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Damian Williams Returns to Paul Weiss After Trailblazing Tenure as Manhattan US Attorney

Damian Williams, the former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has rejoined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton…

DOJ Finds Tennessee Bar Admission Process Discriminatory for Applicants with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has concluded that the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners (TBLE) and the Tennessee Lawyers…

Hogan Lovells and Perkins Coie Reverse Course, Announce Special Bonuses for Associates

Hogan Lovells and Perkins Coie have announced market-rate special bonuses for their associates, reversing earlier decisions not to provide the…

Republican Attorneys General Challenge ABA’s Diversity Rule for Law Schools

Coalition of States Pushes Back on Diversity Standards Attorneys general from 21 Republican-controlled states have issued a stern warning to…

Big Law’s Challenges and Opportunities in 2025

A Competitive Landscape Redefining Big Law As 2025 begins, the legal industry’s largest firms are navigating a rapidly evolving competitive…

Dechert Goes Above and Beyond with Enhanced Associate Bonuses

Biglaw Firms Maintain Competitive Bonuses In the competitive world of Biglaw, firms often follow prevailing market trends when it comes…

Law Schools Enter a Transformative Era: Key Trends to Watch in 2025

As law schools close the book on an eventful year, the landscape of legal education is undergoing significant shifts. From…

Law Clerks Steal the Spotlight in 2024 Lawyer of the Year Award

In a competition featuring legal heavyweights such as a renowned special counsel and a lawyer celebrated for their zealous advocacy,…

Global Law Firms Embrace Strategic Mergers to Expand Reach

The legal world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in mergers between U.K. and U.S. law firms. Following the high-profile union…

Holland & Knight Rewards Associates with Big Bonuses for a Strong Financial Year

As another prosperous year wraps up for the legal industry, prominent law firms continue to share their financial success with…

Law Professor Explores Generative AI’s Potential in Legal Scholarship

A pioneering article has emerged from Suffolk University Law Dean Andrew Perlman, a renowned scholar in law and technology, showcasing…

Six Major Law Firms Welcome New Leadership in 2025: Strategic Shifts Amid Industry Optimism

As the legal industry anticipates a dynamic year in 2025, six prominent law firms are gearing up for leadership transitions.…