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Free Law Project to Add Millions of Recent Case Decisions to CourtListener
Free Law Project will digitize and add millions of recent US case opinions to its CourtListener platform, expanding public access to up-to-date legal decisions for legal tech users.
FDA Warns 2,200 Trial Sponsors Over Missing Clinical Results
The FDA has alerted over 2,200 clinical trial sponsors to unpublished results, signaling stricter compliance enforcement and the risk of hefty daily penalties for noncompliance.
BigLaw Equity Partnerships Shrink as Multi-Tier Models Take Hold
Fewer BigLaw firms maintain single-tier partnerships, with 46% of partners now non-equity. Industry leaders are adapting to new partnership structures and compensation realities.
Legal.io Launches Law Firm Rate Benchmarking Tool for In-House Teams
Legal.io unveils a real-time database giving in-house legal teams free access to law firm billing rates, aiming to boost transparency in legal services pricing.
Kirkland Becomes First $10B Law Firm, Wachtell Sets Profit Record
Kirkland & Ellis surpasses $10B revenue and Wachtell posts record profits, according to the 2026 Am Law 100 report, reflecting ongoing shifts in U.S. law firm economics.
Sixth Circuit: ERISA Preempts Tennessee Pharmacy Steering Laws
The Sixth Circuit ruled on April 7, 2026 that ERISA preempts Tennessee’s pharmacy anti-steering laws, clarifying federal limits on state-level PBM regulation for employers.
Morgan Lewis Tops Vault's 2027 Law Firm Quality of Life Rankings
Morgan Lewis claims the top spot in Vault's 2027 'Best Law Firm to Work For' rankings, offering fresh insights for legal recruitment and retention strategies.
August Unveils Genius Mode to Automate Law Firm Workflows
August's Genius Mode delivers advanced AI for law firms, streamlining multi-document workflows and integrating with Word. UK firm Harrison Drury adopts the platform firmwide.
Wachtell Tops BigLaw Profits at $6.6M Per Equity Partner for FY23
Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz leads BigLaw with $6.6M profits per equity partner for fiscal 2023, outpacing top rivals Quinn Emanuel and Paul Weiss. Key takeaways for legal professionals.
Centerbase Debuts AI Tool for Citation-Backed Law Firm Insights
Centerbase launches Centerbase IQ, an AI-powered business intelligence tool offering citation-backed answers from law firms' own data, debuting at the ALA 2026 conference.
Ex-Brown Rudnick lawyers debut MSO-based IP boutique in Washington, D.C.
Miletus Intellectual Property Management, led by former Brown Rudnick attorneys, launches in D.C. with an MSO structure to offer integrated IP legal and advisory services.
Elite unveils AI-powered billing risk detection, eyes wider AI integration
Elite launches Elite Validate, an AI-powered billing compliance tool, and reveals plans to embed agentic AI across legal financial workflows, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
OFAC Expands Sanctions Scrutiny Beyond 50% Ownership for Indian Firms
New OFAC guidance urges Indian businesses to assess sanctions compliance beyond 50% ownership, focusing on control and influence to avoid regulatory penalties.
BigLaw Survey: Record Salaries, But Associates Log 13-Hour Days
Above the Law data reveals first-years make $225K, while associates at major firms like Milbank average over 13-hour days despite high pay.
House Moves Toward Expulsion Votes After Twin Misconduct Scandals
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales face calls for expulsion following detailed misconduct allegations. Congress faces bipartisan pressure for stronger ethics oversight and accountability.
Supreme Court Hears Just 1% of Petitions Each Term
SCOTUS reviews 7,000–10,000 petitions annually but grants only 80–100 cases. We break down the 'Rule of Four' and what drives Supreme Court case selection for legal pros.
Partner Billing Rates Top $1,000 as AFA Adoption Inches Up, Per CounselLink
New CounselLink data shows law firm billing rates continue rising in 2024, while corporate legal departments slowly increase use of alternative fee arrangements.
Orbital launches UK real estate law firm Farringdon to integrate tech, legal service
Orbital has launched Farringdon, a UK law firm focused on real estate, aiming to blend AI tech and legal service for faster, more transparent transactions.
Why Legal AI Adoption Stalls: Trust, Training, and Governance Gaps
New analysis uncovers why legal teams struggle to adopt AI—trust, training, and governance gaps top the list, offering actionable guidance for law firm and legal tech leaders.
UK Judge Orders Review of WilmerHale’s $35M Estate Arbitration Fees
A UK court orders WilmerHale's $35M legal bill to be assessed after rate hikes and limited client updates raise concerns. Details on BigLaw billing risks for GCs.