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The American Lawyer

Dentons Malpractice Appeal Loss Raises Concerns Over How Global Law Firms Structure Their Businesses

"It's not the verein, it's the conflicts management and communication. But lawyers at verein law firms should be concerned nonetheless," said Cassandra Burke Robertson, a professor at Case Western Reserve School of Law.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Was There Another Reason Law Firms Left Russia?

As sanctions regimes evolved, some insurers pulled cover for Russia-related work, which pressured law firms into ceasing operations in the country, several partners say.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lawyers Burned the Candle at Both Ends in 2021. Faltering Demand Could Cost Jobs Anyway.

Firms are already looking at stealth layoffs as demand tails off, one recruiter said.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Billing Rates and Client Pressure Collide, a Turning Point Looms

The tension could alienate clients, cut into law firms' profits and force talent out the door.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Once-Exclusive Super Rich Club Welcomed More Members Than Ever for 2022

Widespread prosperity across the Am Law 100 contributed to the Super Rich list expanding from 31 firm to 40.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

After a Windfall of Profits, How Will the Am Law 100 Invest in Future Success?

"Investments in laterals, technology, business professionals—all of those things should be on the table any time there is an abundance of resources," Fairfax Associates' Lisa Smith says.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kings of the Hill: Power Ranking the Am Law 100 Based on Momentum, Profit and Prestige

As firms fight for Big Law standing, a segmentation analysis of the Am Law 100 reveals shifts in the pecking order.
15 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Law Firms Bolster Headhunting Resources, Recruiters Scramble for an Edge

"In filling any of our needs on the lawyer side, particularly when it comes to partner expansion, we always first look in-house," said one firm's C-level talent manager.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

The Power of Niche: These Lawyers Supercharge Their Practices With a Focus on the Obscure

Some lawyers make a solid living—for themselves and their firms—by focusing on super niche areas of the law and unearthing obscure legal solutions.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Struggling With Staff Shortages. Competitive Pay Alone Won't Help

Firms, facing worker competition from other industries, are scrambling for marketing, communications, IT and other business professionals.
6 minute read

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