Manatt

Former Client Sues Manatt For Refusing To Litigate Against Under Armour

Multiple Energy Technologies' lawsuit against Manatt includes four causes of action.

Another Biglaw Firm Shaves Associate Salaries In What Is An Increasingly Common Move

More Biglaw salaries take a hit.

Biglaw Firms Take Their Legal Fee Battle To The Courthouse

There's millions in fees on the line.

Morning Docket: 03.19.19

* Michael Flynn and his business partner are sparring over documents the partner wants to defend himself in his criminal case. [Politico] * "It's the corporate equivalent of the death penalty." Maybe let's not trivialize the death penalty by comparing it to a $1 million fine. [Law360] * Quinn partner eyed for Ambassador to Mexico role. Maybe he can get them to pay for the wall. [Reuters] * Some law firms are getting verein, verein rich. Ugh, that's just terrible. [American Lawyer] * When law firms attack: Manatt sues Brown Rudnick. [National Law Journal] * Another opportunity for journalists to spellcheck "emoluments." [Courthouse News Service]

Former Partner Hits Biglaw Firm With Explosive Gender Discrimination Charge

The partner alleged women were rewarded for 'agreeing to sexual relationships with Manatt's male leadership.'

What It’s Really Like To Be The Managing Partner At A Biglaw Firm

We dish on why Biglaw must do better at diversity and more.

Morning Docket: 11.03.17

* 41 Cat Pictures That Prove Beyond All Doubt That Being BuzzFeed's GC Is Freaking Awesome. [Big Law Business] * Jeffrey Wertkin, the ex-Akin Gump partner accused of trying to sell whistleblower complaints while in disguise, plans to plead guilty later this month. As he said upon arrest, maybe his life really is over... [The Recorder] * Professor Stephanos Bibas of Penn Law was confirmed to the Third Circuit by the Senate in a 53-43 vote. According to the law school's dean, Bibas “possesses all the skills to excel on the federal bench." Congratulations! [Philadelphia Inquirer] * Justice Joan Larsen of the Michigan Supreme Court was confirmed to the Sixth Circuit by the Senate in a 60-38 vote. If you recall, Larsen was on the original version of President Trump's Supreme Court shortlist, and was one of his top five finalists for Justice Neil Gorsuch's position. Congratulations! [Detroit Free Press] * Cozen O'Connor’s lobbying affiliate, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, poached a five-lawyer team of lobbyists from Manatt, and now Manatt no longer has a lobbying practice. [New York Law Journal]

Morning Docket: 09.01.17

* Supreme Court overrules presidential election! Unfortunately we're talking about Kenya. [Huffington Post] * Are partners employees? Asking for a couple Am Law 100 firms embroiled in a sexual discrimination suit. [Reuters] * Baseball continues to enjoy the most arbitrary legal exemption ever. [Law360] * Rumors swirl that Trump will announce the end of DACA today. Well, it is a Friday and we know how important that is for ratings. [GQ] * Fox Rothschild partner scores primo U.S. Open tickets. [Am Law Daily] * Jury finds that Manatt paid the wrong recruiter when it brought on a pair of lateral partners. [Law.com] * As we slide toward bonus season, this is a good time to remind your bosses that performance reviews are stupid. [The Careerist]

Nationwide Pay Raise Watch: It’s Never Too Late

When it comes to pay raises (and coverage thereof), better late than never.

ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists!

Which of these law firm holiday cards is the best of 2016? Cast your vote!

The ATL Law Firm Gender Diversity Index (2016)

The ATL Law Firm Gender Diversity Index is the most comprehensive and accurate database of its kind available anywhere.

‘The Big Fear’: An Interview With Andrew Case

Does aggressive policing reduce crime or simply set residents on edge? A new novel by lawyer Andrew Case explores this and other important questions.