Second Hundred law firms may have lost the lead over the Am Law 100 in revenue and profit growth last year. But so far in 2024, they have the edge in demand growth over all other segments, with their litigation practices gaining even more strength, and clients finding them in…

Whichever way the Delaware Supreme Court rules in the appeal of a settlement between AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. and its shareholders, it’s likely to have a broad impact on Chancery shareholder litigation, counsel for both those in favor of the settlement and those opposed argued Wednesday. It’s a unique situation…

Am Law 200 firms are reducing the total square footage of office space they lease but are paying incrementally more for each square foot, as the firms deal with expiring leases in the post-pandemic ”new normal” where remote work, hot new technology and a desire for community affect law office space needs.…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently held that individual defendants in a Section 1983 lawsuit brought by a transgender inmate were entitled to qualified immunity on some, but not all, of the inmate’s claims. Specifically, the inmate’s Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search) and First Amendment (retaliation) claims…

As Pro-Palestinian protests spread across university campuses, Sullivan & Cromwell’s senior chair said Wednesday the firm will be “more vigilant” in screening potential candidates. The firm is now outlining some of its vetting processes in that effort, including reviewing resumes, social media, news reports, student group affiliations and employing third-party…

It’s been just over a month since the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel recommended the Supreme Court of Georgia remove Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson from office, following a judicial misconduct probe into 50 initial counts of alleged ethics violations. But defense attorneys for the jurist—who’s campaigning to retain…