Weil Gotshal
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Biglaw
Two Of Biglaw's Best Contribute To Massive Spike In Commercial Bankruptcy Filings
Commercial Chapter 11 filings were up 118% over February 2023, thanks, in part, to these Biglaw firms. -
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 09.19.23
* Rudy Giuliani sued by attorney over $1.36 million in legal fees. That’s about 4200 Cameos for the guy. [NBC]
* Weil, O’Melveny and Keker, Van Nest & Peters among firms sorting out the remains of the Pac-12. [American Lawyer]
* Internet “protect the children!” laws to restrict content are unconstitutional on a bipartisan basis. [Washington Post]
* Meanwhile, loot boxes aimed at kids? Yeah, those are trouble. [LegalCheek]
* Perkins Coie and MoFo hire counsel in pending DEI suits. Perkins hired Jenner & Block (and boutique firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann) and MoFo has hired MoFo has hired Gibson Dunn (and boutique firm Gelber Schachter & Greenberg). [Bloomberg Law News]
* David Boies charges $2110 an hour. Pro tip: it’s best to write down all your questions for your attorney beforehand to streamline the meeting! [Reuters]
* Winner, winner, market-manipulated chicken dinner. [Law360]
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Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm Wows Associates With Raises
Firm really gets associates where it counts -- the wallet. -
Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm Welcomes Lawyers Back To Office, But Without Raises (Yet)
It's time to put up or shut up: show associates the money if you want them back in the office. -
Biglaw
This Bonus Announcement Is Short, Sweet, And To The Bank
With the time the firm saved reading the bonus announcement, maybe they can afford extra pro bono work? - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm To Launch Partial Reopening In November, Full Reopening In January 2022
Attorneys will be able to work remotely two days each week, starting in 2022. -
Biglaw, Courts
After 70 Years At Weil, This Senior Partner Is Most Proud Of Helping RBG Become An Appellate Judge
An amazing accomplishment indeed. -
Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm To Offer Associates 2 Remote Days Each Week
But perhaps thanks to Morgan Stanley, partners are expected to have a strong in-office presence. -
Biglaw
Weil Associates Were Waiting, This Firm Raised Salaries
Another top law firm bites the salary bullet. -
Biglaw
Are You Ready To Go Back To The Office Next Week? Weil Gotshal Will Be At 100 Percent Capacity In Most Offices By June 1
Be ready to provide vaccination documentation when you return!
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Biglaw
Weil Gotshal Year-End Bonuses Are Nice, But That Doesn't Mean Everyone Is Happy
Associates have some mixed feelings at the firm. -
Biglaw
Weil Offers A New Take On Fall Bonuses -- They're Hours-Based, And They're HUGE
For big billers, that is. Have you billed enough to make bank? -
Biglaw
This Prestigious Biglaw Firm Is Raking In Cash During The Pandemic
This firm is hitting it out of the park, despite the challenges of COVID-19. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.17.20
* The Supreme Court handed down an order yesterday that will make it very difficult for ex-felons in Florida to vote this year. It’s not like there’s an election coming up or anything… [Slate]
* A lawyer for victims of Jeffrey Epstein is claiming that the estate of Epstein is withholding evidence and stonewalling the litigation. [ABC News]
* A court is allowing Mo’Nique’s discrimination lawsuit against Netflix to proceed. [Fox News]
* Weil Gotshal was able to ink four merger deals in a single day recently despite the ongoing pandemic. [Reuters]
* An attorney whose slogan was “been hit, call Flit” has surrendered his law license for withholding settlement funds from clients. Calling all lawyers with a last name that rhymes with “hit”: the slogan is now open… [Daily Report]
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Biglaw
Prestigious Biglaw Firm Enacts Global Work-From-Home Policy Over Coronavirus Concerns
When will other firms offer work-from-home solutions so employees can remain safe? -
Biglaw
Top Biglaw Firm Wows All Employees With New Fertility And Family-Planning Benefits
Which firm just rolled out coverage and reimbursement for IVF, egg freezing, adoption, and surrogacy? -
Biglaw
Revenge Is A Dish Best Not Served To Guests In Weil's Cafeteria
The week where Biglaw lunchroom policy got wrapped up in ongoing litigation threats.