Which Outside Law Firms Are Irreplaceable, and Which Should Have Gotten the Ax Years Ago?

Which Outside Law Firms Are Irreplaceable, and Which Should Have Gotten the Ax Years Ago? Which Outside Law Firms Are Irreplaceable, and Which Should Have Gotten the Ax Years Ago?

Our goal is to work with firms to reach common objectives, not to simply cut the bill, said Marni..
Pa. Judicial Nominee Advances While Trump Demands GOP Unity Against Biden Picks Pa. Judicial Nominee Advances While Trump Demands GOP Unity Against Biden Picks

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted 11-10 along party lines to advance five of..
Contract Software Unicorn Ironclad Hires Former Pinterest Lawyer as GC Contract Software Unicorn Ironclad Hires Former Pinterest Lawyer as GC

Prior to her two years at Binti, Singh spent six months at Patreon, as deputy general counsel. She..
Outgoing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal: ‘We All Want the Country to Be in a Better Place' Outgoing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal: ‘We All Want the Country to Be in a Better Place'

As Vidal prepares to transition back to private practice, rejoining Winston & Strawn in Silicon..
Lululemon Faces Legal Fire Over Its DEI Program After Bias Complaints Surface Lululemon Faces Legal Fire Over Its DEI Program After Bias Complaints Surface

The program was not structured so as to meaningfully combat discrimination within Lululemon... as a ..
Court grants challenge to FCC subsidies over nondelegation doctrine Court grants challenge to FCC subsidies over nondelegation doctrine

The justices on Friday created the prospect of another major ruling on the role of administrative..
'It Refreshes Me': King & Spalding Privacy Leader Doubles as Equestrian Champ 'It Refreshes Me': King & Spalding Privacy Leader Doubles as Equestrian Champ

Atlanta partner Phyllis Sumner balances availability to clients with competing in equestrian..
Samsung Flooded With Galaxy Product Patent Lawsuits in Texas Federal Court Samsung Flooded With Galaxy Product Patent Lawsuits in Texas Federal Court

Samsung has seen a wave of patent litigation targeting its Galaxy devices in Texas in mid-November. ..
How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Think About Why You Want the Role, Because It Is Not an Easy Job.. How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Think About Why You Want the Role, Because It Is Not an Easy Job..

My advice would be to think about why you want the role, because it is not an easy job. But if you..
Will Trump Be a Boost to Quinn Emanuel's Fortunes in China? Will Trump Be a Boost to Quinn Emanuel's Fortunes in China?

Tit-for-tat regulations between China and the U.S. have helped Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan..
Bonus Parade Continues, With Additional Firms Matching Milbank Bonus Parade Continues, With Additional Firms Matching Milbank

While firms didn't rush to match Milbank's special bonuses in August, Cleary, Davis Polk, Weil and..
Texas Court Invalidates SEC's Dealer Rule, Siding with Crypto Advocates Texas Court Invalidates SEC's Dealer Rule, Siding with Crypto Advocates

“This decision affirms the importance of applying legal frameworks as intended and avoiding the..
The State of Cost Recovery — Post COVID The State of Cost Recovery — Post COVID

Law firm operations are different now. Obviously, the biggest impact of COVID has been the..
Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG

The nomination comes hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for the position.
Where Do Web-Tracking Class Actions Belong? 8th Circuit Weighs the Issue Where Do Web-Tracking Class Actions Belong? 8th Circuit Weighs the Issue

The appeals court heard arguments on whether a company's physical presence in a state gives local..
'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination 'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination

The legal community has had a much more positive reaction to Blanche, Bove and Sauer's selection..
Dog Gone It, Target: Provider of Retailer's Mascot Dog Sues Over Contract Cancellation Dog Gone It, Target: Provider of Retailer's Mascot Dog Sues Over Contract Cancellation

Target had used English bull terriers supplied by California-based Worldwide Movie Animals for 22..
OpenAI, NYTimes Counsel Quarrel Over Erased OpenAI Training Data OpenAI, NYTimes Counsel Quarrel Over Erased OpenAI Training Data

The legal battle between the New York Times Co. and OpenAI over the AI developer allegedly training ..
More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More

At Fried Frank, Ropes & Gray and McDermott, some associates could earn even more than the Big Law..
Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up

Competitors may sneer at the flashy billboards, but leaders argue the ads work as the firm grows..
More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More

At Fried Frank, Ropes & Gray and McDermott, some associates could earn even more than the Big Law..
Companies' Dirty Little Secret: Those Privacy Opt-Out Requests Usually Aren't Honored Companies' Dirty Little Secret: Those Privacy Opt-Out Requests Usually Aren't Honored

“Ignoring privacy requests in states where they are legally obligatory creates a huge legal risk...
Lawyers Among Those Convicted as Hong Kong's High Court Sentences 45 Activists to Prison Lawyers Among Those Convicted as Hong Kong's High Court Sentences 45 Activists to Prison

A former legal academic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, while a barrister has also been..
From ‘Deep Sadness' to Little Concern, Gaetz's Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers From ‘Deep Sadness' to Little Concern, Gaetz's Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers

The attorney general will be able to stop things from being done a lot easier than making..
Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse

The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and the..
Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation

It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states.
King & Spalding Leaves Texas Patent Case After Client Stops Paying King & Spalding Leaves Texas Patent Case After Client Stops Paying

A magistrate judge allowed the firm to drop its representation of a company suing Samsung for..
‘What's Up With Morgan & Morgan?' Law, Advertising and a Calculated Rise ‘What's Up With Morgan & Morgan?' Law, Advertising and a Calculated Rise

The road to becoming the largest plaintiffs firm in the country isn't without detractors.
Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight

Sixty million Americans were hyped to see 'Iron Mike' Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,'..
Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham

In a statement, Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp called Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Anish Desai two ..
The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification

The Path in the Multiverse was conceived with a singular objective: to elevate the client..
BIT Mining Bribery Scandal Highlights Trump-Biden Enforcement Gap BIT Mining Bribery Scandal Highlights Trump-Biden Enforcement Gap

“There is a prevailing view that Republicans are not particularly aggressive in enforcement of..
Trump's SEC Likely to Halt 'Off-Channel' Texting Probe That's Led to Billions in Fines Trump's SEC Likely to Halt 'Off-Channel' Texting Probe That's Led to Billions in Fines

“All indications are that the SEC's sweep' regarding off-channel communications will come to an..
How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using? How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using?

In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could..
'Nuclear Option'?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute 'Nuclear Option'?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute

The Health Resources and Services Administration has “invoked the nuclear option of removal from..
Schools Win Again: Social Media Fails to Strike Public Nuisance Claims Schools Win Again: Social Media Fails to Strike Public Nuisance Claims

On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts' public nuisance..
Ballooning Workloads, Dearth of Advancement Opportunities Prime In-House Attorneys to Pull Exit.. Ballooning Workloads, Dearth of Advancement Opportunities Prime In-House Attorneys to Pull Exit..

Unfortunately, the research shows the attrition risk is blinking red, according to the 2024..
The morning read for Monday, Nov. 18 The morning read for Monday, Nov. 18

Mark your calendars, the court announced on Friday that the first opinion day of the term will be..
Martoccio Law Group Tampa, Fl - (888) 415-7670 Martoccio Law Group Tampa, Fl - (888) 415-7670

Martoccio Law Group Tampa, Fl Do they deal with issues of employment discrimination? Yes, the..
About the Awards: Florida Legal Awards 2025 Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall About the Awards: Florida Legal Awards 2025 Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall

About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging..
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