Elon Musk’s Tweet Effect on Law Firms Elon Musk’s interactions with the legal world have been marked by controversy and conflict. His recent social media activity has once again thrust him into the spotlight, highlighting his ability to influence public opinion and create political storms with just a few words on X. But can he […]
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Latham & Watkins Boosts Partner Profit-Shares Ben Thomson, LawFuel Big Law & Lists editor Latham & Watkins has long stood in the shadow of its more profitable peers, and is poised for a dramatic surge in partner compensation. The firm is set to catapult its profit-sharing units by a staggering 17 percent for 2024, a
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Skadden has launched its first office in the Middle East, to be headed by former Freshfields lawyer Michael Hilton, (pictured) who has more than 20 years experience working in the Middle East and North Africa. The firm’s media statement on the new office is below – Skadden is pleased to announce that it has opened
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that the House will vote on a bill that seeks to hold the International Criminal Court accountable over arrest warrants for Israeli officials. “This week the House will vote to impose sanctions on ICC officials, and put the ICC prosecutor Karim Khan back in his place,” Johnson said. “(Khan)
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The Law Firm Business Outlook 2025 As we stand at the beginning of 2025, the legal industry finds itself at a crossroads, poised for transformation that could redefine the very essence of how law firms operate. Drawing insights from LegalTech’s comprehensive analysis, it’s clear that the coming year will be a crucible for innovation, adaptation,
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Global law firm Clyde & Co has bolstered its presence in the Southwestern United States through a merger with Dallas-based insurance litigation specialist Tillman Batchelor. The new move is an encouraging sign for Clyde & Co which has seen financial struggles, particularly in Australia where the successful cybersecurity group left the firm and other partners
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Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have tied the knot, creating a legal juggernaut with over 1,600 attorneys and a sprawling network of 33 offices across the U.S. and Europe as 2025’s first major law firm development. The newly minted Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is set to become a major presence in 10 of the largest
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Ben Thomson, BigLaw editor The great Perkins Coie & Hogan Lovells backdown on the bonus front has seen Big Law play chicken with their talent pool and boy, did it ever backfire. In a world where associates are the lifeblood pumping through the veins of legal powerhouses, the annual bonus season is somewhat akin to
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The M&A Survey published by Morrison Foerster and MergerMarket picks 2025 as a year to see increased M&A activity, including cybersecurity as the top subsector for M&A growth in the tech area. The details and link to the Mofo/MergerMarket report is below – Morrison Foerster is pleased to share with our clients and friends the
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Judge’s Cannon Fodder For the Legal Scene Tom Borman, Senior Law Contributor Imagine a federal judge’s chambers as a high-stakes game of musical chairs, where the music suddenly stops and two players unexpectedly bolt for the exit. That’s the curious situation unfolding in the office of Judge Aileen Cannon, documented earlier this year in David
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