Launch of the “Legal Industry Layoff Report (2008–2025)”
The legal profession has always been known for its prestige, but behind the polished image lies a reality many attorneys…
The 20 Fastest-Growing Legal Practice Areas in 2025
A Roadmap for Attorneys and Firms Law is changing fast. In 2025, firms are hiring big in the 20 fastest-growing…
Attorneys Can Build Real Wealth Through Consistency, Not Illusion
Chasing quick wins may look exciting, but for attorneys, it rarely builds lasting success. In a new feature highlighted by…
Tesla Battles $243M Autopilot Ruling With Elite Legal Firepower
Tesla is firmly pushing back against a $243 million jury verdict tied to a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot…
DOJ Antitrust Chief Rebukes Big Law Over Obstruction Tactics
A Firm Warning on Fair Play in Antitrust Enforcement In a strong message delivered at a Federalist Society event in…
Lines of Power: Texas and Missouri Ignite Mid-Cycle Redistricting Battles
Mid-Decade Map-Making Takes Center Stage In a bold—and controversial—move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new congressional redistricting law on…
The Harsh Realities Behind Law Firm Success Shedding Light on the Hidden Struggles Behind Big Law Careers
JDJournal is spotlighting a powerful new discussion every attorney should hear: “The Seven Deadly Burdens of Being a Law Firm…
Musk Accuses SEC of Overreach in High-Stakes Twitter Fight
Elon Musk has formally asked a U.S. federal court to throw out the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit alleging…
Court Tosses Amy Wax Discrimination Case Over UPenn Sanctions
Federal Court Rejects Racial Discrimination Claim A Philadelphia federal judge has dismissed law professor Amy Wax’s lawsuit against the University…
BCG’s New Guide Unveils How to Spot and Avoid Risky Lateral Hires in Law Firms
BCG Attorney Search has released a critical new resource for law firm hiring managers: Identifying Risky Lateral Hires: A Guide…
Record Billing Rates and Revenue Growth Amid Rising AI Costs
Lawyers’ Prices Climb — But AI Investments Weigh on Firm Budgets A new survey from Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group…
Bar Exam Bounce Back: Scores Climb to Longest High in Over a Decade
A Bright Outlook for New Attorneys The July 2025 bar exam brought a wave of optimism across the legal community,…