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Adams & Reese will absorb most of McGlinchey's corporate and real estate team, including 14 members led by former McGlinchey partners, to strengthen its capabilities and expand its Baton Rouge office, following McGlinchey's decision to wind down after over 50 years due to market and internal factors.
JPMorgan claims Charlie Javice's legal bills, totaling $74 million, include excessive charges for attendance and unnecessary expenses during her fraud trial, and is seeking to recover disputed costs and end future payments, amid allegations of abuse and billing misconduct by her law firms.
Top US law firms are awarding their associates bonuses exceeding $300,000, highlighting strong financial performance in the legal sector.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader are set to merge in a record $3.6 billion deal, marking a significant event in the legal industry.
Former President Obama criticized organizations that settled with the Trump administration for compromising principles, and discussed issues like the use of military in law enforcement, media evolution, and progressive language, emphasizing the importance of integrity and honest debate.
The 2025 Am Law A-List ranks the top 10 elite law firms in America based on financial and cultural metrics such as revenue per lawyer, pro bono work, associate satisfaction, and diversity, with Munger Tolles & Olson leading the list.
President Trump has secured over $1.2 billion in settlements from top institutions and firms, including a potential $500 million deal with Harvard over civil rights and DEI policies, reflecting a broader strategy of leveraging legal and financial pressure on America's elite sectors to align with his political and cultural agenda.
Former President Barack Obama criticized Big Law firms for caving to pressure from the Trump administration, citing concerns about protecting careers and lifestyles over legal integrity, and also criticized universities for compromising academic independence under political pressure.
A federal judge in Washington struck down President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey, ruling it unconstitutional and preventing its enforcement. This decision is part of a series of rulings that have opposed Trump's efforts to penalize law firms representing groups opposing him, affirming the importance of legal independence and the rule of law.
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey, marking the fourth such legal victory against his orders aimed at elite law firms, which have been deemed unconstitutional for violating First and Fifth Amendment rights. The rulings highlight the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law against executive overreach, with all four cases resulting in permanent injunctions against the orders.
Vault's 2026 rankings of the best law firms to work for highlight firms like O’Melveny & Myers and Morgan Lewis for their high associate satisfaction, firm culture, and inclusion, with notable movement in the top 10 and distinctions between prestige and quality of life.
The American Bar Association sued the Trump administration, claiming its actions against law firms have created a chilling effect, discouraging lawyers from taking on certain cases, especially pro bono work, and alleging that these measures are unconstitutional and intended to intimidate legal opposition.
The American Bar Association has sued the Trump administration to stop its efforts to punish law firms that oppose its policies, claiming these actions threaten the rule of law and intimidate legal professionals, with the lawsuit seeking broader judicial intervention against what it describes as an intimidation campaign.
The Trump administration has avoided appealing several court rulings blocking its executive orders, instead using intimidation tactics to coerce major law firms into providing nearly $1 billion in pro bono services and settling cases, a strategy seen as effective but controversial and potentially unconstitutional.
Seven partners from Willkie Farr & Gallagher, including notable litigators, are leaving after the firm made a deal with the Trump administration, which has faced legal challenges and backlash from the legal community for its stance and agreements related to Trump's policies. They are moving to Cooley, which has been active in fighting Trump's executive orders in court, reflecting a broader trend of legal firms choosing sides in the political and legal battles surrounding Trump's actions.