Encouraging Trends Amid Legal Challenges Racial and ethnic diversity in law school enrollment has remained steady in 2024, defying concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to ban ...

The much-anticipated bonus season is underway, with many law firms aligning their compensation structures to match market expectations. However, not all firms are following the trend of offering both ...

Virginia and South Dakota have announced their transition to the revamped NextGen bar exam, set to launch in July 2026. These additions bring the total number of jurisdictions adopting the new format ...

Lawsuit Dismissal Sparks Plans for Appeal Lawyers representing a North Carolina nonprofit and two paralegals announced plans to appeal after a federal judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging the ...

Introduction to the DOJ Review Team Jonathan Brightbill, a seasoned environmental attorney and former senior official in the Trump administration’s Justice Department (DOJ), has been tapped to lead ...

The power dynamic between major law firms and their corporate clients is shifting as firms increasingly rely on advance conflict-of-interest waivers. These legal tools allow firms to represent ...

Steptoe & Johnson, a prominent BigLaw firm, is set to implement a new, flexible compensation system in 2025 that offers associates the choice of one of three different compensation tracks based on ...

Major Expansion for Morrison Foerster’s Emerging Companies Group In a significant move to strengthen its presence in the competitive market for technology and startup legal services, Morrison Foerster ...

Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Thousands Deloitte Consulting LLP is under scrutiny following a December 2024 cyberattack that compromised the personal data of thousands of Rhode Island ...

While many Biglaw firms rush to match Milbank’s impressive year-end and special bonuses, boutique firms are making waves by setting their benchmarks in associate compensation. Known for attracting top ...

Jones Day, a prominent international law firm, has made headlines by recruiting 10 former U.S. Supreme Court clerks from the October 2023 term. This impressive hiring spree underscores the firm’s ...

Record-Setting Bonuses Demonstrate Firm’s Commitment to Associates In a bold move that underscores its commitment to its legal team, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP has emerged as a leader in year-end ...