Law Firms — Judicial Independence Under Pressure as Federal Circuit Dissents Drop Following Newman Case; UK Firm's NY Entry Signals Market Evolution

Law Firms · 2026-03-05

Today's developments reveal mounting pressures on judicial independence and law firm market dynamics. The sharp decline in Federal Circuit dissents following Judge Newman's impeachment proceedings suggests a concerning shift in judicial behavior, while a major UK firm's strategic entry into New York - explicitly avoiding US law practice - signals evolution in how international firms approach the…