Once upon a time, the possibility of a malpractice suit being filed against them was pretty much the only risk that law firms had to worry about, and, since lawyers…
During economic downturns, clients tend to hold on to their money and delay paying attorney fees. Some law firms seeking to avoid cash flow problems are pushing back by seeking…
Although the lawyer in charge remains ultimately responsible and can be held accountable if anything goes awry, those working under his or her direction don’t have to be in the…
A Louisiana lawyer accused in an ethics complaint of diverting attorney fees from his law firm cites in his defense his diagnosis with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
The lawyer who left Covington & Burling after dropping his pants at a news conference isn’t the only attorney whose life became consumed by litigation…
In a struggling economy, reduced levels of legal work and rising costs tempt law firm partners to cut associates. But the money they save by doing so now may result…
Heller Ehrman has pushed back the start date for its 54 new associates from Oct. 13 to Jan. 20, joining several other law firms that have made similar moves in…