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Associate Compensation Scorecard: The Spring 2021 Special Bonus Tracker

Which firms are sharing the wealth through special bonuses?

Stepping Into 2021: eDiscovery Trends And Insights

Get insights and the latest data on how the transition to the new normal has impacted legal professionals.

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces Special Bonuses Of Their Own

More big money for Biglaw associates.

Good News For Associates Achin’ For A Bonus

Spring bonuses come to the nation's capital!

Nothin’ Says Lovin’ Like Special Bonuses

Pillsbury offers bonuses... and the promise of more down the road.

Kirkland & Ellis, World’s Wealthiest Law Firm, Enters The Bonus Fray

Has the firm shattered the market on these special bonuses?

Lawsuit: Cerner Systems’ Failure Drove Astria Health Into Bankruptcy

The Washington-based health system has filed a lawsuit against EHR giant Cerner saying it intentionally misrepresented its products and services.

Morning Docket: 03.30.21

* Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit over Lil Nas X’s so-called “Satan Shoes” which include a drop of human blood and other Satanic imagery. Guess the old town road went straight to hell, and hope they hired the “Devil’s advocate”… [Forbes]

* The trial in a class action against 3M, on behalf of servicepeople who allegedly suffered hearing loss from faulty ear plugs, is underway. [Military.com]

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The 2022 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here

Check out some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains. Yikes!

Firms Need To Be A Part Of The Vaccine Solution — See Also

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Being Part Of The Solution: Are law firms stepping up and encouraging people to get their vaccines?

Someday We’re Going To See People Again: Trust the vaccine process.

FedSoc Isn’t Even Trying To Make Sense Anymore: Unlawful discrimination against students is a core part of the First Amendment… or something.

The Digital Age: An interesting suspension.

Yeah, We Need More Women General Counsel

Progress is slow.

The Modern Free Exercise Doctrine Is Inconsistent And Dishonest

A conversation about the free exercise doctrine generally and discussion on an important free exercise case heard by the Supreme Court this term.

White & Case Matches Special Bonuses — Which Payout Method Did They Choose?

That's a late one.

Sixth Circuit Rules That Religious Freedom Entitles Professor To Debate Student’s Gender Identity In Class

It's even grosser than it sounds, TBH.

Part Of Trusting Science Is Trusting In-Person Events Again

Are you ready to see people again?