Williams & Connolly Hit By Foreign Hackers
Thankfully, it doesn't look like the information will be used publicly.
Biglaw Struggling To Deal With Trump Chaos
There's no escaping the administration's influence on the legal landscape.
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.
Biglaw Partner Issues Rallying Cry Against Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie
This partner isn't willing to remain silent anymore. It's time to rally the troops to 'stand up for the Constitution.'
Will Perkins Coie’s Clients Obey In Advance?
The legal battle is only part of the fight.
This Biglaw Firm Could Be Donald Trump’s Next Target
The firm is getting complimented for its bravery.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
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Legal Warfare: Perkins Coie Lawyers Up To Do Battle Against Trump’s Executive Order
The entire legal profession is watching this case.
Elite DC Firm Goes Above And Beyond Cravath Pay Scale
These are the stakes for firms wanting to dominate the talent war.
Biglaw Partner Bracketing Clause And Writing ‘F*#k,’ Sufficient To Get Malpractice Claim To Trial
What's $636 million among friends and attorneys?
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Department Of Justice Seeks ~$7 Million In Back Taxes From Biglaw Partner And Family Member
According to the government, the unpaid taxes date back to 2001.
Elite Litigation Powerhouse Blasts Davis Polk Salary Scale Out Of The Water
This firm isn't just making it rain on associates -- the firm is making it pour!
Lawyer Suspended After Submitting An Inflated Résumé To A Biglaw Firm
Lesson learned. We hope.
Morning Docket: 03.20.20
* A New Jersey lawyer has been suspended from practice for submitting a fabricated law school transcript to Williams & Connolly falsely listing his GPA as a 3.825 when he actually had a 3.269. Kuddos to the firm for catching this! [ABA Journal] * A lawsuit in New Hampshire is arguing that New Hampshire's governor does not have the authority to limit crowd sizes to 50 people or less. [Boston Globe] * A Maryland attorney has been disbarred for convincing a client to invest settlement proceeds in litigation matters at the firm and then lying about the results of those cases. [Bloomberg Law] * Some government entities are looking to release prisoners who may be vulnerable to COVID-19. [Boston Globe]; [Washington Post] * A GoFundMe campaign for two University of Michigan Law School cafe workers has raised over $30,000 in two days. It's good to have a feel-good story in these trying times. [Michigan Live]
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at [email protected].
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