
Paul Clement Joins Arrested Milwaukee Judge’s Legal Team
Conservative litigator Paul Clement has joined the legal team representing Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan (D), who was arrested last week for allegedly helping a migrant evade federal immigration officers.
Litigation Financing Faces Licensing Requirements in California
Investors financing lawsuits in California with the goal of profiting from a settlement or verdict would have to be licensed by the state under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
Big Law Firm Revenue Grows on Higher Rates, Wells Fargo Says
Revenue at the country’s 100 largest law firms rose by 11.4% in the first quarter, outpacing the growth a year ago, Wells Fargo & Co.'s legal banking unit said Tuesday.
Harvard’s President Says ‘I’m Sorry’ After Reports on Bias

Trump’s Attacks on Firms Scramble Law Students’ Career Paths
Law students are stuck between two very uncertain options: go to a firm that struck a deal with the White House, despite concerns about a lack of principles; or, go to a firm that’s fighting Trump in court, despite concerns about the firm remaining financial stable. Bloomberg News reporter Claire Ballentine wrote about how students are making these tough choices and she speaks with Bloomberg Law editor Jessie Kokrda Kamens on this episode of our podcast, On The Merits.
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Roku, Paramount Global Top Lawyers Receive Big Media Paydays
Roku Inc. and Paramount Global, a pair of companies coping with a fast-changing media and entertainment industry, collectively awarded more than $20 million in total compensation last year to their respective top lawyers.
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Trump’s Attacks on Firms Scramble Law Students’ Career Paths
Law students are stuck between two very uncertain options: go to a firm that struck a deal with the White House, despite concerns about a lack of principles; or, go to a firm that’s fighting Trump in court, despite concerns about the firm remaining financial stable. Bloomberg News reporter Claire Ballentine wrote about how students are making these tough choices and she speaks with Bloomberg Law editor Jessie Kokrda Kamens on this episode of our podcast, On The Merits.
New Chicago USA Eyes Corruption, Violence, Immigrant Crime
Chicago’s new US Attorney has no plans to de-emphasize prosecution of public corruption and financial crimes in light of directives from Washington to prioritize violence, drug cartels and immigration, he told reporters Tuesday.
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Trump's Attacks on Firms Scramble Law Students' Career Paths

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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.
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.
Steven Davis and the Rise and Fall of Dewey & LeBoeuf
On May 28, 2012, Dewey & LeBoeuf, the product of a merger between two storied New York law firms, filed for bankruptcy. For the first time, Dewey's former chair Steven Davis opens up about the years, months, and weeks leading to his firm's collapse, the decisions he made and, looking back, whether he would have done anything differently.
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New Chicago USA Eyes Corruption, Violence, Immigrant Crime
Chicago’s new US Attorney has no plans to de-emphasize prosecution of public corruption and financial crimes in light of directives from Washington to prioritize violence, drug cartels and immigration, he told reporters Tuesday.
Trump’s Crypto Push Could Raise Global Risks, Bank of Italy Says
Cryptoassets could pose a stability risk to financial markets if the US push to embrace them ends up fostering systemic significance, according to the Bank of Italy.
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UK Treasury to Work With US on Crypto Rules, Spurning EU Fears
The UK government will collaborate with US officials on plans to regulate the burgeoning crypto industry, distancing itself from European concerns about President Donald Trump’s embrace of the sector.
Complex and Divided Securities Enforcement Falling to States
WilmerHale’s Paul Connell, Swain Wood, and Ben Neaderland say the Trump administration’s apparent pivot away from crypto enforcement will mean a complex and divided environment policed by states.
Here’s Why Lawyers Struggle on Camera (And How They Can Fix It)
On-camera coach Kerry Barrett says lawyers can learn how to appear natural on camera by practicing vocal mapping, using natural movements, and making eye contact.
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