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Insurance Defense Law Firms Draw Interest From PE Investors
By Emma Cueto · September 8, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT The high-volume business and institutional clients at insurance defense law firms are attracting interest from private equity outfits looking for more avenues into the legal sector.... Want to continue reading?
4 Boutiques Launch Global Insurance Firm For Policyholders
By Emma Cueto · September 1, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT Four insurance law firms that exclusively represent policyholders have joined forces to create a global firm operating in eight countries, including the U.S., the U.K., France and Spain, saying in an... Want to continue reading?
4 Boutiques Launch Global Insurance Firm For Policyholders
By Emma Cueto · September 1, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT Four insurance law firms that exclusively represent policyholders have joined forces to create a global firm operating in eight countries, including the U.S., the U.K., France and Spain, saying in an... To view the full article, register now.
4 Boutiques Launch Global Insurance Firm For Policyholders
By Emma Cueto ( September 1, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT) -- Four insurance law firms that exclusively represent policyholders have joined forces to create a global firm operating in eight countries, including the U.S., the U.K., France and Spain, saying in an announcement Tuesday that it is the largest policyholder-side law firm in the world.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
By Emma Cueto · August 28, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT Hinckley Allen's challenge to Rhode Island's "Taylor Swift tax" and Benesch's advising on the acquisition of a Southeast law firm lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight on Mid-Law Work, recapping... Want to continue reading?
ABA Faces Uphill Battle To Remain As Law School Accreditor
By Emma Cueto · August 27, 2026, 3:29 PM EDT The American Bar Association council responsible for accrediting law schools is fighting on multiple fronts to retain its status as a nationwide accreditor, fending off challenges at both the federal and... Want to continue reading?
ABA Faces Uphill Battle To Remain As Law School Accreditor
By Emma Cueto ( August 27, 2026, 3:29 PM EDT) -- The American Bar Association council responsible for accrediting law schools is fighting on multiple fronts to retain its status as a nationwide accreditor, fending off challenges at both the federal and state levels.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Rising Star: McKool Smith's Charles Fowler
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Trump Admin Moves Toward Nixing ABA's Accreditor Status
By Emma Cueto · August 21, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT The Department of Education has made a preliminary finding that the American Bar Association is not in compliance with the department's regulations and standards as an accreditor of law schools, a... Want to continue reading?
Chattah Can't Serve As Acting Nevada US Atty, 9th Circ. Says
By Emma Cueto · August 17, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT The Ninth Circuit on Monday upheld a lower court ruling that Nevada's top prosecutor was not put in place lawfully and was barred from overseeing the criminal cases giving rise to... Want to continue reading?
Chattah Can't Serve As Acting Nevada US Atty, 9th Circ. Says
By Emma Cueto ( August 17, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT) -- The Ninth Circuit on Monday upheld a lower court ruling that Nevada's top prosecutor was not put in place lawfully and was barred from overseeing the criminal cases giving rise to the appeal, the latest state where courts have shut down attempts by the Trump administration to fill U.S. attorney vacancies without Senate confirmation.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
By Emma Cueto · August 14, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT Kellogg Hansen's work on an antitrust suit targetting Google and Wiley Rein helping to secure a $150 million conditional loan commitment from the U.S. Department of Defense lead this edition of... Want to continue reading?
OpenAI Employment Counsel Rejoins Munger Tolles
By Emma Cueto · August 11, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT An employment lawyer with OpenAI has rejoined Munger Tolles & Olson as of counsel in its Los Angeles office after a year with the tech company.... Want to continue reading?
OpenAI Employment Counsel Rejoins Munger Tolles
OpenAI Employment Counsel Rejoins Munger Tolles By Emma Cueto · August 11, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT An employment lawyer with OpenAI has rejoined Munger Tolles & Olson as of counsel in its Los Angeles office after a year with the tech company.... To view the full article, register now.
Ill. Gov. Signs Bill Restricting PE Role In Legal Industry
By Emma Cueto · August 10, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law a bill designed to target nonlawyer ownership of law firms, outlawing fee sharing with out-of-state alternative business structures and attempting to place restrictions... Want to continue reading?
Ill. Gov. Signs Bill Restricting PE Role In Legal Industry
By Emma Cueto ( August 10, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law a bill designed to target nonlawyer ownership of law firms, outlawing fee sharing with out-of-state alternative business structures and attempting to place restrictions on law firms' use of managed services organizations.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
How Mid-Law Firms Are Stretching Their AI Budgets
By Emma Cueto · August 6, 2026, 4:13 PM EDT Mid-Law firms are working to incorporate artificial intelligence tools into their business structures in cost-effective ways amid higher prices for certain legal technology products, with some even finding that their smaller... Want to continue reading?
