January 2007
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Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: The Shearman Memo
We’re having major computer troubles once again. Please bear with us. If we could post normally, we’d have already written about LeGal bitchslapping John Scheich, the juicy Wall Street Journal article on Sullivan & Cromwell’s troubles (aside from Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell), and the latest round of associate pay raise announcements. One of them […] -
Movies, Politics, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Ted Frank, Weirdness
Fun Fact of the Day: Justice Ginsburg's Surprising Past
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 01.24.07
* State Farm reaches Katrina settlement. [Jurist] * What would you buy if you embezzled $6.9 million? [CNN] * Bush told us what condition our condition is in. [Jurist] * I guess if you’re a DT for the Bears, the Super Bowl counts as work; judge allows Tank Johnson to play in XLI, but tells […]
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Admin, Alberto Gonzales, Biglaw, Money, Politics, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Evening Open Comment Thread
We’re signing off for the night. It’s almost time for the State of the Union (9PM Eastern time). We won’t be back online until tomorrow morning. Feel free to offer your thoughts on Biglaw compensation matters in the comments to this post. For ease of reference, here are the associate pay raise announcements that we’ve […] -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 01.23.07
* Whatever the state of the current voting systems for Oscar nominations, at least Ryan Gosling was nominated for Half Nelson. Bleeding-heart inner-city teachers-slash-junkies are hot. Perhaps also a little paternalistic. But still really hot. [Concurring Opinions] * Joe Francis, scapegoat. No, a martyr even. [AP via Yahoo! News] * Blogs are like PBS: they […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: The Cleary Memo
As the WSJ Law Blog previously reported, Cleary Gottlieb has joined the club of law firms raising salaries for their associates. One correspondent of ours at Cleary was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the announcement arrived: I’m amazed that Cleary has been so quick to react to the change. Cleary is typically more lagging in […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: The Milbank Memo
Apologies for the delay — server problems. Trust us, they’re frustrating us ten times more than they’re frustrating you. With thanks to the various tipsters who sent it to us (including “Goose”), here’s the memo from Milbank Tweed announcing pay raises for their associates: MILBANK TWEED HADLEY & McCLOY LLP From: Wagner, Christine Sent: Tuesday, […] -
Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Gay
Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell: "Charney Who?", Indeed
From an source at Sullivan & Cromwell: I thought you and your readers would find it interesting to know that H. Rodgin Cohen gave a speech to the Firm yesterday regarding Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell. In his speech, Rodge denied every single allegation that “Andrew” made. That’s right, Andrew. Apparently S&C investigation’s has been […] - Sponsored
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Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude, Summer Associates
Skaddenfreude: S&C Says, "Charney Who?"
Sullivan & Cromwell has followed suit. It has tried to distract everyone from the train wreck called Charney v. S&C just announced raises in base salaries for its associates. And its 2007 summer associates will share in the loot, too. Here’s the memo, from firm chairman H. Rodgin Cohen, which was just sent out by […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Here's the Cadwalader Memo
Thanks to everyone who sent this to us — and sorry for the delay in posting it. Here’s the CWT memorandum announcing pay raises for its associates. CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT From: Link, Robert Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 3:26 PM To: MAIL-NY_ASSOCIATES; MAIL-DC_ASSOCIATES Cc: MAIL-NY_PARTNERS; MAIL-NY_COUNSEL; MAIL-DC_PARTNERS; MAIL-DC_COUNSEL; Freeman, Claudia; Ellis, Patricia; Wallsh, Mitch; […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Paul Weiss Has Matched Simpson Thacher
That’s what a number of you said in comments. And then we were emailed this memo (which we have verified with multiple sources at Paul Weiss, so we vouch for it 100 percent): PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON We are pleased to announce that we have increased associate compensation effective January 1, 2007 as […] -
Celebrities, Media and Journalism, Movies, Parties, Pictures, Seth Waxman, Stephen Breyer, Television
Movie Night With Justice Breyer (Part 1)
Poor Justice Breyer — he’s totally trapped! (But nice necktie, Your Honor. Is it Hermes?) Supreme Court justices: They’re just like us. They get cornered at cocktail parties by matronly women they don’t really know. And no, that’s not Beverly D’Angelo, aka Barbara “Babs” Miller of Entourage. We wish. But yes, that is the Washington […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Your Comments on the Simpson Raise (Part 1)
Yesterday’s big story, which has carried over into today, is the associate pay raise by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Right now everyone is wondering: Which firms will match? A digression: We’re having one of those days. We woke up late, not feeling that great, and wondering if Shanetta Cutlar had hexed us. So we apologize […]
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Civil Rights, Department of Justice, Litigatrix, Lunacy, Religion, Shanetta Cutlar, Ty Clevenger
Shanetta Cutlar's Ruler Is Actually A Magic Wand
Amidst all of the hoopla over associate pay raises and Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell, some of you have requested updates about Shanetta Y. Cutlar. We’re happy to report that we have some new material for you. (For those of you who are new to ATL, Shanetta Cutlar is the deliciously imperious, ruler-wielding diva who […] -
Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Eric Krautheimer, Gay, Law Professors, Media and Journalism, Plaintiffs Firms, Pro Se Litigants
Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell: Morning Newswrap
We’ll get back to the subject of pay raises for law firm associates in a minute. For now, here’s a quick update on the other story that Biglaw is abuzz about: Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell, the case filed against S&C by associate Aaron Charney, alleging anti-gay discrimination and retaliation. We’re monitoring coverage of this […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 01.23.07
* Probation is definitely not hot. If she opts for the community service, you think Fox can make a tv show out of it? [CNN] * The Sixth Circuit has been playing fast and loose with the PLRA. [U.S. Supreme Court (PDF)] * The Attorney General’s certification that a federal employee was acting within the […]
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Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Who Has Matched Simpson?
Simpson Thacher & Barlett has raised associate base salaries, as set forth in this memo. Entering associates will now earn a starting salary of $160,000 rather than $145,000. We reported on this earlier today, but you don’t have to take our word for it. The WSJ Law Blog also has the news, plus some banal […] -
Abortion, Blogging, Crime, Kids, Law Firm Names, Non-Sequiturs, Perverts
Non-Sequiturs: 01.22.07
* If it’s not in the URL, get rid of it. [Law.com] * Pedophiles are upset to learn that the 12-year-old they’ve been “violating” is actually 29. Another example of how TV and movies featuring twenty-something actors as smooth-faced teenagers warps reality. [AP via MSN] * It’s Roe v. Wade’s 34th anniversary. The pro… [Feministing] […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
Breaking: Simpson Thacher Raises Associate Base Salaries!!!
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has raised associate base salaries across the board. For the most junior classes, the increase is $15,000. New associates arriving at the firm in the fall will now receive a starting salary of $160,000, instead of $145,000. (You saw the memorandum here first, people — less than ten minutes after it […] -
Anderson Kill, Bar Exams, Brian Valery, Crime, Paralegals
Impersonating a Document Drone Junior Associate: Not As Hard As You Might Think
Today’s New York Times has an interesting article on Brian Valery, the bestest paralegal ever. The article may actually say less about Valery and more about the general uselessness of junior associates. Consider this: Steven Maass, who hired Mr. Valery’s former law firm, Anderson Kill & Olick, after Mr. Maass’s electronic trading business was destroyed […]