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Will Personal Injury Firms Be Private Equity’s Next Target?
by David L. Brown
Private equity continues expanding into law, targeting personal injury firms seeking capital, tech and scale as AI and competition reshape legal services.
Law Firm Office Mandates Help Drive Rental Leasing Boom
by David L. Brown
Law firms continue to buck the office downsizing trend, taking on millions of square feet in prime locations across the US during the third quarter of 2025.
Law Firms Avoid Cuts, But ROI Remains a Problem
by David L. Brown
Many firms are struggling to measure their return on marketing investment, with word of mouth the dominant strategy for attracting new prospects.
Early Lawsuits Highlight Risks to Companies Under the Bulk Data Transfer Rule
by Tatum Andres
Early lawsuits and state actions show how national security regulations are increasingly shaping privacy risk.
Making Florida Home: The Legal Realities of Domicile in 2025
by William G. “Bill” Smith
Florida’s legal framework underscores an enduring truth about domicile planning nationwide: The laws that protect you can also just as easily constrain you.
When AI Listens Too Closely
by Bryan Driscoll
The class action lawsuit against AI company Otter.ai extends far beyond statutory interpretation. It exposes a deeper philosophical rift in U.S. privacy law.
Law Firms’ Trump Deals Trigger DC Bar Ethics Alert
by David L. Brown
Deals like the ones between the Trump administration and law firms could create conflicts of interest and other ethical issues, the D.C. Bar Association says.
Pro Bono Hours Dropped at US Firms Last Year.
by David L. Brown
Pro bono work is slipping. A Best Law Firms survey finds fewer US lawyers met their service goals in 2024—a worrying trend for access to justice.
Legal Job Market Anxiety Growing Amid AI and Economic Uncertainty
by David L. Brown
From automation fears to hiring freezes, lawyers and law school graduates are anxious about the future of legal jobs amid AI and economic challenges.
The Disconnect in Legal AI Is Real
by David L. Brown
Corporate legal teams are rapidly adopting generative AI to cut costs and reduce reliance on outside counsel, but law firms lag in AI-driven efficiency gains.
Is AI Killing Lawyer Burnout—And Also Their Jobs?
by David L. Brown
Artificial intelligence may be giving lawyers breathing room at work. But AI may remove the stress of legal jobs by removing them altogether in the future.
Everyone Wants to Be a Lawyer Now—Blame the Economy (and Politics)
by David L. Brown
Law school applications have surged to a historic 14-year high, fueled by a strong legal job market, rising political activism and lower costs, new data shows.
ABA Takes Aim at Trump Policies on Law Firms and Immigration
by David L. Brown
The American Bar Association and the Trump administration have been at odds since President Donald Trump returned to office. Now, the ABA is firing back.
DEI and Pro Bono Crumble as Trump Bulldozes Big Law
by David L. Brown
President Trump's Big Law firm deals seem to be working as intended: Vulnerable litigants are struggling to find pro bono legal support and DEI is under siege.
Fake Legal Threats at Your Fingertips—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
by David L. Brown
Could a digital art project that allows anyone to emulate a lawyer-drafted letter signal a new wave of free, open-source tools for legal consumers?
EEOC Blasted for ‘Shakedown’ of Major Law Firms Over DEI Programs
by David L. Brown
Democrats are asking if the EEOC’s chair illegally coerced firms into providing $1 billion in pro bono legal services for causes approved by the president.