Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign against the legal profession. In a series of executive orders, public speeches, and backchannel pressures, his administration has targeted specific law ...

A New Era in Private Antitrust Litigation Emerges as Government Oversight Declines In a bold move signaling a shift in antitrust enforcement strategy, four former federal attorneys—including three ...

Summary: Law students seeking public-sector careers are facing mounting uncertainty as a federal hiring slowdown disrupts traditional pathways into government work. Multiple U.S. agencies have pulled ...

Overview The American Bar Association (ABA), the largest voluntary professional association of attorneys in the United States, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration in a bold ...

In a notable reshaping of the legal elite, two more partners have left Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to join a high-profile litigation boutique launched by some of Washington’s most ...

Introduction In a landmark move to solidify its presence in the Middle East, King & Spalding, ranked 17th in the 2023 Am Law 100 with a gross revenue of $2.14 billion, has merged with Abdulaziz H ...

Key Factors Driving Lateral Hiring. Demand for Specialized Expertise – The legal industry is increasingly focused on high-growth sectors, including AI law, data privacy, ESG compliance, fintech ...

The legal industry is a competitive field where top talent and elite law firms seek the best possible matches. Whether you’re a recent law graduate, an associate looking for new opportunities ...

Meta Platforms, previously known as Facebook, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by Neural Magic, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Neural Magic had accused Meta of unlawfully ...

Fennemore Craig Acquires Lucent Law to Boost Tech Capabilities In a strategic move to modernize its legal services, U.S.-based law firm Fennemore Craig announced its acquisition of Lucent Law, a ...

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Legal Industry Demand Surges by 3.5%. After years of sluggish growth in legal demand, the industry finally saw a notable rebound.Lawyer billable hours rose by 3.5% in 2024, a sharp contrast to the ...