Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.

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July 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Slow Time Bomb': Attorney Sells Law Practice, Prompted by SCOTUS Ruling

"If it's going to cost us more to litigate than we can win, you've gutted Title IX without it being obvious," said Washington, D.C. plaintiff lawyer Laura Dunn.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

DLA Piper, Eversheds, Troutman, Polsinelli Among Latest Firms to Hire DC-Area Laterals

Partner hiring focused on intellectual property, insurance regulatory, corporate and investment management practices in D.C. and Baltimore this past week.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

Usha Vance Leaves Munger Tolles as Trump Picks JD Vance for Running Mate

"Usha has informed us she has decided to leave the firm," said a firm spokesperson.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

Northern Virginia Law Firms Target 'Niche' Practices Amid Rising Market Competition

"There is still a thriving market for well-known, respected lawyers who have kind of niche practices, but it's harder for smaller firms. Now, the advantage they have is that the fee structures are a lot lower," said Nina Ginsberg of DiMuroGinsberg.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

DC Litigators Outpaced All Other Cities on Billing Rates in 2023

A quarter of respondents to a recent survey billed at least $951 hourly, the highest percentage in that category in any of the 24 cities tracked.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

'AI Is Existential': ArentFox Schiff Turns Attention From Metaverse to AI Use Cases

The firm has several use cases for generative AI, but also knows when not to trust it, said chair Anthony Lupo.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Exit Strategy: The Return From Government to Big Law

"Sometimes there's an assumption that they're going to go back to their prior firm," one D.C. recruiter noted. "But sometimes we'll get surprised."

By Andrew Maloney | Abigail Adcox

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July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

What Attracts Big Law to Immigration Pro Bono Work?

A substantial number of the nearly 120 firms that responded cited immigration cases, with a notable number being asylum cases involving Afghan refugees.

By Abigail Adcox

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