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Data breach places Yahoo deal under threat, warns Verizon
Suitor Verizon Communications has confirmed that it will weigh its options before proceeding with its takeover of Yahoo.
Firm branches out into non-legal services
Australian firm Sparke Helmore has launched a wholly owned professional services company in a bid to combat the threat of broadening service offerings by accounting firms.
The threats and opportunities of cybersecurity
A new survey has found that weaknesses in law firms' data security present an unprecedented threat, but increasing demand for legal expertise in information security, compliance and incident response provides an emerging revenue growth opportunity.
Suspended NBC host Billy Bush calls in lawyers over Trump furore
The Today show host, who was suspended after a lewd tape of him and Donald Trump was made public, has hired a prominent Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe litigator to help work out his separation from the network.
Male partners out-earning women by 44 per cent, survey finds
The pay gap between male and female law firm partners in the United States is as stubborn as ever, according to a recent compensation survey.
Mounting pressure causes law firms to demote partners
Shearman & Sterling move to demote under-performing partners would once have been unthinkable, but today's tough legal market has made it a reality at a number of firms.
Microsoft compensation table reveals CLO salary and bonuses
Brad Smith of Microsoft's promotion to president and chief legal officer has translated into an even juicier compensation package.
Clinton hints at SCOTUS picks during debate as election nears
Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton used her recent debate with Republican rival Donald Trump to shed light on her own vision for the Supreme Court of the United States.
Too many law schools in the US, say admissions officers
More than half of university admissions officers think that some US law schools should close their doors, according to a recent survey.
US lawyers can expect to see pay rises next year
Lawyers in the US can anticipate their compensation will rise by an average of 4.6 per cent in 2017, according to a report from recruiter Robert Hal Legal.
New Amazon series asks if BigLaw has gotten too big
Co-written and co-created by Jonathan Shapiro, a former federal prosecutor and former of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis, 'Goliath' stars Hollywood actor Billy Bob Thornton as a disgraced lawyer in Los Angeles.
UPenn once again tops career prospects league table for law grads
The University of Pennsylvania has once again been ranked as the most advantageous institution for law graduates moving into employment.
Rudy Giuliani leaves law firm for Trump
The high-profile former New York mayor is said to be eyeing up the role of attorney general should Mr Trump succeed in his presidential bid.
Pioneering law firm consultant Ward Bower dies
Mr Bower was one of the first consultants in the rapidly changing legal field, becoming an expert on mergers globally.
M&A partner donates $7.7m to law school global centre
Milt Stewart's philanthropy was targeted to benefit future global lawyers, with a range of scholarships part of the gift.
US sees merger slowdown in third quarter
The end of 2016 has seen a slowdown in merger activity in the law firm sector, due in part to the lack of suitable acquisitions.
US general counsel name scary firms
Dentons is the new addition to this year's most feared litigation firms, new research reveals.
Lawyers defend $300m fees in VW settlement
Plaintiff lawyers who helped negotiate a potential $10bn settlement with VW in the emissions case fired back at critics who say they are asking for over $300m in fees for work that draws on work by the Justice Department and federal regulators.
Former solicitor general opens D.C. office for Munger Tolles & Olson
Los Angeles-based law firm Munger Tolles & Olson has hired former US Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli to open an office in Washington, D.C.
Dentons announces new US leadership
The megafirm will implement a major reshuffle of its US leadership, effective 1 January 2017.