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The American Lawyer

Stricter Lateral Exit Policies Become More Common Across the Legal Industry

Law firms are increasingly using lateral departure deterrence methods, such as punitive non-competes or debits for unpaid bills, legal industry sources say.
5 minute read

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.
3 minute read

Law.com

Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms' Survival

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to meeting client needs are not just desirable traits, but essential for business survival.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Big Law's New York Offices More Than Doubled Am Law 100 Head Count Gains

Kirkland saw another boost in Manhattan head count last year, growing by 6% to 842 lawyers and retaining its top spot as the largest firm in the state.
6 minute read

International Edition

Rainmakers are Not the Answer to Transformational Growth: Here's Why

It seems common practice these days, even for the most conservative of law firms to bet on this high-risk strategy.
6 minute read

International Edition

India's JSA Secures Another Large Team Hire, Takes 25 from Rival Firm Trilegal

JSA is on an aggressive hiring streak, having also raided another rival firm for a team of 20 in June.
3 minute read

International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs Launches Office in Geneva, Continues Expansion Across Europe

The new office will focus on commodities and shipping, international trade, international dispute resolution, government investigations and sanctions. the firm said.
2 minute read

International Edition

Spain's Pérez-Llorca Eyes Americas Growth Via Mexico Merger

The road map for Pérez-Llorca is diverging from that of its top Spanish rival, Uría Menendez, which opted to close its New York office in June and shied away from an acquisition in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. But more Spanish firms are expected to seek tie-ups in Mexico.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Problem With Partner Autonomy: When Strength Becomes Weakness

Law firm leaders are increasingly saddled with dissent and opt-out mentalities that threaten firm culture, impede operational efficiency and ultimately hinder the firm's ability to thrive in a competitive legal landscape.
7 minute read

International Edition

Spain's Garrigues To Merge With Mexican Law Firm Sánchez Devanny

After the tie-up, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, Mexico will be Garrigues's second largest market behind Spain.
3 minute read

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