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Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Discuss Forming $1.5 Billion Firm

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders and Locke Lord have entered into merger talks, the firms confirmed Thursday.

Lowe’s Gives New Legal Chief $12 Million After Albertson’s Move

Lowe’s Cos.’ legal chief received more than $12.1 million in compensation after joining last year, including a bonus and stock to help offset awards she forfeited by leaving Albertson’s Cos. Inc.

Giuliani Hires ‘Close Friend’ as He Faces Mountain of Litigation

Rudolph Giuliani wants to hire a friend and associate as “special litigation counsel” while the former New York mayor takes on multiple legal challenges.

Sidney Powell Avoids Texas Sanctions in 2020 Election Challenge

Lawyer Sidney Powell can’t be disciplined by the State Bar of Texas for advancing false claims that Donald Trump was the rightful winner of the 2020 presidential election, a state appeals court said, affirming a trial court.

ChatGPT Will Come for Partners’ Work in Contract Law, Says Prof

David Hoffman is a University of of Pennsylvania law professor who specializes in contracts. When he looks into the future of contract disputes, he sees a world that’s been dramatically altered by the technology underpinning ChatGPT. Big Law partners might not enjoy the view.

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Crypto Trader Convicted in $110 Million Mango Markets Fraud

A trader accused of exploiting Mango Markets rules to steal $110 million from the exchange was convicted of fraud in the first US trial involving criminal charges tied to <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbDocId":"SBND97T0G1KW","_id":"0000018e-f23e-d583-afbf-f2fe811e0000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">cryptocurrency manipulation.

The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer DEI Programs

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a St. Louis police sergeant can sue over a job transfer she claims was discriminatory was championed as “an enormous win for workers.” But hours after the decision, lawyers were warning that the outcome could have a chilling effect on employers’ diversity initiatives.

Big Law's Big Paychecks: Partner Compensation, Explained

Law firm partners in Big Law earn a lot of money, but just how much they make can vary widely. Whether it's equity or non-equity or merit versus lockstep, this video explains what goes into determining the size of those paychecks at elite law firms.

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Crypto Trader Convicted in $110 Million Mango Markets Fraud (1)

A trader accused of exploiting Mango Markets rules to steal $110 million from the exchange was convicted of fraud in the first US trial involving criminal charges tied to <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbDocId":"SBND97T0G1KW","_id":"0000018e-f23e-d583-afbf-f2fe811e0000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">cryptocurrency manipulation.

Binance Still in Talks Over Choosing its Headquarters, Teng Says

Binance is in talks with a number of jurisdictions on the matter, Chief Executive Officer <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-f087-d583-afbf-f2df141d0000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Richard Teng says in an interview on Bloomberg Television.

Binance Gets Full Dubai Permit After Zhao Cedes Control of Unit

Binance Holdings Ltd. received its long-sought full crypto license in Dubai after co-founder <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-f087-d583-afbf-f2df14390000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Changpeng “CZ” Zhao agreed to give up voting control in the local entity, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

War in Ukraine and Life-or-Death Choices for Big Law

Big Law's Addiction to 'Prestige' Numbed by Pandemic (Podcast)

Want to Diversify Big Law's Pipeline? Start With Law Schools

Can Big Law Get It Right for Black Lawyers?