Legal News & Industry Insights

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Engaged Mentors Can Make or Break the Midlevel Associate Experience
While formal mentorship programs are common, individual partners must be available for their mentees. Mid-level associates in Big Law are...
September 5, 2025
Kirkland Lands Latham Leader of Entertainment, Sports and Media Group
Frank Saviano, previously the global head of Latham & Watkins’ entertainment, sports, and media practice, is moving to Kirkland &...
September 5, 2025
Covington Hires Veteran DOJ Attorney Michael Granston
As the Trump administration increases enforcement of the False Claims Act, Covington & Burling has hired Michael Granston, a former...
September 5, 2025
In a Big Lateral Year for Nelson Mullins, Houston Was a Hub for Activity
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has been active in the lateral market over the past year, adding a former White...
September 5, 2025
Amid AI Ramp-Up, Midlevels Still Want Better Laptops—And to Keep Their Jobs
Mid-level associates report struggling with nearly unusable technology despite increased investment in AI tools. They worry about generative AI replacing...
September 5, 2025
Jim Walden Returns to Law Firm Business After Leaving NYC Mayoral Race
Jim Walden announced in an interview that he suspended his campaign for New York City mayor to prioritize the city’s...
September 5, 2025
One Year After Merger Vote, Troutman Pepper Locke Announces New COO
A year after Troutman Pepper Sanders and Locke Lord finalized their merger, the new firm—Troutman Pepper Locke—will appoint its first...
September 5, 2025
Morgan Lewis Hires Trade Sanctions Partner as Demand for Work Increases Alongside Tariff Tensions
Morgan Lewis & Bockius announced the hiring of trade sanctions partner Michael Huneke, who has over 15 years of experience...
September 5, 2025
Ballard Spahr Advises Medical Cannabis Dispensary Operator on Acquisition of 3 Locations
In the purchase of the Pennsylvania affiliate of The Cannabist Company Holdings, Inc. (Cannabist) and its three dispensaries, VP Investment...
September 5, 2025
Norton Rose Fulbright represents University of California on US$985 million P3 transaction
On behalf of its San Francisco campus (UCSF), Norton Rose Fulbright provided advice to the Regents of the University of...
September 5, 2025
Norton Rose Fulbright represents Friedman Industries in Century Metals and Supplies acquisition
The acquisition of Century Metals and Supplies, Inc. (Century Metals) by Texas-based steel maker Friedman Industries, Incorporated (Friedman) was represented...
September 5, 2025
Hogan Lovells strengthens its global M&A practice with team hire in China
The hiring of Paul Hastings partners David Wang and Meka Meng has strengthened Hogan Lovells’ M&A skills in Greater China.
September 5, 2025