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ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Clark Hill was 'duped by an obvious scam,' costing its client $1.1M, suit alleges

Clark Hill fell victim to a sophisticated email scam, transferring $1.1M to wrong account, emphasizing the importance of verifying financial requests. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

This Biglaw Firm's Baby Boom Among New Partners Is No Coincidence

Vinson & Elkins focuses on whole person development for lawyers.
Six out of seven new partners at V&E have newborns, emphasizing work-life balance. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

World's Wealthiest Law Firm Conducts Layoffs Due To Market Conditions

Kirkland & Ellis, the highest-grossing law firm, conducted layoffs in Asia due to market conditions.
Firm attributed layoffs to team size, not performance, and praised remaining capital markets team in Asia. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

A&O Shearman Names Its First Global Leadership Team

Khalid Garousha appointed as senior partner of A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman's new senior leadership team highlighted [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Lawyers Spend Way Too Much Time Dealing With Expenses

Entering expenses can be a tedious and soul-crushing task for lawyers.
Tracking expenses is financially crucial for law firms; every unreimbursed dollar impacts the firm's budget. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Selendy Gay Spin-Off Firm Opens Its Doors, With More Partners From The Elite Boutique In Tow

David Elsberg left Selendy Gay Elsberg to start Elsberg Baker & Maruri with former Quinn Emanuel colleagues.
Elsberg Baker & Maruri anticipates handling five trials and arbitrations this year, with plans to bring on 14 associates and implement a seven-year promotion track. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Clark Hill was 'duped by an obvious scam,' costing its client $1.1M, suit alleges

Clark Hill fell victim to a sophisticated email scam, transferring $1.1M to wrong account, emphasizing the importance of verifying financial requests. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

This Biglaw Firm's Baby Boom Among New Partners Is No Coincidence

Vinson & Elkins focuses on whole person development for lawyers.
Six out of seven new partners at V&E have newborns, emphasizing work-life balance. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

World's Wealthiest Law Firm Conducts Layoffs Due To Market Conditions

Kirkland & Ellis, the highest-grossing law firm, conducted layoffs in Asia due to market conditions.
Firm attributed layoffs to team size, not performance, and praised remaining capital markets team in Asia. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

A&O Shearman Names Its First Global Leadership Team

Khalid Garousha appointed as senior partner of A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman's new senior leadership team highlighted [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Lawyers Spend Way Too Much Time Dealing With Expenses

Entering expenses can be a tedious and soul-crushing task for lawyers.
Tracking expenses is financially crucial for law firms; every unreimbursed dollar impacts the firm's budget. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Selendy Gay Spin-Off Firm Opens Its Doors, With More Partners From The Elite Boutique In Tow

David Elsberg left Selendy Gay Elsberg to start Elsberg Baker & Maruri with former Quinn Emanuel colleagues.
Elsberg Baker & Maruri anticipates handling five trials and arbitrations this year, with plans to bring on 14 associates and implement a seven-year promotion track. [ more ]
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Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

How 160 Legal Tech Decision-Makers Are Combating Cybersecurity Threats

Cyber breaches can have significant costs for law firms in terms of reputation, data, and monetary losses.
Clients are likely to leave law firms that do not prioritize cybersecurity. [ more ]
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Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Biglaw Firm Increases Associate Salaries, Goes Over The Top On Bonuses For Highest Billers

Sheppard Mullin, a top law firm, will be matching the compensation grid set by Cravath, including base salaries and year-end bonuses.
Associates at Sheppard Mullin who go above and beyond billing hours will receive bonus bucks based on their performance. [ more ]
abovethelaw.com
6 months ago
Law

Top 20 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Raises

Simpson Thacher, a top law firm, has raised associate salaries in response to the new market standard on compensation.
The new compensation grid for Simpson Thacher includes higher annual salaries and bonuses for associates based on their class year. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Biglaw Firm Increases Associate Salaries, Goes Over The Top On Bonuses For Highest Billers

Sheppard Mullin, a top law firm, will be matching the compensation grid set by Cravath, including base salaries and year-end bonuses.
Associates at Sheppard Mullin who go above and beyond billing hours will receive bonus bucks based on their performance. [ more ]
abovethelaw.com
6 months ago
Law

Top 20 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Raises

Simpson Thacher, a top law firm, has raised associate salaries in response to the new market standard on compensation.
The new compensation grid for Simpson Thacher includes higher annual salaries and bonuses for associates based on their class year. [ more ]
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Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces New Compensation Scheme, With Extra Cash For The Highest Billers

Arnold & Porter has confirmed its compensation increases for associates using the Cravath scale
Associates at the firm will see salary increases ranging from $225,000 to $435,000 [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Biglaw Firm Matches Raises And Year-End Bonuses, Comes Over The Top With Special Bonuses

Cahill Gordon & Reindel is offering special bonuses to associates in addition to market raises and year-end bonuses.
The firm has a history of beating the market by offering extra bonuses and is continuing the tradition with the new raises. [ more ]
The Washington Times
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

China's payments to Hunter Biden raised red flags with bank during the Obama years

Bank investigators flagged $3 million in payments from a Chinese company to Hunter Biden's law firm as "erratic" and "unusual".
House lawmakers believe some of the questionable funds ended up in President Biden's bank account.
Hunter Biden's attorney demanded a public hearing for the president's son, accusing the panel of targeting him for political purposes. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Biglaw Firm's Co-Founder, A Legend Of The Investing World, Passes Away

Charlie Munger, co-founder of Munger Tolles & Olson, has passed away at the age of 99.
Munger Tolles & Olson grew from 7 attorneys to about 200 attorneys across three offices.
Charlie Munger was a business titan and played a key role in the success of the firm. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

How To Get Fired From A Law Firm FAST!

A law firm employee unintentionally attacked their employer's sensitive subject.
The employee was fired from the firm, which was seen as a positive move. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
6 months ago
Law

Patent Litigation Firm is Seeking an Experienced Patent Litigator - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

A Texas-based patent enforcement firm is hiring an experienced patent litigator.
The firm selectively accepts a small number of patent enforcement cases.
The ideal candidate should have experience managing patent enforcement cases. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Wachtell's New Co-Chairs Likely To Stay The Course With Their Leadership Style

Wachtell has a unique position in terms of partner retention
The firm's new leadership is expected to continue the traditional approach [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Am Law 200 Firm To Merge With IP Boutique As Part Of 'Aggressive' Growth Model

Law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is merging with IP boutique RatnerPrestia.
22 attorneys and two patent agents from RatnerPrestia will join Buchanan's IP department.
Buchanan's chairman sees the merger as part of the firm's aggressive growth plans. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

The Insufferable Nonsense Biglaw Is Spouting Over Milbank's Raises

Milbank raised associate salaries by $10K
Anonymous critics argue the raise is tone deaf and puts pressure on associates [ more ]
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