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News•Feb 27, 2026
From Barista Aprons to Factory Floors: Why Top GCs Savor Time in the Trenches
Top general counsel are increasingly stepping onto the shop floor—whether serving coffee or overseeing factory lines—to gain hands‑on insight into the businesses they protect. Jessica Nguyen of DocuSign argues that this immersion builds deeper strategic acumen than boardroom meetings alone. The trend coincides with heightened legal scrutiny of gig‑worker classifications, AI spend accountability, and data‑privacy compliance across major corporations. As legal leaders blend frontline experience with emerging tech challenges, they aim to become more effective risk stewards.
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 24, 2026
'Chaotic': Big Law Trade Attorneys Deluged With Client Inquiries After Tariff Ruling
Big law trade attorneys are experiencing a flood of client inquiries after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated key Trump-era tariffs. The ruling enables importers to seek refunds, prompting firms like Quinn Emanuel to launch a dedicated tariff‑refund litigation task force....
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 20, 2026
An Early Look: The 2026 Am Law 200 Financials
The early 2026 Am Law 200 financials reveal mixed signals for Big Law. While several firms posted double‑digit revenue and profit growth, Baker McKenzie’s recent staff cuts have sparked speculation that AI is being used as a pretext for broader cost‑reduction measures. Recruiting experts...
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Big Law Is Still Running the Geographic Expansion Playbook—And Winning
Big law firms continue to pursue aggressive geographic expansion, opening new offices across the United States and Europe. Kirkland & Ellis launched a Nashville office with ten litigators and plans additional hires, while Morrison & Foerster added 15 former Perkins Coie partners to start...
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Law School Leaders Plead for Decision on Future of California Bar Exam
Law school leaders urged the California Supreme Court and court administrators to finalize the future format and content of the state bar exam, citing growing frustration among students and faculty. The uncertainty threatens law school curricula, student preparation, and enrollment...
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Utah Considers Adding a Third Law School
Utah lawmakers are evaluating a bill to create a third law school, tasking Utah Valley University with a feasibility study for a campus at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. The study, due Nov. 30, will examine accreditation routes, including ABA approval, and...
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule banning most non‑compete agreements, approved by a 3‑2 vote and set to take effect 120 days after publication. The regulation spares only senior executives earning over $151,164, preserving existing clauses for that group....
By Law.com (ALM)