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The American Lawyer

After a Banner Year for Law Firm Moves, What's in Store for 2019?

The continued Big Law free agent era will have consequences for top- and mid-tier firms alike in 2019.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Key Legal Ethics Developments to Keep in Mind as 2018 Ends

The bodies in charge of crafting legal ethics rules sought in 2018 to address a host of key areas related to changes in the practice of law, technology and societal norms.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

From Dublin to Shenzhen, the Hottest Cities for Law Firm Expansion in 2018

Thanks to Brexit, Dublin is attracting the attention of a growing number of U.S. and global firms. Meanwhile, Shanghai saw two significant exits in the past year.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Launches Autonomous Vehicle Practice Group as More Firms Enter the Burgeoning Field

Federal legislation related to AVs has stalled, but new laws on the state level have prompted AV practice groups to spring up within Big Law.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

How Fenwick Labs' Growth Is a Microcosm of Legal Tech's Evolution

The evolution of Fenwick's tech incubators underscores how the legal tech future is one where platforms are literally given a voice, and law firms are as much innovators as end-users.
6 minute read

International Edition

'Sleeping Giant' in Asia: Clyde & Co Plans to Grow 30 Percent in 3 Years

The U.K.-based firm, which has been expanding in other regions of the world, is now focused on huge growth in the Asia Pacific.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Aren't Protecting Women From Clients' Sexual Harassment

Harassment from clients is not uncommon and can impact business development opportunities, but few firms have policies to support impacted attorneys.
12 minute read

The American Lawyer

Outdated Parental Policies Come With Big Hidden Costs

Failing to accommodate new mothers can make for high turnover, and costly litigation.
8 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms and Tech Startups: How Closer Ties Are Benefiting All Sides

The last two years have seen a flurry of law firm initiatives targeting startups—but what are all sides getting out of these ventures?
7 minute read

International Edition

As Hong Kong Becomes the Top IPO Market of 2018, Skadden and Davis Polk Reap Rewards

Through both fate and planning, the two New York firms had record years for Hong Kong listings.
7 minute read

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