Legal News & Industry Insights

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David Black Joins Baker Donelson as Shareholder in Columbia, South Carolina Office
David Black, a litigator with over 25 years of experience, has joined Baker Donelson, enhancing its South Carolina presence and...
July 16, 2026
Quinn Emanuel to Represent OpenAI in Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit
OpenAI has hired Quinn Emanuel to defend against Apple’s lawsuit, which alleges the AI company misappropriated trade secrets through former...
July 16, 2026
K&L Gates Lays Off 10% of Workforce Amid Structural Review
K&L Gates has confirmed layoffs affecting about 180 staff members, or 10% of its workforce, as part of a strategy...
July 16, 2026
Founder Seeks $100 Million from Simpson Thacher Over Deal Misguidance
A founder claims Simpson Thacher & Bartlett failed to educate him on critical terms in a transaction, leading to the...
July 16, 2026
Simpson Thacher and Cleary Gottlieb Lead NYC Law Firms in Office Leasing Surge
In Q2 2026, New York law firms leased 2.1 million square feet of office space, with Simpson Thacher and Cleary...
July 16, 2026
Arnall Golden Gregory Hires Arnold & Porter Partner to Lead Foreign Agents Registration Act Practice in DC
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP has expanded its Washington, D.C. office by hiring a partner from Arnold & Porter, who will...
July 16, 2026
Baker Donelson Appoints New Managing Shareholder for Washington, D.C. Office
Baker Donelson has named a new managing shareholder for its D.C. office, a lawyer with four years at the firm,...
July 16, 2026
McDermott Will & Schulte LLP Attorney Denies Allegations of Pressuring Friend to Alter Testimony
A McDermott Will & Schulte LLP attorney expressed shock and emotional distress over claims from a longtime friend that he...
July 16, 2026
Cooley Transforms into a Leading Litigation Firm Representing Technology and Life Sciences Companies
Cooley LLP has evolved from a tech IPO specialist to a litigation powerhouse, expanding its Supreme Court practice and increasing...
July 16, 2026
Ropes & Gray Hosts TrAIlblazers Cup, Pairing Summer and First-Year Associates in AI Competition
Ropes & Gray’s TrAIlblazers Cup invites summer associates and first-year lawyers to collaborate on AI solutions for legal workflow challenges,...
July 16, 2026
Akerman Represents Graycliff Partners in Vytex’s Acquisition of Vinyl Kraft
Akerman advised Graycliff Partners in Vytex’s acquisition of Vinyl Kraft, enhancing Vytex’s manufacturing capabilities and strengthening Graycliff’s position in the...
July 16, 2026
Ballard Spahr Attorneys Recognized on D.C. Courts Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll for 2025
Over 20 Ballard Spahr lawyers were honored on the D.C. Courts Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll for their outstanding pro...
July 16, 2026