Ballard Spahr LLP

Effective January 1, 2025, Lane Powell and Ballard Spahr have combined to form a nationally recognized firm of more than 750 lawyers across 18 U.S. offices. This historic combination marks a new chapter in Lane Powell’s 150-year legacy, continuing its tradition of legal excellence and innovation while embracing expanded opportunities.

Together, the firms bring a robust presence in key markets, decades of experience, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service. With enhanced resources and geographic reach, the combined firm remains dedicated to advancing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, ensuring clients benefit from comprehensive and forward-thinking counsel.

Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Legal Updates, thought Leadership USA - Washington

Novel Ruling Offers Framework for ‘Fair Use’ of Copyrighted Material for Training AI Systems

July 2, 2025

The recent federal court finding—that using copyrighted books to train an AI large language model (LLM) qualifies as fair use—provides some guidance for companies developing or deploying generative AI systems and for businesses that rely on AI vendors.

Legal Updates USA - Washington

Washington State's New Luxury Taxes on Aircraft, Boats, and Vehicles

July 1, 2025

As highlighted in our prior legal alert on Washington State’s historic tax increases, the State enacted three luxury taxes aimed at aircraft, boats, and vehicles. This alert addresses all three taxes to help taxpayers plan their future transactions.

Legal Marketing Association Conference 2025

May 16, 2025

(L-R) Geneva Granatstein of Ballard Spahr LLP (Washington, USA), Ariana Seales of Campbells (Cayman Islands), Sheenika Gandhi of Greenberg Gusker LLP (California, USA), and Tina Chen of Arnold & Porter (Washington, DC, USA) met up at the Legal Marketing...

Thought Leadership Argentina, USA - Washington

Legal Practice in the Age of AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Law in Argentina and the United States

March 7, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, and the legal field is undergoing a similar transformation. In 2024, we have seen how AI tools are increasingly shaping legal practice, from automating routine administrative tasks to supporting judicial decision-making.

Member Firm News USA - Washington

Ballard Spahr and Lane Powell Finalize Combination

January 6, 2025

Ballard Spahr and Lane Powell have completed their combination effective January 1, 2025—creating a firm of more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices.

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