Sam Micheal
In the cutthroat world of Big Law, where promotions feel like climbing Everest, Nima Darouian credits his recent elevation to partner at Ballard Spahr not to billable hours alone, but to a simple yet profound strategy: forging genuine connections. As searches explode for “how I made partner,” “making partner law firm,” “build relationships legal career,” … Read more
Law firms across the U.S. are doubling down on overhauling their billing and collections systems heading into 2025, eyeing tech upgrades to squeeze out every dollar—but economic headwinds and stubborn inefficiencies threaten to blunt those ambitions. As searches for “law firm billing 2025,” “collections improvements Big Law,” “billing rates inflation,” “revenue cycle challenges,” and “AI … Read more
Nigeria’s Bold 15% Fuel Import Tariff: A Game-Changer for Dangote Refinery and Global Gas Prices? In a move that’s sending shockwaves through energy markets, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has greenlit a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, aiming to supercharge local refineries like the massive Dangote facility. This policy, announced just yesterday, could reshape … Read more
Fed Cuts Rates Again as Growth Slows and Inflation Eases—But Powell Pumps Brakes on December Move Wall Street woke up to another quarter-point cut Wednesday, yet Jerome Powell just slammed the “auto-pilot” button. With Q3 GDP nowcasting at 3.9%, CPI cooling to 3.0%, and unemployment steady at 4.3%, the Fed is easing—but not blindly. Fed … Read more
Envision a rust-belt city drowning in despair, where one in four residents once grappled with addiction, and now a federal appeals court hands survivors a fighting chance for justice. In a ruling that’s electrifying the fight against Big Pharma, the 4th Circuit just breathed new life into a massive public nuisance claim, potentially forcing opioid … Read more
Gibson Dunn & ADL Launch Nationwide Pro Bono Network: 40+ Law Firms Unite to Fight Surging Antisemitism New York, NY – In a landmark move amid a 5% spike in antisemitic incidents last year, powerhouse law firm Gibson Dunn has teamed up with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to debut the ADL Legal Action Network – … Read more
Partisanship, Ads and Millions of Dollars Fuel High-Stakes PA Supreme Court Retention Election Battle Picture this: A supposedly nonpartisan vote on keeping judges suddenly morphs into a multimillion-dollar war zone, with attack ads blasting from every screen and billionaire cash flooding the Keystone State. As Pennsylvania voters head to the polls on November 4, 2025, … Read more
As an investment management firm navigating volatile markets, AI tools can transform your operations—from accelerating research and portfolio optimization to automating compliance and risk assessment. With 70% of financial firms reporting at least a 5% revenue boost from AI deployments, the time to integrate is now. Based on recent industry benchmarks and practitioner feedback, here … Read more
As Florida grapples with soaring law school costs and heated debates over diversity mandates, the state’s highest court just dropped a bombshell report outlining 12 innovative paths to shake up bar exam eligibility. This move could slash tuition burdens for aspiring lawyers and spark a nationwide rethink on who gets to practice law. The Florida … Read more
Inside the Supreme Court Clash: Top Lawyers Gear Up for Epic Showdown Over Trump’s Controversial Tariffs In a high-stakes legal drama that could reshape America’s trade landscape, two powerhouse attorneys are preparing to square off before the U.S. Supreme Court next week. Their battle centers on President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of emergency powers to … Read more