The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether a party “must obtain a ruling that conclusively decides the merits in its favor,” rather than just a preliminary injunction, to obtain attorney fees in a civil rights suit. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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How GCs Can Fix Firms That Are Too Risk-Averse or Too Willing to Go for Broke
“There are times you have to say, ‘You can’t do this.’ But that can’t be every time,” said Theresa Shea, general counsel of Utz Brands. Click Here To Read The Full Article
A&O and Shearman Continue Lateral Hiring as Merger Date Approaches
Both law firms have continued to add, and lose, partners in the lead-up to the merger. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Tit for Tat: Attorneys Want Opposing Counsel Penalized
Quinn Emanuel litigator Alex Spiro, representing Elon Musk, argued opposing counsel Mark Bankston of Farrar & Ball violated the discovery order numerous times by posting questions outside the scope of the court order. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Most Big Chicago Law Firms Grew in 2023, but Several Not as Fast as Am Law 100
Six of the nine Chicago-founded Am Law 100 law firms had lower revenue growth than the 100 as a whole. But most Chicago firms maintained their spots or moved up in the latest rankings Click Here To Read The Full Article