Tyson & Mendes In Talks For Possible PE-Backed MSO Deal
By Emma Cueto · August 4, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT Insurance litigation defense firm Tyson & Mendes LLP confirmed to Law360 Pulse Tuesday that it is in "preliminary discussions" about taking private equity investment via a managed service organization.... Want to continue reading?
Tyson & Mendes Exploring Possible MSO Deal
By Emma Cueto ( August 4, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT) -- Insurance litigation defense firm Tyson & Mendes LLP confirmed exclusively to Law360 Pulse Tuesday that it is in "preliminary discussions" about taking private equity investment via a managed service organization.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Jackson Walker, Trustee Agree On $15M Romance Settlement
By Emma Cueto · August 3, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT Jackson Walker LLP has agreed to pay $15 million and reform its conflicts and disclosure practices to resolve claims brought by the regional U.S. trustee regarding bankruptcy fees approved by a... Want to continue reading?
Jackson Walker, Trustee Agree On $15M Romance Settlement
By Emma Cueto ( August 3, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT) -- Jackson Walker LLP has agreed to pay $15 million and reform its conflicts and disclosure practices to resolve claims brought by the regional U.S. trustee regarding bankruptcy fees approved by a bankruptcy judge who was at the time concealing a relationship with a Jackson Walker partner.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
By Emma Cueto · July 31, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT Bass Berry and Potter Anderson's work on an investors' suit against Cars.com leads this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from July... Want to continue reading?
ABA Eyes Nixing School DEI Standards To Sway Trump Admin
By Emma Cueto · July 30, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT The American Bar Association is poised next week to eliminate the first of multiple diversity-related law school standards, a controversial move that it hopes will allow it to remain an accreditor... Want to continue reading?
ABA Eyes Nixing School DEI Standards To Sway Trump Admin
By Emma Cueto ( July 30, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT) -- The American Bar Association is poised next week to eliminate the first of multiple diversity-related law school standards, a controversial move that it hopes will allow it to remain an accreditor despite an uncertain outcome in the face of a Trump administration increasingly wary of the ABA's role in legal education.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Freeman Mathis Leader On Midwest Growth With Firm Combo
By Emma Cueto · July 23, 2026, 2:51 PM EDT Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP has expanded to Missouri and Kansas via a combination with Franke Schultz & Mullen PC that the managing partner says is part of the firm's efforts... Contact us for free access to this content Enter your details below so that we can set up a free trial for you. All fields required.
Jackson Walker, US Trustee Denied Delay In Romance Dispute
By Emma Cueto · July 20, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT Jackson Walker LLP and the U.S. Trustee's Office, grappling with the aftermath of a romantic relationship between one of the firm's former partners and a then-bankruptcy judge, will not be able... Want to continue reading?
Jackson Walker, US Trustee Denied Delay In Romance Dispute
By Emma Cueto ( July 20, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT) -- Jackson Walker LLP and the U.S. Trustee's Office, grappling with the aftermath of a romantic relationship between one of the firm's former partners and a then-bankruptcy judge, will not be able to delay pretrial proceedings to continue negotiating a possible settlement, a judge ruled Monday.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
By Emma Cueto · July 17, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT Wiley Rein's work on a software company acquisition and Dilworth Paxson's representation of the city of Pittsburgh in an antitrust suit lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping... Want to continue reading?
Private Equity Firm Behind MSO Deals Closes $670M Fund
By Emma Cueto · July 16, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT Private equity firm Uplift Investors, which has taken aim at the legal industry through deals between its managed services organization and personal injury law firms, on Thursday announced the close of... Want to continue reading?
Private Equity Firm Behind MSO Deals Closes $670M Fund
By Emma Cueto ( July 16, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT) -- Private equity firm Uplift Investors, which has taken aim at the legal industry through deals between its managed services organization and personal injury law firms, on Thursday announced the close of its debut fund with $670 million in capital commitments.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Morgan & Morgan Names Former Amazon Exec As 1st AI Chief
By Emma Cueto · July 15, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT Personal injury giant Morgan & Morgan has hired a longtime Amazon executive as its first chief artificial intelligence officer to oversee the firm's AI strategy, with the firm saying it is... Want to continue reading?
Jackson Walker Settlements Over Judge Romance Get Greenlit
By Emma Cueto · July 13, 2026, 4:57 PM EDT A federal bankruptcy judge has recommended approval of nine settlements regarding legal fees paid to Jackson Walker LLP connected to a former firm partner's romantic relationship with a then-bankruptcy judge, with... Want to continue reading?
Jackson Walker Settlements Over Judge Romance Get Greenlit
By Emma Cueto ( July 13, 2026, 4:57 PM EDT) -- A federal bankruptcy judge has recommended approval of nine settlements regarding legal fees paid to Jackson Walker LLP connected to a former firm partner's romantic relationship with a then-bankruptcy judge, with the firm agreeing to pay $4.79 million in total, including $1.4 million to the estate of J.C. Penney.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Over 2,600 Attys, Professionals Urge Blocking Blanche As AG
By Emma Cueto · July 10, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT More than 2,600 lawyers and legal professionals on Friday urged lawmakers to oppose the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general, saying Blanche's dismissal of the idea that the U.S. Department... Want to continue reading?
