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Law Firms

Davis Polk announces special bonuses that top Cooley’s and promises year-end bonuses, too

Judiciary

Judge kicked off case after bashing 6th Circuit’s computer sophistication, refusing to budge on sentence

Bar Exam

Recent bar admittees offer study strategies to stay focused in stressful times—including the pandemic

Lawyer Pay

Pay gap has widened for male and female partners in larger law firms, new report says

Layoffs

BigLaw firm confirms layoffs, doesn’t say whether lawyers are affected

Law Firms

Cooley announces ‘appreciation bonuses,’ commits to year-end bonuses at least this high

Prosecutors

Former US Rep. Trey Gowdy on being a prosecutor: ‘That’s the job I want to be known for’

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Godmother feels betrayed after law firm money theft; state AG staffer probed over BLM buttons fuss

Criminal Justice

State attorney general said he thought he hit deer when he struck and killed pedestrian, authorities say

Bar Exam

California law deans ask for open-book bar exam, citing fires, racism and tech issues

Judiciary

Indicted alderman among lawyers and judges who partnered in investment club

Prosecutors

Prosecutor working on probe of Russia inquiry resigns; will findings be released before election?

Judiciary

8th Circuit rules judge can’t sentence defendant after telling him federal system ‘sucks,’ advising on plea bargain

Practice Management

Does firm size matter? Retired lawyer muses on pros and cons of BigLaw and SmallLaw

Criminal Justice

Bid to dismiss Flynn charges appears to be a ‘corrupt and politically motivated favor,’ report says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Trump’s census count order blocked; lawyer dies by suicide as cops close in

Constitutional Law

En banc court rules Florida can require felons to pay fines before voting; 5 Trump appointees join majority

Public Health

Causation is an issue in suits against cruise lines by passengers who contracted COVID-19

Criminal Justice

Well-known lawyer was shot and killed by his son, who then killed himself, family friend says

Criminal Justice

Charges brought against man accused of kidnapping and assaulting 2 law students

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