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Associate Bonus Watch 2009, Biglaw, Bonuses, Kasowitz Benson, Money
Associate Bonus Watch: Kasowitz Benson
We’re still catching up on associate bonus news. There have been some memos we’ve missed, including some from last month (technically, last year). If we haven’t reported on your firm’s bonus announcement, please email us. Don’t assume that one of your colleagues will submit the memo; that’s not necessarily the case. Today we belatedly bring […] -
Gandolfo "Vince" DiBlasi, Jeremy Pitcock, Kasowitz Benson, Lawsuit of the Day, Sex Scandals, Sexual Harassment
Everyone's A Loser in Pitcock v. Kasowitz Benson
The big decisional news out of New York today is the guilty verdict in the Brooke Astor trial. Anthony Marshall, the son of the late socialite and philanthropist, was convicted in a scheme to defraud Mrs. Astor. But we also have news of another notable ruling. Longtime readers of Above the Law will recall the […] - Sponsored
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More Straight Talk From John Quinn
Last week, John B. Quinn, managing partner of Quinn Emanuel, gave his “state of the firm” address. Quinn’s address made some associates feel better and more secure. Other associates were angry. But if you are interested in how partners really think, the address was pretty interesting. Quinn takes questions during this annual address, and this […]
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Associate Bonus Watch 2008, Bonuses, Kasowitz Benson, Money
Associate Bonus Watch: Kasowitz Matches Skadden! Sort Of!
Let’s start off 2009 with some good news. Litigation boutique Kasowitz Benson announced bonuses just before the New Year, and will be paying out Skadden dollars at the end of the month. So don’t stick a fork in the New York market just yet. Associates at Kasowitz are understandably ecstatic: It really is a fantastic […] -
Intellectual Property, Jeremy Pitcock, Kasowitz Benson, Litigators, Morgan & Finnegan, Musical Chairs, Sexual Harassment
Musical Chairs: Jeremy Pitcock Has Left the Building
Some of you may recall the strange tale of Jeremy Pitcock, a successful IP litigator in New York. As we previously reported, he recently left Kasowitz Benson, where he headed the intellectual property practice, for Morgan & Finnegan. That’s par for the course, in this age of increased lateral partner movement. The weird part was […] -
Intellectual Property, Jeremy Pitcock, Kasowitz Benson, Litigators, Morgan & Finnegan, Musical Chairs, Vicious Infighting
Musical Chairs: Kasowitz Attributes IP Head's Departure to 'Extremely Inappropriate Personal Conduct'
If we hadn’t already named a Lawyer of the Day, the prize might have gone to Jeremy Pitcock of Morgan & Finnegan. From the American Lawyer: The former head of intellectual property at Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman was fired in December for “extremely inappropriate personal conduct,” according to the firm. Not merely “inappropriate” conduct, […]
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