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Inside the 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Spain Rankings
by Jamilla Tabbara
The second edition of firm-level excellence in Spain.
What Companies Got Wrong About Litigation Risk in 2026
by David L. Brown
Corporate legal teams underestimated cybersecurity, AI and arbitration risks—sometimes by a wide margin.
Thought Leadership
View All Thought Leadership InsightsWhat Companies Got Wrong About Litigation Risk in 2026
Corporate legal teams underestimated cybersecurity, AI and arbitration risks—sometimes by a wide margin.
Taco Bell Didn't Grow the Lettuce. It's Being Sued for the Cyclospo...
What GCs and risk officers can learn from the latest supply chain liability.
When Legal Sets the Policy and Comms Inherits the Crisis
How the gap between legal and communications is becoming one of the most expensive problems in AI governance.
Midyear Merger Report Card: Big Deals, But Not Exactly a Boom
The market cooled, but the deals didn't shrink—inside law firm consolidation at the midyear mark.
Congress Tries Again to Put Cameras in the Supreme Court—Will 2026 ...
Two Senate bills may open federal courts to cameras for the first time. History suggests the Supreme Court won't go quietly.
California AI Compliance Cannot Wait for the Federal Fight
Businesses must navigate the state's AI regime now—despite unresolved legal battles.
Social Media and Gaming Giants Face Growing Wave of Child Safety Li...
Lawsuits and new regulations are intensifying scrutiny of social media and gaming platforms over their protection of minors online.
Drumbeat for Private Equity Investment Grows Louder as PI Power Pla...
Law Firm Litigation Roundup: Big Firms Facing Big Cases
A review of high-profile lawsuits involving major law firms spanning crypto fallout, data breaches, employment disputes and fraud allegat...
Chatbots Open a Legal Can of Worms Over Liability, Ethics and Proce...
As AI tools flood courtrooms with pro se filings and fabricated citations, judges, lawyers and tech companies are confronting growing que...
AI Companies Face Mounting Claims Over Real-World Harm
AI liability lawsuits, Section 230 defenses and emerging legal theories reshape exposure for technology companies.
Trump Administration Hopes to Revive Executive Orders Targeting Law...
A federal appeals court will review Trump-era orders targeting major law firms and their clients.
The Supreme Court Case That Could Reshape How Digital Evidence Is B...
The review of geofence warrants could reshape digital privacy and criminal investigations.
Uber’s Fight Over Sexual Assault Claims: Thousands of Cases, Two Tr...
After back-to-back federal verdicts, the ride-sharing giant faces mounting legal exposure.
SCOTUS Weighs Ending Birthright Citizenship. Now What?
What a ruling for or against Trump could mean for immigrant families and their lawyers.
Will the Meta-YouTube Verdict Be Big Tech's Big Tobacco Moment?
Why social media may never be the same.
For Clients
View All Insights for ClientsAlternative Fee Arrangements in 2026: Why the Billable Hour Still D...
Adoption of alternative billing arrangements is now the norm at most U.S. law firms—so much so that calling them "alternative" may no lon...
Who's Liable When AI Gets the Law Wrong?
The Malpractice Coverage Gaps Law Firms May Be Missing
California's AI Lawsuits Are Rewriting the Rules of Tech Litigation...
Gas station price-fixing, AI hiring bias, and an Uber boardroom scandal show why the state remains the top testing ground for AI and tech...
The Change Agents
Chang Klein’s lawyers take on—and win—cases that make a difference.
With $166B at Stake, the Litigation Battlefield Over Tariff Refunds...
Importers and the government are clashing in widening court fights.
Texas Court Axes FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Rule
The window for transparency just got a lot darker.
AI Is Killing the Billable Hour
Here's what in-house leaders say is coming next.
Trump’s Campaign Against Big Law Isn’t Over
Neither Are the Consequences for Firms—Or Clients
Court Rejects Attorney-Client Privilege for AI-Generated Documents
What firms need to know now.
Law Firm M&A Boom: Will 2026 Keep Up the Pace?
Is another banner year on the horizon?
Are Law Firms Prepared If the AI Bubble Bursts?
Why it might be time for a backup plan.
Law Firm AI ROI: What Finally Worked in 2025
Is this the year firms stop being polite and start getting real about AI?
Why Canadian Firms Struggle to Measure Marketing ROI
Firms want to stand out—but lack a clear strategy, survey finds.
AI’s War in the Courtroom: Copyright Disputes Spike in 2025
How clients can prepare, according to lawyers and industry experts.
Clients Want the AI Future Now. Are Firms Dragging Their Feet?
As firms inch into AI, clients are surging fullspeed ahead.
Law Firms See Robust Third-Quarter Growth
Client demand spiked to fourth-highest in past two decades.
Announcements
View All Announcement InsightsInside the 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Spain Rankings
The second edition of firm-level excellence in Spain.
The 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Australia: Leading the Way
Insights from the third edition of Best Law Firms – Australia rankings.
Excellence in Practice: The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®
Reflecting the firms that set the standard in legal skill and service in the United States.
Spotlighting the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Canada Rankings
Insights from the second edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings.
Revealing the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – France Rankings
A first-ever look at firm-level excellence in France.
Presenting the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Germany Rankings
The second edition of Best Law Firms – Germany provides a trusted benchmark for recognized firms.
Introducing the Inaugural Best Law Firms™ – Spain Rankings
Backed by data from clients, lawyers and firm leaders across the country.
Unveiling the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Rankings
Insights from our Client and Market Reports spotlight how firms lead in service and strategy.
The Value of the Best Law Firms Network
How Best Law Firms empowers firm-level success.
Leveraging Legal Networks for Small-to-Midsize Firms
Explore how your law firm can enhance visibility, gain referrals and strengthen its reputation.
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – France
Best Lawyers is expanding its European research with Best Law Firms – France, inviting firms to submit for evaluation in the inaugural ra...
Celebrating 15 Years of Best Law Firms®: A Trusted Benchmark in Leg...
Recognizing the leading law firms across the U.S. through a data-driven ranking process.
Research Now Underway for for Best Law Firms™ – Spain
Best Lawyers is expanding its European efforts with the upcoming launch of Best Law Firms – Spain, recognizing excellence in the legal pr...
Introducing Best Law Firms™- Germany: A New Standard for Legal Exce...
Explore Germany’s top 2% law firms recognized for excellence.
Best Law Firms™ Survey Insights: Germany’s First Edition
Best Law Firms surveyed Germany's top firms, revealing insights into their operations, pro bono work, and commitment to diversity, equity...
Announcing the First Edition of Best Law Firms™ Rankings in Australia
Best Lawyers is thrilled to announce the debut edition of Best Law Firms™ in Australia, a publication milestone for Australia and the glo...
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Canada
Best Lawyers® is officially continuing its international expansion efforts of Best Law Firms™ with the announcement of the upcoming Best ...
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Germany
Best Lawyers® is continuing its international expansion of Best Law Firms™ with the announcement of the upcoming Best Law Firms – Germany.
Announcing the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia
Best Lawyers® is excited to announce the official expansion of the esteemed Best Law Firms™ rankings into Australia with Best Law Firms -...
Best Law Firms® Research Explained
Best Law Firms® rankings are annually produced awards recognizing the top law firms across the United States. We are here to offer insigh...
The First Edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada: Your Guide to the Na...
Celebrating Canada’s Best Law Firms: a trusted first edition resource for clients and legal professionals.