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National Law Journal

Boeing Turns to String of Big Law Firms for Latest Legal Troubles

While the aviation giant retained Perkins Coie to handle a new suit related to a door plug blowout, Boeing is also working with several others, such as Kirkland & Ellis and McGuireWoods, for ongoing matters.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Inquest Into Big Law Partner's Death Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health Debate

Following the outcome of the inquest into Vanessa Ford's death, scores of people have taken to social media to discuss what one commenter called a 'toxic culture'.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Focused on Long-Term Profit Growth, Blank Rome Sees Strong 2023

This is the fifth consecutive year in which net income growth surpassed 8.5%, coinciding with the course of the firm's five-year strategic plan.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Why Big Law Firms Are Expanding in US Regional Markets

Where Am Law 200 law firms are putting down roots, the reasons behind expansion in emerging markets, and what these moves mean for their clients.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Don't Wait Up: Lack of Expertise, Talent Holding Back Generative AI in Legal Industry

A survey from Consilio found that many legal professionals don't feel prepared to use generative AI technology. But adequate generative AI training might not be readily available.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kasowitz Benson Torres Has Sued Clients for $5.2M Since Beginning of 2023

The latest target is a former Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner whom the firm defended against charges regarding his alleged involvement in an unregistered money transfer scheme.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Detached': Why Big Law May Rethink Its Focus on Productivity

Now, there may be even greater emphasis on the profitability of a practice, not just hours.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Sullivan & Cromwell, Pre-Petition FTX Work Bites Back

Class-action plaintiffs and an appellate judge are curious about the regulatory and M&A work Sullivan & Cromwell did for FTX before the exchange collapsed.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

No Longer Just an HR Matter, DEI Expands to Law Firm Operations

It's not just a question of talent management, but also how the offices are decorated and what are the parking and seating arrangements, among other examples.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Has Big Law Finally Returned to a Point of 'Normalcy'?

"For the first time in years, firms don't seem to be harried by the tumultuous rollercoaster of events seen thus far during the 2020s," according to a legal industry report this month.
6 minute read

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