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  • Arbitration Assoc. Says Monopoly Suit Poses 'Massive Risks'

    The American Arbitration Association has urged an Arizona federal court to reconsider a ruling that allowed a monopoly suit against the association to proceed, saying that sustaining antitrust claims against the arbitration provider based on template arbitration clauses on its website poses "massive risks" for millions of customer arbitration contracts.

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    Ex-DOJ Antitrust Atty On Google Case Joins Wilson Sonsini

    A lead attorney on the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division's monopolization cases against Google LLC who left the agency last week joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as a partner.

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    Sotomayor Apologizes For 'Hurtful' Comments About Kavanaugh

    U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized Wednesday for comments she made at a University of Kansas appearance earlier this month criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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    Vedder, WilmerHale Attys Vie To Lead DC Bar In Quieter Race

    Member elections are underway for the D.C. Bar, with attorneys from Vedder and WilmerHale facing off to lead the organization in what's been a lower profile contest than last year's headline-grabbing race that included the brother of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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    Heavy Hitters File Amicus Briefs In Law Firm EO Appeal

    With oral arguments scheduled next month at the D.C. Circuit on the Trump administration's 2025 executive orders targeting law firms, Law360 looks at some of the notable amicus briefs filed in recent weeks and the lead attorneys on those briefs.

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    Willkie Adds O'Melveny Litigator To Los Angeles Office

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP expanded its Los Angeles office with the recent addition of a litigator who moved her practice after nearly 15 years with O'Melveny & Myers LLP.

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    Higher Partner Rate Hikes Are The New Normal For GCs

    The largest law firms continued to get the bulk of the work in 2025 despite having the most expensive rates, while mid-tier firms are grabbing a bigger piece of the action, according to a new report by LexisNexis CounselLink.

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    White & Case Hires Reed Smith M&A Partner In DC

    White & Case LLP has hired a former Reed Smith LLP partner, who is joining the team in Washington, D.C., to continue her practice focused on mergers and acquisitions matters.

  • Sidley Adds Another NY Capital Markets Pro From Cravath

    Sidley Austin LLP announced Wednesday that it has hired another New York-based capital markets attorney from Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, touting her history advising venture capital-backed companies, founders, investors and financial institutions on a range of corporate matters.

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    MoFo Brings On Former Federal Prosecutor In San Francisco

    Morrison Foerster LLP announced Wednesday that it has expanded its investigations and white collar defense group with a partner in San Francisco who has served as an assistant U.S. attorney and as a deputy attorney general with the California Attorney General's Office.

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    A&O Shearman's 33-Partner Round Keeps Focus In Europe

    Allen Overy Shearman Sterling said Wednesday that it had promoted 33 lawyers to partnership roles, with the U.K. and Europe dominating the latest round two years after the firm's founding merger.

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    Holland & Knight Adds Former Senate Counsel, DOT Adviser

    Holland & Knight LLP has hired a former Senate Commerce Committee counsel and adviser to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has joined the team as a partner in the public policy and regulation group.

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    Hogan, Cadwalader Partners Vote To Forge Ahead With Merger

    Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader said Wednesday that their partners have voted in favor of their merger ahead of the scheduled launch of the combined law firm on July 1.

  • Ex-CFTC Chair Departs Willkie, Law Practice For Fintech Work

    The former leader of the nation's derivatives regulator dubbed "Crypto Dad" says he's leaving his law practice at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to focus on advising fintechs and crypto firms, researching public policy issues and working with nonprofit programs.

  • Mintz Can't Halt Texas Malpractice Suit For Fee Fight In Mass.

    A Massachusetts federal judge on Tuesday declined Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC's request to halt a former client's legal malpractice case against the firm in Texas federal court while the two fight over a $2 million "success fee" the law firm claims it is owed.

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    Mayer Brown Focuses On Increasing AI Adoption In 2026

    Mayer Brown LLP is focused on increasing artificial intelligence adoption among its attorneys and staff this year and has launched an AI literacy program to help achieve that goal.

  • Willkie Latest Firm Certified Under International AI Standards

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced Tuesday that it has achieved certification for its artificial intelligence management system under standards established by two Switzerland-based international bodies.

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    Holland & Knight Hires ERISA, Compensation Pro From Katten

    Holland & Knight LLP announced on Monday that it had hired a Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP partner who focuses on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, employee benefits and executive compensation.

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    Littler Hires Ex-Jackson Lewis Employment Atty In Charlotte

    Littler Mendelson PC, which primarily deals in employment and labor law practice representing management, announced Monday the hiring of a former principal and office litigation manager at Jackson Lewis PC for its Charlotte, North Carolina, office.

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    NY State Bar Association Elevates Longtime Leader

    A longtime staff leader of the New York State Bar Association was officially named the new executive director after more than two decades with the organization, according to an announcement this week.

  • Ex-Commerce Dept. Leader Joins Hogan Lovells In DC

    A former U.S. Department of Commerce leader, whose office helped with the national security oversight of information and communication technology transactions, has joined Hogan Lovells' international trade and investment practice as a partner, the firm announced Tuesday.

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    White & Case Leadership Trio Join Dechert In DC

    Dechert LLP has hired the heads of White & Case LLP's practices in trials, sports and gaming, and U.S. government contracts to work in Washington, D.C., with its enforcement and investigations group.

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    DLA Piper Defeats Fired Associate's Claims Of Pregnancy Bias

    A federal jury in Manhattan declined to award damages Monday to a former associate who says DLA Piper unlawfully fired her after she announced she was pregnant, absolving the BigLaw firm hours after tense closing arguments.

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    Cooley Adds Ex-Silver Lake Leader To Private Equity Team

    Cooley LLP has strengthened its private equity offering by adding Silver Lake's former legal director of fund formation as a New York-based partner, the firm announced Monday.

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    DOJ Urges DC Circ. To Revive Trump EOs Targeting Firms

    The D.C. Circuit should individually review each section of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting four law firms, allowing certain portions to stand if others are blocked, the U.S. Department of Justice argued in a new filing urging the court to revive the measures.

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Expert Analysis

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

  • 6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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    With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster Author Photo

    To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

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