Why ‘Open to Anything’ Fails: The Power of Legal Career Specialization
In a legal profession increasingly marked by competition and specialization, the article argues that the oft-endorsed stance of being “open…
A New Benchmark in Legal Workplace Insight
The Index evaluates 100 law firms through a data-driven lens, analyzing over 15,000 anonymous attorney reviews collected across the past…
Winston and Strawn Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by “Anti-Woke” Bank Startup
Winston & Strawn LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms, is pushing back against a $1.7 billion lawsuit filed…
Michigan Supreme Court Approves the NextGen Bar Exam for July 2028
The Michigan Supreme Court has officially adopted the transition to the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination, setting the first administration in…
Florida Law Firm Escape Class Action After May Data Breach
In a closely watched case highlighting the challenges of proving harm in data breach lawsuits, a federal judge in Florida…
Ropes and Gray Represents the Exception — Not the Norm — in Non-Equity Partner Models
In a legal industry increasingly defined by multi-tiered partnership models, Ropes & Gray LLP stands out as a rare exception.…
NAACP Files Lawsuit Against Virginia Officials Over Student Voter Registration Rules
The NAACP and the Advancement Project have filed a federal lawsuit against Virginia election officials, accusing them of implementing voter…
New York Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Over Hate Speech Disclosure Law
The State of New York is urging a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s social…
ABA Removes ‘Minority’ Requirement from Law Student Scholarship After Legal Challenge
The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its eligibility rules for one of its most notable diversity-focused initiatives, the Legal…
Weil Gotshal Partner Drawn into International Spyware Scandal
A senior partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, one of the world’s most prestigious law firms, is at the…
Simpson Thacher Strengthens London Private-Equity Team with Hire of Kirkland Partner Appleton
Global law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has bolstered its London private equity team with the addition of Nick…
Trump Administration Redefines Who Qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education, under the Trump administration, has finalized a sweeping rule that will drastically narrow eligibility for…