Legal Operations
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BigLaw Partner Roles Shift Amid Hiring Boom and Billing Surge
BigLaw partners face new demands as lateral hiring hits a six-year high and billing rates soar, with non-equity tiers and delayed collections reshaping firm dynamics in 2026.
Attorney Ellyn Hurd on Uber Verdict and Rideshare Assault Liability
Attorney Ellyn Hurd discusses a landmark $8.5M Uber sexual assault verdict, legal liability for rideshare platforms, and demands for greater corporate safety responsibility.
Ontario Over-50 Layoffs Trigger Tougher Severance and Legal Scrutiny
Ontario employers face stricter termination, severance, and anti-discrimination rules when laying off employees over 50. Recent legal guidance and cases raise new compliance risks.
BigLaw Partner Profits Jump at Proskauer, Crowell, and Latham in 2025
Major law firms saw profits per equity partner climb in 2025 as Proskauer Rose, Crowell & Moring, and Latham & Watkins posted industry-leading financial results.
SEC, CFTC Propose Lighter Form PF Reporting for Smaller Fund Advisers
SEC and CFTC jointly propose raising Form PF reporting thresholds, easing compliance for smaller fund advisers while preserving systemic risk oversight.
California Governor Hopefuls Face Off, Previewing Policy Shifts for 2026
Eight top California governor candidates debated policy and regulatory priorities on April 28, previewing shifts on insurance, energy, and homelessness shaping legal futures.
King & Spalding Prioritizes AI Training Amid Client Pressures
Law firm leaders at King & Spalding roll out attorney training to reduce AI mistakes as client demand for responsible AI use and efficiency grows across the legal industry.
EU EmpCo Rules Set Tougher Standard for Green Claims and Packaging
The EU Empowering Consumers Directive tightens rules for environmental claims and packaging, raising compliance stakes for legal and IP teams in Europe.
Texas Ties Matter: Court Pushes Rodriguez v. Thoratec to Dallas
A federal court transferred Rodriguez v. Thoratec from California to Texas, spotlighting the risks of forum shopping for plaintiffs seeking a favorable jurisdiction in cross-state disputes.
OpenAI and Microsoft Unveil Next-Gen AI Agents for Legal Workflows
OpenAI and Microsoft launched new AI workspace and hosted agents, accelerating automation in legal tech and corporate workflows. Here’s how these tools reshape legal operations.
Plaintiffs Move to Limit College Sports Commission in NCAA Case
Plaintiffs in House v. NCAA seek to narrow College Sports Commission oversight. The outcome will clarify compliance roles for universities, media rights partners, and legal counsel.
DOJ Ethics Rule Faces State AG Pushback; California Ups Attorney Standards
DOJ’s bid to limit state bar oversight of federal lawyers faces opposition from 22 attorneys general, as California introduces new rules on attorney oaths, endorsements, and AI sanctions.
Anthropic Pilots AI Agents for Legal Transactions in Project Deal Test
Anthropic tested autonomous AI agents in Project Deal, completing 186 legal-style barter transactions and signaling automation opportunities for transactional lawyers.
Kirkland & Ellis Clinches Top Spot in 2025 Am Law 100 Rankings
Kirkland & Ellis posted nearly 20% revenue growth to top the 2025 Am Law 100, reshaping client and talent dynamics across the BigLaw landscape.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.5 'Spud,' Matching Anthropic's Latest AI Leap
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 'Spud,' intensifying its rivalry with Anthropic after both launch advanced AI models, raising the stakes for legal tech and workflow automation.
Clio's AI Workspace Opens to All Law Firms With Standalone Access
Clio now lets law firms use its AI-powered Clio Work workspace without a full platform subscription, widening access to advanced workflow automation tools for practices of every size.
DOJ, DEA Reclassify Medical Cannabis to Schedule III Nationwide
The DOJ and DEA have reclassified medical cannabis from Schedule I to III, easing federal restrictions and opening new opportunities for legal compliance and business deductions.
Nearly Half of Legal Departments Tie AI Adoption to Business Outcomes
A Thomson Reuters report finds 47% of corporate legal departments have adopted AI tools department-wide, shifting from experimentation to aligning AI with business goals.
New Guide Urges Trauma-Sensitive Interviewing in Workplace Investigations
A new guide released April 23, 2026 urges employers to adopt trauma-informed interviewing in workplace investigations, highlighting legal and compliance risks for HR and legal teams.
Federal Contractors Sue to Block Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Order
A coalition of advocacy groups is suing to block President Trump's Executive Order 14398, which restricts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for federal contractors.