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On The Merits takes you behind the scenes of the legal world and the inner workings of law firms. This podcast offers in-depth analysis on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the business of law and the legal industry overall. You'll gain insights into how the latest government actions, policies, and business developments are impacting the industry and hear from leading attorn... more

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Last year, the litigation finance industry was nearly taxed out of existence by a measure Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) tried to attach to a big tax and spending package.

The measure, which would have imposed a 41% tax on litigation finance profits, did... more

The trial of Tom Goldstein, the elite Supreme Court advocate and co-founder of SCOTUSBlog who was charged with criminal tax evasion after years of playing ultra-high-stakes poker games, continues this week in Maryland. Bloomberg Law reporter Holly Ba... more

Latham & Watkins beat out its rival Kirkland & Ellis in our annual League Tables ranking of M&A activity for 2025. And on this episode of our podcast, On The Merits, the firm's M&A co-chairs talk about what went down in what one called "the year of t... more

There's never a good time for a law firm to see one of its most prominent partners leave and take several attorneys with him. But this is especially bad timing for Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann.

The firm specializes in representing sharehold... more

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Recent Guests

Erick Robinson
Co-founder of the American Civil Accountability Alliance and Texas patent attorney
Cherry Johnson Sigmund James
Episode: Litigation Financiers Won't Be Ambushed Again on Capitol Hill
Che Chang
General Counsel at OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: OpenAI's GC Chang Shares Insights from 'Extremely Stressful' Job
Anthony McCusker
Chair of Goodwin Procter
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Episode: Goodwin Chair on Revenue Rise and New Competitors for Law Firms
Eric Greenberg
General Counsel of Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group
Episode: What a GC Wants to Hear From His Outside Law Firms on AI
Scott Shapiro
Professor at Yale Law School, focused on integrating AI into legal education
Yale Law School
Episode: Every Law Firm Should Build Their Own AI, Yale Professor Says
Mike Rechtin
Real estate lawyer specializing in data centers
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Data Center Explosion Hands Big Law Cross-Practice Opportunities
Michelle Kallen
Co-chair of the Appeals and Advocacy Practice, former Solicitor General of Virginia
Steptoe
Episode: Data Center Explosion Hands Big Law Cross-Practice Opportunities
Justin Stolte
Partner focusing on energy issues
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Data Center Explosion Hands Big Law Cross-Practice Opportunities
Nikia Gray
Executive Director of the National Association for Law Placement
National Association for Law Placement
Episode: Why Law Schools are Making a 'Big Mistake' in AI Era Admissions

Hosts

Jessie Kamens
Host of a legal-focused podcast, providing insights on law and business dynamics.
David Schultz
Host with deep expertise in law, focusing on the interplay of legal issues and societal trends.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Always insightful and informative. The journalists do a great job explaining recent and intriguing issues!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Didi Sug
    United States2 years ago
  • Journalists with an Agenda Spitting Propaganda

    Journalists with no legal education seeing things through partisan and ideological lenses and distorting legal arguments to promote their world view. Good example of propaganda and fake journalism. Listen if you want to listen to bad journalism and see examples of propaganda

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Leea1776
    United States2 years ago
  • So Broad As To Be Useless

    This covers such a wide range of topics perhaps 1/7 episodes is of interest to a practitioner. I wish they did more industry specific podcasts like one for mass tort, one for securities litigation, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Here4youguys
    United States3 years ago
  • Seems good!

    Seems like a decent podcast but I couldn’t focus because the audio was so terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SaraClaireSharp
    United States7 years ago

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Litigation Financiers Won't Be Ambushed Again on Capitol Hill
Q: Do you think that the industry has done a good job so far of handling the backlash against it?
Robinson states the industry's response has been mixed and challenges from well-funded lobbyists complicate the situation.
Litigation Financiers Won't Be Ambushed Again on Capitol Hill
Q: What was your reaction when you first learned about the Tillis bill?
Erick Robinson expressed being caught off guard and shocked, considering the drastic nature of the tax proposal.
Cadwalader Loses Its Long Struggle to Stay Independent
Q: What do we know about the pro bono deal Cadwalader struck with the Trump administration?
The status of the deal is uncertain now that Cadwalader is merging with Hogan Lovells, particularly whether the obligations under the deal remain or if it effectively no longer exists after the merger.
Cadwalader Loses Its Long Struggle to Stay Independent
Q: When did the troubles for Cadwalader start and why couldn't they just turn things around?
Cadwalader's troubles trace back to the 2008 financial crisis when its heavy reliance on financial institutions became evident, leading to competitor growth and significant partner departures.
OpenAI's GC Chang Shares Insights from 'Extremely Stressful' Job
Q: How do you pick who you want to work with?
Decision-making for law firms involves collaboration with the internal team to identify the best fit for specific legal tasks, emphasizing expertise and cultural compatibility.

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Focusing on the multifaceted relationship between law and business, episodes explore pressing trends, challenges, and strategies within the legal industry. The discussions cover key themes such as the evolution of legal billing practices, the transformative influence of technology—including artificial intelligence—on legal firms, and the implications of political actions on law firm dynamics. Insights from prominent guests, who include general counsels, professors, and industry experts, offer a unique perspective on how businesses adapt to a rapidly changing legal landscape. This podcast is particularly notable for its emphasis on practical legal issues and real-world applications, making it valuable for both legal practitioners and those i... more

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