Tag: Legal industry news

The recent data collected by American Lawyer for its Am Law 100 ranking revealed a concerning trend for one of the top Biglaw firms. The revenue per lawyer (RPL) at this firm experienced a...

Law Firm Surprises Associates with Spring BonusesIn a delightful turn of events, the esteemed law firm Knobbe Martens has recently announced a heartwarming gesture by offering special spring bonuses to their hardworking associates. The...

Shanghai Skyline: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Big Law’s TurmoilIn the bustling city of Shanghai, amidst the towering skyscrapers and vibrant streets, a wave of change has swept through the legal landscape. Over the...

Legal Chief Brett Pletcher Makes a Strategic Move in the In-House Sector After a successful stint at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, legal expert Brett Pletcher is once again making waves in the...

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Jones Day: The Supreme Court Clerks Hiring SpreeJones Day, a prominent law firm, has made headlines by hiring nearly 100 former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks over the past 12 years. The latest addition...

BigLaw Firms Adjust Associate Bonuses to Market RatesIn a surprising turn of events, two prominent BigLaw firms, Hogan Lovells and Perkins Coie, have made a significant decision regarding associate bonuses. Initially, associates were informed...

Jones Day, a prominent law firm, recently reached a resolution in a lawsuit alleging bias in their family leave policy towards male attorneys. The lawsuit, filed by former associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff,...

This week, Law.com is bringing attention to some important trends in the legal industry through data analysis. The American Lawyer recently conducted a study on U.S.-based and global law firms, focusing on their pro...

A recent ruling by Judge John Porto of the Atlantic County Superior Court has denied Johnson & Johnson's request to disqualify Beasley Allen from leading the talcum powder litigation. This decision comes just a...

Twenty-five U.S. partners, among the 59 partners, left A&O Shearman after they decided to cut 10% of their global equity partnership last year, y'all. According to Law.com, this count doesn't include the 15 partners...

So, like, this litigation boutique law firm called Wilkinson Stekloff is gonna be handing out some serious cash to their associates. I'm talking bonuses ranging from $25,000 to $60,000, according to a memo the...

A Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against BigLaw Firm's Summer Associate Diversity ProgramIn a recent ruling, a federal judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against King & Spalding, a prominent BigLaw firm, regarding their diversity...

**BigLaw Firms Buck Trends as Boutiques Break the Bank with Special Bonuses**In a surprising turn of events, the legal industry is abuzz with news of boutique law firms offering associate bonuses that are not...

Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has embarked on a new chapter in her illustrious legal career by joining the boutique law firm, Bass Law, as a partner. After retiring from the bench in...

Mary O'Carroll has recently joined the renowned law firm Goodwin Procter as their new chief operating officer. This move marks a significant shift for O'Carroll, who made history in 2008 as Google's first legal-ops...

Philadelphia Law Firm Snares Half of Holland & Knight's AttorneysIn a significant development in the legal world, Polsinelli has successfully attracted 47 lawyers from the renowned firm, Holland & Knight, with 35 of them...

Milbank, a well-known law firm, has recently announced that they will be providing summer bonuses to their associates this year. The bonuses will range from $6,000 to $25,000, depending on the associate's class year,...

Law firms are gearing up for a hot bonus summer, as more and more firms are expected to follow suit in offering summer bonuses to associates. Elizabeth Soderberg, senior director of a Los Angeles-based...