Trump Targets Big Law: Executive Orders Spark Legal Backlash
Trump Targets Big Law: Executive Orders Spark Legal Backlash. President Donald Trump has escalated his crackdown on major law firms, issuing two executive orders that target legal giants representing his political opponents. His administration has also launched an investigation into diversity policies within large firms, sending shockwaves through the legal industry. Trump’s Executive Orders Target […]
Women Lawyers: A Dynamic Force Shaping the Legal World.
Women Lawyers: A Dynamic Force Shaping the Legal World. In the world of law, women have made remarkable strides over the years, not only entering what was once considered a male-dominated profession but also rising to influential positions and becoming leaders in their field. From partners at top law firms to owners of successful boutique […]
The Financial Challenges of Nonequity Partners in Law Firms
Big Law Capitalizes on Promotions That Result in High Tax Bills Without Profits The rapid expansion of nonequity partners within law firms often results in an undesirable consequence for attorneys: substantial health and tax expenses that do not accompany the significant profit distributions received by full partners. Many prominent law firms classify nonequity lawyers as […]
Ireland’s Groundbreaking Legal Reform: Barristers Now Allowed to Partner in Law Firms
Ireland’s Groundbreaking Legal Reform: Barristers Now Allowed to Partner in Law Firms In a historic move, Ireland has transformed its legal landscape by allowing barristers to enter into partnerships with solicitors within law firms. This development follows the introduction of ‘legal partnerships’ (LPs), creating opportunities for barristers to collaborate with both solicitors and fellow barristers. […]
The Importance of Community Involvement for Law Firms
Trust is at the core of every strong attorney-client relationship. Clients need to feel confident that their lawyer is not just focused on the case but also genuinely cares about them. One of the most effective ways for law firms to show this care is through community involvement. When firms actively give back it shows […]
The most stressful occupation in the U.S.
The American Bar Association reports the main cause of stress in the legal field is the pressure to perform to an extremely high standard at all times as well as, strict deadlines, long working hours, demands from clients, colleagues and the court system. This makes working in the legal industry the most stressful occupation […]
QX Global Group Secures £100m+ Growth Investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners
QX Global Group is a leading provider of business process management (BPM) services. It specialises in business and digital transformation, BPM, and consulting services within the accounting, recruitment, real estate, manufacturing, public sector, higher education, healthcare, CPG, retail, and utilities sectors. With over 3,000 staff operating across 18 countries, QX saw revenue grow by […]
Pacific Partnerships Pty’s acquisition of Cobbora Solar Farm
Cobbora Solar Farm is a 700MWac solar farm with a battery energy storage system in NSW which has now been acquired by Pacific Partnerships. Once developed, Cobbora Solar Farm will be one of the largest solar farms in Australia with an approximate footprint of up to 1600MGh of BESS to supply energy on demand. This […]
Euston Ventures Acquires Silex
Euston Ventures is an investment company focusing on acquiring specialty manufacturing, engineering and technical service businesses in the UK. They were supported in this acquisition by Shawbrook Bank with whom they have a pre-existing partnership with making them the best option for a financial partner. This was a seven-figure acquisition of Silex. Silex offer […]
American Bar Association releases its view of the growing use of generative artificial intelligence in law
The American Bar Association (ABA) has published its first ever formal opinion of the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in legal practice as its influence increases. Formal Opinion 512, which has been created by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, states that to ensure that all clients are protected then […]
ABA provide opinion on the use of AI in law
The use of AI in law The integration of generative AI within the legal industry offers substantial advantages for both lawyers and clients. By enhancing efficiency, AI significantly reduces the time required for tasks such as legal research, document drafting, and case analysis. This technological advancement allows lawyers to allocate more of their focus and […]
Summer Associates face low recruitment levels this year
Law Graduates struggling to find jobs Following last year’s noteworthy success, where summer associates achieved record-high employment rates and salaries, the landscape has shifted drastically this year. This year’s law student are experiencing significant challenged when it comes to job offers with law firms being much more conservative in recruitment. Data from NALP (National Association […]