Law firm supports Perkins Coie in court filing

Few people have had a closer view of the modern City law market than Charlie Geffen. After serving as Ashurst’s senior partner, he moved to US firm Gibson Dunn in 2014, where he became global co-chair of private equity. We sat down with Charlie to talk about how the industry has evolved over the last 30 years, why the the “global Magic Circle” is American and the letter he published in the Financial Times earlier this year that sparked a debate over how firms dealt with Donald Trump’s attacks on Big Law firms. Listen to our conversation here: https://lnkd.in/ehcYhWen

Check out this short video where I discuss who's making headlines in the legal industry for the week ending 10-24-25. Firms mentioned: Cleary, Debevoise, Fried Frank, Gibson, Goodwin, Kirkland, Latham, Ropes, Proskauer, Seward, Skadden.

Law firm, McCann FitzGerald LLP, has announced the appointment of Liam Heylin as partner in its antitrust and competition practice - https://lnkd.in/e8kDRBrp

Solomonic’s top firms by hearing days spotlights the courtroom heavyweights of 2025 based on hearing volume, covering not just trials but all types of court hearing proceedings. It reveals which firms handle cases that most often go to trial or demand significant court time. RPC, Clyde & Co, Kennedys, CMS UK, Leigh Day all feature at the top of the table. Pinsent Masons, Stephenson Harwood LLP, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Mishcon de Reya LLP, Hogan Lovells. DAC Beachcroft, Fieldfisher, Eversheds Sutherland, DWF (UK and Ireland), DLA Piper. Explore the complete 2025 Half-Year Review for an in-depth market dive, as well as additional law firm rankings and disputes data: https://lnkd.in/en6NDCaB #SolomonicInsights #LawFirms #HighCourt

Last month’s Ninth Circuit decision in U.S. v. Olivas, which expands the scope of admissible expert opinion on a criminal defendant’s intent, offers a cautionary tale to defense practitioners, particularly in white-collar cases where intent may be the sole disputed issue. My article in the New York Law Journal explains the significance of Olivas and offers practical guidance to defense lawyers seeking to prevent the admission of prejudicial expert evidence regarding a client’s mental state.

Our next installment for our series, 'The Briefing Room', is here. It is our new weekly series where our attorneys share their perspectives on law and practice. Today's guest: Caleb Brown, an associate in the litigation department of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.

A recent measure from the New Jersey Supreme Court calls for law firms to make succession planning a key priority moving forward. Timothy Corriston, managing partner of Connell Foley, called the directive “an excellent policy," indicating that it is important for firms of all sizes, from solo practitioners to larger firms. He commented that the notice will inspire firms to think long-term, building a foundation for firm-continuity and sustained client trust.   For the full article, read here: https://lnkd.in/eyDHUchE

“Every quarter, it seems, year after year, we see increased movement of partners among leading law firms. The free agency model has definitely taken hold of Big Law, and no firm is immune,” said Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp. Full story: https://loom.ly/oJ9I4kA

S&C Partner Nicolas Bourtin and former S&C associate and Touro Law School assistant professor of law Allison Caffarone co-authored an article for New York Law Journal discussing the constitutional challenges raised by criminal prosecutions involving antitrust violations, insider trading and fraud against the government. The authors examine whether judge-made doctrines violate due process and the constitutional separation of powers by punishing conduct without clear legislative authority. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gcqjprBs Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6nq7UTc

Federal regulators are stepping back, but that doesn't mean the enforcement pressure is letting up—it's just changing hands. In this edition of our Inside Litigation series, partner Mike Johnson analyzes how enforcement activity is shifting from federal agencies to private plaintiffs and state attorneys general. “Inside Litigation” is our video series of brief insights into hot topics from our skilled litigators. Watch the rest of the “Inside Litigation” series here ➡️ https://bit.ly/486iloS