Law Firms — Ninth Circuit Protects Small Firm Billing Rates While Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Drives BigLaw Revenue

Law Firms · 2026-02-26

The legal industry is experiencing significant structural shifts in both revenue dynamics and competitive balance. The Ninth Circuit's landmark ruling protecting small firm billing rates, coupled with the Supreme Court's tariff decision driving major corporate demand for BigLaw services, suggests a rebalancing of market power across firm sizes. The fee-shaming decision particularly demonstrates…