Kirkland & Ellis Promotes Record Number of Lawyers to Partner

Kirkland & Ellis promoted a record number of lawyers to the firm’s partnership this year, topping the previous high of 205 in 2023, according to two people familiar with the matter.

US Courts Plan to Furlough Staff and Limit Work as Funds Run Out

Federal courts across the US are preparing to furlough some staffers and curb operations as the judiciary prepares to run out of funding amid an ongoing government shutdown.

Judiciary Funding Lapse Strains Defense Bar as Shutdown Drags On

The government shutdown threatens to stress resources for an already strapped criminal defense bar, as the federal judiciary prepares to run out of cash.

UC Law San Francisco Name Change Upheld by State Appeals Court

UC College of the Law, San Francisco can keep its new name after a California appeals court upheld a trial judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by alumni and descendants of Serranus Clinton Hastings.

Best Lawyers, Best AI: Ropes & Gray’s Plan to Grow M&A With Tech

Big Law’s Ropes & Gray is competing for a wider range of deals work, thanks to artificial intelligence tools, according to the firm’s leaders.

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Latham & Watkins topped Wachtell and Kirkland & Ellis to lead the Bloomberg Law league tables through the third quarter.

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Latham & Watkins strengthened its grip on the top spot among Big Law’s M&A advisers in a third quarter boosted by record large deals.

Lessons from Dewey & LeBoeuf: A Cautionary Tale for Law Firms Facing Partner Exits

In a gripping look back at the collapse of Dewey & LeBoeuf, Steven Davis shares his perspective on the factors that led to the firm's downfall, highlighting the dangers of financial instability and cultural discord. When law firms face significant partner departures, this story serves as a stark reminder of the challenges of navigating turbulent times.

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