Partners

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

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

A Kirkland & Ellis partner in Houston appeared to be in a huff in an email chastising associates who are “hiding” from work.

May 12, 2020 10:55 AM CDT

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

More law firms announced pay cuts, layoffs and furloughs this week, but the pace is slowing. Since the ABA Journal reported on such measures last Thursday, at least eight more law firms gave staff members and lawyers bad news.

May 7, 2020 3:42 PM CDT

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

A federal judge in Houston has ruled that there is no need to sanction a former BigLaw lawyer after a motion accusing him of “shaking his behind” at a mediation went viral.

May 5, 2020 9:57 AM CDT

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

The Texas Supreme Court has vacated a $177,000 sanction against a prominent lawyer accused of commissioning a telephone survey before a trial that was intended to influence potential jurors rather than gauge community attitudes.

Apr 28, 2020 11:11 AM CDT

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

Thirteen partners at Boies Schiller Flexner in California are joining King & Spalding, to be followed by two more who will make the leap later.

Apr 24, 2020 1:02 PM CDT

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

Gross revenue for the nation’s 100 highest-grossing law firms jumped 5% last year, with 86 of the firms reporting gains.

Apr 21, 2020 2:44 PM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Michael Cohen will be released from prison; environmental lawyer gets celebs’ support

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will be released from prison because of COVID-19 concerns President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, will be released from prison to home confinement. He is among several prisoners being released from a minimum security prison camp in New York because of concerns about COVID-19. He…

Apr 17, 2020 3:08 PM CDT

Law firm’s managing partner denies report of firm’s demise and calls it ‘total fake news’

The managing partner of Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht has denied a report that the firm is shutting down following the loss of about 50 lawyers, including three name partners who left earlier this month.

Apr 17, 2020 9:45 AM CDT

At least 19 more law firms cut pay and furlough employees; will partners ultimately benefit?

More and more law firms are cutting salaries, reducing partner compensation, and furloughing or laying off employees because of the novel coronavirus. Since the ABA Journal’s story last Thursday on the trend, at least 19 additional large and midsized law firms have taken temporary measures to reduce costs because of financial uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 16, 2020 3:48 PM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Judge orders Michael Avenatti’s release; ATL founder David Lat stresses importance of ventilators

Judge orders release of Michael Avenatti because of COVID-19 outbreak Michael Avenatti, the former lawyer of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, will be released from jail for 90 days because of the COVID-19 outbreak. U.S. District Judge James Selna ordered the lawyer’s release $1 million bond Friday. Avenatti has been…

Apr 13, 2020 2:57 PM CDT

Pay cuts and furloughs continue as more firms trim costs to address COVID-19

Several major law firms announced pay cuts and some furloughs this week, joining at least nine midsize and large firms that took those steps last week.

Apr 9, 2020 1:02 PM CDT

We worked harder than today’s young lawyers, nearly half of surveyed partners say

Partners have a less-than-rosy view of associates’ work habits and dedication to work, according to a study of generational dynamics at law firms released on Thursday.

Apr 2, 2020 4:40 PM CDT