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O’Melveny Attracts Liberty Media with Irresistible Offer

Liberty Media, the media conglomerate owned by billionaire John Malone, has shifted some of its legal work from its longtime…

Top Biglaw Firm Eliminates Profit-Sharing Bonus Amidst Challenging Financial Results

Taylor Wessing, a prominent U.K. law firm, has recently decided to discontinue its profit-sharing bonus program for non-partner employees. This…

Another Prominent BigLaw Firm Implements 4-Day In-Office Workweek Policy

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, a prominent U.S. law firm, recently unveiled a new policy requiring lawyers to be physically present…

Paul Hastings Strengthens Antitrust Practice with Key Hires from Hunton Andrews Kurth

Paul Hastings, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced on Monday the addition of three partners to its team from Hunton…

Cleary Law Firm Bolsters White-Collar Practice with Former DOJ Foreign Bribery Chief

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a renowned law firm based in New York, has recently made a strategic addition to…

Husch Blackwell Appoints First Non-Lawyer CEO to Work Remotely from Home

Husch Blackwell, one of the top 100 law firms in the US, has announced that Jamie Lawless will be its…

Largest US Law Firms Fall Victim to Devastating Cybersecurity Breach

Three prominent US law firms have been targeted in a large-scale data breach that could potentially compromise the personal data…

Key UK Partners Depart Shearman & Sterling Ahead of Allen & Overy Merger

Two partners from Shearman & Sterling, based in London, have departed from the US firm in anticipation of its merger…

US Judge Implements Mandatory AI Disclosure for Lawyers

In a significant development for the legal industry, a U.S. Court of International Trade judge has issued an order mandating…

The Future of BigLaw Firms: Embracing Alternative Career Paths for Success

Law firms are undergoing significant transformations in response to a generational shift in career expectations and incentive systems, according to…

Dentons US Chair Joins Bryan Cave Law Firm, Strengthening Legal Team

Jeff Haidet, the former chairman of Dentons US, has recently joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as a partner, marking another…

Shift in Legal Landscape: Midsize Law Firms Gain Ground, Challenging Biglaw Dominance

Midsize law firms are making significant strides in the legal industry, positioning themselves favorably in comparison to their larger counterparts,…