Diversity | News

Trump Order Calls For DEI Policy Review of 'Leading Law Firms'

By Abigail Adcox

The order directs the chair of the EEOC to review the practices of “representative large, influential, or industry-leading law firms for “consistency with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read More

Law Firm Client Relationships | News

Trump Targets Perkins Coie, Other Firms in Broad Order

By Abigail Adcox

The far-reaching order also directs the attorney general to review the DEI practices of “large, influential, or industry-leading law firms. Read More

Corporate Governance | News

Charles Schwab Shareholder Loses $187M Case Against Board Over Robo-Investing Program

By Alyssa Aquino

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California found that despite amending the case twice, the shareholder—Reynolds Family Revocable Trust—hadn't sufficiently alleged that Charles Schwab directors were aware of the alleged issues with the robo-adviser program, much less that the marketing was misleading. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

As More Law Firms Adopt 4-Day Office Policies, Will Others See 'Safety in Numbers'?

By Abigail Adcox

Wilmer will require its lawyers to be in-office four days a week starting April 28, becoming the latest Big Law firm to up its in-office mandate. Read More

Women in Law | Ranking

2025 Rising Stars: The UK Legal Industry's Best Up-And-Coming Women

By Molly G Smith

More than 120 entries have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation of leading partners. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Changes Continue at Weil as Law Firm Names New Practice Leaders

By Patrick Smith

Younger partners in their 30s and 40s have been elevated to leadership positions after the exit of several practice leaders. Read More