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Shira Perlmutter, the former head of the U.S. Copyright Office, has appealed her dismissal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that her removal was unlawful and motivated by her office’s report on AI and copyright. Released on May 9, 2025, the report challenged the “fair use” defense used by AI companies to train … Read more
Trump Escalates Legal Battle: Asks DC Circuit to Allow Firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook In a high-stakes clash between executive power and central bank independence, the Trump administration has turned to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. On September 12, 2025, the Justice Department filed an emergency motion asking the … Read more
Spirit Airlines’ General Counsel Secures $1.1 Million Retention Bonus Amid Second Bankruptcy in 2025 A Lifeline for Leadership in Turbulent Times Spirit Airlines, the U.S.’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year on August 29, 2025, grappling with dwindling cash reserves and mounting losses. … Read more
Corporate Counsel Announces Finalists for Its 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards CHICAGO, IL – August 5, 2025 – Corporate Counsel has unveiled the finalists for its prestigious 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards, recognizing exceptional women leaders and allies in the legal profession who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment … Read more
How the Deal Got Done: Sidley Austin Facilitates Moving Mountains’ Acquisition by StayTerra Chicago, August 12, 2025 – Sidley Austin LLP, a global law firm renowned for its expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), played a pivotal role in orchestrating the acquisition of Moving Mountains, an award-winning hospitality company specializing in luxury vacation rentals, by … Read more
Federal Judge Richard W. Story Calls on Law Students to Enhance Civics Education in Georgia On August 19, 2025, U.S. District Judge Richard W. Story of the Northern District of Georgia publicly urged law students to play a pivotal role in bolstering civics education amid growing concerns over declining civic knowledge among American youth. In … Read more
Musk’s Legal Chief at xAI Resigns: Balancing Family and Philosophical Differences On August 5, 2025, Robert Keele, the head of legal at Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, announced his resignation after just over a year in the role, citing a desire to prioritize family time and acknowledging “daylight between our worldviews” with Musk. Keele’s … Read more
Law Firms Face Surging Costs in 2025, But Revenue and Demand Increases Remain ‘Good News’ In 2025, the U.S. legal industry is navigating a complex financial landscape marked by soaring operational costs but buoyed by robust revenue growth and steady demand for legal services. A recent report from Citi Global Wealth at Work, published on … Read more
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Cuts San Francisco Staff, Offers Retention Bonuses to Summer Associates By Legal Affairs CorrespondentPublished August 15, 2025 San Francisco, CA – Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, a prominent Am Law 30 law firm, has laid off at least five staff members from its San Francisco office, a move attributed to a … Read more
The Week in Data Aug. 22: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers The legal industry in 2025 is navigating a dynamic landscape marked by financial growth, evolving work policies, and technological innovation. The Week in Data report for August 22, 2025, compiled by ALM and published by Law.com and Benzinga, offers a … Read more