Biglaw Firm’s Raises Met With Skepticism From Associates
It's all about the conditions.
Biglaw Firm Changes Tack After Diversity Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has forced changes to Biglaw's diversity programs.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Perkins Coie And MoFo Prepare For Diversity Spite Suits
Bring in the specialists!
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]
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.
Two Biglaw Firms Sued Over Diversity Initiatives
Affirmative action in college was only the first target.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
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]
Biglaw Attorney Learns Hard Lesson About When *Not* To Recruit New Lawyers
The judge was tough but fair about this 'inappropriate' behavior.
Perkins Coie Is The Next Firm To Defer Incoming Associates
Better late than never I always say.
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces Layoffs
The layoff trend continues in Biglaw.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
Elon Musk Rights ‘Error’ Of Hiring Competent Biglaw Firm
Sure... we can pretend this is a totally normal way to hire a Biglaw firm.
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Ups Their Billable Hours Requirement, Sparking Ire Among Associates
'Every associate is livid.'
Elon Musk Blames Hiring Biglaw Firm He Personally Hates On An ‘Error’ Because He Has No Idea What He’s Doing
Elon Musk uses even the most mundane business decision into fodder for retribution.
Morning Docket: 01.09.23
* FTC goes scorched earth on non-compete clauses. Somehow creating a free market for employment is going to be blasted as "socialism." [Corporate Counsel] * Supreme Court eyes gutting the right to strike. Lochner era is back, baby. [Vox] * Amid all the talk about free speech, the Court will hear a case about an actual speech issue: can the government criminalize telling someone they should stay in the U.S. illegally? [NY Times] * And OF COURSE Elon Musk is blaming an "error" for the company hiring Perkins Coie. Just an absolute tire fire over there. [Reuters] * Law firm merger frenzy on the horizon. [American Lawyer]
Morning Docket: 01.06.23
* Get ready professional responsibility nerds, because the Supreme Court is hearing argument on the scope of attorney-client privilege on Monday. [ABA Journal] * Twitter hires Perkins Coie despite Elon Musk's history of bashing the firm for its work on behalf of Democrats. I'm starting to think this guy doesn't have a firm grasp on management. [Reuters] * On this anniversary, a new wrongful death lawsuit targets Trump over January 6 riot. [MSNBC] * Pharmacies plan to offer morning after pills in states where it's still legal. [NY Times] * Speaking of commercial pharmacies, a Walgreens executive finally admitted that all those shoplifting losses that the company claimed would run them out of business were totally exaggerated. [CNBC] * Prosecutors win right to use the word "bribe" in a case about Fox executives accused of, well, bribing people. [Law360]