December 2008

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  • Money, Skaddenfreude

    Did Harvard Law School Take Your Bonus?

    As many people have pointed out, being angry over “only” a $20,000 bonus is something that most of the working world finds appalling. We get it: “spoiled whiners,” “real people are losing their jobs,” “nobody should complain about a six-figure salary,” yada, yada, yada. But other people have pointed out that most of the working […]
  • Partner Profits

    New Simpson Thacher Partners: No Simpson Thacher Dealmakers

    A week ago we asked if new partner promotions were an indication law firm’s financial health. Skadden-Mart just released its new partner roster, and it does appear that the firm’s tepid bonus announcement is reflected in the new promotions. The New York Times reports that Skadden-Mart made five new greeters partners: Simpson’s latest class is […]
  • Biglaw

    A law firm without an ampersand can still thrive

    For those attorneys back on the market, we’d like to note other firm options beyond those with ampersands. A recent issue of Fortune Magazine profiles web-based law firm Axiom. Founded in 2000 by Biglaw refugees, it appears the high-end legal temp agency has been steadily growing. Back in December 2006, the Wall Street Journal profiled […]
  • Lawyer of the Day

    Lawyer of the Day: Philly ADA Gets The Yeyo

    Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Adam Yanoff just started his job as prosecutor in August. But maybe he should have been a public defender. Yanoff was busted over the holiday weekend carrying 1.3 grams of crack cocaine and about $20 worth of weed: The cop observed Yanoff empty the cocaine from a small bag onto a […]