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Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

The Roadmap To AI Adoption For In-House Legal Teams - Above the Law

The legal industry's cautious nature hinders technology adoption, but AI can enhance efficiency and productivity.
A roadmap for integrating AI in legal departments is essential for overcoming adoption barriers.
#biglaw
Remote teams
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Top Biglaw Firm Will Require 4 In-Office Work Days Each Week, Starting In Spring 2025 - Above the Law

Paul Weiss will require attorneys to be in the office four days a week starting April 30, 2024.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Exciting News: Biglaw Firm Showers Associates With Special Spring Bonuses - Above the Law

Knobbe Martens announces special bonuses for attorneys, reflecting appreciation and growth in business.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago
Law

2 BigLaw firms reject routine special bonuses as several boutiques match or surpass market rate

Boutique law firms are offering bonuses that surpass traditional BigLaw standards, creating a competitive compensation environment.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers

Dechert is offering enhanced bonuses up to 130% above market for associates who exceed normal billable hours.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Trend Alert: Biglaw Firms That Stiffed Associates On Special Bonuses Reverse Course

Top Biglaw firms are pressured to match Milbank's bonuses for associates.
Perkins Coie and Hogan Lovells will now provide special bonuses to associates.
Associates' feedback influenced the compensation decisions of both firms.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Boutique Firm Makes It Rain Biglaw Bonus Bucks On Associates

Boutique firms are competitive with Biglaw in compensation.
Glenn Agre offers significant bonuses and premium rewards.
December bonuses will enhance associates' earnings.
Remote teams
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Top Biglaw Firm Will Require 4 In-Office Work Days Each Week, Starting In Spring 2025 - Above the Law

Paul Weiss will require attorneys to be in the office four days a week starting April 30, 2024.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Exciting News: Biglaw Firm Showers Associates With Special Spring Bonuses - Above the Law

Knobbe Martens announces special bonuses for attorneys, reflecting appreciation and growth in business.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago
Law

2 BigLaw firms reject routine special bonuses as several boutiques match or surpass market rate

Boutique law firms are offering bonuses that surpass traditional BigLaw standards, creating a competitive compensation environment.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers

Dechert is offering enhanced bonuses up to 130% above market for associates who exceed normal billable hours.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Trend Alert: Biglaw Firms That Stiffed Associates On Special Bonuses Reverse Course

Top Biglaw firms are pressured to match Milbank's bonuses for associates.
Perkins Coie and Hogan Lovells will now provide special bonuses to associates.
Associates' feedback influenced the compensation decisions of both firms.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Boutique Firm Makes It Rain Biglaw Bonus Bucks On Associates

Boutique firms are competitive with Biglaw in compensation.
Glenn Agre offers significant bonuses and premium rewards.
December bonuses will enhance associates' earnings.
more#biglaw
#corporate-law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Biglaw's 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades

The legal industry anticipates a strong performance in 2025 due to declining interest rates and improving market conditions.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Corporate law was the leading practice area for lateral moves in 2024.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Apple

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

The legal workforce is facing significant turnover as remote workers seek better opportunities.
California's response to challenges highlights a tendency towards rapid changes without adequate planning.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Biglaw's 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades

The legal industry anticipates a strong performance in 2025 due to declining interest rates and improving market conditions.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area

Corporate law was the leading practice area for lateral moves in 2024.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Apple

Morning Docket: 05.01.25 - Above the Law

The legal workforce is facing significant turnover as remote workers seek better opportunities.
California's response to challenges highlights a tendency towards rapid changes without adequate planning.
more#corporate-law
US news
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Amal Clooney Receives Stark Warning About Donald Trump - Above the Law

Trump's sanctions against international lawyers pose a serious threat to the rule of law and legal protections for lawyers.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Business intelligence

How MyCase's Smart Spend Can Help Increase Your Profits - Above the Law

Collecting unpaid invoices can significantly enhance profitability for small firms.
MyCase Smart Spend automates expense management, simplifying the invoicing process for advance expenses.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Mark Your Calendar: National Law Day Of Action - Above the Law

The legal industry is facing unprecedented challenges to its independence and fairness.
A National Law Day of Action is being organized to address these threats.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket - 04.21.25 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's late-night ruling reinforces constitutional protections, offering a positive outcome for advocates of due process.
#law-firms
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

A Skadden lawyer has publicly resigned over her firm's response to Trump's attacks on Big Law

