May 01, 2017 | National Law Journal
US Steelmakers Gird for a Challenging FutureThe U.S. steel industry, once a bastion of American wealth, has in more recent years been better known for bankruptcies and consolidation.
By Gina Passarella and Beth Frerking
29 minute read
May 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer
A Note From the EditorLaw firms need to know what they are, and what they're not, and own it.
By Gina Passarella
7 minute read
April 26, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Can Firms in The Am Law 51-100 Keep From Falling Further Behind?As the richest firms in The Am Law 100 grow even richer, the firms in the bottom half of our ranking must find ways to stand out from the crowd.
By Gina Passarella
41 minute read
April 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Will Deal Flow Be an Unexpected Bust in 2017?The market is poised for a blockbuster year, but uncertainty about the implementation of Trump's policies is chilling deal flow.
By Gina Passarella
51 minute read
March 29, 2017 | National Law Journal
Industry Insights: A Healthy Demand for Lawyering in the Health Insurance SectorAs the country wrestles with solutions for affordable health care, law firms are well poised to make money from work involving the health insurance industry.
By Kristen Rasmussen and Gina Passarella
50 minute read
March 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer's Dealmakers of the YearFrom overcoming press leaks to making sure ink on a paint deal dried, these dealmakers of the year showed creativity, client commitment and a business savvy that delivered on their clients' objectives.
By Scott Flaherty, Meghan Tribe and Gina Passarella
92 minute read
March 01, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Meet Big Law's Newest LeadersAt eight Am Law 200 firms, new managing partners or chairs have taken the helm. What do they expect from 2017, and what can the industry expect from them?
By Gina Passarella
70 minute read
February 26, 2017 | Law.com
What Firm Comp Systems Are Really Rewarding: A Podcast With David Barnard of Blaqwell Inc.Law firms are working hard at the difficult task of tailoring their compensation models to retain key talent, attract new talent, send the right message…
By Gina Passarella
2 minute read
February 23, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Estey Disbarred Ahead of Sentencing in Campaign Donations CaseJohn Estey, an ex-chief of staff to former Gov. Ed Rendell and former Ballard Spahr partner who pleaded guilty last April over his alleged funneling of campaign donations, has been disbarred.
By Gina Passarella
10 minute read
January 06, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Ballard Shuffles Delaware Leadership, Looks to Expand Public Finance WorkBallard Spahr has a new office leader in Wilmington as the current head of the Delaware practice is taking a broader leadership position overseeing the firm's public finance practice.
By Gina Passarella
15 minute read