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Dubai or Riyadh? Middle East Relocation Options Broaden for Expats For U.S. expatriates considering a move to the Middle East, Dubai and Riyadh stand out as premier destinations, each offering distinct advantages and challenges. Dubai’s cosmopolitan allure and established legal hub status are increasingly rivaled by Riyadh’s rapid economic growth and cultural transformation under Saudi … Read more
Law Firm Disrupted: Billing Rates, Undisrupted In 2025, U.S. law firms are navigating a transformative landscape marked by technological disruption, evolving client expectations, and rising operational costs. While innovations like AI and alternative fee arrangements are reshaping how legal services are delivered, billing rates remain stubbornly high, resisting disruption despite market pressures. This article explores … Read more
Gildan’s $2.2B Buyout of Hanesbrands Marks the End of a Legal Department That Punched Above Its Weight On August 13, 2025, Gildan Activewear Inc. announced its $2.2 billion acquisition of Hanesbrands Inc., a landmark deal valued at $4.4 billion including debt, set to reshape the apparel industry. This merger, which promises to double Gildan’s revenue, … Read more
A&O Shearman Posts $3.7B Revenue in First Post-Merger Results Tags: A&O Shearman, law firm merger, revenue growth, United States, legal industry, corporate transactions, pro bono, profitability, global law firm, financial performance A&O Shearman, the global law firm formed by the 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, has reported an impressive $3.7 … Read more
LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) announced on August 18, 2025, the suspension of online Law School Admission Test (LSAT) testing in Mainland China following the October 2025 international administration, citing widespread cheating facilitated by organized services. This decision, impacting approximately 500 annual test-takers, … Read more
Supreme Court Argument Over ‘Safe-Harbor’ Provision in New Delaware Corporate Law Set to Be Rescheduled The Delaware Supreme Court is poised to reschedule arguments concerning the constitutionality of Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), a landmark 2025 amendment to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL). The legislation, signed into law on March 25, 2025, introduces controversial … Read more
Solving the Million Dollar Problem: Smarter Resourcing to Retain Firm Talent and Boost Profitability Tags: law firm resourcing, talent retention, United States, legal resource management, profitability, AI in law, DEI, client satisfaction, legal tech, career development In 2025, U.S. law firms face a million-dollar problem: the high cost of attorney attrition, which impacts client satisfaction, … Read more
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader,’ Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Tags: law firm leadership, Kristen Limarzi, Gibson Dunn, antitrust law, United States, legal career, leadership development, women in law, practice group chair, professional growth Kristen Limarzi, Global Co-Chair of Gibson, Dunn & … Read more
The Rise of Revenue Intelligence: Why Law Firms Are Leveraging AI to Reimagine the Revenue Lifecycle Tags: revenue intelligence, AI in law, law firm economics, United States, billing automation, legal tech, client demand, financial operations, regulatory compliance, cost management In 2025, U.S. law firms are undergoing a transformative shift in how they manage their revenue … Read more
Law Firms Face Surging Costs in 2025, But Revenue and Demand Increases Offer Optimism Tags: law firm economics, legal industry trends, United States, cost management, revenue growth, client demand In 2025, U.S. law firms are grappling with escalating operational costs driven by inflation, technology investments, and talent competition, but rising revenue and client demand provide … Read more