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Four in every 10 US in-house counsel considering job switch in next 12 months, survey finds
In-house lawyers at healthcare and tech firms most likely to move; gender pay gap continues, especially at senior levels
Alliance of top US law firms to launch high-impact litigation to stamp out racism
Law Firm Antiracism Alliance signs up more than 125 law firms it says are 'uniquely positioned' to effect change
ABA abandons conference keynote with ex-South Africa president De Klerk after wave of protest
Last white president complains of 'vitriolic reaction' over slated appearance as apartheid-era record is questioned
'Constantly having to prove myself' - ABA research highlights obstacles facing women lawyers of colour
New study based on in-depth interviews argues legal profession is yet to create truly inclusive culture
Firing of top US prosecutor grips US legal establishment
Political tussle over weekend sees Geoffrey Berman ousted by President Trump
Withers adds two disputes partners in the US
International firm heralds 'keystone hires' to its Los Angeles and New York offices
US firms see spike in new matters but legal activity remains depressed, study finds
Clio research shows uptick in early June even as firms worry about longer-term impacts of Covid-19
King & Spalding launches Northern Virginia office to better serve regional clients
Opening puts firm closer to international companies that are headquartered in the region
'There is no more relevant time than now to launch Konexo in the US'
Washington DC-based Carmen Brun outlines plans for the roll out of Eversheds Sutherland's new law offering nationally
Pillsbury to invest $11m in racial justice and civil rights causes over next three years
Initiative comes as US law firms line up to declare Juneteenth holiday and ABA launches racial equality resource site
Goldberg Segalla founder and father-of-nine steps back to step up home schooling
Rick Cohen resigns as managing partner saying Covid-19 lockdown meant work/home responsibilities were 'too much'
Kennedys hires four-partner team from Hinshaw & Culbertson to open in San Francisco
UK insurance firm boosts maritime law capability as it unveils seventh US office
New law leader Elevate signs up Hogan Lovells' head of innovation
Stephen Allen cites 'irresistible' role as he joins Los Angeles-based consulting, technology and services company
Dentons global CEO speaks out against racism in wake of George Floyd killing
Elliott Portnoy describes feelings of 'horror, disgust and sadness' as he joins senior legal figures in condemning killing
Product liability case filings in US federal courts reach eight-year high
Shook Hardy & Bacon and Weitz & Luxenberg top product liability firm rankings over last five years
US Federal District Court case activity slows amid Covid-19 crisis, Lex Machina analysis finds
At least 287 cases filed this year were confirmed as a direct result of the pandemic
Morrison & Foerster lands second New York M&A partner from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Homegrown partner Omar Pringle follows veteran Mitchell Presser out of UK magic circle firm
Cozen O'Conner adds group of litigation lawyers from Akin Gump
Hires include partners Michael McTigue and Meredith Slawe, who will co-chair firm's class actions practice
US company leaders admit value of data is tempting businesses to sidestep rules, survey finds
Survey shows 78% of respondents believe companies willing to take risks to unlock greater value despite privacy concerns
The court system has made enormous strides in shifting to remote-based hearings
Family lawyer Gretchen Beall Schumann is impressed by how New York's courts have adapted to the Covid-19 lockdown