Thousands of skilled workers are missing in German law firms. René Fergen has turned this gap into a business model. His startup Jupus replaces lawyers' secretariats with AI.

A Yulchon LLC partner announced at the H.eco Tech Festa 2026 that Korean ESG compliance has entered a new phase, characterized by increased audits for law firms and multinational pharmaceutical clients.

Sullivan & Cromwell, a major Wall Street law firm, issued an apology to a federal judge after AI-driven errors, including fictitious case names and fabricated quotes, appeared in a bankruptcy case filing.

With $8.3 billion in revenue and ranking second among the world's largest law firms, Latham & Watkins is breaking records.

The UK Home Secretary has vowed to take action against 'sham lawyers' exploiting the asylum system, following reports that some law firms and advisers are assisting migrants in making fraudulent claims.

Meta Platforms has removed advertisements from law firms that were actively recruiting clients to sue the social media giant. The action highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by the company.

A senior partner at Cleary Gottlieb states that the legal industry's traditional billable hour model is under pressure to evolve, as law firms face increasing demands to adopt new technologies and streamline operations.

Former lawyer Jon Henes has found a lucrative new role as a matchmaker, connecting ambitious law firms with high-performing "rainmakers" seeking significant paydays.

Marco Carbonare, a Linklaters lawyer based in Frankfurt, has become a prominent figure in orchestrating large-scale transactions for Swiss companies, navigating the demanding environment of major law firms.

A podcast featuring lawyer Roya Sangi and OLG Frankfurt President Andreas Seitz explored topics such as AI judges, lifestyle part-time work in large law firms, and the AfD, raising questions about the future of the rule of law.

The City of Rijeka spent over €400,000 on external law firms in 2025, continuing a practice despite employing 86 in-house lawyers, with the new administration not planning to terminate these contracts.

A new startup, PointOne, is leveraging artificial intelligence to help lawyers auto-complete timesheets, aiming to streamline the billing process and address the common dislike for timekeeping in law firms.

Anthropic's general counsel, Jeff Bleich, believes artificial intelligence will lead to the demise of the billable hour business model for law firms.

Rzeczpospolita will announce the results of its annual Ranking of Law Firms on June 15, honoring leading firms and lawyers across various legal fields and revealing top performers for 2025.

Clients and peers are invited to recommend and rate patent law firms for specialist expertise by March 27 for the 'Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2026' list.

Law firms are issuing expensive warnings and fines to social media users for unauthorized use of music, with some individuals facing substantial penalties for using copyrighted sounds in their posts.

The Justice Department under the Trump administration reversed its decision, opting to appeal against four major law firms that challenged President Trump's executive orders.

Former President Trump has abruptly reversed course and announced he will continue his legal battle against certain law firms.

Case involved Trump orders targeting major law firms for representing clients or causes the president did not like Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US justice department has dropped legal proceedings against four law firms that stood up to retaliatory executive actions by Donald Trump for representing clients or causes the president did not like. A number of other law companies made settlements with Trump’s administration in the months after ...

President Donald Trump’s executive orders imposing sanctions on several law firms had been struck down by judges. His administration now plans to abandon its appeals.

The Trump administration has dropped several lawsuits against law firms with connections to Democrats and other political opponents of Trump.

OpenAI logo Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images OpenAI released its latest report on scammers and state actors are maliciously using ChatGPT. The report shows evidence of everything from fake dat

Law firms are urging their staff to return to offices in the UAE, covering relocation costs for lawyers who had moved after the outbreak of the Iran war, as a ceasefire holds.

UK law firms operating in China are facing regulatory scrutiny and permit delays, including issues down to office seating plans, as the price for doing business in the country.

A report identifies the 15 prominent lawyers and law firms currently at the forefront of the most significant legal battles within the cryptocurrency industry.

Law firms are concerned that a high volume of AI-generated client queries could lead to increased operational costs, potentially forcing them to raise prices for fixed-fee contracts.

Patlytics, a startup developing software to automate patent filing and litigation for law firms and businesses, has secured $40 million in new funding, positioning itself as a leader in the IP-tech landscape.

A survey of 31 large law firms reveals that generative AI is saving lawyers an average of over four hours per week, increasing client work and reducing non-billable time.

The UK Court of Appeal reversed an earlier High Court decision, ruling that non-lawyers can work on litigation cases, a decision welcomed by law firms.

Poland's Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) has arrested three notaries from two Warsaw law firms on charges of allegedly concealing money belonging to a criminal group.

A new episode of the F.A.Z. Einspruch Podcast features discussions on the future of the legal system, including topics such as AI judges, lifestyle-oriented part-time work in large law firms, and the political party AfD.

The role of in-house lawyers is growing in strategic corporate decisions, with external law firms and artificial intelligence providing support.

Young lawyers will thrive if they can leverage AI while sharpening the human-centric skills that technology cannot replicate, experts say.

