In today’s competitive legal market, skill and hard work alone aren’t always enough to grow a thriving practice. Lawyers must find ways to stand out, remain top of mind, and build trust with both ...

In the fast-paced and demanding world of law, attorneys often find themselves caught in a relentless cycle of billable hours, client demands, and firm expectations. The pressure to perform can lead to ...

Graduating law school is only part of the journey. Securing the right legal job—whether at a firm, a clerkship, government agency, or nonprofit—depends on planning early, staying organized, and making ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $3.1 million civil penalty against Boeing after uncovering widespread safety violations across the company’s 737 production lines. The move ...

In a closely watched case that could have set a precedent for climate litigation, a federal judge has dismissed a sweeping lawsuit brought by 37 municipalities in Puerto Rico against some of the world ...

In a major development highlighting the intersection of legal ethics and high-stakes bankruptcy proceedings, Houston-based law firm Jackson Walker LLP has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle claims ...

On September 12, 2025, conservative media outlet Newsmax Inc. filed a new lawsuit in Wisconsin federal court accusing Fox Corp. and Fox News Network of violating U.S. antitrust laws — a renewed effort ...

In a decision with far-reaching implications for constitutional law, intellectual property governance, and the balance of ...

A Growing Divide in BigLaw Offices Midlevel associates at some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms are voicing growing frustration over office return mandates. While firm leadership ...

In Chicago’s competitive legal market, prestige, compensation, culture, and opportunity all factor into how lawyers judge a firm’s value. A recent survey of midlevel BigLaw associates sheds light on ...

A newly released BigLaw Partner Compensation Report sheds light on one of the most closely watched issues in the legal industry: how much partners earn, how those earnings differ between equity and ...

JDJournal is pleased to highlight a new in-depth report by BCGsearch titled “Work-Life Balance and Compensation Trade-Offs in the U.S. Legal Profession.” This report, built on data covering the past ...