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Driving Firm Clarity & Client Value: How the Right Technology Transforms Professional Services in 2025 Chicago, November 18, 2025 – In an era where professional service firms juggle mounting client demands and razor-thin margins, one question looms large: Can the right technology stack truly unlock operational clarity and skyrocket client value? For countless law, accounting, … Read more
In a significant ruling in the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club class action lawsuit, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a request by various Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) entities to opt out “en masse” from the $100 million settlement. The lawsuit, Russo et al. v. Walgreen Co. … Read more
The legal industry’s dealmaking machine is revving into overdrive, with a cascade of Am Law 100 firms diving into merger negotiations this fall—fueled by skyrocketing salaries for top talent and the relentless squeeze of operational expenses. As one consultant quipped, “It’s survival of the biggest: Firms are merging not just to grow, but to afford … Read more
Jury to Decide Philips’ Liability in Retaliatory Contract Termination Suit, Boston Judge Rules In a victory for underdogs in the medical device world, a federal judge in Boston has cleared the way for a jury to weigh whether Philips North America retaliated against a small reseller by terminating a lucrative contract, potentially tarnishing the company’s … Read more
Pierre Hotel Drama Escalates: Tory Burch and Shareholders Sue to Halt $2B Sale, Citing Secretive Governance Breaches In the opulent halls of New York’s Pierre Hotel—long a haven for celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Coco Chanel—a bitter boardroom revolt has erupted into court, with fashion icon Tory Burch leading shareholders in a lawsuit to derail … Read more
Trends in Patent Policy and Enforcement: Navigating AI, Globalization, and Validity Shifts in 2025 In an era where innovation races ahead of regulation, patent policy and enforcement are undergoing seismic shifts that could redefine how companies protect their tech empires. As artificial intelligence blurs the lines of invention and global markets demand seamless IP safeguards, … Read more
Family business owners have long eyed captive insurance as a golden ticket for risk management and tax smarts, but a shadowy underbelly of estate planning tricks is turning it into a regulatory minefield. As IRS enforcers tighten the screws in 2025, legitimate players risk getting caught in the crossfire—could this spell the end for small … Read more
Keker Files Lawsuit Against Federal OPM Over Trump ‘Loyalty’ Question in Civil Service Job Applications By Mark Smith A San Francisco powerhouse law firm just fired a legal salvo at the heart of Trump’s federal hiring machine, accusing the Office of Personnel Management of turning job apps into a partisan litmus test. Keker, Van Nest … Read more
Kirkland, A&O Shearman Among Firms Riding Middle East Data Center Wave But Risks Run Deep Gulf states are pouring billions into AI-fueled data centers, transforming desert sands into digital oases—and elite law firms like Kirkland & Ellis and A&O Shearman are cashing in on the frenzy. But as sovereign wealth funds chase post-oil glory, the … Read more
State Legislatures Ramp Up Foreign Influence Fight with ‘Baby FARA’ Bills in 2025 By Mark Smith In a bold push against shadowy foreign meddling, U.S. state legislatures are wielding their own versions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act—dubbed “Baby FARA” laws—to expose lobbyists and influencers tied to overseas powers. With federal enforcement dialing back under … Read more
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