Former President Trump reportedly directed the Department of Justice to reverse its stance on a legal case against defiant law firms.

The editorial team of Rzeczpospolita has begun accepting applications for this year's 24th Ranking of Law Firms, with the results to be announced at a gala on June 15.

The Trump administration is reportedly looking to reinstate executive orders that would target law firms, signaling a potential shift in legal policy.

Government lawyers have not explained why they reversed course after abandoning their defense of the president

The U.S. Department of Justice has unexpectedly reversed its decision, reviving its appeal to sanction law firms involved in a case that challenged Trump-era rulings, just 24 hours after initially dropping the bid.

The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.

The U.S. Justice Department has dropped a legal bid to revive President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting four prominent law firms over their past ‌legal work, diversity policies and political ties.

Administration to terminate appeals in four cases involving law firms that sued to block measures from taking effect

Businesses are vying for a refund, with nearly $175bn on the line, but customers are unlikely to benefit from reversal At 8am, two hours before the US supreme court officially slapped down Donald…

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and his son Christian 'King' Combs have settled a lawsuit with one of their former law firms regarding alleged unpaid legal fees.

Renowned investor Jim Cramer expressed skepticism about major law firms entrusting high-stakes client work to AI, questioning the current reliability of tools like Anthropic's Claude. His comments follow a significant market downturn in software and tech stocks, triggered by the launch of AI plugins that analysts dubbed a 'SaaSpocalypse'.

Facing an overload from testing numerous AI software tools, law firm Cozen O'Connor has shifted to a more disciplined strategy, making fewer, more significant bets on AI tools to avoid "AI pilot fatigue."

Discriminatory procurement practices in South Africa are reportedly keeping black law firms small and forcing many black advocates to leave the Bar, according to recent LPC statistics.

This article discusses how intelligent workflows powered by AI are poised to revolutionize law firms and legal departments, offering significant productivity boosts beyond simple Q&A.

As more people turn to AI tools for advice, major US law firms are cautioning their clients not to treat chatbots like ChatGPT as trusted confidants when freedom or responsibility is at stake.

Two Belgian law firms, Degryse and Coppieters, have announced they will no longer cover the cost of alcoholic drinks on employee expense reports.

Markus Kaulartz, a partner at CMS law firm, highlights the significant potential of AI in creating new services rather than just improving efficiency. He anticipates the rise of AI-driven law firms that challenge established companies with minimal human staff and advanced technology.

Three young individuals anonymously share their experiences and reasons for leaving demanding jobs at large law firms and 'Big Four' consulting companies, stating 'it just wasn't working anymore.'

The F.A.Z. Einspruch Podcast features discussions with legal experts Roya Sangi and Alexander Seitz on the future of Germany's rule of law, including topics like AI judges, lifestyle part-time in large law firms, and the AfD.

HDFC Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks, is set to review the circumstances surrounding its chairman's exit following emerging ethics concerns.

The deadline for submitting questionnaires for the XXIV Ranking of Law Firms by 'Rzeczpospolita' is approaching, with submissions due by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Max Junestrand Legora Legora is acquiring startup Walter to strengthen its AI tools for law firms. With $550 million in new funding, Legora could acquire more legal tech startups. The companies declined to disclose the amount of the transaction. In the battle for Big Law's business, legal artificial intelligence startup Legora is bulking up its talent roster. Legora is acquiring Canadian legal-tech startup Walter to sharpen its tools for lawyers, the companies tell Business Insider exclusiv...

Shortlisted entries will appear in our report in December, alongside our ranking of the most innovative law firms

Jacek Szymczak argues that issues surrounding transmission easement in Poland should not become a battleground for lawsuits or a source of easy profit for compensation law firms, distinguishing them from the 'Swiss franc loans' problem.

The Trump administration's Justice Department is reportedly continuing its efforts to interfere in the operations of law firms.

Justice department reverses decision from a day earlier to walk away from court case

The Trump administration initially abandoned its defense of executive orders targeting law firms but then abruptly changed its position, signaling a continued legal fight.

The Trump administration has ceased its attempts to impose executive orders on law firms, marking a retreat in a conflict that had seen many firms comply under threat.

The Trump administration has reportedly abandoned its efforts to reinstate executive orders that would have penalized law firms, according to a Reuters report.

Proposed settlement would pay users of glyphosate-based weedkiller who have non-Hodgkin lymphoma $10,000 to $165,000 A group of 14 law firms representing nearly 20,000 plaintiffs is seeking to intervene in Bayer’s proposed class action settlement of Roundup litigation, citing concerns that the deal will not be fair to cancer sufferers. The group filed both a motion to intervene and a motion for an extension of time for court preliminary approval of the deal in St Louis city circuit court in M...

Rice argued during a podcast last week that "it is not going to end well" for corporations, news organizations, and law firms that "bent the knee" to Trump.