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Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd
July 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Wachtell's William Savitt, co-chair of its litigation department, wrote in a letter that Twitter "demands that Mr. Musk" comply with his obligations under a deal agreement.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Ancillary practices to M&A are seeing a drop in billed hours, while fewer lawyers may be hired in these areas. "Everything that ties into deal work is off," said one law firm leader.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 5, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law firms already have an uphill climb in competing with other tech-savvy entities in the cyber space. The lack of qualified talent and increasing workloads don't help.
By Bruce Love | Patrick Smith
8 minute read
June 9, 2022 | The Recorder
The California-founded firm says its overall number of lateral hires hasn't really changed significantly over the past several months, but the laterals they are taking on are having a major impact on the market—and that's just the way the firm wants it.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
June 8, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The trio represents emerging-growth companies in what has become the third-largest venture capital market in the United States.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The silence on the draft opinion was expected. But it likely won't last, even if any public messaging will be fraught with risk for law firms.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
May 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The data shows the legal industry may be coming to grips with the realities of the pandemic, and even benefiting from things like remote work. But historical triggers associated with law firm structures are still having negative effects.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
May 6, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law firms are struggling to enforce office attendance policies. Some staffing experts question whether to enforce them at all.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
April 14, 2022 | The Recorder
Musk has tapped an AM Law 100 firm as he makes a bid to buy Twitter in a deal valuing the social-media giant at more than $43 billion.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
March 7, 2022 | The American Lawyer
While January 2022 exceeded 2021 totals, February saw deal value drop by a third compared to last year.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
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