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Federal Shutdown's Slowing of U.S. Agency Operations Likely to Continue After Funding Resumes
When the federal government first shut down on Oct. 1, many facets of the legal industry chugged along uninterrupted.
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw to Depart as Deregulatory Shift Accelerates
Crenshaw's exit leaves the commission without a Democratic holdover at a moment of sharp policy change under Chairman Paul S. Atkins, whose leadership has emphasized industry flexibility and reduced enforcement—an approach Crenshaw repeatedly warned could expose investors to heightened risk.
Law School Student Groups Ask ABA to Review Accelerated Associate Recruiting Timelines
Student associations and governments from 18 top-tier law schools signed a joint letter that asserts "accelerated timelines have also begun to undermine legal education, student and staff well-being, and the recruitment market."
Trump Credited for Release of Bitcoin Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein
Lichtenstein was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his involvement in a money-laundering conspiracy stemming from the hack and theft of approximately 120,000 Bitcoin from the global cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex.
Law Schools Beyond the T14 Dominate ROI Rankings
Law Crossing found the overall employment rate was 87.1%, the median starting salary for all graduates was $95,000, the average cost of a three-year program was $217,480, with a national average first-time bar passage rate of 78%.
How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'You Can't Do It All Yourself,' Says Tom Boer of Hogan Lovells
"Balancing requires the ability to prioritize, trust in your team and practice effective delegation. I have immense trust and respect for Nadira Clarke, my co-leader for the group; being able to share the burden and lead with a trusted compatriot is a winning formula. (...) In particular, we work closely with our partners and associates to share responsibilities and empower people to lead initiatives. You can't do it all yourself."
Tenth Circuit Adopts Ascertainability Test and Clarifies Class Action Requirements
In Cline v. Sunoco, Inc. R&M, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit largely affirmed the federal district court's rulings certifying a class and awarding damages, and in the process, adopted the majority test for determining whether the class members are ascertainable. 
Linklaters and Clifford Chance Continue to Trail Freshfields in US, Accounts Show
While Linklaters is the fastest grower, it is also hosts the smallest U.S. presence of the trio, the latest LLP accounts show.
Riding a Wave of Trump Policy Shifts, Law Firms Have Stayed Busy in DC
Despite white-collar defense practice shifts, several firm leaders said 2025 was a busy year for their D.C. offices, with higher education, trade and investigations practices staying active.
Taft, Morris Manning Complete Merger, Creating 1,250 Lawyer Firm Spanning 25 Offices
The merger gives Taft a new presence in Atlanta and a second office in Washington, D.C.
