New Big Law Leaders Take Control at Crucial Juncture for Firms

Six prominent law firms will welcome new leaders in 2025 as optimism runs high across the legal industry.

TikTok May Face Boutique Firm Hired by Texas Over China Access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) took initial steps to sue video sharing app TikTok Inc., hiring Cooper & Kirk PLLC to represent the state, with the firm’s partners billing $3,780 per hour if they win.

Three M&A Sectors Big Law Is Watching in Trump Transition

The new Trump administration is primed to usher in a more business-friendly approach to mergers and acquisitions, boosting a key practice area for many top law firms.

Four Trends for Corporate Legal Departments to Watch in 2025

The fields of legal ops and legal tech are positioned for further development in 2025 amid fast-paced innovation on the tech front and growing roles for ops team members.

Hogan Lovells Reverses Course, Rolls Out More Associate Bonuses

Hogan Lovells is handing out a second round of associate bonuses after initially falling short of the standard set by Big Law competitors.

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Fifth Circuit Still Has Path to Hear Big Cases in Trump Era

The Fifth Circuit won’t miss out on all major litigation during the next four years, even as the conservative appeals court is expected to lose its status as a go-to spot to challenge federal policies during Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term.

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Fifth Circuit Still Has Path to Hear Big Cases in Trump Era

The Fifth Circuit won’t miss out on all major litigation during the next four years, even as the conservative appeals court is expected to lose its status as a go-to spot to challenge federal policies during Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term.

Regulation, Deals and Crypto: Fintech Themes to Watch in 2025

The clouds that hung over the financial-technology industry in 2024 appear to be clearing as interest-rate cuts, recoveries in fintech stocks and promises of a looser regulatory environment in the second Trump administration paint a more promising outlook for startups.