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law firm

American  
[law furm] / ˈlɔ ˌfɜrm /

noun

law firms plural
  1. a company of lawyers who practice together, some of whom are partners and share ownership and direction of the company.


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Additionally, failure of consideration — where one party does not carry out their promised obligations in a way that significantly harms the other party — can justify rescission, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Almost £40 million pounds has been paid out in compensation to more than 5,000 police officers and civilian staff impacted by a 2023 data breach, according to a Belfast law firm.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The elder Gonzalez is a native of Venezuela who works at the Florida-based law firm Shahady & Wurtenberger, where he specializes in international cases, according to his biography on the law firm’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Now, at first glance, you might not care too much about whether a multibillion-dollar law firm has its life made easier or harder.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Justice went to work for her cousin at his law firm, where a flexible schedule allowed her to look after the two children.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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