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Is AI Killing Lawyer Burnout—And Also Their Jobs?

Attorneys are finally less stressed thanks to AI. Is it a Pyrrhic victory?

Is AI Killing Lawyer Burnout—And Also Their Jobs?

In-House Counsel Facing Stalled Salaries Amid Mounting Pay Battles

Corproate lawyers are feeling the squeeze with stagnant pay and strict licensing.

In-House Counsel Squeezed by Stagnant Pay, Strict Licensing

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Presenting the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Germany Rankings

The second edition of Best Law Firms – Germany provides a trusted benchmark for recognized firms.

Presenting the 2026 Best Law Firms Germany Rankings

Clients Are Demanding AI and Savings—Can Law Firms Deliver?

Can the legal industry meet the AI and efficiency mandate?

Clients Are Demanding AI and Savings—Can Law Firms Deliver?

Everyone Wants to Be a Lawyer Now—Blame the Economy (and Politics)

Highest-ever grad employment rate, activism propelling boom.

Everyone Wants a Law Degree Now—Blame the Economy & Politics

In-House Leaders Reveal Client Service 'All-Star' List

What does it take to serve clients in 2025? Speed, creativity and a practical approach.

In-House Leaders Reveal Client Service 'All-Star' List

General Counsel Warn Apple Ruling Threatens Attorney-Client Privilege

Why the decision might set a dangerous precedent.

GC's Warn Apple Decision Threatens Attorney-Client Privilege

ABA Takes Aim at Trump Policies on Law Firms and Immigration

The nation’s largest voluntary bar shows it's serious about opposing White House policies it says threaten the rule of law.

ABA Takes Aim at Trump Policies on Law Firms and Immigration

Law Firms Hold Their Own Amid Q2 Turmoil, Uncertain Economy

Steady growth and stable profits defined the 'unexpectedly prosperous' period.

Law Firms Hold Their Own Amid Q2 Turmoil, Uncertain Economy

DEI and Pro Bono Crumble as Trump Bulldozes Big Law

Is the White House's war on law firms hurting vulnerable defendants most?

DEI and Pro Bono Crumble as Trump Bulldozes Big Law

Fake Legal Threats at Your Fingertips—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Tech disruption continues reinventing law as we know it.

Fake Legal Threats at Your Fingertips—What Could Go Wrong?

AI Is Reshaping Legal Work—But Is It Stealing Lawyers' Jobs?

Are attorneys already being replaced?

AI Is Reshaping Legal Work—But Is It Stealing Lawyers' Jobs?

EEOC Blasted for ‘Shakedown’ of Major Law Firms Over DEI Programs

Acting chief unleashed threat tactics and 'sham investigations,' say Democrats.

EEOC Blasted for ‘Shakedown’ of Law Firms Over DEI Programs

Law Firms Fueling US Office Leasing Boom With Record Numbers

One market alone just saw the best renting activity in over a decade.

Law Firms Fueling US Office Leasing Boom With Record Numbers

Will Susman Godfrey's Court Win Upend White House Strategy?

After another permanent injunction, an overhaul may be looming.

Will Susman Godfrey's Court Win Upend White House Strategy?

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Calif. Bar Exam Aimed to Cut Costs. What Happened Next Was a Nightm...

Calif. Bar Exam Aimed to Cut Costs. Result: A Nightmare.

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California's ‘Forced Outing’ Law and the Legal Battle Over Gender I...

At stake is far more than school policy.

Calif. Forced Outing Law Sparks Battle Over Gender Identity

ABA Sues Trump for Targeting Law Firms With 'Intimidation Policy'

Susman Godfrey leads the fight.

ABA Sues Trump for Law Firm-Targeting Intimidation Policy

Beyond the Billable Hour

How Spanish Law Firms Are Transforming Legal Fees

AI Is Crushing Law School Exams—But Crumbling in Court With Costly ...

As impressive as it may be at some tasks, lawyers using these tools in daily work face a slew of problems.

AI Is Crushing Law School Exams—But Crumbling in Court

Spain Legal Market Report: The New Secret to Influential Social Media

Why authenticity matters more now than ever.

Spain Legal Market Report: New Secret to Viral Social Media

How Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders May Cost Them Clients

Microsoft, McDonald’s and More Are Dropping Cooperating Firms

How Firms Respond to Executive Orders May Cost Them Clients

Diversity Still a Work in Progress for Spanish Law Firms

Despite Attempts to Address Disparities, Challenges Persist.

