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Latham & Watkins 2025 Financial Performance Shows Record Global Revenue of $8.3 Billion and London Milestone

BigLaw, Briefings, Headlining / April 15, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP (Latham) has reported record financial results for fiscal year 2025 (ended 31 December 2025), with global gross revenue reaching $8.3 billion, representing an 18.6% increase from approximately $7 billion in 2024. Profit per equity partner (PEP) rose 21.3% to approximately $8.7 million.

The standout achievement is the firm’s London office, which crossed the $1 billion revenue threshold for the first time (up from approximately $850 million in 2024, equating to growth of more than 17%)

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Legal AI News – Harvey Opens in Dublin With Plans For 40+ Jobs

Briefings, Legal AI, Press Releases / April 6, 2026

Harvey, the legal infrastructure for law firms and in-house teams, today officially opened its Dublin office at Riverside 2, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. The company plans to grow its Dublin team to more than 40 employees over the next two years, marking a significant long-term investment in Ireland’s AI and business talent ecosystem. Harvey first

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Are Cruise Lines Liable for Off-Ship Accidents? What Every 2026 Traveler Needs to Know

Briefings, Personal Injury Law, Press Releases / April 5, 2026

Power Briefing: Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers Image generated by Gemini The Illusion of a Seamless Safety Net Picture the scene: a much-anticipated Caribbean shore excursion, whether it’s an adrenaline-fueled zip-line tour through a lush jungle or a rugged ATV adventure across a volcanic landscape. The glossy cruise brochure sold a seamless, all-inclusive experience, and

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BigLaw’s $50K Public Interest Stipend War: What It Really Means for Law Students

Briefings, Headlining, Law Job News, LawFuel Jobs / March 30, 2026

At least fifteen Am Law 100 firms are dangling sums of up to $50,000 at first-year law students who haven’t yet sat their first exams. The stated purpose is public service. The real purpose is something else entirely. LawFuel Staff· – March 30, 2026 · Law Firm Recruiting There’s a talent war going on in

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American Lawyer Names Skadden Dealmakers of the Year

Briefings, Featured, LawStars, Press Releases / March 27, 2026

The American Lawyer named Paul Schnell, Brandon Van Dyke and Dohyun Kim among its Dealmakers of the Year for their representation of Union Pacific Corporation in its pending combination with Norfolk Southern Corporation. In a profile, The American Lawyer called the transaction the largest railroad merger in U.S. history, noting that it required “navigating uncertainties that stemmed from the first-ever attempt to complete

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Federal Employment Litigation Explodes to 7-Year High as Disability Claims Surge 42%

Briefings, Featured, Law Firms, US Law / March 17, 2026

The dockets don’t lie and right now they’re screaming “opportunity” at every employment practice in America, according to a recent report. According to Lex Machina’s just-dropped 2026 Employment Litigation Report, plaintiffs slammed federal courts with 26,635 employment lawsuits in 2025, which is the highest volume since 2018 and a crisp 10% jump from 2024. The

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Crafting Your Legal Career: Strategies to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Briefings, Law Job News, Press Releases / March 12, 2026

Article contributor – Monster Resumes Building a successful legal career is a journey that requires careful planning, ongoing learning, and strategic thinking. The legal industry is highly competitive, and standing out requires more than just education and experience. Whether you are a law student looking to land your first legal role or an experienced attorney

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No JDs on Forbes’ 2026 Celebrity Billionaire List — But Kim Kardashian Just Failed the Bar and Refuses to Quit

Briefings, LawPreneur, Press Releases, US Law / March 11, 2026

Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor The world’s 22 richest celebrity billionaires are worth a collective $48.1 billion as of March 1, 2026. Not one holds a J.D. or has ever practiced law. Forbes dropped the fresh ranking March 10, and the verdict for the legal profession is crystal clear: fame-first wealth still trumps billable hours.

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Ex-Goodwin Lawyers Raise $3M to Kill Side-Letter Spreadsheet Hell

Briefings, Legal AI, UK Law / March 10, 2026

Need-to-Know: Ex-Goodwin Lawyers Raise $3M Seed to Automate Side Letters & MFN Workflows – ILS’s ProVision Platform Already Powers $150B+ in Global Fundraises In a clear signal that private funds legal tech is heating up, London-based Intelligent Legal Solutions (ILS) has closed a $3M seed round led by Chicago Ventures, bringing total funding to more

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Big Law’s Hiring Boom – Am Law 200 Firms Snapped Up 20% More Lateral Partners in 2025

BigLaw, Briefings, US Law / March 5, 2026

The lateral partner market didn’t just heat up in 2025 but it ran hot. New data from Law.com Compass shows that Am Law 200 firms hired 4,152 lateral partners in the 12 months ending September 30, 2025, up from 3,473 the prior year.

That’s a nearly 20% jump — a sharp contrast to the modest 3.7% increase recorded the year before in the lateral hiring report.

The numbers tell a story of a legal industry that has found its footing again, and firms that are spending aggressively to prove it.

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