Law and AI Misstep Lessons Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor In 2023, LA-based landlord lawyer Dennis P. Block & Associates found itself at the center of a firestorm involving the use of AI-assisted filing that lead to a stern judicial rebuke. The problem, including the use of unverified case law set off a wave of national
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Nearly 70 percent of European companies with U.S. government contracts are now caught in a cross-border compliance nightmare that could fundamentally reshape corporate diversity policies worldwide.
The Trump administration has begun demanding European companies comply with the President’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, which follows his moves against major law firms in the US on the DEI issue.
Temporary Injunctions Gained By Firms Targeted in Trump’s Executive Orders Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor On March 28, 2025, two federal judges issued temporary injunctions against significant components of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale. The firms had filed lawsuits earlier that same day challenging the orders, which they claimed were unconstitutional
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Alina Habba, Trump’s Law Star Tom Borman, contributing writer In the ever-churning world of Trump-adjacent legal drama, Alina Habba has just pulled off a career pivot that would make most attorneys’ heads spin. From defending the former president in a seemingly endless parade of legal spectacles to suddenly becoming the interim US Attorney for the
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We need to talk about what just happened at Paul Weiss. And no, this isn’t your typical Biglaw gossip about partner compensation or summer associate antics.
This is about nothing less than whether the legal profession still has the fortitude to stand up to power when it matters.
Spoiler alert: The early returns aren’t encouraging.
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Kirkland & Ellis PEP Approaches $10m Mark Tom Borman, LawFuel Contributing Writer If you’re keeping score at home (and who isn’t in this profession?), Kirkland & Ellis just dropped some financial numbers that would make even the most jaded BigLaw partner spit out their single malt. The Chicago-based legal juggernaut posted a staggering $8.8 billion
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Website Marketing for Law Firms in 2025 Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing writer Law firm marketing is changing with the changes to Google, the arrival-in-force of AI tools and the increased use of mobile, video, social media and other digital assets. Keeping up with the changes is vital for anyone seriously interested in ensuring their legal
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Perkins Coie v. Trump Fight Tom Borman Reacting to the Trump administration executive order removing their security clearances, Perkins Coie has enlisted the help of Williams & Connolly to challenge the order. This strategic partnership demonstrates the seriousness with which Perkins Coie is approaching the case, as they seek to leverage Williams & Connolly’s expertise
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Former Clifford Chance Lawyer Scores AI Funding Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing writer WilsonAI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup founded by former Clifford Chance lawyer Gus Neate and D.E. Shaw alumnus Alex Wang, (pictured), is a frontrunner for in-house legal operations through artificial intelligence. The London-based company recently secured £1.3 million in pre-seed funding led by
The Cravath model—characterized by selective hiring, intensive associate training, lockstep compensation, and extraordinary attention to detail—has created an elite club with membership requirements few can meet. The model thrives on focus. The firm maintains a relatively small footprint with offices only in New York, Washington DC, and London.
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