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Relocating to the Middle East offers exciting opportunities, with Dubai and Riyadh emerging as top destinations for expats due to their economic growth, tax-free salaries, and vibrant lifestyles. Both cities have unique advantages and challenges, shaped by their cultural, economic, and social landscapes. Below is a detailed comparison to help you decide which city might … Read more
‘Force Multiplier’: How Big Law CMOs Are Juggling Talent, Clients, and AI Adoption in 2025 In 2025, Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) at Big Law firms are navigating a high-stakes landscape, balancing fierce competition for top legal talent, client acquisition, and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into their practices. Described as a “force multiplier,” … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of California’s legal industry, where political shifts, environmental crises, and global pandemics intersect with complex regulatory demands, leadership demands more than just legal acumen—it requires vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to core values. Kristina D. Lawson, the Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP, embodies this multifaceted approach. As the first … Read more
First Built to Tackle Pollution, EPA Now Cast as Obstacle to Growth August 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970 to combat rampant pollution and protect public health, is increasingly viewed by critics as a barrier to economic growth under the Trump administration’s aggressive deregulatory agenda. Once heralded … Read more
Susan Sieger-Grimm’s Path to Partnership at Brown Rudnick: “Pay Attention to Everything” August 24, 2025 NEW YORK, NY – Susan Sieger-Grimm, a seasoned financial restructuring attorney, was promoted to partner at Brown Rudnick’s New York office on February 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in her legal career. In a recent interview with Benzinga, Sieger-Grimm … Read more
Central Michigan University Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault Cover-Up by Baseball Coach August 24, 2025 MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Central Michigan University (CMU), along with its athletic director and two baseball coaches, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by former freshman pitcher Dean Brown, who alleges that pitching coach Aaron Hilt assaulted him during a … Read more
DOJ to Appeal Fourth Law Firm Executive Order Case, Escalating Trump Administration’s Legal Battle with Big Law August 24, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a notice of appeal to challenge a federal judge’s ruling that struck down an executive order targeting the prominent law firm Susman Godfrey, marking the fourth such … Read more
August 24, 2025 CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Appellate Court has vacated a $50,000 sanction imposed on a Chicago-based partner at an Am Law 200 firm, ruling that the lower court erred due to a procedural technicality in the filing of a sanctions motion. The decision, handed down on August 22, 2025, provides clarity on … Read more
Elon Musk’s X Settles $500M Severance Lawsuit with Former Twitter Employees August 24, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Elon Musk’s social media company, X Corp, has reached a tentative settlement to resolve a high-profile class-action lawsuit filed by approximately 6,000 former Twitter employees, who claimed they were owed $500 million in unpaid severance following mass … Read more
Ohio’s Advisory Committee Urged to Eliminate ABA as Law School Accrediting Body August 24, 2025 COLUMBUS, OH – A growing movement is pressuring Ohio’s newly formed Advisory Committee on Law School Accreditation to recommend removing the American Bar Association (ABA) as the accrediting authority for the state’s nine law schools. Spearheaded by America First Legal … Read more