Nothin’ Says Lovin’ Like A Benchslap
Law firm fires lawyer over Kirk comments and law school announces new scholarships.
Biglaw Partner Benchslapped Over Unchecked ‘Entitlement’
The judge is not pleased.
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.
Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That Aren’t Very Special
If you want top dollar, you best have billed a bunch.
Stroock Is Talking To Another Am Law 100 Firm About Merging — But It’s Not ‘Exclusive’
They’re both keeping their options open… but what if this is Stroock’s only option to make it through the year?
Biglaw Firm Is Cooking Up Some Big Bonuses For Associates
Nothin' says lovin' like cold, hard cash.
How Innovative Legal Teams Are Turning AI From Promise To Practice
In recent years, AI has moved beyond speculation in the legal industry. What used to be hypothetical is now very real.
Associates And Counsel Get Raises At This Biglaw Firm
Folks at the firm are pretty happy.
This Am Law 100 Firm Has Reversed All Salary Cuts, And Is Making Good On Promise Of Back Pay
Good news at the firm!
Morning Docket: 05.16.18
* The Novartis lawyer who paid off Michael Cohen is retiring. [Washington Post] * A judge has overturned California's assisted suicide law. I honestly thought we were done having fights over assisted suicide. [NPR] * Pillsbury picks up tax team from Eversheds. [American Lawyer] * Lawyers may not like legal ops, but the cottage industry is booming. [Law.com] * For anyone still holding onto the delusion that Robert Mueller didn't have the authority to prosecute Manafort, that's gone now. [Courthouse News Service] * The SEC is cutting back on corporate enforcement, shocking no one. [National Law Journal]
Managing Maternity Leave As Managing Partner
There's a double standard when it comes to female lawyers having children -- and this managing partner knows it.
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
How Not To Mess Up A Litigation Hold
If there’s an E-Discovery 101 textbook out there somewhere, then one of the first lessons is probably legal holds.
Tips For Resting Your Thinking Mind
The mind doesn't come with an instruction manual.
Pillsbury’s Equation: Biglaw + alt.law = Modern Cybersecurity Solution
It's unusual to see a Biglaw firm like Pillsbury announcing a partnership with an alt.legal company.
The 2017 ATL Power 100: Help Us Rank Biglaw Firms
The ATL Power 100 law firm rankings are our attempt to capture the strength and relevance of major law firms in today’s market.
What Firms Miss The ‘MoneyLaw’ Cut?
Now comes everyone's favorite part of the salary wars: the airing of grievances.