An associate from Skadden resigned over the firm's inaction towards Trump administration policies affecting law practices.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Morning Docket: 03.20.25 - Above the Law

The Trump administration claims it will follow court orders, but this compliance may not be consistent over time.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market

Irell & Manella utilizes competitive bonus structures to attract and retain top legal talent in high-stakes litigation.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Biglaw Associates Must Know By Now That Boutique Firms Are Where The Real Money Is

Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses to attract new talent, surpassing even the generous offerings of larger firms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

A Skadden lawyer has publicly resigned over her firm's response to Trump's attacks on Big Law

An associate from Skadden resigned over the firm's inaction towards Trump administration policies affecting law practices.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Morning Docket: 03.20.25 - Above the Law

The Trump administration claims it will follow court orders, but this compliance may not be consistent over time.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market

Irell & Manella utilizes competitive bonus structures to attract and retain top legal talent in high-stakes litigation.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Biglaw Associates Must Know By Now That Boutique Firms Are Where The Real Money Is

Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses to attract new talent, surpassing even the generous offerings of larger firms.
more#law-firms
#recruitment
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Is Replacing Jobs in These Two Fields, Benchmark VC Says | Entrepreneur

AI is fully replacing roles in certain professions, particularly in law and recruitment.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Milbank Spread The Wealth Through Special Bonuses Because 2024 Was Yet Another Record Financial Year For The Firm - Above the Law

Milbank achieved record financial performance in 2024, showcasing significant revenue and profit increases across the board.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Is Replacing Jobs in These Two Fields, Benchmark VC Says | Entrepreneur

AI is fully replacing roles in certain professions, particularly in law and recruitment.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Milbank Spread The Wealth Through Special Bonuses Because 2024 Was Yet Another Record Financial Year For The Firm - Above the Law

Milbank achieved record financial performance in 2024, showcasing significant revenue and profit increases across the board.
more#recruitment
#big-law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Big Law's biggest players are absent from brief opposing Trump's attacks on law firms

Big Law firms largely abstained from opposing Trump's attacks despite pressure from hundreds of peers.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Big Law's biggest players are absent from brief opposing Trump's attacks on law firms

Big Law firms largely abstained from opposing Trump's attacks despite pressure from hundreds of peers.
more#big-law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw Firm Scrubs Pronouns From Attorney Signatures Without Telling Anyone - Above the Law

DLA Piper's alteration of signature blocks to remove personal pronouns reflects a concerning shift in the legal industry towards preemptive compliance with political pressures.
#bonuses
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

This law firm will pay special spring bonuses of up to $25K

Knobbe Martens is offering substantial spring bonuses up to $25,000 for associates, with amounts based on years of experience.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

More Than Market Matters! - See Also

Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

This law firm will pay special spring bonuses of up to $25K

Knobbe Martens is offering substantial spring bonuses up to $25,000 for associates, with amounts based on years of experience.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

More Than Market Matters! - See Also

Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
more#bonuses
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

The Staggering Cost Of Law Firm Data Breaches: Protecting Your Firm

Law firms must prioritize cybersecurity to protect sensitive information and avoid costly data breaches.
The average data breach cost in 2024 was $4.88 million, emphasizing the need for reliable cybersecurity measures.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than 'Alternative'

The rise of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) is reshaping corporate legal operations, making them indispensable collaborators.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement

Mandatory arbitration agreements favor powerful entities and are increasingly opposed in progressive communities, particularly within the legal industry.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago
Law

Our favorite Instagram posts from 2024

The ABA Journal's Instagram captured significant and inspiring moments in the legal field throughout 2024.
#law-firm-bonuses
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Everything's Bigger In Texas, Including The Law Firm Bonuses

McKool Smith matches Milbank's year-end bonuses and offers additional cash incentives for billable hours.
Associates can earn even more than Milbank's scale, enhancing overall compensation.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

This Boutique Law Firm's Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates

Boutique law firms are matching large firms' year-end bonuses, showcasing their competitive financial strength.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Everything's Bigger In Texas, Including The Law Firm Bonuses

McKool Smith matches Milbank's year-end bonuses and offers additional cash incentives for billable hours.
Associates can earn even more than Milbank's scale, enhancing overall compensation.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

This Boutique Law Firm's Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates

Boutique law firms are matching large firms' year-end bonuses, showcasing their competitive financial strength.
more#law-firm-bonuses
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 12.13.24

Many law firms below a billion in revenue are attractive targets for potential mergers.
Truth as a defense has been successfully upheld in a recent misconduct case against a lawyer.
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