Over 2,600 Attys, Professionals Urge Blocking Blanche As AG
By Emma Cueto ( July 10, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT) -- More than 2,600 lawyers and legal professionals on Friday urged lawmakers to oppose the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general, saying Blanche's dismissal of the idea that the U.S. Department of Justice should be independent from the White House and his record as interim attorney general make him unfit for the role.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Moving Jobs The Norm For Young Lawyers, Survey Finds
By Emma Cueto · July 7, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT Young lawyers continue to be very mobile, with roughly two-thirds of new graduates saying they have already held two or more jobs in a report released Tuesday by the National Association... Want to continue reading?
Mid-Law Firms Flush But Cautious Halfway Through 2026
By Emma Cueto · July 2, 2026, 3:32 PM EDT Mid-Law firms have enjoyed strong demand and revenues in the first half of 2026, but concerns about a possible economic downturn, industry consolidation and the potential affect of artificial intelligence have... Want to continue reading?
This Pride Month, LGBTQ+ Bar Leader Talks Community, Hope
By Emma Cueto · June 26, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT In 2026, the LGBTQ+ Bar is focused on expanding programs, especially those focused on law students and younger attorneys, and building up community ties at a time of growing legal threats... Want to continue reading?
This Pride Month, LGBTQ+ Bar Leader Talks Community, Hope
By Emma Cueto ( June 26, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT) -- In 2026, the LGBTQ+ Bar is focused on expanding programs, especially those focused on law students and younger attorneys, and building up community ties at a time of growing legal threats to LGBTQ people.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Adams & Reese Head Talks Firm's 75th Anniversary
By Emma Cueto · June 25, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT Adams & Reese LLP celebrated its 75th anniversary this week, with its managing partner attributing its history and growth to a collaborative culture, generations of succession planning, and the ability to... Want to continue reading?
A Private Equity Firm Charts A Rare Public Path In MSO Deals
By Emma Cueto · June 18, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT Private equity firm Uplift Investors hasn't been shy about its foray into the legal industry, continuing this week its unusually public run of unveiling deals between the company's managed services organization... Want to continue reading?
Ga. Personal Injury Firm Strikes Deal With PE-Backed MSO
By Emma Cueto · June 16, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT Private equity firm Uplift Investors LP and its associated management services organization announced Tuesday they have reached a deal with a Georgia personal injury law firm, the third such contract the... Want to continue reading?
Top-Ranked Firms For Client Service Outperform Peers
By Emma Cueto · June 15, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT The top 30 firms for client service, as evaluated by corporate counsel, perform nine to 15 times better than other firms competing for business from big companies, according to the latest... Want to continue reading?
Top-Ranked Firms For Client Service Outperform Peers
By Emma Cueto ( June 15, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT) -- The top 30 firms for client service, as evaluated by corporate counsel, perform nine to 15 times better than other firms competing for business from big companies, according to the latest BTI Client Service report, which was released Monday.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Bill Targeting PE In Legal Sector Marks New Ethics Territory
By Emma Cueto · June 10, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT State lawmakers are stepping up efforts to restrict private equity investment in the legal sector, with a pending bill in Illinois representing the first attempt that goes beyond codifying existing ethics... Want to continue reading?
Law360 | The Practice of Law
By Emma Cueto · June 8, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT Colorado has enacted a ban on lawyers sharing fees with nonlawyer-owned firms, such as alternative businesses in Arizona, as well as a prohibition on deals with managed services organizations that involve... Want to continue reading?
Colorado Gov. Signs Bill Banning Fee Sharing With Non-Attys
By Emma Cueto ( June 8, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT) -- Colorado has enacted a ban on lawyers sharing fees with nonlawyer-owned firms, such as alternative businesses in Arizona, as well as a prohibition on deals with managed services organizations that involve paying a percentage of firm income.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Law360 | The Practice of Law
By Emma Cueto · June 5, 2026, 3:38 PM EDT The nation's largest personal injury firm, Morgan & Morgan, is exploring its options with regard to a potential private equity investment, with the firm saying Friday it is in the early... Want to continue reading?
Morgan & Morgan Explores Private Equity Investment Options
By Emma Cueto ( June 5, 2026, 3:38 PM EDT) -- The nation's largest personal injury firm, Morgan & Morgan, is exploring its options with regard to a potential private equity investment, with the firm saying Friday it is in the early stages of understanding what such an investment might mean and whether it is a good opportunity or "fool's gold."... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Law360 | The Practice of Law
By Emma Cueto · June 4, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT The new managing partner of San Francisco trial boutique Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP said he is looking to preserve what makes the firm unique while supporting continued growth and... Want to continue reading?
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