Nov 13, 2024 · In a transformative move, the American Bar Association (ABA) has opened a pathway allowing law schools to experiment with test-optional admissions, bypassing the requirement for the Law School ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Key Trends Shaping Legal Operations in 2025 1. Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Automation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionizing legal operations by automating ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord, forming a 1,600-lawyer firm. Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca, resulting in a 1,300-lawyer entity. Ballard Spahr and Lane Powell, now boasting more than 750 ...

Nov 25, 2024 · As year-end approaches, bonus announcements are flooding in from top-tier law firms and elite boutiques alike, creating a ripple effect across the legal industry. Thanks to the Milbank scale ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The U.S. legal industry experienced a significant retreat from Greater China in 2024, as many leading law firms either shuttered operations or reduced their presence in the region. The combination ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The new year is set to bring transformative changes to the U.S. legal landscape as several high-profile law firm mergers take effect. These consolidations highlight a trend of increasing alignment ...

Jan 19, 2024 · Lawyers representing Karen Read are intensifying efforts to unseal communications exchanged between the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and federal authorities. They claim that the ...

Nov 20, 2024 · As the end of the year approaches, Cravath and Paul Hastings have set the tone for Biglaw bonus season by announcing competitive 2024 bonus scales for their associates. These updates highlight the ...

Jan 13, 2025 · The Am Law 50 Influence: A Preview of Market Trends. The Am Law 50, a ranking of the top 50 U.S. law firms by revenue, appears to be leading this strategic shift.

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