November 2007
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Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Skaddenfreude
Associate Bonus Watch: Sullivan & Cromwell Matches (and More)
Apologies for the delay. The bonus announcement of Sullivan & Cromwell was made by firm chairman H. Rodgin Cohen at 5:10 p.m. today, but it took us a few hours to get our hands on the memo. For associates in the class of 2007 through the class of 2004, S&C is paying the standard year-end […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Skaddenfreude, Weirdness
Associate Bonus Watch: Quinn Emanuel Mixes It Up
One of our favorite firms here at ATL, Quinn Emanuel, has announced bonuses. And in true QE fashion, they’re doing things a little differently (which is why we like them so much — they keep things interesting). Their year-end bonuses are standard, but their “special” bonuses are, well, special. In some ways, the Quinn scheme […] - Sponsored
Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls. -
Banking Law, Books, Contests, Daniel Solove, Non-Sequiturs, Shameless Plugs, Wall Street
Non-Sequiturs: 11.05.07
* Are you in DC and looking for something cool to do later tonight? Attend the talk and book signing for Professor Daniel Solove’s latest work, The Future of Reputation (previously discussed here). [Concurring Opinions] * Are lawyers really a**holes? Or are they just doing their jobs? [WSJ Law Blog] * Some thoughts on possibly […]
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Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Biglaw, Bonuses, McKee Nelson, Money, Skaddenfreude
Associate Bonus Watch: McKee Nelson Matches Announces
The firm of McKee Nelson — which has been having some issues, thanks to the credit crunch, but is making valiant efforts to deal with them — just announced its standard bonus scale. It is availing itself of the fig leaf provided by Cravath’s bifurcated bonus scheme: it’s not paying “special” bonuses, just regular year-end […] -
Lunacy, Music, Sexual Harassment, Weirdness
Because Pubic Hair in Coke Is So Last Century
Sexual harassment comes in all shapes and sizes. From the Connecticut Employment Law Blog: I enjoy my work as an employment lawyer for the simple fact that each case is different and “you can’t make this stuff up.” An article in today’s The Advocate of Stamford, Connecticut, proves that theory correct. [It’s] about a female […] -
Cheapness, Clerkships, Federal Judges, Job Searches, Weirdness
A Very Exciting Clerkship Opportunity
Federal judicial clerkships are coveted positions — and for good reason. They burnish your resume, enhance your connections, and give you a view of litigation from the other side of the bench. So we’d like to bring you news of a very special clerkship position. Please keep in mind, however, that it’s not for everyone. […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007
Associate Bonus Watch: More MSM Coverage
While you wait for more announcements to trickle in, check out the latest news article about associate bonus season. It’s by Joseph Goldstein of the New York Sun, who writes (after describing the Cravath special bonus announcement and subsequent matching): The announcement suggests that the darkening economic landscape isn’t causing too much concern that there […] -
Bar Exams, Screw-Ups, Technology
What's Going on with the New York Bar Exam Results?
Based on your recent comments, it’s clear that many of you want to talk about New York bar exam results, which should be announced later this month. Many of you are wondering whether the scandal we dubbed “Laptopgate,” concerning problems with the software used by candidates who took the test on their computers, might delay […] - Sponsored
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Biglaw, Cheapness, Money, Nauseating Things, Wal-Mart
Why You Shouldn't Work for Wal-Mart(Or Buy Flip-Flops from Them Either)
We realize we’re late to the party on this one. The WSJ Law Blog wrote about it last week. We linked to it today in Morning Docket, but based on the email we’ve received about it, clearly many of you have more to say about it. News flash: Wal-Mart is cheap. From the WSJ Law […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Skaddenfreude
Associate Bonus Watch: Shearman & Sterling Matches
Friday was a busy day for associate bonus announcements. We reported bonus news from Cleary, Willkie, Cahill, and Dewey & LeBoeuf. But we didn’t get everyone. Apparently Shearman & Sterling also announced on Friday afternoon. (But we didn’t get the memo until the weekend — please, people, we know you can do better.) Memo after […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 11.05.07
* Lawyers arrested in Pakistani protests, as government suspends constitution and declares martial law. [New York Times; CNN] * Tonight’s talk shows to be awkward, slightly less funny, as execs hold out on e-profits. [CNN] * Actor sentenced to 40 months in a hopefully high-security prison. [MSNBC] * Wal-Mart lawyers to below market! [WSJ Law […]
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Announcements, Blogging, Contests, Shameless Plugs
Are You Stuck in the Office on Saturday?Then Make the Most of It. Vote ATL for Best Law Blog!
Thanks to everyone who answered our plea and nominated Above the Law as “Best Law Blog,” in the 2007 Weblog Awards. We’re pleased to announce that ATL is one of the finalists. Now we need your help once again. We’re getting our a** kicked by the Volokh Conspiracy, which is currently leading the voting for […] -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.02.07
* North Dakota at #11? [TaxProf Blog] * Speaking of wacky law school rankings… [ABA Journal] * We need your vote. [ Blawg Review] * I want these mutha f**kin’ snakes off this mutha f**kin’ bus! [Reno Gazette-Journal] * WTF can you say on TV? [SCOTUSblog] * Speaking of lawyers who like the younguns, Lakin […]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.02.07
* North Dakota at #11? [TaxProf Blog] * Speaking of wacky law school rankings… [ABA Journal] * We need your vote. [ Blawg Review] * I want these mutha f**kin’ snakes off this mutha f**kin’ bus! [Reno Gazette-Journal] * WTF can you say on TV? [SCOTUSblog] * Speaking of lawyers who like the younguns, Lakin […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Bonuses, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Money, Skaddenfreude
Associate Bonus Watch: Dewey & LeBoeuf Matches
The two-headed monster has matched. Memo’s after the jump. -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Bonuses, Money, Skaddenfreude, Willkie Farr
Associate Bonus Watch: Willkie Matches
And the bonus news just keeps rolling in. Willkie Farr has matched. The memo: From: The Executive Committee Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 4:51 PM To: ASSOCIATES – NY; ASSOCIATES – DC Cc: PARTNERS – NY; PARTNERS – DC Subject: Associate Bonuses The Executive Committee is pleased to announce the following year end bonuses for […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Skaddenfreude
Associate Bonus Watch: Cahill Matches
Cahill Gordon & Reindel has matched, but won’t pay until January 2008. From the memo: MEMORANDUM TO COUNSEL, SENIOR ATTORNEYS AND ASSOCIATES November 2, 2007 We are pleased to announce that our regular and special merit bonuses for 2007 for associates in good standing at December 31, 2007 will be as follows: Class Regular Bonus […] -
Crime, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Perverts, Sex, Technology
Lawyer of the Day: Barry Mentser
It seems like you can’t throw a web cam these days without hitting a lawyer trying to use the internet to sexually prey on our kids. Reference recent lawyers of the day here and here, for just a couple of examples. And remember that prosecutor in Texas that blew his head off because To Catch […] -
Job of the Week
Job of the Week
Here is the latest Job of the Week, courtesy of ATL’s career partner, Lateral Link. Because Lateral Link does no cold-calling and is more efficient than traditional recruiting firms, successful candidates receive $10,000 upon placement. Position: Bankruptcy Attorney Location: Los Angeles Description: One of the most selective firms in the Los Angeles market, with numerous […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2007, Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Skaddenfreude
Associate Bonus Watch: Cleary Matches
We would’ve had this up a few minutes ago, but the technical difficulties that Lat mentioned yesterday are still lurking around. Bring on the new fancy servers. At any rate, Cleary Gottlieb has matched, and the memo is after the jump.