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The Shift in Client Expectations The legal industry is no longer just about expertise or case outcomes. Clients today demand transparency, responsiveness, and a seamless experience that mirrors the service they receive from other industries, such as tech or retail. According to a 2020 survey by Wolters Kluwer, there’s often a significant gap between client … Read more
Contractor Claims Real Estate Company, MassDOT Owe Millions for Fenway Center Project in Lawsuit Boston, MA – August 30, 2025, A major contractor involved in the ambitious Fenway Center project, a $600 million mixed-use development over the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the real estate developer and the … Read more
Target Reveals Severance Terms for Ousted Legal Chief Amy Tu In a recent SEC filing, retail giant Target Corporation has disclosed the generous severance package for its former Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Amy Tu, amid the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts. The agreement, which includes $3 million in payments over two years and a strict … Read more
Verus 2025 Survey (the “Sweepstakes”) Official Terms and Conditions NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The Verus 2025 Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by Verus Insights, Inc. (“Sponsor”). The Sweepstakes is governed by these Official Rules (“Rules”). By … Read more
Illinois Appellate Court Overturns $50,000 Sanction Against Chicago Partner, Clarifies Filing Technicality Chicago, IL – August 22, 2025 – The Illinois Appellate Court has reversed a $50,000 sanction imposed on a Chicago law firm partner, ruling that the lower court erred in its application of sanctions under Supreme Court Rule 137 due to a procedural … Read more
Susan Sieger-Grimm’s Path to Partnership at Brown Rudnick: “Pay Attention to Everything” August 24, 2025 NEW YORK, NY – Susan Sieger-Grimm, a seasoned financial restructuring attorney, was promoted to partner at Brown Rudnick’s New York office on February 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in her legal career. In a recent interview with Benzinga, Sieger-Grimm … Read more
2025 GC Pay Report: Why So Many Legal Chiefs Feel in the Dark About What They’ll Earn General counsels are the guardians of corporate America, but even they can’t predict their own paychecks with confidence. A new 2025 report reveals that over 60% of top legal executives feel uncertain about their future compensation, amid economic … Read more
California Appellate Court Bolsters Data Privacy: Upholds Insurance Code’s Confidentiality Protections In a landmark ruling, California’s First District Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the sanctity of trade secrets in the insurance sector. The decision upholds key provisions of the state Insurance Code, shielding sensitive data from public disclosure and sparking vital discussions on balancing transparency … Read more
The Future Is Human: Why Legal Communication Skills Are Your AI-Proof Superpower in 2025 By Sam MichaelSeptember 25, 2025 Imagine stepping into a courtroom where AI drafts flawless briefs, but the judge’s eyes glaze over at robotic arguments. In the age of legal communication skills in the AI era, human lawyers who master persuasive storytelling … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department filed an appeal on July 25, 2025, challenging a federal judge’s ruling that struck down an executive order targeting the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr (WilmerHale). This marks the third appeal by the DOJ in a series of lawsuits against Trump administration executive orders aimed at major law … Read more