Several major law firms are busy due to a recent increase in initial public offerings (IPOs). Despite some lingering issues from earlier delays, a backlog of matters is now reaching the market. “We’re seeing a broader range of industries, not just Big Tech, but also consumer products and healthcare,” noted Stelios Saffos from Latham.

As American firms continue to grow, White & Case, Winston & Strawn, and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft have all made waves in the London hiring market this week.

Polsinelli has expanded its lease in Philadelphia by 40,000 square feet at Three Logan Square, allowing for a potential doubling of its workforce from 62 to 120 employees. This move, occurring just a year after launching the Philadelphia office with a team from Holland & Knight, highlights the firm’s commitment to growing its presence in…

Last week, 21 intellectual property litigators left Ropes & Gray for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton in a significant group move. This trend reflects a shift in the Big Law landscape, with some firms stepping back from IP practice while others are actively recruiting top talent. Lateral moves among IP litigators have surged in 2025,…

Lateral attorney moves in the Am Law 200 have surged in 2025, with top firms losing key talent. “A 10% or 5% compensation increase, or greater autonomy in practice management, will energize the lateral market,” said Greg Hamman of Decipher.

Santa Clara University School of Law will offer $16,000 scholarships to all full-time first-year J.D. candidates starting in fall 2026, in response to federal student loan caps. To qualify, students must deposit by the April 15 deadline. The scholarships are renewable, costing the school approximately $3.2 million, while Flex J.D. candidates will receive $12,500. Merit-based…

Otter.ai, an AI transcription service, is facing privacy concerns following a class-action lawsuit filed in August. The lawsuit claims the platform used recordings of private meetings for training its technology. As a result, law firms and clients are reevaluating their use of AI services. Attorneys recommend that to use AI transcription safely, firms must recognize…

New generative AI-powered legal drafting tools are emerging that help judges automate parts of their writing process, allowing them to draft orders and opinions more efficiently. While some judges are already using these tools for routine tasks, they remain cautious about the broader applications of this technology in their work.

A judge has allowed plaintiffs’ experts to testify in a trial linking social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube to addiction and mental health issues in young people. This is a significant win for the plaintiffs as they prepare for a trial on November 19 aimed at holding social media companies accountable for the youth…

Geistlich Pharma AG (Geistlich) received advice from Baker McKenzie regarding the purchase of a minority interest in TRI Dental Implants Int. AG (TRI), a rapidly expanding supplier of digital implant systems. This strategic alliance demonstrates the organizations’ mutual dedication to developing digital dental solutions.