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Am Law Second Hundred Firms Post 10% Profit Growth in 2025
Profits per equity partner in the Am Law Second Hundred surged nearly 10% in 2025, reflecting strong financial performance and evolving competition within mid-tier BigLaw firms.
Private Equity Zeros In on BigLaw’s Second-Tier Firms
Private equity is intensifying its focus on the Am Law Second Hundred, eyeing mid-tier law firms for investment and acquisitions amid strong financial growth.
Kirkland Breaks $10B Barrier as BigLaw Financial Gap Hits Record Highs
Kirkland & Ellis tops $10B revenue in 2025 as top 10 law firms consolidate nearly 20% of global market share, deepening BigLaw's wealth divide.
DOJ Launches $25K Bonuses to Boost Civil Division Attorney Hiring
The DOJ now offers $25K signing bonuses and retention pay for Civil Division attorneys, dropping its experience requirement to attract more legal talent. Key recruitment changes detailed.
Harvard Law Faces Backlash Over Brad Karp Appointment Amid Epstein Ties
Brad Karp's Harvard Law role sparks student protests, highlighting tensions over leadership ethics after revelations about his Epstein connections.
Tennessee’s FAIR Rx Act Sets Up Legal Battle over PBM Pharmacy Ownership
Tennessee’s newly passed FAIR Rx Act, banning PBM-pharmacy-insurer combos, faces likely legal challenges echoing Arkansas’s recent experience and visa threats from CVS Health.
DOJ Submits Draft-Mark Motion in High-Stakes White House Ballroom Case
The DOJ filed a court motion marked 'DRAFT' in the $400M White House ballroom dispute, raising questions about review standards and government litigation process integrity.
Federal Judge Sanctions Lawyer for Citing AI-Generated Hallucinations
A federal court sanctioned an attorney for filing legal briefs with AI-generated hallucinations, setting a precedent on AI risks and attorney responsibility in legal practice.
Law Firm Leadership Overhauls Drive Revenue and Attorney Growth
Legal podcast and major law firms spotlight how changes in leadership roles fuel attorney and revenue growth, impacting firm culture and competitive advantage.
Trump Urges Jeffries to Retract 'Illegitimate Court' Remark on Voting Rights Ruling
Trump publicly demands House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries apologize for criticizing the Supreme Court's recent decision to weaken a key section of the Voting Rights Act.
Mid-Sized Law Firms Surge With Strong Growth and AI Adoption in 2025
US mid-sized law firms saw robust growth in 2025, leading in litigation, revenue, and AI adoption. Firms shifted to predictable pricing and ranked high in competitiveness.
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.
Skadden Veteran David Eisman Named OnlyFans General Counsel During Sale Talks
OnlyFans appoints ex-Skadden partner David C. Eisman as general counsel amid efforts to sell a minority stake reportedly valuing the platform at over $3B.
Bipartisan Bill Targets Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Delays
A bipartisan House bill seeks to tighten oversight of Medicare Advantage, aiming to reduce care delays, standardize coverage, and increase legal compliance requirements for insurers.
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.
Missing Bullets Cloud Investigation Into D.C. Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Bullets from the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in D.C. have vanished, raising chain-of-custody and legal challenges for prosecutors as trial approaches.
DOJ Brief Challenged for Partisan Tone in $400M White House Ballroom Case
DOJ's April 27, 2026 brief seeking to dissolve White House ballroom injunction faces criticism for partisan rhetoric, raising concerns about legal professionalism and litigation standards.
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.
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.
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.