Susman Godfrey’s Bold Stand: How One Law Firm Took on Donald Trump in Just Two Hours
Introduction: A Legal Clash with National Stakes When former President Donald Trump issued a surprise executive order targeting Susman Godfrey…
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The Return to Office in Law Firms: Are Lawyers Truly On Board?
Introduction: The Return-to-Office Era Is Here — But Not Without Resistance The long-standing tug-of-war over remote work policies in the…
The Rise of Civil Courage in BigLaw: Defending the Rule of Law Under Attack
Introduction: When Lawyers Become Leaders for Democracy As the rule of law bends under pressure from the Trump administration’s increasingly…
International Students Fight Back as Trump-Era Deportation Wave Sparks Legal Chaos
Summary: An escalating immigration crackdown by the Trump administration has triggered a surge in lawsuits across the U.S., as thousands…
Willkie Farr’s Longest-Serving Lawyer Walks Out Over Trump Settlement—and He Won’t Be the Last
Joseph Baio has left Willkie Farr & Gallagher after 47 years. A former executive committee member and most recently senior…
Biglaw Lawyers Rebel Against Trump Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms
A Silent Majority? Some Lawyers Refuse to Stay Quiet While many of the nation’s top law firms have chosen a…
The Evolving Skill Set for Aspiring Lawyers in 2025: What Law Students and New Attorneys Must Know
Introduction: A Changing Legal Profession The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation. While academic excellence and analytical reasoning remain…
Trump Orders Crackdown on “Frivolous Litigation” by Law Firms Targeting U.S. Government
President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign against what he describes as politically motivated and frivolous legal challenges by ordering…
Law Firm Summer Associate Hiring Hits Record Low in 2024 Amid Conservative Recruiting Trends
Law Firm Summer Associate Hiring Plummets in 2024 The legal hiring market has taken another hit in 2024, with summer…
AI ‘Hallucinations’ in Legal Practice: A Stark Warning for Attorneys
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal industry, offering unprecedented efficiency in legal research, contract analysis, and document drafting.…
BigLaw Trends and Lateral Hiring Patterns in 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis
Navigating a Shifting Legal Landscape As 2025 unfolds, BigLaw firms are facing both opportunities and challenges in maintaining their competitive…
The Evolving Role of In-House Lawyers in 2025: New Responsibilities, Skills, and Career Trends
Introduction: How In-House Lawyers Are Redefining Their Roles The role of in-house legal teams is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditionally…