International Morning Update

Apr 20, 2025

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. Big Law's deals with the Trump administration have cast a cloud of suspicion on their pro bono work. The Global Lawyer writes about the ramifications that could result. Also, we take a look at Kramer Levin's financials in the year before the merger with HSF, which is expected to take effect in June.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

Law Firm Management | Commentary

Pro Bo-No! The Tarnishing of Big Law's Human Side

By Paul Hodkinson

Deals with Trump mean suspicion now clouds a corner of the industry that once served as a rare source of pride, writes... Read More

Law Firm Profitability | News

In Final Year Before Merger With HSF, Kramer Levin Posted Revenue of $467M, and PEP Jumped 25%

By Patrick Smith

Before its merger with Herbert Smith Freehills, revenue and PEP reached record highs for the firm. Read More

Legal Technology | Analysis

Legal Tech's Trade War Worries Go Beyond Tariffs

By Benjamin Joyner

Digital services taxes and non-tariff trade barriers imposed to retaliate against American tariffs may threaten legal... Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

Doubts and Discord: Internal Fallout At Law Firms Striking Deals With Trump

By Abigail Adcox and Amanda O'Brien

Sources told Law.com this week some partners and associates aren't taking Trump seriously when he says he wants the... Read More

Employment Law | Expert Opinion

Retirement Age in APAC: the Major Legislative Models

By June JI

How retirement age is decided and introduced differs across countries such as China, Singapore, the Philippines and... Read More

Law Firm Profitability | News

Boies Schiller Gross Revenue Jumps 57% Thanks to Contingency Payouts, Head Count Growth

By Dan Roe

More than 40% of the firm's revenue came from contingency fees, although an uptick in demand from paying clients also... Read More

Intellectual Property | News

Antibiotic War: Indian Drug Maker Loses Trademark Suit in South Africa

By Alfred Olufemi

The court ruled that Cipla's antibiotic name ‘FURIZOME' is too similar to rival Adcock Ingram's ‘URIZONE,'... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Paul Hastings Continues Expansion of Global Energy & Infrastructure Practice With Partner-Led Team Hires in Paris

By Rick Mitchell

The new hires, which include five lawyers, including two partners, add to those made in late March, when Paul Hastings... Read More

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