More Biglaw Firms Will Require Employees To Be Vaccinated, Some Push Back Reopening Dates
The Delta variant is making a lot of law firms change their plans when it comes to vaccination.
Associates ‘Akin’ For A Raise No More, As Salary Increases Come To London
The firm shared the good news with associates in the U.S., London and Hong Kong offices earlier today.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
Biglaw Firm Announces Great New Family Friendly Benefit
Helps all employees save for college expenses.
Good News For Associates Achin’ For A Bonus
Spring bonuses come to the nation's capital!
Am Law 50 Firm Will Pay Bonuses Up To $25K Above Market For ‘Extraordinary’ Performance
And that's on top of their regular year-end bonuses and special bonuses!
Akin Gump Surprises Associates With ‘Good News’: Fall Bonuses!
Many firms have refused to pay out bonuses, but not this one.
What Biglaw Is Saying About The Unrest Sweeping The Nation
We now have 70+ statements from Biglaw on racial injustice. Will this pressure other firms to do something? We sure hope so.
Biglaw Firm Offers Over-The-Top Bonuses For ‘Extraordinary’ Associates
How much extra money are we talking about here?
Celebrate The Start Of The Weekend With More Good Bonus News
Plus extra cash for high performers!
Akin Gump Partner Is The Woman Who Has Texts That Suggest Kavanaugh Was Trying To Discredit Ramirez Story, Prior To Publication
Kerry Berchem suggests that Kavanaugh may have anticipated Deborah Ramirez's allegations as early as July.
Morning Docket: 07.06.18
* Bernie Madoff's investment strategy may yield a billion dollar return... for the trustee. [American Lawyer] * Lanny Davis is now representing Michael Cohen, which certainly doesn't bode well for Trump. [Bloomberg] * The fiance of Princess Mako of Japan is going to Fordham next year. [Japan Times] * Federal judge rules that sanctuary city policies aren't obstacles to immigration policy because standing aside is not the same as standing in the way. [NY Times] * A disturbing look at the border crisis through the eyes of an immigration lawyer. [Mother Jones] * Job opportunity: the Senate is looking for special counsel to grease the wheels on the effort to roll back decades of jurisprudence. [National Law Journal] * Akin Gump is representing a woman separated from her children by the Trump administration. The representation comes as part of a public-private venture backed by the state of New York. The story is the latest testament to Governor Andrew Cuomo's deeply held moral conviction that people shouldn't vote for Cynthia Nixon. [Journal News] * The head of Arizona Summit Law School thinks the school's been treated unfairly. The nerve of these people. [KJZZ]
Another Biglaw Firm Decides They’re Ready To Join The Compensation Big League
It looks like the tide may be turning and we'll see even more firms increase associate compensation.
Biglaw Firm To Offer Counseling Services At The Office
The firm should be applauded for this service.
Morning Docket: 03.08.18
* While Michigan State zeroes in on another NCAA Tournament run, the Board of Trustees zero in on saving their hides in the fallout of the Larry Nassar revelations. The Board announced bringing on Akin Gump as the scandal grows. [Detroit News] * Speaking of Akin, former Akin partner Jeffrey Wertkin's criminal trial ends with a 30-month prison sentence. [Reuters] * When Wesleyan's commencement speaker Daniel Handler suffered a series of unfortunate sexual harassment allegations, the school reached out to Anita Hill in possibly the most clutch last-minute rescheduling ever. [Chronicle of Higher Education] * Donald Trump apparently keeps asking witnesses in the Mueller probe about their testimony. So it's safe to say he's not even trying to heed the advice of counsel. [NY Times] * Meaning Trump may soon be asking Erik Prince about his testimony, because that guy appears to be in hot water with Mueller now. [Vox] * Another look at the Lewis & Clark Law protest that kicked off this week. [Big Law Business] * Rhode Island considers banning free porn in an effort to ensure that the only opiate of the masses remains crippling opioid addiction.. [NPR] * Pepperdine Law had faculty dunk tanks yesterday. Just California's friendly reminder to the East Coast that we're living wrong. [TaxProf Blog]
Which Biglaw Firms Joined The Billion-Dollar Revenue Club In 2017?
Did your firm make the cut?