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The American Lawyer

Laggards or Vanguards: Are US, EU Attorneys Approaching AI the Same Way?

The U.S.' lead with generative AI models and the EU's broad regulation of the technology may eventually set the stage for two potentially different AI markets.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Building on 7% Revenue Rise in 2023, Frost Brown Todd Looks to Enter New Markets, Add to Head Count

"We had another very good year, particularly given the sort of uncertainties around the economic environment," chairman Robert Sartin said in an interview.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

A Vendor Cyberattack Can Cost Law Firms Substantial Amounts—And the Risks Are Growing

Vendor supply chains are some of the biggest cybersecurity risks for law firms, and are all too often neglected.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Puppy Yoga is Not a Wellbeing Strategy': Are Law Firms Doing Enough on Mental Health?

The campaign for mental health in the legal industry has surged in the last month following the Vanessa Ford tragedy, but hardly any firms appear to be considering changes to their wellbeing programs.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

RPL Hits New Peak at Reed Smith, as Profits Stagnate Amid Mounting Costs

"We saw financial growth from top 200 clients, including significant increases in international engagements, which indicates that our global platform is working for our international clients," said global managing partner Casey Ryan.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

From Shein to TikTok, Lawyers Say US-China Agenda is Testing Market Resilience

Increasing regulatory scrutiny can mean more billable hours for a small group of legal advisers but for most, the "uninvestable" U.S.-China status is worrisome. 
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lewis Brisbois Attempts Revamp After Mass Defections, Email Scandal

The firm has shaken up its C-suite, revamped its staffing ratio, and installed new management software. It succeeded in luring back one client that had publicly severed the relationship after the release of emails containing derogatory language from former employment practice leaders.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Miles & Stockbridge Sees Revenue and Profits Rise as Partnership Contracts

CEO Nancy Greene said the firm is looking at expansion possibilities, including in Wilmington and New York.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Paid More for Less Space in 2023 as Downsizing Trend Continues

Prices per square foot went up nearly 5% in 2023 as law firm leasing activity peaked in Q4.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Am Law 200 Stepped Up Their Use of Litigation Funding Last Year

Even as third-party funders deployed less capital in the 12-month period ending June 30 owing to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, the largest firms in the country saw their capital commitments rise, both in absolute and relative terms.
4 minute read

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