The Lawyer Who Worked 23 Hours a Day And the Billing Scam Everyone Knows About
The Lawyer Who Worked 23 Hours a Day And the Billing Scam Everyone Knows About

The Law Firm Billing Myth Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor The legal profession has always been fond of a long lunch, a late night, and a generous definition of billable.…

Perplexity AI sued by Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun over copyright infringement claims — $44m at stake.
Japan’s Biggest Publishers Just Sued Perplexity AI for $44m
AI Is Smarter Than You—Until It Lies. Here’s How Your Firm Will Go Up in Flames If You Let It
AI Is Smarter Than You—Until It Lies. Here’s How Your Firm Will Go Up in Flames If You Let It
Image: Alice Xue
Lawyers Built This AI to Read Judges’ Minds — And BigLaw Is Already Hooked

Recent

Adam streisand lawfuel

Meet the Hollywood Lawyer Who Saved the Lakers and Clippers – And Now Represents Rupert Murdoch

Honey judge

The Courtroom Cringe Moment When “Your Honor” Becomes “Honey”

Toby harper lawfuel

Legal Disruptor Hits Growth Spurt with Lloyds-Backed Investor on Board

Lexisnexis harvey lawfuel lawfirmai

LexisNexis and Harvey team up to boost legal AI tools

Featured

BigLaw’s Politics are not a mystery, They’re a Spreadsheet

BigLaw’s Politics are not a mystery, They’re a Spreadsheet

New Luxury Yacht Law Boutique Splits Course Between London and Hong Kong

New Luxury Yacht Law Boutique Splits Course Between London and Hong Kong

Paramount’s Legal Musical Chairs Sees BigLaw Partner Cash In on His Own Deal

Paramount’s Legal Musical Chairs Sees BigLaw Partner Cash In on His Own Deal

Cook, Barkett, Ponder, & Wolz Explain How Your Car Accident Settlement is Determined

Cook, Barkett, Ponder, & Wolz Explain How Your Car Accident Settlement is Determined

Must Read

What Happens to Inherited Wealth in a High Net Worth Divorce?

What Happens to Inherited Wealth in a High Net Worth Divorce?

A High-Stakes Game: The Billion-Dollar Playbook of Mass Tort Lawsuits

A High-Stakes Game: The Billion-Dollar Playbook of Mass Tort Lawsuits

Law Firm Latest

Law Firm Marketing

Sasha growlawfirm
Apr 25, 2025

Law Firm Marketing Winner – Grow Law Firm Recognized as A Top Legal Marketing Agency

LawFuel/Perplexity Guide for Law Firm Marketing
Apr 22, 2025

LawFuel/Perplexity Guide for Law Firm Marketing

Ai socialmedia
Apr 18, 2025

How Law Firms Can Use Generative AI to Enhance Social Media Marketing

Law Firm Lists*

Biggest law firms in the world by revenue from the LawFuel Big Law List

Legal Giants: Unveiling 25 Biggest Law Firms in the World

Brad Karp Lawfuel law star

Brad Karp: The Star Lawyer Running The Top Power Law Firm

The BTI Fearsome Firm List

The ‘Fearsome’ Law Firm List: What Makes A Fearsome Firm?

best startup law firms

Best Law Firms for Startups: Getting Essential Support from New Businesses

Law Stars

Aaron teitelbaum

How Aaron Teitelbaum Led DOJ’s Google Takedown

Timparker lawfuel

Blackstone Chambers’ Tim Parker Appointed Senior Counsel in Hong Kong

Jdvance lawfuel

JD Vance The Silent Counselor

Jeff hammel

The Lawyer Who Scored a Three Win Hat Trick

Latest Releases

dummy-img
Divorce & Family LawFrequently Asked QuestionsPress Releases

How Fathers Can Win Custody With the Right Lawyer

LawFuel Contributor Nov 20, 2025 5 min read

Article source: Reelfathersrights.com California, known for its diverse communities and progressive legal landscape, often sees families navigating complex custody matters amidst life’s changes. From the busy urban centers of Los Angeles and San Francisco to…

