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4 months ago

Law

Biglaw's 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades

The legal industry anticipates a strong performance in 2025 due to declining interest rates and improving market conditions.

Law

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Corporate law was the leading practice area for lateral moves in 2024.

4 days ago

Apple

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

The legal workforce is facing significant turnover as remote workers seek better opportunities.

California's response to challenges highlights a tendency towards rapid changes without adequate planning.

4 months ago

Law

Biglaw's 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades

The legal industry anticipates a strong performance in 2025 due to declining interest rates and improving market conditions.

Law

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Corporate law was the leading practice area for lateral moves in 2024.

4 days ago

Apple

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

The legal workforce is facing significant turnover as remote workers seek better opportunities.

California's response to challenges highlights a tendency towards rapid changes without adequate planning.

more#legal-industry

#trump-administration

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

The Trump administration is reducing legal scrutiny on corporations, potentially leading to increased violations.

Numerous investigations are being halted, affecting the enforcement of laws regarding bribery and corporate misconduct.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US politics

What to Know About Paul Weiss, the Law Firm Bowing to Trump's Demands

Paul Weiss agreed to do pro bono work for Trump-related causes to avoid executive order repercussions.

Law

Judge snaps at DOJ lawyer arguing Trump executive order targeting Big Law firm can't be illegal

A federal judge expressed skepticism over the DOJ's defense of Trump's executive order targeting a law firm, hinting at a likely ruling in favor of the firm.

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

Former Miami U.S. Attorney rejoins law firm where he had been partner

Markenzy Lapointe returns to his former law firm after serving as U.S. Attorney, stating it feels good to come home.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

The Trump administration is reducing legal scrutiny on corporations, potentially leading to increased violations.

Numerous investigations are being halted, affecting the enforcement of laws regarding bribery and corporate misconduct.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US politics

What to Know About Paul Weiss, the Law Firm Bowing to Trump's Demands

Paul Weiss agreed to do pro bono work for Trump-related causes to avoid executive order repercussions.

Law

Judge snaps at DOJ lawyer arguing Trump executive order targeting Big Law firm can't be illegal

A federal judge expressed skepticism over the DOJ's defense of Trump's executive order targeting a law firm, hinting at a likely ruling in favor of the firm.

fromMiami Herald

more#trump-administration

Miami food

Former Miami U.S. Attorney rejoins law firm where he had been partner

Markenzy Lapointe returns to his former law firm after serving as U.S. Attorney, stating it feels good to come home.

#biglaw

Privacy professionals

Kirkland & Ellis Wants To Cave To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Kirkland & Ellis is attempting to appease Trump to avoid potential Executive Orders targeting Biglaw firms.

5 months ago

Law

Paul Weiss Announces 2024 Bonuses

Paul Weiss is matching Milbank's special bonus amounts, reflecting its competitive stance in the legal market.

Privacy professionals

Kirkland & Ellis Wants To Cave To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Kirkland & Ellis is attempting to appease Trump to avoid potential Executive Orders targeting Biglaw firms.

5 months ago

Law

Paul Weiss Announces 2024 Bonuses

Paul Weiss is matching Milbank's special bonus amounts, reflecting its competitive stance in the legal market.

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.

Will Perkins Coie's Clients Obey In Advance? - Above the Law

Perkins Coie's temporary restraining order offers relief but highlights the persistent challenges faced from client loss due to targeting by an executive order.

US news

Morning Docket: 04.01.25 - Above the Law

Willkie Farr faces a critical decision on whether to confront legal challenges or capitulate.

Social justice

fromTruthout

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.

Will Perkins Coie's Clients Obey In Advance? - Above the Law

Perkins Coie's temporary restraining order offers relief but highlights the persistent challenges faced from client loss due to targeting by an executive order.

US news

Morning Docket: 04.01.25 - Above the Law

Willkie Farr faces a critical decision on whether to confront legal challenges or capitulate.

more#legal-challenges

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.

Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.

Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.

fromPatently-O

Corporate Shells and Legal Loopholes: The Dewberry Decision's Trickster Legacy

The Supreme Court's decision may encourage corporate structuring to shield profits from trademark liability.

Law

Morning Docket: 01.09.25

Trump's conversation with Alito precedes his Supreme Court actions regarding state law convictions.

Delaware's legal fee ruling shows the absurdity of Musk's initial compensation request.

Law

fromabovethelaw.com

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.

Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.

Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.

fromPatently-O

Corporate Shells and Legal Loopholes: The Dewberry Decision's Trickster Legacy

The Supreme Court's decision may encourage corporate structuring to shield profits from trademark liability.

Law

Morning Docket: 01.09.25

Trump's conversation with Alito precedes his Supreme Court actions regarding state law convictions.

Delaware's legal fee ruling shows the absurdity of Musk's initial compensation request.

Morning Docket: 02.24.25 - Above the Law

Judiciary staff not required to respond to Musk's email, easing demands on Justice Thomas.

Non-profit organizations

fromEngadget

Why OpenAI is trying to untangle its 'bespoke' corporate structure

OpenAI is restructuring its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation to better align with its mission of developing safe artificial general intelligence.

Elon Musk's 'Dexit' sparks corporate exodus, threatens Delaware's business throne

Delaware's appeal as a corporate home is declining as companies seek to incorporate in states like Texas and Nevada, a trend called 'Dexit.'

Miscellaneous

Delaware governor says things may 'need to change' as companies threaten to leave the state

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer emphasizes the state's commitment to maintaining its status as a prime incorporation destination amid corporate discontent.

Startup companies

fromTESLARATI

Elon Musk's 'Dexit' sparks corporate exodus, threatens Delaware's business throne

Delaware's appeal as a corporate home is declining as companies seek to incorporate in states like Texas and Nevada, a trend called 'Dexit.'

Miscellaneous

Delaware governor says things may 'need to change' as companies threaten to leave the state

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer emphasizes the state's commitment to maintaining its status as a prime incorporation destination amid corporate discontent.

Morning Docket: 02.19.25 - Above the Law

Big Four firms are beginning to encroach on American law firm work.

Law

Morning Docket: 02.12.25 - Above the Law

The Chevron case's implications evolve under Trump, presenting new challenges for environmental law interpretations.

Law

The GenAI-Powered Contract Management System You Didn't Know You Needed - Above the Law

CobbleStone Software enhances corporate legal efficiency with AI-driven contract management, reducing human error and streamlining workflows dramatically.

Miscellaneous

Donald Trump's media and tech lawsuits seemed like a stretch. Then he won the election.

Media and tech companies are increasingly pressured to settle lawsuits with Trump, reshaping business dynamics in his second term.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Business

New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers' lives

Corporate lawyers face intense workloads, often balancing work and leisure during holidays, as deal-making remains robust into 2025.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Court rejects Starbucks' challenge to US labor board ruling that it illegally fired baristas

Federal court upholds NLRB ruling against Starbucks for illegal firings of baristas advocating for unionization, showcasing support for labor organizing rights.

5 months ago

Law

Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Moving Out The Only Way To Move Up?

Corporate legal departments face a significant attrition wave driven by dissatisfaction and burnout among in-house counsel.

#elon-musk

fromPCMAG

Remote teams

Judge Upholds Elon Musk's Remote Work Ban at X, For Now

Elon Musk's work from home ban remains in effect after a judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit, noting inadequate evidence regarding its impact on disabled employees.

fromTESLARATI

Television

Judge in Musk pay package case warned of massive legal fee windfall

Massive legal fees in high-profile cases can pose significant risks and raise questions about appropriateness and justification.

The legal team's fee request for Elon Musk's case sparked discussions on the limits of legal compensation in high-stakes litigation.

fromPCMAG

Remote teams

Judge Upholds Elon Musk's Remote Work Ban at X, For Now

Elon Musk's work from home ban remains in effect after a judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit, noting inadequate evidence regarding its impact on disabled employees.

fromTESLARATI