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The American Lawyer

Trustee Looks to Revive $54M O'Melveny Malpractice Case

The case hinges partly on claims that an arbitrator was biased after his son failed to score summer associate positions at O'Melveny and Gibson Dunn.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Why Midsize Firms Can Do Innovation Best—But Often Don't

Because they have less bureaucracy and are often entrepreneurial, midsize firms are often better positioned to be innovative than big firms. But their smaller leadership structures can present obstacles.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Outlook Mostly Healthy for Chicago, Midwest Law Firms—But Collections Will Be Key

Chicago firms have seen expenses grow faster than revenue while seeing a dip in demand. But Windy City firms are also sitting on a mountain of unpaid bills and have increased their rates.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Special Relationship: Is US-to-UK Referral Work Drying Up?

For many years U.S. firms have quietly used local expertise to plug gaps in their offering, but recent hiring activity is making U.K. firms wary.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amid Buyers' Market, Litigation Funders Find Traction With Smaller Firms

While the supply of capital may be outstripping demand for now, a litigation finance broker thinks growing awareness will lead to greater adoption. 
3 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher Promotes One London Lawyer to Partner

The firm has promoted 15 lawyers to its partnership across offices worldwide.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Former LeClairRyan Shareholder Can Collect $1 Million From Firm's Insurance

Michele Craddock sued LeClairRyan for gender discrimination and won more than $1 million in arbitration. Then the firm collapsed.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is 'Self-Censorship' Keeping Big Law Conservatives on the Sidelines?

That's what longtime Gibson Dunn partner and current U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia told a meeting of the Federalist Society last week. Not everyone agrees.
6 minute read

Legal Week

RPC Ditches All-Equity Partnership Structure

The firm has added new roles including fixed share equity partners and salaried partners, as well as an of counsel position.
2 minute read

International Edition

RPC Ditches All-Equity Partnership Structure

The firm has added new roles including fixed share equity partners and salaried partners, as well as an of counsel position, amid a battle for talent.
2 minute read

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