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National Law Journal

'Everybody Is Holding Their Breath': Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Mixed Earnings in Q3

A "small handful of our clients" are taking "a wait and see approach" toward the upcoming election, though are "prepared to re-engage post-election," said Will Moschella, of Brownstein's government relations department.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

You Probably Can't Buy the Insurance Policies That Saved Quinn Emanuel Tens of Millions

Policies like the ones that preserved most of the firm's $185 million fee award against a subsequent 50% reduction are harder to find after recent losses for providers.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law Firms Build Out Career Coaching and Alumni Programs, Inspired by Consulting Firms

Kirkland and A&O Shearman say their alumni programs have become more structured, robust and also ingrained into their firm's DNA.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Utterly Bewildering': GCs Struggle to Grasp Scattershot Nature of Law Firm Rate Hikes

"It's a complicated, highly fragmented industry with tens of thousands of people making different decisions every day," said Jason Winmill, legal department consultant.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

With Election in Sight, DOJ Moves to Law Firms Accelerate

This election cycle may be different than others in motivating lateral moves, some observers say.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Target's Don Liu: 4 Fortune 500 GC Posts, a Singular Focus on Opening Doors for Asian Americans

"I may not be the most talented, but I will outlast you," said Liu, a recipient of The American Lawyer's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

When Law Firms Get Hacked, Are Their Corporate Clients on the Hook?

"Law firms are being heavily targeted now because they have a lot of sensitive information and they need to operate," said Brian Levine, managing director of Ernst & Young's cybersecurity and data privacy practice.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Law Firms Sue Clients for Unpaid Legal Fees as Big Law Collection Goals Ramp Up

Gibson Dunn, Baker McKenzie; ArentFox and Dorsey & Whitney are among those who have filed claims in New York lately, whether in court or arbitration.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

What the Rumored Harvey and vLex Deal Says About Today's Legal Research Market

Earlier this year, reports that Harvey was seeking to acquire vLex circulated in the industry. Sources close to the deal said the loose talks eventually fell through—likely for a handful of reasons.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Cutting Partner Compensation Becomes Routine in Big Law

Some firms are making sharper pay cuts of partners, helping them pay their top performers.
5 minute read

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