Cadwalader Reportedly Enters Merger Talks With Top 50 Biglaw Firm
The storied firm may be talking tie-up with Alston & Bird after months of uncertainty and partner exits.
Bonuses Take Flight At Southeastern Top 50 Biglaw Firm
Exciting news before the holidays hit!
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
With Salary Bump, Associate Compensation No Longer For The Birds
But its office policy might be...
Biglaw Firm Matches Cravath Compensation For Associates Who Are ‘On Scale’
What does this mean for associates who *aren't* 'on scale'?
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Bonus
Firm-branded stockings would have been cool too. Just not nearly as cool.
Associates Are Flying Away With Big Money At This Biglaw Firm
Congrats on the raises!
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
Biglaw Firm Reportedly Funneled Money To Spy On Suspected Enemies Of Donald Trump
The firm's silent on whose behalf the donation was made.
Biglaw Firm Touts Successful Year, But Doesn’t Thank Associates With Special Bonuses
And associates are NOT happy.
Forget Bonuses, These Associates Just Got RAISES!
At least one office outside of New York is about to get New York money.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
It’s A Mixed Bag As This Biglaw Firm Hands Out Individualized Bonuses
Some good news and some bad news.
Big Player In Smaller Market Joins The Raise Train — With A Catch
Where are those bonuses?
Biglaw Firm Could Pay $1.4 Million After Malpractice Verdict
The verdict is in, but that doesn't mean the firm will go gentle into that good night.
Morning Docket: 03.01.18
* The NFL is going to ask Jerry Jones to reimburse legal fees spent on Roger Goodell's contract negotiations because Jones -- prudently and responsibly -- argued that the league had an obligation not to rubber stamp a multi-million dollar extension to this idiot. You've got to hand it to Goodell... he's made Jerry Jones a sympathetic figure. [NPR] * Tim Kaine is leading a handful of Democrats in an effort to make it harder to enforce anti-discrimination laws in the housing market. Oh. [Huffington Post] * Kirkland & Ellis is out there doing crazy stuff to bolster revenue... and it's working. [Law.com] * SEC reportedly issuing subpoenas in crackdown on fraudulent ICOs. Apparently, the agency is concerned that some companies handing out magic beans may not be on the up and up. [Bloomberg Markets] * Alston & Bird tagged by jury as 32 percent liable for its role in enabling millions in ill-gotten gains. [Daily Report Online] * Harvey Weinstein's carrier refuses to cover his legal bills. Apparently "Chubb" doesn't cover horny men accused of misconduct which seems ironic. [Variety] * A dive into just how badly the Supreme Court kneecapped detained immigrants and their attorneys this week. [VICE News] * The first editorial from the American Lawyer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board tackles sexual harassment in the legal industry. [American Lawyer]
5 Biglaw Firms Make Fortune’s List Of The ‘Best Companies to Work For’ (2018)
Which law firms made the cut this year?