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Orrick Law Firm Faces Lawsuit Following March Data Breach Incident
Prominent U.S. law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is embroiled in a new class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach in March 2023. The breach is alleged to have compromised the personal...
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Anderson Kill Allegedly Terminated Former CFO Following an Incident
Former Chief Financial Officer of prominent U.S. law firm Anderson Kill, Paul Schwartz, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the firm unjustly terminated his employment following an incident in which he...
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Lawsuit Against Dechert Resolved as Former WSJ Reporter Withdraws Case
Former Wall Street Journal reporter Jay Solomon has brought an end to his legal battle against Dechert LLP, as revealed in a recent filing that was made public on Monday. Solomon voluntarily chose to...
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Quinn Emanuel Sues Los Angeles Seeking Reimbursement for Legal Fees in...
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, a prominent law firm based in California, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles. The lawsuit aims to recoup more than $280,000 in legal fees...
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Paul Weiss Makes Strategic Lateral Moves in Bid for Dominance Amidst Biglaw...
To regain its former stature, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has orchestrated a strategic lateral raid on Kirkland & Ellis, the top-grossing Biglaw firm globally. While Kirkland has...
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Biglaw Firms Enforce Strict Timesheet Submission Policy with Bonus Reductions
In the fast-paced world of legal practice, time is a valuable commodity, and top Biglaw firms are leaving no room for complacency when it comes to timesheet submissions. These firms, known for their...
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Survey Reveals Stress Among BigLaw Attorneys Due to Client Demands, Mental...
In a recent survey by The American Lawyer, the mental health challenges faced by legal professionals within the BigLaw sector have come to the forefront. The survey shed light on the pervasive issue...
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Alston & Bird Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Regulatory Advice Amid COVID-19...
Law firm Alston & Bird has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit concerning its regulatory counsel regarding the imports of hand sanitizing wipes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit,...
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Shearman Welcomes NYC Capital Markets Partner Ahead of Merger
Shearman & Sterling has recently welcomed its first lateral hire. Alejandro Gordano, a former Shearman attorney, rejoins the firm after his tenure at Linklaters, assuming the role of Capital...
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Steptoe Welcomes Energy Transaction and Regulatory Partner
Steptoe & Johnson LLP has announced the addition of Chris Zentz as a partner in its Washington, DC office. Zentz’s expertise will be dedicated to serving electricity sector clients engaged in...
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Lawsuit Challenges Diversity Fellowships at Perkins Coie and Morrison...
Edward Blum, a prominent figure known for his opposition to affirmative action, has launched a new legal campaign targeting law firms Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster. Blum’s organization, The...
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Expansion of Sidley’s Emerging Companies Group Bolstered by Addition from...
Sidley Austin, a prominent legal firm, is bolstering its emerging companies practice by welcoming Cynthia Lovering, a former partner at Cooley LLP, to its team in California. Lovering, who initially...
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Overstaffed BigLaw Firms Grapple with Record-Low Attorney Productivity
In the legal landscape, the use of the term “bloated” might evoke discomfort due to its unsettling connotations. However, this metaphor aptly describes the concerning state of affairs within law firms...
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Pharmaceutical Companies Enlist Prominent Legal Firms to Counter Medicare...
In a strategic move to counter Medicare’s drug price negotiation initiative, prominent pharmaceutical giants have enlisted top-tier legal firms, drawing on legal expertise garnered from health...
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Former Kirkland & Ellis Associate’s Sex Discrimination Claims Survive...
In a significant legal development, a former associate of Kirkland & Ellis has achieved a partial victory as U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam of Oakland, California, ruled against the law...
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Cahill Partner Joins Milbank as Co-Leader for White-Collar Defense in New York
Milbank, a prominent law firm based in New York, has announced the addition of Nola Heller, a former federal prosecutor, as the co-head of its white-collar defense and investigations team. This...
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Controversy Erupts Over Firm Ownership as ABA Innovation Leadership Transitions
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Center for Innovation has witnessed a change in leadership, with notable implications for the ongoing debate surrounding law firm ownership rules. The new leaders,...
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Challenges Persist for US Law Firms as Productivity and Demand Decline
A recent report from a Wells Fargo division unveiled a troubling scenario for US law firms, detailing persistent financial challenges triggered by waning productivity and a surplus of legal...
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Biglaw Firms Explore Effective Work Models Amidst Remote Flexibility
As Biglaw firms across the country adjust their office attendance policies, an interesting shift is taking place in the legal industry. With some prominent firms now requiring associates to be present...
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Plaintiffs’ Law Firms Accused of Unlawful Telemarketing Tactics in Camp...
In a surprising turn of events, several major plaintiffs’ law firms, which have been actively suing the U.S. government over contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, now find...
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Cheche Group’s Landmark U.S. Listing Under VIE Structure
A Watershed Moment in Overseas Listings Cheche Group has achieved a remarkable feat as it becomes the pioneering company to list overseas using the VIE (Variable Interest Entity) structure under the...
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The Future of Full BigLaw Associate Bonuses: New Requirements and Expectations
Large law firms are poised to maintain their annual associate bonuses, which have ranged from $20,000 to $115,000 since 2021. However, changes are afoot in the BigLaw landscape, with some firms...
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Survey Reveals High Burnout Risk Among BigLaw Associates
In a recent survey conducted by mental health solutions provider Unmind, alarming findings shed light on the well-being challenges faced by BigLaw associates. The study encompassed responses from...
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A&O Shearman Merger: Big Law’s New Player
The recent merger of London-based Allen & Overy and New York’s Shearman & Sterling has birthed A&O Shearman, the world’s fourth-largest law firm. With a combined revenue of $3.5 billion...
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Goodwin Procter’s ADHD Support Initiative
Goodwin Procter, a global law firm with over 1,800 lawyers, is pioneering initiatives to support its attorneys who have ADHD, fostering a more inclusive workplace environment. Whether you’re a recent...
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