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Trend Alert: Biglaw Firms That Stiffed Associates On Special Bonuses Reverse Course
These top firms are back to paying associates market compensation.
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Lexis’ CounselLink+™: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department
Recent CounselLink upgrades integrate the full in-house workflow with the broader suite of LexisNexis products.
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Year-End Bonuses But Associates Are Left Without Special Bonuses
I guess some money is better than none.
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China
U.S.-based firms are getting out of China.
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The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley
A handy primer to some of the top firms serving this unique market.
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5 Cost Control Strategies To Manage Law Firm Spend
Effective cost control isn’t just about saving money—it’s about creating a foundation for growth, efficiency, and exceptional client service. Read the blog now to power up your practice.
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Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond In London
Welcome to London, Perkins Coie!
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In A Year Marked By Associate Deferrals, Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hits Record Revenue
Perhaps it was all for the good of the firm after all....
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Biglaw Firm’s Raises Met With Skepticism From Associates
It's all about the conditions.
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Biglaw Firm Changes Tack After Diversity Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has forced changes to Biglaw's diversity programs.
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A New AI-Powered Practice Management Platform With Flexible Deployment Options
AllRize was launched in September 2024 to create new efficiencies while integrating with the Microsoft products you’re already using. Here’s why that’s important for your firm.
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Perkins Coie And MoFo Prepare For Diversity Spite Suits
Bring in the specialists!
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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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The Law, The Law! It’s Chock Full Of Clowns. Dubious Lawsuits Up And Productivity’s Down!
A little Broadway for this week's title.
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Two Biglaw Firms Sued Over Diversity Initiatives
Affirmative action in college was only the first target.
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Morning Docket: 07.27.23
* With a potential indictment on January 6th related charges looming, Donald Trump takes to social media boasting abut how good he thinks he'll do at trial. We'll see. [Huffington Post] * Hunter Biden's plea deal has hit a snag. Yesterday, he pleaded not guilty to charges against him as the judge questioned the terms of the agreement. [NBC News] * Six of Joe Biden's judicial nominees got grilled by Republicans yesterday. [Law360] * Biglaw steps up at HBCU: Perkins Coie announced a Technology Law Scholarship at North Carolina Central University School of Law. [Law.com] * Behind the litigation strategy to fight climate change. [Vox]