Law Firms

Firm accused of fraud and racketeering in asbestos litigation

A Los Angeles-based company has filed a lawsuit against the Gori Law Firm, accusing it of a long-running scheme of fraud and racketeering.

Jan 30, 2026 11:36 AM CST

California bar investigating law firm over alleged fake sex abuse claims

The State Bar of California is investigating the Downtown Los Angeles Law Group over allegations that the law firm told its clients to “fabricate stories of abuse.”

Jan 30, 2026 10:39 AM CST

US law firms set new highs for hourly rates, with 1 firm billing $4K per hour

Elite U.S. law firms have reached record high hourly rates, with top litigators now charging up to $4,000 per hour at one firm, according to a story by the JDJournal.

Jan 29, 2026 12:14 PM CST

Revenue, billing rates and demand all up at law firms in 2025, survey shows

Law firms experienced another year of strong performance, with industrywide revenue increasing 12.6% in 2025 and matching the pace set in 2024, according to the results of a year-end 2025 survey by Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group.

Jan 29, 2026 10:19 AM CST

Law firms in Minneapolis are helping lawyers, staff navigate unrest

Amid the ongoing unrest over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in Minneapolis, several Am Law 200 law firms with offices in the city are prioritizing the well-being of their lawyers and staff, providing remote work arrangements, and facilitating opportunities to get involved.

Jan 28, 2026 10:42 AM CST

Firms may have to embrace changes in billing methods to succeed, new report says

This may be the last year that law firms can expect billing rate increases to drive financial stability, according to a new survey of more than 800 senior finance and legal professionals in large firms across North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Jan 27, 2026 1:41 PM CST

Summer program recruiting starts early, moves faster, stems from employer, new NALP study shows

The work of getting a summer associate job starts earlier, moves faster and is more likely to be conducted by employer-sponsored programs instead of law school-sponsored methods, according to a new study from the National Association for Law Placement.

Jan 27, 2026 11:17 AM CST

How important is operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled corporate legal department?

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Matteo Pagani, the founder and CEO of Co-Flo Enterprise, an iManage strategic technology partner.

Jan 27, 2026 8:28 AM CST

Federal jury awards $120M to coal company in defamation, RICO suit against lawyer

An Alabama federal jury returned a $120 million verdict Thursday against a former Conrad & Scherer managing partner as part of a defamation and racketeering lawsuit against the attorney, according to a story by by Law360.

Jan 21, 2026 11:00 AM CST

Client accuses Willkie of conspiring to commit $735M fraud scheme

A Willkie Farr & Gallagher client has accused the law firm of aiding and abetting a $735 million fraud scheme related to a take-private deal for another one of its clients.

Jan 21, 2026 9:58 AM CST

The case for business development coaching

In the third season of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, star striker Jamie Tartt wants to reclaim his place as the best player on the pitch. He doesn’t know exactly what he needs, only that it’s something more than what even the best teamwide coaching—and the world’s most enthusiastic head coach—can deliver. Determined to push his development further, he asks assistant coach and former star Roy Kent to coach him individually.

Jan 20, 2026 9:33 AM CST

BigLaw firms’ public policy, lobbying arms see uptick in client inquiries related to Venezuela

The United States' involvement in Venezuela has benefited BigLaw firms’ lobbying and public policy practices, according to a story by Law.com.

Jan 15, 2026 2:29 PM CST

Lawyer sues for over $3M after former client left negative Google review

A California lawyer is seeking millions in damages after a former client left a negative review about him on Google last January.

Jan 14, 2026 10:38 AM CST

Ex-Duane Morris partner charged with murdering wife

A Chicago lawyer and a former tax partner at Duane Morris is being held in jail after being formally charged with killing his wife in 2024.

Jan 14, 2026 9:41 AM CST

Help Wanted? 'Ghost job' listings are less common for attorney positions and may be accidental, recruiters say

The search for a job is serious business; however, a Resume Builder survey of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of employers had posted jobs online in 2024 with no intention of filling them. “When applications repeatedly go unanswered or roles never seem to be filled, it creates frustration and emotional fatigue for job-seekers already facing a challenging search,” My Perfect Resume career expert Jasmine Escalera says.

Jan 14, 2026 9:15 AM CST