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Dated: 05-02-2025

Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher Amid Trump Pro Bono Deal Fallout — A Watershed Moment for Biglaw

As the political landscape increasingly entangles with the legal profession, Biglaw firms are making unprecedented choices—some with dire consequences. One of the most striking developments of 2025 is Microsoft’s decision to drop Simpson Thacher & Bartlett from a major antitrust case, replacing the firm with Jenner & Block, a firm currently in active litigation against […]

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Dated: 04-30-2025

Biglaw Revenues Surge in Q1 2025 Despite Slowing Demand: Rate Increases Drive Financial Gains

Introduction: Revenue Up, Demand Down — A Mixed Picture for Biglaw The start of 2025 has brought a paradox for large law firms: soaring revenues despite declining demand. According to new data from Wells Fargo Private Bank’s Legal Specialty Group, U.S.-based Biglaw firms saw an impressive 11.3% year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue, even as overall […]

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