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Senate committee urges investigation of wealthy clients who avoided taxes in Puerto Rico

Two lawyers are part of a U.S. Senate inquiry urging the Internal Revenue Service to investigate wealthy Americans who may have been advised to abuse a Puerto Rico tax break.

Apr 30, 2026 3:08 PM CDT

2 litigators leave Paul Weiss for Davis Polk

Two well-known litigators are leaving Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison to launch a new U.S. Supreme Court and appellate practice group at Davis Polk & Wardwell.

Apr 24, 2026 9:31 AM CDT

Black female associate files discrimination complaint against McDermott over alleged promotion snub

A Black female associate at McDermott Will & Schulte has accused the law firm of discrimination after allegedly being repeatedly passed over for promotion to partner.

Apr 23, 2026 9:53 AM CDT

Associate donated kidney to law firm partner she had never met

Bernie I. Citron, a partner specializing in land use in the Chicago office of Thompson Coburn, needed a kidney transplant or he was going to die—likely within a few years. While Citron, 68, was on the national transplant waitlist for a kidney donation, he asked for help from people he knew and various communities to which he belonged, including members of his law firm. To his surprise, Hope A. Watson, a 30-year-old associate in the Washington, D.C., office whom Citron had never met, offered him one of her healthy kidneys.

Apr 16, 2026 1:02 PM CDT

Lessons learned after coming out of retirement to be a pro bono prosecutor

On my 81st birthday, I found myself back in the courtroom, cross-examining a defendant and his ballistics experts in a murder trial—an unexpected chapter after winding down my practice as a senior litigation partner at Thompson Coburn. The experience underscored the reality facing many prosecutors today: While the nature of violent crime and defenses has changed, the need for hands-on training from experienced prosecutors has not.

Apr 15, 2026 2:52 PM CDT

Quantum Leap? Development of new tech gives lawyers plenty to think about

Most lawyers probably have bad memories of high school physics and would rather get held in contempt of court than learn about quantum mechanics. They might change their tune when they learn about the potential and promise of quantum computing.

Apr 8, 2026 9:11 AM CDT

Potomac Power Play: Annual charity hockey game pits lobbyists against lawmakers

The annual game pits a team of lobbyists, including lawyers from Holland & Knight and Steptoe, against a team of lawmakers, featuring FBI Director Kash Patel, also a lawyer, playing defense. Michelle MacGregor, a senior strategist for global law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, made the deciding goal in favor of Team Lobbyists.

Apr 2, 2026 9:15 AM CDT

Firm hiring of associates with AI experience up 106% since last year, new report says

Law firms are increasingly looking for lateral attorneys who have experience with artificial intelligence, according to a new report from SurePoint Technologies.

Apr 1, 2026 10:01 AM CDT

Job satisfaction gap found between equity partners, others at their firms, new survey says

Nonequity partners and associates at law firms are less satisfied with their jobs than equity partners, a new Bloomberg Law survey has found.

Mar 24, 2026 10:10 AM CDT

Kirkland holds steady as world’s highest-grossing firm

Kirkland & Ellis is likely to remain at the top of highest-grossing law firms in the world after reaching more than $10 billion in revenue in 2025.

Mar 19, 2026 11:56 AM CDT

AI usage among lawyers swells despite little governance and training, new report says

Lawyers are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, as their use of general-purpose and legal-specific tools more than doubled in the past year.

Mar 5, 2026 8:01 AM CST

Fortunate Son: Practice is hard work, with some gold record moments, entertainment lawyer says

Practicing entertainment law is “not for the faint of heart,” says Jason M. Karlov, the chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s entertainment, media and sports practice group. It “requires hard work and stick-to-itiveness,” says Karlov, who has worked with legendary musicians such as Bob Dylan and John Fogerty. According to him, his clients come almost exclusively through referrals.

Mar 2, 2026 12:58 PM CST

Misuse of AI to create sexually explicit, harassing content prompts workplace lawsuits

A new wave of lawsuits over the misuse of artificial intelligence to generate fake, sexually explicit or harassing content is creating new forms of workplace disputes that could pose significant liability for employers, according to an investigation by Bloomberg Law.

Feb 24, 2026 10:11 AM CST

Lawyer fees skyrocket; some charge up to $3,400 per hour

Some senior partners now charge as much as $3,400 per hour at the country’s largest law firms, according to data from Persuit, a software company that in-house lawyers use to analyze their legal bills.

Feb 19, 2026 9:39 AM CST

Paul Weiss chair resigns from longtime role after release of Epstein emails

Brad Karp has resigned from his longtime role as chairperson of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison just days after the U.S. Department of Justice released emails that offered a deeper look into his relationship with disgraced multimillionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5, 2026 9:34 AM CST