Understanding Legal Fees in Personal Injury Cases

LawFuel Contributor Nov 20, 2025

How to Document Hurricane Damage for Compensation

LawFuel Contributor Nov 20, 2025

Common Issues Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Solve

LawFuel Editors Nov 20, 2025

Why You Need Experienced Accident and Injury Counsel

LawFuel Editors Nov 20, 2025

LegalAI

Lawyer vs. Algorithm: Why AI Can’t Replace a Real Attorney

Lawyer vs. Algorithm: Why AI Can’t Replace a Real Attorney

Lexisnexis harvey lawfuel lawfirmai

LexisNexis and Harvey team up to boost legal AI tools

dummy-img

Legal AI – Multiplier Holdings Launches With $27.5 Million in Funding to Accelerate the AI Journey for Professional Services Firms

Legal Tech News – Filevine Legal Platform Unveils New AI Tool For Medical Injury Cases

Legal Tech News – Filevine Legal Platform Unveils New AI Tool For Medical Injury Cases

actionstep

Thirdfort x Actionstep: A Match Made in Legal Tech Heaven

Ai socialmedia

LawTech News – Simmons unveils AI Agents partnership with Flank

More press releases

More LegalAI & LegalTech

Lawpreneur

The Trailblazing Woman Attorney And Small Firm Advocate Carolyn Elefant

The Trailblazing Woman Attorney And Small Firm Advocate Carolyn Elefant

Litigation Finance Firm Appoints Legal Veteran to Push Legal AI

Litigation Finance Firm Appoints Legal Veteran to Push Legal AI

The A&O Shearman Trainee’s Big LegalTech Deal

The A&O Shearman Trainee’s Big LegalTech Deal

Law Salaries

Sidley Austin Boost NQ Salary Levels in London Legal Talent War

Sidley Austin Boost NQ Salary Levels in London Legal Talent War

Pay to Slay: Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Garrison Hiring Frenzy

Pay to Slay: Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Garrison Hiring Frenzy

Big Law Pay Scale A Millionaire Maker or Partnership Breaker?

Big Law Pay Scale A Millionaire Maker or Partnership Breaker?

More law salary news

Law Careers

dummy-img

Balancing Academic Responsibilities and Practical Experience in Law School

Duke law

US Law Job Hunger Games Sees Duke Law Grads Winning the Battle for Legal Jobs

James harrison lawjob

Law Grad’s Job Rejection Saga Goes Viral When Even Barista Gigs Say “Motion Denied”

Law Firms

Funders, Fallout, and a High Court Headache as Pogust Goodhead Seeks to Hand Lead Role to Leigh Day

Funders, Fallout, and a High Court Headache as Pogust Goodhead Seeks to Hand Lead Role to Leigh Day

BigLaw’s Politics are not a mystery, They’re a Spreadsheet

BigLaw’s Politics are not a mystery, They’re a Spreadsheet

New Luxury Yacht Law Boutique Splits Course Between London and Hong Kong

New Luxury Yacht Law Boutique Splits Course Between London and Hong Kong

Biglaw litigators form new litigation boutique

Mueller Investigation Attorney Michael Bowe Co-Founds Litigation Boutique Law Firm

Big Law

Paramount’s Legal Musical Chairs Sees BigLaw Partner Cash In on His Own Deal

Paramount’s Legal Musical Chairs Sees BigLaw Partner Cash In on His Own Deal

big law firms leave china

K&L Gates Shuts Down Beijing Office Amid Ongoing U.S. Legal Exodus from China

Sheppard Mullin Recruit Major Team From Ropes & Gray, Lead By Former Ropes Chair

Sheppard Mullin Recruit Major Team From Ropes & Gray, Lead By Former Ropes Chair

More Big Law News

Power Law Briefs

Truckfleet

When the Driver Is Not the Only One to Blame: The Rise of Massive Lawsuits Against Corporate Fleet Owners

dummy-img

How Profits and Ownership Are Split in a Divorce Case

Business meeting

German Tech’s Meltdown: Inside the High-Stakes Legal Brawls and Fire Sales

Uber lawsuit

Uber and Lyft Face New Legal Scrutiny After a Study Reveals Widespread Driver Negligence

US Law Latest

Google’s $425 Million Trial Loss And Cooley’s Surprise Starring Role

Google’s $425 Million Trial Loss And Cooley’s Surprise Starring Role

Tom Borman Sep 5, 2025
The Legal Aftermath of the Texas Grid Failures: New Laws and Consumer Lawsuits

The Legal Aftermath of the Texas Grid Failures: New Laws and Consumer Lawsuits

Sep 5, 2025
Who Is Abbe Lowell – The Tough Washington Litigator Handling Trump Targets?

