance for driving all day is a pretty good deal.
Lame Laptops, Batteries 'About to Explode': Midlevel Associates Angered by Lack of Tech Investment
Big Law is increasing its billing rates, and top 100 firms saw revenue rise more than 11% during the first half of this year compared to last. But despite the growing cash flow, midlevel associate attorneys at some of the nation’s top firms claim their workplaces aren’t investing enough in technology.
Innovation vs. Regulation Debate Reaches Calif. Gov as AI Bills Hit His Desk
In the final days of California’s legislative session, lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a closely watched bill that creates new rules for large-scale generative artificial intelligence models, setting the stage for the tech friendly leader to opt for precedent-setting regulation or industry-demanded innovative space. SB 1047 by state Sen. Scott Wiener, D- San Francisco, secured passage in both legislative houses with solid backing from Democrats.
Randy Mastro’s Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing
While much of Randy Mastro’s contentious confirmation hearing before the New York City Council on Tuesday focused on his years as a deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani, lawmakers also assailed the King & Spalding partner over his aggressive litigation style and the controversial clients he represented over nearly three decades in private practice.
Recent Verdicts Cast New Light on Jurors in 'Conservative' Georgia County
Nestled about 55 miles east of Georgia’s largest trial court in Fulton County sits rural Walton County. When combined with neighboring Newton County, the duo comprises the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. The venue, which many lawyers have deemed as being “conversative,” has been gaining attention following a pair of recent automotive tort jury trials that produced notable outcomes. Want to continue reading?
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
The 2024 presidential campaign is in full swing, and legal professionals are advising clients and preparing their practices for the potential outcomes. Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the possible impact of November’s election. Big Law Fundraising for Kamala Harris Picks Up Steam Want to continue reading?
Clark Hill Adds Litigator in Continuation of NY Office Expansion
Clark Hill announced Tuesday it has expanded its New York office with litigator Nate Goldberg. The hire is part of the firm’s plan to expand on the East Coast and in New York, according to firm leadership. The firm also said that it recently relocated into an updated New York office to account for its growth in the region. Want to continue reading?
By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends
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The Week in Data Aug. 23: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers Original
Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. This week, a Law.com reader’s poll revealed some discordance among different generations at law firms. Emily Cousins at the Connecticut Law Tribune broke down the demographics on the state’s high court compared to the overall state population. Plus, Corporate Counsel revealed the top earners among legal chiefs at Fortune 1000 companies.
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know Original
The 2024 presidential campaign is in full swing, and legal professionals are advising clients and preparing their practices for the potential outcomes. Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the possible impact of November’s election. Kamala Harris Would Only Be the Second Lawyer-President With a Non-T-14 Law Degree Want to continue reading?
How Corporate Law Legislation Morphed Into a Conversation on Judicial Ethics
We hope you enjoy this excerpt from Litigation Daily, the exclusive source for sharp commentary on mega court battles, winning strategies and the issues that obsess elite litigators. Law.com subscribers can sign up for The AmLaw Litigation Daily newsletter here. Anyone else can click here to subscribe. Two weeks ago, Delaware enacted a series of amendments to its corporation law, as it does every summer. Want to continue reading?
The Week in Data Aug. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers Original
Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. This week, the American Lawyer released its annual A-List, ranking firms by revenue per lawyer, pro bono, diversity, female equity partner percentages and associate satisfaction. Catch up on this week’s data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom. This premium content is reserved exclusively for Law.com subscribers. Questions about group subscriptions?
By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends
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Split 9th Circuit Rejects Anti-Vaccine Group’s Suit Alleging Censorship on Facebook
A divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Facebook’s owner violated the free speech rights of a Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-founded anti-vaccine group by making its posts less visible on the social media platform. Judges Eric Miller and Edward Korman said Meta Platforms Inc.
A Law Firm Divided: How Generational Differences Are Fracturing Firms
Anyone who has been in a multigenerational group chat likely has experienced the joys and pitfalls of how the different generations interact. Now picture those dynamics unfolding in the fast-paced, high-pressure setting of a modern law firm. Results from our recent Law.com Reader’s Poll show that, in some cases, the way legal professionals of different ages view communication and hierarchy is causing friction in law firm operations.
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
The 2024 presidential campaign is in full swing, and legal professionals are advising clients and preparing their practices for the potential outcomes. Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the possible impact of November’s election. Corporate Regulation and Deregulation After the 2024 Presidential Election Want to continue reading?
Taylor English Leaders Working to Keep Vision in Place Despite Departures
Taylor English Duma’s leadership says they have a plan for the future, but a recent string of exits suggests otherwise. The 19-year-old firm has seen the departures of 20 lawyers—including 15 nonequity partners who were current or past firm leaders—in recent weeks as Am Law 200 firms raided Taylor English to create new Atlanta offices or add to existing ones. Want to continue reading?
Former Mayer Brown Counsel Alleges Disability Discrimination Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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The Week in Data Aug. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Numbers
Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. This week, appellate courts reporter Avalon Zoppo examines stats on judicial workplace misconduct. In New Jersey, data shows that attorney discipline investigations are on the rise, but fewer attorneys are hit with disciplinary matters. Business of law reporter Abigail Adcox lays out the top-paid legal counsel to the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns.
The Week in Data Aug. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Numbers
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The 2024 A-List: Top 20 Firms
The top two spots, with Munger Tolles at No. 1 and Ropes & Gray at No. 2, are unchanged, while WilmerHale and Morgan Lewis each move up one spot to Nos. 3 and 4, respectively. There was a corresponding move down by Orrick, to No. 5 from No. 3. Skadden maintains the sixth spot, while firm Nos. 7 through 10 (Cleary Gottlieb, Akin, Willkie and Gibson Dunn) each moved up multiple spots. The full A-List package can be found here.
Boies Schiller, Proskauer Find New Homes in London
U.S. law firms Boies Schiller Flexner and Proskauer Rose are both preparing to move into new London offices within the next six months. Boies Schiller is moving to 100 Fetter Lane at the start of next year. It is currently based on the top floor of 5 New Street Square, occupying 13,000 sq ft. The new central London location will cumulatively occupy slightly less space at around 11,700 sq ft across the building’s top three floors. Want to continue reading?
The Developing Title IX Legal Landscape
A wave of legal challenges have hit court dockets in response to the Biden administration’s recent changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments Act. Stay on top of the evolving legal risks at educational institutions with news and analysis from the Law.com Newsroom. Title IX Heads to US Supreme Court: Department of Education Seeks Relief From Enjoining Dozens of Unchallenged Provisions Want to continue reading?
Legal Industry Gears Up as Presidential Election Hangs in the Balance Original
Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters and editors are tracking through coverage spanning every beat and region across the ALM Global Newsroom. The micro-topic coverage will not only help you navigate the changing legal landscape but also prepare you to discuss these shifts with thousands of legal leaders at Legalweek 2025, taking place from March 24-27, 2025, in New York City.
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