Partner Issues
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Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Law Firm Mergers, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Could Bingham Merger Talks Trigger More Partner Departures?
Who might leave if Bingham McCutchen merges with Morgan Lewis? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Old People, Partner Issues
Qui Tam: Stasis
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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3rd Circuit, 7th Circuit, Biglaw, Books, Deaths, Gay, Gay Marriage, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Morning Docket, Partner Issues
Morning Docket: 09.05.14
* A unanimous Seventh Circuit panel, in an opinion by Judge Posner, just struck down Wisconsin and Indiana’s bans on same-sex marriage. The result isn’t surprising in light of the blistering benchslaps delivered by Judge Posner at oral argument, but the timing is faster than usual (for a federal appellate opinion in a high-profile case, not for the prolific Posner). [BuzzFeed]
* Bad news for Cahill Gordon: the Third Circuit just revived a fraud case against the high-powered firm and one of its clients, a unit of BASF. [WSJ Law Blog]
* And badder news for BP: a federal judge just concluded that the oil giant was grossly negligent in connection with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. [New York Times]
* Freshfields gets fresh talent, adding former Wachtell partner Mitchell Presser and former Skadden partner James Douglas to its ranks. [American Lawyer]
* The dean of Seton Hall Law, Patrick Hobbs, will step down from the deanship at the end of the current academic year. Congratulations to Dean Hobbs on a long and successful tenure. [South Orange Juice]
* And congratulations to John Grisham and Jason Bailey, winners of, respectively, the 2014 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and the 2014 ABA Journal/Ross Short Fiction Contest. [ABA Journal]
* Brittany McGrath, Brooklyn Law class of 2014, RIP. [TaxProf Blog]
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Advertising, Headhunters / Recruiters, Job Searches, Lateral Moves, Partner Issues, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad
5 Reasons To Become A Legal Recruiter
Have you considered this possible alternative career? It's not easy, but it can be quite enjoyable -- and lucrative.... -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Duval & Stachenfeld, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Real Estate, Small Law Firms
Reinventing The Law Business: Profits Per Partner -- A Good Servant But A Bad Master
Has the focus on "Profits Per Partner" gone too far? This managing partner thinks so. -
Biglaw, Law Schools, Partner Issues, Public Interest
The Ice Bucket Challenge Takes The Legal World By Storm
A round-up of "Ice Bucket Challenge" news from around the legal world. -
Advertising, Job Searches, Lateral Moves, Partner Issues, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad
The State Of The Lateral Hiring Market In Chicago
Since 2009, the Windy City has seen a significant increase in lateral moves. -
Job Searches, Partner Issues, Secretaries / Administrative Assistants, Small Law Firms
A Personal Assistant: The Perfect Accessory For The Entitled Partner
This guy is a partner who wants an employee to "reduce [his] stress level" by handling every task that he feels is beneath his lofty stature. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Headhunters / Recruiters, Holidays and Seasons, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Winning The Preseason
The week before Labor Day is a quiet time, but it would be a mistake to view this period as only one of enjoyment.... -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
One Biglaw Firm Is Shrinking And Feeling Pretty Good About It
Is this just good public relations, or is the firm on to something? -
Bad Ideas, Biglaw, Billable Hours, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues, Rank Stupidity
Mirabile Dictu! Alternative Fee Proposals That Move Goalposts!
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann wants to know: why do outside law firms keep proposing such insulting alternative-fee arrangements? -
Biglaw, Gender, Partner Issues, Women's Issues
Stat Of The Week: Women Partners
Stat of the Week about women partners at Am Law 50 firms. -
Advertising, Lateral Moves, Legal Ethics, Partner Issues, Shameless Plugs, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology, This Is an Ad
LinkedIn for Dummies LawyersMore Associates Are Using LinkedIn, But Not Well
What should you do if you signed up for LinkedIn but haven’t done anything since? Here’s a step-by-step guide.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Duval & Stachenfeld, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Partner Issues, Real Estate, Small Law Firms
Reinventing The Law Business: An Ode To Large Law Firms
Do Biglaw firms get a bad rap? Managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld thinks so. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms, Trials
Beyond Biglaw: Warming the Chair (Part 2)
How can you play an active role as "second chair" at a hearing or trial, even without speaking in open court? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
If The Issue Is Too Hard, Just Send It To Law!
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann describes behavior from outside counsel that he finds very frustrating. -
Biglaw, Fabulosity, Lawyerly Lairs, Money, Partner Issues, Real Estate
Lawyerly Lairs: A Powerful Partner's $5 Million Mansion
This name partner of an Am Law 100 firm is living large -- very large.... -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Quote of the Day, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Twittering
A Biglaw Partner's Good Deed For A Florida Family
Isn't this a lovely story? Happy Friday! -
Advertising, Holland & Knight, Lateral Moves, Legal Ethics, Partner Issues, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad
Ethical Considerations For Lateral Moves
There are some common ethical issues every partner should know when planning for a lateral transition. -
Biglaw, Citigroup, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
How Did Law Firms Fare In The First Half of 2014?
Pretty decently, as it turns out.