Skadden Poaches Vinson & Elkins M&A Leader for Texas Buildout

Houston dealmaker Stephen Gill is joining Skadden as the global law firm looks to grow its presence in the city.

RFK Jr. Profited on Suits Against Agency He’s Poised to Lead

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earned millions from his work as an attorney, including referral fees from cases filed against the agency he’s been chosen to lead, federal disclosures show.

California Lawyers Warned Against Speech ‘Disparaging’ Judges

California attorneys need to consider the safety of judges and their staff before bad-mouthing them to the press or in social media, a draft ethics alert by a state bar committee says.

Ex-Girardi Keese CFO Contemplating Guilty Plea in Chicago Case

The former chief financial officer for now defunct plaintiffs’ firm Girardi Keese is in plea negotiations to resolve criminal fraud and contempt charges pending in Chicago, prosecutors told a federal district court judge Wednesday.

Trump’s DEI Scrutiny Coming to Bar Associations, Law Schools

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs at bar associations and law schools will be subject to more scrutiny under a second Trump administration.

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Trump’s Executive-Order Marathon: A Running List

President Donald Trump wasted no time implementing many of his campaign pledges, signing a flurry of executive orders over the opening days of his second term, including on immigration, energy, and diversity, casting many as reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden.

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Kirkland Strengthens Grip on Shifting M&A Deals Leaderboard

Kirkland & Ellis retained its crown as Big Law’s top mergers and acquisitions adviser in 2024, nabbing several of the largest transactions of the year.

Politics, Pay, and New Players Are on Law Firms’ Radar in 2025

Choose-Your-Billable-Hours Model May Be Future of Associate Pay

Big Law Prepares for Trump Return as Crypto Sector Flexes Muscle

Why a Deals Surge in 2025 May Not Be a Law Firm Boon

Billion Dollar Lawsuits: When Litigation Finance Met Mass Torts

Mass tort litigation is thriving, fueled by aggressive digital advertising and litigation finance. These high-stakes cases promise huge paydays for lawyers and funders, transforming mass torts into a lucrative industry.

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Trump’s Executive-Order Marathon: A Running List

President Donald Trump wasted no time implementing many of his campaign pledges, signing a flurry of executive orders over the opening days of his second term, including on immigration, energy, and diversity, casting many as reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden.