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Newsmakers: Reynolds Frizzell Adds Associate in Houston

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Also: Orrick adds partner; Dechert adds partner; trial lawyer joins Latham & Watkins; new president of ALI; PBG promotes attorney to principal.

The Best Trial Prep Partner? It Might Have Four Legs

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:11 EST

]]>Dogs are increasingly showing up in courtrooms and law offices as therapy animals, helping litigators and legal teams manage stress, stay focused, and perform better under pressure.

Jury Awards $10.2M Verdict in Case Tying Cancer to Asbestos-Laced Talc

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:16:12 EST

]]>A 43-year-old man claimed a lifelong use of talc products led to his illness and a Minnesota jury agreed, awarding him and his wife $10.2 million.

Trucking Cases Are Not Accidents: Why Florida and Texas Sit at the Center of a Preventable Crisis

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:29:59 EST

]]>Trucking is essential. There is no question about that. The movement of goods is what keeps both state and national economies functioning. But necessity does not excuse preventable harm.

Multi-Year M&A Lateral Build Created Bedrock for Paul Hastings' Rise in League Tables, PEP

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:59:08 EST

]]>The firm's approach is a case study of the lengths some firms have taken to build their M&A and private equity practice — often the most profitable practices in Big Law.

Most Law Firms Don't Realize How Outdated They Sound—Or What It's Costing Them

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:14:59 EST

]]>If a firm still sounds like it belongs to another era, clients notice. And in a market where firms already have to overcome hesitation and skepticism, outdated signals become one more reason not to engage.

The 'Rebalancing' of Paul Weiss Has Accelerated—and Litigators Are Feeling It

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:08:25 EST

]]>Leadership changes at the top, notable exits, associate cuts, and continued controversy over the firm's deal with the Trump administration have compounded the identity shift to a top M&A and private equity firm, legal industry observers and recruiters say.

Texas Jury's $5M Award Stands After Attorney Gropes Colleague

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:09:17 EST

]]>Court upholds $5 million verdict against lawyer in courthouse groping case.

Holland & Knight Hires 3 K&L Gates Tax Lawyers in Dallas

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:03:07 EST

]]>The trio of K&L Gates tax lawyers who moved to Holland & Knight sought to practice at a firm with a larger and deeper tax practice.

Partner Promotions in Texas Down a Little in 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:29:50 EST

]]>Partner promotions in Texas at the firms with the most lawyers in the state declined by 7.1% in 2026 when compared with 2025.