Legal News & Industry Insights

Stay informed with the latest developments in the legal industry. From emerging trends and landmark rulings to career insights for attorneys and legal professionals, this curated feed delivers the news that matters most to your practice and career path.

People in the News—Oct. 1, 2025—Klehr Harrison
Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg will host its second annual M&A Summit on September 26 at the Hotel West + Main...
October 2, 2025
Private Client Partner Returns to Morgan Lewis After 11 Years as Family Office GC
John Boxer, a former partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, has rejoined the firm’s private client group after over a...
October 2, 2025
Weil Takes Two Private Equity Partners From Latham in Germany
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is expanding its private equity practice in Germany by hiring two new partners from Latham &...
October 2, 2025
Latham & Watkins Leads Big Law in M&A Deal Volume for Q3
Latham & Watkins was the top law firm in M&A deal volume and global market share in the first nine...
October 2, 2025
In ‘New World’ in Trade, Sidley Adds Tariffs Partner from Kelley Drye
Sidley Austin has added tariffs lawyer John Foote from Kelley Drye & Warren to its global arbitration, trade, and advocacy...
October 2, 2025
Former CFTC Enforcement Director Joins Jones Day
Jones Day is strengthening its financial markets practice by hiring Brian Young as a partner in Washington, D.C. Young, formerly...
October 2, 2025
Simpson Lures Barclays M&A Pro
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has hired Christopher Ludwig from Barclays to lead its shareholder engagement and activism defense group as...
October 2, 2025
Elite Biglaw Firm Increases Office Attendance Mandate For Attorneys Around The Globe
Beginning in November, DLA Piper, a firm that ranked third on the Global 200 with a gross revenue of $4,239,832,000...
October 2, 2025
Eversheds’ Captive ALSP Konexo Hires Former A&O Shearman Legal Staffing Leader
Eversheds Sutherland has appointed Amie Davidson, a former A&O Shearman leader, as the head of resourcing strategy and markets for...
October 2, 2025
Another Boutique Firm Emerges – And This One Is Paying Above The Cravath Scale
Former co-chairs of the litigation practice of the Am Law 200 firm, Michael Bowe and Lauren Tabaksblat, announced earlier this...
October 2, 2025
Completed Law Firm Combinations Might Be Finally Catching Up to Merger Interest
More law firms are finalizing mergers, with 47 completed by the end of the third quarter, according to a report...
October 2, 2025
Akerman Advises Calbee, Inc., on Majority Acquisition of Hodo, Inc.
As legal advice, Akerman assisted Calbee, Inc. in acquiring a 58 percent controlling ownership in Hodo, Inc., a well-known Oakland,...
October 2, 2025