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Law firms make counteroffers to retain rainmakers; is it a good idea?

Many law firms are making counteroffers to keep on board rainmakers who are planning lateral moves. But is the enticement effective?

Jul 8, 2021 12:34 PM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Justice Thomas questions federal pot law; Jones Day pay case dropped

Justice Thomas questions government’s ‘half-in, half-out’ pot stance U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Monday the federal government may no longer have the authority to intrude on the states’ powers to legalize marijuana. Thomas commented in a statement regarding cert denial in a tax case involving a pot business.…

Jun 29, 2021 4:34 PM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Crowell merger announced; judge reverses himself on juror vaccinations

Crowell & Moring will merge with IP firm Crowell & Moring is merging with Chicago-based Brinks Gilson & Lione, a 61-lawyer intellectual property law firm. Crowell will have more than 625 lawyers after the merger, with new offices in Chicago and Indianapolis. Crowell has also begun a process with the…

Jun 24, 2021 4:37 PM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Suit tossed over ‘stateless’ BigLaw partners; Lafayette Square claims dismissed

Perkins Coie wins suit dismissal because of ‘stateless’ partners The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Chicago has ruled that former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page can’t sue Perkins Coie for defamation in federal court. Page had alleged that the law firm and the Democratic National Committee retained Fusion…

Jun 22, 2021 4:53 PM CDT

2 BigLaw firms offer voluntary separation packages to staff members as part of reorganization

Staff members at Reed Smith and Fox Rothschild have been offered voluntary separation packages that appear to be part of a BigLaw trend to reduce and reorganize support personnel.

Jun 22, 2021 3:03 PM CDT

Judge sanctions Dechert lawyers for ‘willful disregard’ of her order on impeachment evidence

A federal judge overseeing 3M earplug litigation in Pensacola, Florida, has sanctioned a Dechert lawyer $10,000 for showing jurors a slide on the devices’ effectiveness in closing arguments without making clear that the information could be considered for impeachment purposes but not for truthfulness.

Jun 22, 2021 2:31 PM CDT

More than 270 associates have left New York’s 10 most profitable law firms this year; where did they go?

The majority of associates who left New York’s 10 most profitable firms this year stayed in BigLaw, often jumping to firms in the tech sector, according to an analysis by Reuters.

Jun 17, 2021 10:13 AM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Dechert associate wins ‘Jeopardy!’ and fans’ hearts; judge sides with hospital requiring vaccines

Dechert associate wins over Jeopardy! fans Dechert associate Julia Markham Cameron won over Jeopardy! fans with her quirky facial expressions during an appearance earlier this month in which she won more than $16,000. “It’s certainly not what I thought I would be known for at this stage in my career.…

Jun 14, 2021 4:29 PM CDT

After Milbank raises associate salaries, Davis Polk goes higher and many follow

Several law firms followed Milbank’s lead when it announced Thursday that it was raising pay for associates for the first-year class and for those with the most experience. Then Davis Polk & Wardwell announced Friday that it was topping the Milbank scale.

Jun 14, 2021 10:47 AM CDT

Law firms make counteroffers to retain rainmakers; is it a good idea?

Afternoon Briefs: Justice Thomas questions federal pot law; Jones Day pay case dropped

Afternoon Briefs: Crowell merger announced; judge reverses himself on juror vaccinations

Afternoon Briefs: Suit tossed over ‘stateless’ BigLaw partners; Lafayette Square claims dismissed

2 BigLaw firms offer voluntary separation packages to staff members as part of reorganization

Judge sanctions Dechert lawyers for ‘willful disregard’ of her order on impeachment evidence

More than 270 associates have left New York’s 10 most profitable law firms this year; where did they go?

Afternoon Briefs: Dechert associate wins ‘Jeopardy!’ and fans’ hearts; judge sides with hospital requiring vaccines

After Milbank raises associate salaries, Davis Polk goes higher and many follow

Dentons and former partner trade forgery and self-dealing allegations in litigation over firing

Milbank, the first law firm to raise associate pay in 2018, makes a new move; will others match?

BigLaw partner leaves firm after he sues voting machine companies for MyPillow CEO

16 BigLaw firms have no Black partners, including firm ranked No. 1 for diversity

Several law firms plan to make Juneteenth a permanent paid holiday; will it become an industry standard?

BigLaw partner is charged with securities fraud in connection with alleged Ponzi scheme

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