Law Firms

An AI Screw-Up By... Sullivan & Cromwell?

There are multiple ironies involved in this unfortunate incident.

19 hrs ago • David Lat

Judicial Notice (04.19.26): Please Stop!

A judge’s excited utterances against Trump, a sweeping verdict against Live Nation’s predations, a halt to a high-profile contempt inquiry, and an…

Apr 20 • David Lat

The 25 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2026)

Fighting versus settling with the Trump administration appears to have affected the prestige of some Biglaw firms.

Apr 17 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (04.12.26): ‘I Love You, Sir’

A justice’s public criticism of a colleague, the acting AG’s bromance with Trump, two new circuit-court nominees, and another partner departure from…

Apr 13 • David Lat

Defense-Focused Biglaw Moves Into Plaintiff-Side Work

Elite firms are increasingly representing corporate plaintiffs with the help of legal finance—a strategic expansion driven by client demand and scalable…

Apr 9 • David Lat

Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Court: Jennifer Bennett

Listen now (46 mins) | A principal at Gupta Wessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before the U.S…

Apr 8 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (04.05.26): The Worst

Possible picks to replace Pam Bondi as AG, viral video of an injudicious judge, a SCOTUS ruling on a controversial topic, and the latest in Kirkland v…

Apr 5 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (03.29.26): Contempt All Around

A viral video of contumacious counsel, a new U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a law firm raising top partner pay (to $17 million), and the next GC of the…

Mar 30 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (03.22.26): The $10 Billion Law Firm

Another possible victim of Epstein files fallout, another prosecutor’s potential AI fail, a new Biglaw revenue record, and entertainment lawyers on the…

Mar 23 • David Lat

Building A Law Firm, Five Years In: Jed Bergman

A founding partner of Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes, Jed reflects on the rewards of launching your own firm, lessons learned, and how AI will benefit…

Mar 18 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (03.15.26): ‘Swinging Dicks’

Judge VanDyke’s latest provocation, Judge Newman’s last chance, Walmart’s new legal leader, and a $6 billion legal AI company.

Mar 16 • David Lat

Successful Business Development Is All About Authenticity

Cravath and Debevoise’s former chief marketing officer, Deborah Farone, shares insights into business development from top women lawyers.

Mar 12 • David Lat

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