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2 more law firms announce pay cuts; are they a stopgap measure before layoffs?

Two more law firms announced pay cuts in the past week, marking a third slow week of bad news. But the worst could be yet to come.

Jun 4, 2020 2:00 PM CDT

Just 1 BigLaw firm makes the news for pay cuts in past week

Days after announcing a voluntary leave program, Troutman Sanders revealed it is going a step further with pay cuts for lawyers and staff members.

May 28, 2020 12:58 PM CDT

At least 3 BigLaw firms charge more than $1K per hour for top associates

At least three large law firms are charging more than $1,000 per hour for bankruptcy work by senior associates, court filings indicate.

May 27, 2020 2:48 PM CDT

These law firms were named as top family- and female-friendly workplaces by Yale Law Women

Yale Law Women’s latest report on top law firms for gender and family friendliness is taking a new approach, with more categories and more opportunities to acknowledge law firms.

May 21, 2020 10:26 AM CDT

Firm will focus on high-end IP and commercial litigation after departures cut revenue

Irell & Manella is changing focus after a string of departures cut gross revenue by 39% over a five-year period.

May 19, 2020 12:11 PM CDT

Bankruptcy partner returns to Kirkland after leaving to pursue musical interests

Former Kirkland & Ellis bankruptcy partner Jeffrey Gettleman returned to the firm in late March, about a year and a half after retiring from the firm to pursue his musical interests.

May 18, 2020 2:59 PM CDT

Malpractice suit against Boies Schiller alleges overly aggressive litigation tactics

A malpractice lawsuit filed against Boies Schiller Flexner alleges that the law firm gave bad advice and used overly aggressive litigation tactics that cost its former clients extra money in intellectual property litigation.

May 18, 2020 1:22 PM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Open-industry legal platform tested; panel considers future of California bar exam

Tech platform pioneered by 3 law firms will synchronize legal projects Three law firms have pioneered a new open-industry platform called Lupl to collaborate with corporate clients on complex legal matters. The law firms—Cooley, CMS and Rajah & Tann Asia—invested more than $10 million in the project, with input from…

May 15, 2020 4:19 PM CDT

BigLaw partner will argue whether Flynn should be held in contempt and if charges should remain

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan of Washington, D.C., has appointed Debevoise & Plimpton partner John Gleeson to make arguments in connection with a possible attempt to hold Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, in criminal contempt of court.

May 14, 2020 10:27 AM CDT

2 more law firms announce pay cuts; are they a stopgap measure before layoffs?

Just 1 BigLaw firm makes the news for pay cuts in past week

At least 3 BigLaw firms charge more than $1K per hour for top associates

These law firms were named as top family- and female-friendly workplaces by Yale Law Women

Firm will focus on high-end IP and commercial litigation after departures cut revenue

Bankruptcy partner returns to Kirkland after leaving to pursue musical interests

Malpractice suit against Boies Schiller alleges overly aggressive litigation tactics

Afternoon Briefs: Open-industry legal platform tested; panel considers future of California bar exam

BigLaw partner will argue whether Flynn should be held in contempt and if charges should remain

Did Kirkland partner write ‘This isn’t a gravy train’ email? Only part of it ‘sounds genuine,’ he says

The good and bad news: Firms continue to announce cuts, but it’s at slower pace

Ex-BigLaw partner accused of ‘shaking his behind’ at opposing counsel escapes sanction

Court tosses $177K sanction against prominent lawyer accused of using poll to influence opinion

13 more partners leave Boies Schiller; what BigLaw firm are they joining?

Gross revenue jumped 5% for top US law firms last year; which firm surpassed $4B?

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