Diversity Still Work in Progress for Spanish Law Firms

German law firms utilize technology to boost domestic revenue

German Firms Tighten Focus on Domestic Matters

Report: Most German Firms Pursuing Stay-at-Home Strategy

German Firms Tighten Focus on Domestic Matters, Survey Shows

Trump Admin. Bars ABA From Vetting Judicial Nominees—Again

'Seismic Change" in process may erode protections for vulnerable groups

Trump Admin. Bars ABA From Vetting Judicial Nominees—Again

For Canadian Law Firms, US Trade War Means More Work—And Uncertainty

Turmoil Is Creating a Best-of-Times, Worst-of-Times Scenario for Law Firms.

Canadian Law Firms US Trade War Means Work and Uncertainty

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Introducing the Inaugural Best Law Firms™ – Spain Rankings

Backed by data from clients, lawyers and firm leaders across the country.

Introducing the Inaugural Best Law Firms – Spain Rankings

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Unveiling the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Rankings

Insights from our Client and Market Reports spotlight how firms lead in service and strategy.

Unveiling the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Rankings

DC Bar Association Election Sparks Political Firestorm

As the AG's brother vies for president, is it a fight to defend the rule of law, or just business as usual?

DC Bar Association Election Sparks Political Firestorm

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Law Firms Grapple With the 'Trump Effect'

How executive orders are transforming the legal world in ways that will outlast the administration

As Law Firms Grapple With 'Trump Effect,' a Lasting Impact

Law Firms Fighting Trump Executive Orders Find Wave of Support

Students, partners, and even courts, are starting to back the legal fights

Law Firms Fighting Trump Exec Orders Find Wave of Support

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Harvard Taps Conservative Legal Heavyweights in Lawsuit Against Trump

Is the university's secret weapon its own law school grads?

Harvard Taps Conservative Legal Heavyweights in Trump Suit

The Meta Trial Could Be a Trump Antitrust Bellwether—If the FTC Get...

This is about as bet-the-company a case as it gets.

Who Is the Law Firm Representing Meta Against the FTC?

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How Law Firms Are Navigating Trump’s Tariff War, Executive Order Tu...

The right approach could redefine businesses, client relationships and reputations.

Law Firm Lessons From Navigating Trump’s Tariff War

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The Value of the Best Law Firms Network

How Best Law Firms empowers firm-level success.

The Value of the Best Law Firms Network

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Leveraging Legal Networks for Small-to-Midsize Firms

Explore how your law firm can enhance visibility, gain referrals and strengthen its reputation.

Leveraging Legal Networks for Small-to-Midsize Firms

Announcing Best Law Firms™ – France

Best Lawyers is expanding its European research with Best Law Firms – France, inviting firms to submit for evaluation in the inaugural ra...

Announcing Best Law Firms™ – France | Best French Law Firms

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Celebrating 15 Years of Best Law Firms®: A Trusted Benchmark in Leg...

Recognizing the leading law firms across the U.S. through a data-driven ranking process.

2025 Best Law Firms | Celebrating 15 Years of Legal Excellen

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Small Firms Struggling to Bridge the Marketing Gap With Larger Firms

Legal industry data reveals a shocking marketing disparity among firms, which shows large firms excel while small firms are struggling.

Bridging the Marketing Gap Between Large and Small Firms

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Firms Are Falling Behind on Pro Bono Performance

As need grows dire, research shows that firms have work to do when it comes to improving their commitment to pro bono.

Pro Bono Performance Dwindles for Firms

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Alternative Billing Goes Mainstream

Adoption rates for alternative billing arrangements are robust—so much so, in fact, that one wonders if they can be considered “alternati...

Billable Hours Endure as Law Firms Expand Offerings

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The First Edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada: Your Guide to the Na...

Celebrating Canada’s Best Law Firms: a trusted first edition resource for clients and legal professionals.

Best Law Firms – Canada | Trusted Legal Rankings for 2025

Best Law Firms - Spain 2026 announcement

Research Now Underway for for Best Law Firms™ – Spain

Best Lawyers is expanding its European efforts with the upcoming launch of Best Law Firms – Spain, recognizing excellence in the legal pr...

Research Now Underway for Best Law Firms™ – Spain | Best Spa

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Introducing Best Law Firms™- Germany: A New Standard for Legal Exce...

Explore Germany’s top 2% law firms recognized for excellence.

Best Law Firms Germany 2025: Top-Ranked German Law Firms

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Best Law Firms™ Survey Insights: Germany’s First Edition

Best Law Firms surveyed Germany's top firms, revealing insights into their operations, pro bono work, and commitment to diversity, equity...

Germany Best Law Firms™ Survey Data Insights

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Safe and Responsible AI in Australia: Striking the Balance Between ...

As Australia grapples with the potential of AI, the government recently took a decisive step towards regulation, highlighting the need fo...

Benefits and Risk of AI in Australia

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Insights from the Best Law Firms™ Survey: A Look at Australia’s Leg...

