A&O Shearman, Cadwalader, Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and Kirkland & Ellis—have publicly defended their controversial agreements with the Trump administration, insisting that their ...

In a bold move amid escalating political and legal tensions, renowned Washington attorney Abbe Lowell has launched a new law firm—Lowell & Associates—dedicated to defending former government officials ...

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Massive Turnover at DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Amid Policy Overhaul The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights ...

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Law Firms Overcome Slow Start to 2025 Amid Global Economic Turbulence After a sluggish start to the year, U.S. law firms rebounded in March 2025, propelled by an unexpected surge in demand tied to ...

A Mixed Picture for Biglaw The start of 2025 has brought a paradox for large law firms: soaring revenues despite declining demand. According to new data from Wells Fargo Private Bank’s Legal Specialty ...

In an escalating legal showdown that underscores the tension between law firms and the Trump administration’s controversial executive orders, Perkins Coie has again outmaneuvered the Department of ...

Trump Escalates Authoritarian Push with Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities In a dramatic and controversial move, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding ...

Introduction In a sweeping move to reshape the U.S. government workforce, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order ...

As the political landscape increasingly entangles with the legal profession, Biglaw firms are making unprecedented choices—some with dire consequences. One of the most striking developments of 2025 is ...