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T14 Law School Rankings 2025: U.S. News Shake-Up Rocks the Top 14

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Harvard’s Nosedive and Cornell’s Exile Rock Legal AcademiaUpdated October 2025The so-called T14 law school ranking situation is a club that’s historically featured names like Yale Law School, Harvard Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School have always been the industry’s golden tickets.But with shifting U.S. News law school rankings, prospective law students are […]

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LegalAI – Freshfields Jumps Into the AI Deep End

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Freshfields Bets Career Chips on Google’s Digital RouletteWhen your firm’s innovation strategy consists of more than just letting associates expense their ChatGPT Plus subscriptions, you know something’s up. Enter Freshfields, whose leadership has apparently decided that billable hour efficiency needs the kind of boost only Silicon Valley wizardry can provide.Freshfields is going all-in on Google

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A&O Shearman’s Advanced Legal AI Is Revolutionizing Partner-Level Work

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Law firms take note: A&O Shearman’s groundbreaking legal AI system now handles complex work traditionally performed by senior associates and partners.

Developed with legal tech startup Harvey, the move is a long way from when the pre-merger Allen & Overy starting working with Harvey as a sophisticated chatbox, back in 2023.

Now, the technology targets high-value legal analysis in antitrust, cybersecurity, loan review, and fund formation—areas where AI previously couldn’t make meaningful contributions.

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Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Merger: Delayed, But Still On Track

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Herbert Smith Kramer Merger NewsTom Borman, Contributing EditorThe much-anticipated transatlantic merger between Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Kramer Levin is hitting a slight speed bump. Originally slated for May 1, the official merger date has now been pushed back to June 1, giving partners at both firms extra time to finalize their votes. According to

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The Trump Law Firm Showdown – Milbank Strikes Deal While Perkins Coie Fights Back

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Trump’s Law Firm Showdown The law profession’s response to President Trump’s campaign against perceived enemies within the profession continues to diverge, with Milbank becoming the fourth major U.S. law firm to strike a deal with the White House, while Perkins Coie has chosen to fight back in court.New York-headquartered Milbank committed $100 million in free

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Why Do Global Law Firms Find The Heat in Australia Too Much?

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International law firms that once saw Australia as a golden opportunity are now finding it challenging to maintain their foothold in the Land Down Under. An Australian Financial Review article has highlighted the unique dynamics of the Australian legal market and offers valuable insights for firms considering global expansion.

The struggles of global law firms in Australia can provide some valuable lessons for the global law market, demonstrating that even well-established international brands can falter when faced with unique market conditions and strong local competition.

Partners at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) are currently voting. . .

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Al-Fayed Claims Continue To Mount As Law Firm Kicks Off Action

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The Al-Fayed Legal ClaimsFive more women are stepping up to take legal action against the estate of Mohamed Al-Fayed according to UK law firm Leigh Day. These women, who worked as nannies and private air stewards, are just the latest in what’s becoming an avalanche of accusations against the former Harrods boss.The firm has officially

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WilmerHale Secures Significant Legal Victory Against Trump Executive Order

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WilmerHale has announced that a court has taken swift action to block key provisions of a controversial executive order that the firm challenged. According to a spokesperson for the firm, “We appreciate the court’s swift action to preserve our clients’ right to counsel and acknowledgement of the unconstitutional nature of the executive order and its

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