Using proven methods, Best Law Firms surveyed top Australia’s firms, revealing insights into their operational focuses, revenue sources a...

Best Law Firms™ Australian Survey Insights

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Announcing the First Edition of Best Law Firms™ Rankings in Australia

Best Lawyers is thrilled to announce the debut edition of Best Law Firms™ in Australia, a publication milestone for Australia and the glo...

Best Law Firms™ Rankings in Australia

Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Canada

Best Lawyers® is officially continuing its international expansion efforts of Best Law Firms™ with the announcement of the upcoming Best ...

Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Canada

Digital Markets Act Prompts European Investigation into Apple, Meta...

As tech giants are being put under a regulatory microscope, the EU has launched its first investigation connected to the recently enacted...

Digital Markets Act Prompts European Probes

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Legal Surveys Suggest Law Firms May Require In-House Expertise on G...

In a recently conducted survey, a majority of legal professionals expressed a desire to use AI tools to gain better insights but didn’t k...

Law Firms Require In-House AI Expertise

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Traversing the Complex Landscape of Intellectual Property in Legal ...

For the legal tech industry to continue on its current path of growth, a deep and ongoing understanding of IP awareness and compliance is...

Intellectual Property in Legal Tech

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Accomplishing More With Less: The Value of Legal Tech

Leaders in the today’s legal industry can't be caught up in tech gimmicks. Instead, firms must focus on identifying and implement what st...

The Value of Legal Tech

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Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Germany

Best Lawyers® is continuing its international expansion of Best Law Firms™ with the announcement of the upcoming Best Law Firms – Germany.

Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Germany

The Legal What-If’s of New OpenAI Video Creation Tool Sora

OpenAI is back in the headlines with Sora, a groundbreaking new video creation app that could revolutionize the movie industry while posi...

OpenAI Video Creation Tool Sora

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Legal Representation Goes Beyond Data: How to Balance AI Tech with ...

The legal field stands at a critical crossroads, balancing the usage of AI-generated results with human insight to address a variety of c...

Balancing AI with a Human Touch

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American Independence: The Insurance Industry's Grip on Our Nation,...

Texas lawyer Marc Gravely explains how insurance is essential but often overlooked and urges lawyers to give it more consideration, espec...

Insurance Industry in Texas

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A Corporate Guide to the Texas Business Courts

Everything you need to know about the newest judicial system in the Lonestar state.

Corporate Guide to Texas Business Courts

Henry Kissinger's Secrets on Negotiation

Using the life and wisdom of Henry Kissinger, one lawyer explains the best negotiation tactics and leadership traits that all lawyers sho...

Henry Kissinger's Secrets on Negotiation

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Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Social Media Laws

A case in Texas reopened discussions in the U.S. Supreme Court about regulations surrounding content moderation and regulation on social ...

Supreme Court Ruling on Social Media Regulation in Texas

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A Year of Legal Triumphs

Renowned criminal defense lawyer Dan Cogdell reflects on a year of high-profile cases and a career spotlight in a Paramount series.

Texas Lawyer Dan Cogdell's Success

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Breaking Barriers: Funding Disparities for Women Leaders in Legal Tech

Whether stark funding disparities or direct biases, women leaders in the legal tech industry encounter their fair share of obstacles. Dis...

Funding Disparities for Women Leaders in Legal Tech

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Announcing the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia

Best Lawyers® is excited to announce the official expansion of the esteemed Best Law Firms™ rankings into Australia with Best Law Firms -...

Australian Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms

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FTC Increases Scrutiny of Biometric Technologies

The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a new policy statement, warning consumers that their biometric data is being used for market...

FTC and New Biometric Technologies

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How Practicing Curiosity Is Advantageous for Lawyers

A litigator turned general counsel turned mediator on the strategic advantages of “practicing curiosity,” a dying art that could use a re...

How Practicing Curiosity Is Advantageous for Lawyers

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Best Law Firms Informational Webinar

The Best Law Firms team hosted a webinar this week highlighting the importance of the submission process and answered law firm questions ...

Best Law Firms Webinar Discusses Submissions

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Best Law Firms® Research Explained

Best Law Firms® rankings are annually produced awards recognizing the top law firms across the United States. We are here to offer insigh...

Best Law Firms Submissions

ADA Compliance: A Better Experience for Law Firms

Information technology leader and civil rights lawyers weigh in on the vital need for website accessibility in the digital age, especiall...

Law Firms Strive for ADA Website Compliance

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Improved Settlement Efforts in Dispute Resolution

How can attorneys take steps to improve settlement efforts and avoid unpleasant surprises as they map out a dispute resolution? One litig...

Improved Dispute Resolution Settlement