The 2023 Diversity Scorecard: Ranking Law Firms on DEI

The 2023 Diversity Scorecard: Ranking Law Firms on DEI The 2023 Diversity Scorecard: Ranking Law Firms on DEI

Which firms were at the top of this year's list for diversity in the legal industry?
Kirkland Keeps New Partner Promotion Class at 200 Lawyers Kirkland Keeps New Partner Promotion Class at 200 Lawyers

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After Vetoing AI Bill, Newsom Asks Ex-California Supreme Court Justice for Regulatory Ideas After Vetoing AI Bill, Newsom Asks Ex-California Supreme Court Justice for Regulatory Ideas

Former Justice Mariano-Florentino Tino Cuéllar, now president of a Washington, D.C., think tank, is ..
Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'? Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?

Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities,..
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Covington, Steptoe Form New Groups Amid Demand in Regulatory, Enforcement Space Covington, Steptoe Form New Groups Amid Demand in Regulatory, Enforcement Space

We're handling more trade controls investigations than we ever have before, said Eric..
Even With New Business Courts, Texas Is a Long Way from Taking Delaware's Corporate Law Mantle Even With New Business Courts, Texas Is a Long Way from Taking Delaware's Corporate Law Mantle

While Texas attorneys have been upfront about their hope that the state's newest courts will help..
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Carolyn Burbank Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Carolyn Burbank

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US Trustee Wants Texas Talc Bankruptcy in NJ: 'J&J's Tactics Are an Assault' US Trustee Wants Texas Talc Bankruptcy in NJ: 'J&J's Tactics Are an Assault'

Jayson Ruff, a trial attorney for U.S. Trustee Kevin Epstein in Houston, filed the venue motion on..
Latham & Watkins Secures Dismissal of Legal-Mal Suit Against Company, GC Who Failed to Advise.. Latham & Watkins Secures Dismissal of Legal-Mal Suit Against Company, GC Who Failed to Advise..

The plaintiff had alleged that the defendants were liable for failing to give a so-called Upjohn..
ALM's New England Legal Awards Announces 2024 Attorney of the Year ALM's New England Legal Awards Announces 2024 Attorney of the Year

Well-known as the immediate past president of the Boston Bar Association, Chinh Pham has been..
The Artificial Intelligence Glossary The Artificial Intelligence Glossary

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Latham & Watkins Secures Dismissal of Legal-Mal Suit Against Company, GC Who Failed to Advise.. Latham & Watkins Secures Dismissal of Legal-Mal Suit Against Company, GC Who Failed to Advise..

The plaintiff had alleged that the defendants were liable for failing to give a so-called Upjohn..
University of Georgia's School of Law Announces Programs to Fund More Attorneys in 'Legal Deserts' University of Georgia's School of Law Announces Programs to Fund More Attorneys in 'Legal Deserts'

We are still trying to get competitive pay for our prosecutors and our public defenders, executive..
Ropes Chair Julie Jones Will Serve A Second 5-Year Term Ropes Chair Julie Jones Will Serve A Second 5-Year Term

Ropes & Gray chair Julie Jones will start her second term in January, while Chicago partner and..
Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025 Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein granted Charlie Javice's request for an adjournment to allow..
Judge OKs 'Oversized' Brief Defending Trump Election Interference Prosecution Judge OKs 'Oversized' Brief Defending Trump Election Interference Prosecution

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan overrruled defense counsel's motion calling the government's..
It Started as a Prank But Now an Adult Game Maker Is Suing SpaceX It Started as a Prank But Now an Adult Game Maker Is Suing SpaceX

Cards Against Humanity LLC alleges SpaceX contractors cleared the site of vegetation, compacted the ..
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Isha Marathe Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Isha Marathe

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Judge: 'Perfect Adherence' to Religious Beliefs Not Necessary to Clear Discrimination Suit Against.. Judge: 'Perfect Adherence' to Religious Beliefs Not Necessary to Clear Discrimination Suit Against..

Relying on recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit precedent, a federal judge in..
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Develop Client Service Skills That Set You Apart,' Says Randall.. How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Develop Client Service Skills That Set You Apart,' Says Randall..

First and foremost, focus on improving your skills and being the best attorney you can be. Develop..
Law Firm Mergers Are Flowing West with the 'Direction of Business' Law Firm Mergers Are Flowing West with the 'Direction of Business'

A mix of agreeable rate structures in secondary markets, population increases and certain client..
Binance Sued in New York by American Gold Star, Hostage and Service Member Families Binance Sued in New York by American Gold Star, Hostage and Service Member Families

The American heroes whom we represent are the first plaintiffs to ever bring Anti-Terrorism Act..
Explosion in Santa Maria Courthouse Injures Five, Shutters Operations Explosion in Santa Maria Courthouse Injures Five, Shutters Operations

The court's executive officer told a local news outlet that a man threw a bag outside an..
Ex-Prosecutor and Judge Fatally Shot During Attempted Arrest on Federal Corruption Charges Ex-Prosecutor and Judge Fatally Shot During Attempted Arrest on Federal Corruption Charges

The incident occurred a day after an indictment was unsealed in the U.S. District Court for the..
Maryland Attorney General Files Claims in Key Bridge Collapse Maryland Attorney General Files Claims in Key Bridge Collapse

This disaster was entirely preventable had the Dali's owners and operators exercised proper care..
As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring.. As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring..

Reports of doxxing, threats, and revoking of job offers led to public statements from Muslim and..
Boies Schiller Company Loses Appeal: Could Owe 7 Figures in Attorney Fees Boies Schiller Company Loses Appeal: Could Owe 7 Figures in Attorney Fees

Even the best trial judges make mistakes, said plaintiffs co-counsel Tyler Ulrich about the lawsuit ..
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'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney.. 'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney..

The court heard oral arguments Wednesday in an attorney disciplinary case, where it was asked to..
Burns & Levinson to Wind Down After 64 Years in Boston Burns & Levinson to Wind Down After 64 Years in Boston

Groups of attorneys have received offers from Barclay Damon and McCarter & English, sources..
'Fire All the Bullets Now': EEOC Enforcements Surge 'Fire All the Bullets Now': EEOC Enforcements Surge

Most of the cases focused on gender discrimination, but two of the suits alleged pregnancy..
Google Lawyer, EU Official Comment on New Chapter in EU Competition Policy Google Lawyer, EU Official Comment on New Chapter in EU Competition Policy

Teresa Ribera Rodri guez, who has been nominated to serve as the EU's next competition commissioner,..
Oracle Legal Chief Outearns CEO, as He Dazzles in First Full Year at Tech Giant Oracle Legal Chief Outearns CEO, as He Dazzles in First Full Year at Tech Giant

CEO Safra Catz called Stuart Levey one of the sharpest legal minds in the country when she hired..
Former Jones Day Associates Will Get a Trial in Dad Bias Suit Former Jones Day Associates Will Get a Trial in Dad Bias Suit

The sealed ruling, issued Wednesday, also denied former firm associates Mark Savignac and Julia..
'Error in Our Case Law': 9th Circuit Overturns False Claims Act First-to-File Precedent 'Error in Our Case Law': 9th Circuit Overturns False Claims Act First-to-File Precedent

When our law is wrong, it is our duty to correct it, Judge Danielle Forrest wrote for the Ninth..
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