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The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Bonuses Met With Crickets, but Likely Not for Long

It has been nearly two days since Baker McKenzie became the first major firm to publicly announce end-of-year associate bonuses, and no major firm has matched. What gives?
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Another Open Letter: Lawyer Suing Goldman Sachs Calls For End to Arbitration Requirements

The former in-house attorney at Goldman Sachs has alleged that she was fired for trying to provide information to internal investigators in an investigation of the legal department.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

White-Collar Groups Expect 'A New Day' Under Biden Administration

"I think the expectation generally is that Rip Van Winkle wakes up, and we see a much different environment," Dechert's David Kelley said.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Akerman Closes 2020 Fiscal Year With Record Revenue

A diverse group of practice areas and flexible collections helped Akerman weather the pandemic and finish its fiscal year with 6.5% more revenue than 2019, while pandemic-induced paycuts are being reversed retroactively in the form of bonuses.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Jones Day and the Curious Case of the Client Who Wasn't

Jones Day on Tuesday sought to clarify that it hasn't made allegations of voter fraud on behalf of President Trump or any party affiliated with him.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Representing GOP, Trump in Election Suits Is Risky for Jones Day and Porter Wright

Reported internal strife and a $500,000 negative ad campaign may cause clients to pressure the firms to drop Trump or hurt recruiting efforts, although some industry insiders don't expect long-term consequences.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firm-GC Relationship Flourishing During Lockdown

Instead of driving clients and advisers apart, the pandemic lockdown has birthed a more fruitful relationship for each side, say in-house and private practice lawyers.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

What a Biden Administration Means for Big Law

Change in Washington tends to create legal work. But which areas stand to benefit the most?
5 minute read

Legaltech News

For Legal Tech Startups, Law Firm Investment Is About More Than Money

While securing funding is a top priority for any company, legal tech startups note law firm investors bring access and other benefits that money can't buy.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Winter Is Coming: How Lawyers and Staff Are Dealing With COVID Fatigue and Stress

"Winter can be a very challenging time for our mental health under the best of circumstances and many are already feeling profound isolation and cabin fever," therapist and former litigator Stacey Dana said.
7 minute read

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