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Legal Landscape

Steptoe & Johnson LLP Rebrands to Steptoe LLP After 43 Years

Steptoe & Johnson LLP, based in Washington, D.C., announced on Monday its decision to rebrand, shedding its longstanding name to…

FCC Set to Vote on Rule Potentially Increasing Lawsuits Over Unwanted Calls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is poised to vote on a rule that legal experts anticipate could significantly elevate the…

Senate Panel Advances Historic Nomination of Native American Woman for Federal Judgeship in Oklahoma

In a historic move on Thursday, a U.S. Senate panel progressed the nomination of Sara Hill, a former attorney general…

Sidley Austin’s Ambitious Ascent in the World of Bankruptcy Practice: An 18-Month Progress Report

Building a top-tier company-side bankruptcy practice has long been a formidable goal for ambitious leaders in Big Law. Since Harvey…

Former Federal Prosecutor Kat Copeland Declares Candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2024

Former federal prosecutor Katayoun "Kat" Copeland has officially announced her bid for the position of attorney general in Pennsylvania's upcoming…

Federal Judge Slashes Quinn Emanuel’s Fee Request in Virginia Settlement

A Federal Judge in Virginia Takes a Stand In a significant development, a federal judge in Virginia has substantially reduced…

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Announces Merger with RatnerPrestia to Strengthen Intellectual Property Presence

In a strategic move to bolster its intellectual property (IP) capabilities, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, a prominent U.S. law and…

Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Classified Documents Trial

In a recent development in the legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, based in…

End of an Era: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Dissolves After 150 Years

In a shocking turn of events, the venerable law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan is set to close its…

Big Law’s 2023 Bonus Season Anticipated to Maintain Consistency Amidst Market Shifts

Top Firms Prepare to Offer Predictable Bonus Scale Amidst Lateral Hiring Slump Big Law's annual bonus season is on the…

A Legal Shakeup in Houston’s Corporate Bankruptcy Landscape

The sudden resignation of a prominent Houston judge has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the city's status as a…

Challenges and Choices Await Cooley’s New CEO: Navigating a Shifting Legal Landscape

Introduction: As Rachel Proffitt prepares to take the helm as Cooley's Chief Executive Officer in January, she faces a pivotal…