Firms are dealing with everything from pre-immigration tax planning for wealthy individuals to mergers and acquisitions between companies whose only connection to the U.S. is the law firm's location and the desire to be ruled by U.S. law.
In fiscal 2012, The Am Law 100—which has a new leader in gross revenue this year—posted modest gains on all our key metrics. Read the complete package.
Google Glass may change how we interact with IP, fashion designers may wish to take a second look at design patents as an alternative means of protection and in building a sustainable brand, the name you choose can either take you to the bank or cause you to close up shop.
Review editors sifted through about 90 nominations and settled on more than 70 people as finalists and Top Dealmakers of the Year in 13 categories.
Foes of the new no-fault car insurance law who say it's riddled with flaws are buoyed as judge questions measure's constitutionality.
Partners and veteran associates of large law firms are increasingly launching their own shops. The lure: More career control, the promise of better pay, and a chance to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit.
In this special report, contributing authors cover expiration of litigation holds, issues around social media litigation, amendments to the federal and state rules of civil procedure and how managing e-discovery can be key to credibility
Several new studies show women still earn less than men and are promoted to partner at lower rates, particularly at big law firms.
The Troubles of years passed eased a bit as law firms recalibrated business plans, signed up laterals and in some cases, took the merger route and got married. Some veteran lawyers, meanwhile, abandoned the perceived security of Big Law and started their own new firms from scratch.
As managing partners scrutinize budgets, costs and billing, many law firms report they are doing well again. Yet cost cutting is still the mantra of many according to the law firms who participated in our annual Managing Partners Survey.
The Southern District of Florida is part of a pilot program to develop expertise in patent litigation.