Who Is Abbe Lowell – The Tough Washington Litigator Handling Trump Targets?

Sep 1, 2025
Gerry Spence: The Fringed Buckskin Legend Who Redefined American Trial Law

Gerry Spence: The Fringed Buckskin Legend Who Redefined American Trial Law

Aug 26, 2025

UK Law Latest

Oligarchs Turn Prosecution into a Cat-and-Mouse Game With SFO Lawyers Under Surveillance

Oligarchs Turn Prosecution into a Cat-and-Mouse Game With SFO Lawyers Under Surveillance

Norma Harris Aug 10, 2025
UK Law – The Bar Is Too High – Say People Who Can’t Jump

UK Law – The Bar Is Too High – Say People Who Can’t Jump

Aug 7, 2025
dummy-img

Quinn Emanuel Recruits Returning Partner As General Counsel

Aug 7, 2025
dummy-img

UK Law – Legal Aid Agency data breach

Aug 6, 2025

Law careers

law jobs australia

Australian Law Job Opportunities Beckon Kiwi Lawyers, Says Australian Law Recruiter

10 Strategies for Navigating the Legal Job Market in 2024

10 Strategies for Navigating the Legal Job Market in 2024

Beyond the Bar: Alternative Law Careers for Non-Practising Lawyers

Beyond the Bar: Alternative Law Careers for Non-Practising Lawyers

Power Briefs

dummy-img

Insurance Giants Declare War on “Lawsuit Abuse” as Trial Lawyers Cry Foul

dummy-img

Recession-Proofing Your Legal Career: The Ultimate Guide for 2025

dummy-img

A BigLaw Partner’s Strategic Guide to High-Net-Worth Divorce in Texas: Protecting Your Assets, Career, and Sanity

Big Law Payscale

black box compensation

Why Are Big Law Firms Using The ‘Black Box’ Pay Model?

The 80 Firms Who Are Hitting The Big Law Salary Scale?

The 80 Firms Who Are Hitting The Big Law Salary Scale?

Why Have Law Firm Partner Billing Rates Gone Up So High?

Why Have Law Firm Partner Billing Rates Gone Up So High?

Australia

dummy-img

HWL Ebsworth Expands South Australian Presence with Botten Levinson Acquisition

LawFuel Editors Jul 7, 2025
Divorce lawfuel

Federal Family Law Reforms Reshape Asset Division for Australian Divorcing Couples

Jul 2, 2025
Australia & NZ LegalTech Move – Thomson Reuters Completes Acquisition of TimeBase

Australia & NZ LegalTech Move – Thomson Reuters Completes Acquisition of TimeBase

Jul 2, 2025
dummy-img

Australia Law News – Minter Ellison Announce 12 New Partners

Jun 25, 2025

New zealand

Charlie Kirk’s Murder – When Debate Dies and the Mob Dances on the Grave

Charlie Kirk’s Murder – When Debate Dies and the Mob Dances on the Grave

John Bowie Sep 19, 2025
The Lawyers Behind Fonterra’s $4.2B Mainland Group Sale

The Lawyers Behind Fonterra’s $4.2B Mainland Group Sale

Sep 14, 2025
Former Kiwi PMs’ Selective Outrage and Convenient Blindness

Former Kiwi PMs’ Selective Outrage and Convenient Blindness

Sep 5, 2025
Simon Moore KC’s Family-Friendly Career Move

Simon Moore KC’s Family-Friendly Career Move

Sep 2, 2025

Sponsored

Co-Ownership Gone Wrong: How a Partition Attorney Can Help San Diego Homeowners

How an Experienced Employment Attorney in Ohio Can Help with Unpaid Wages

5 Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Austin, TX

. . Personal Injury Firms

Recent News . .

dummy-img

Class Action filed against Transpower and Omexom following massive Northland power failure

Tragic Death in New Zealand of Talented DC Lawyer

Tragic Death in New Zealand of Talented DC Lawyer

private equity investment in law firms - LawFuel

Private Equity Eyes Big Law And Top Firms Are Opening the Door

Scroll to Top