By Allison Dunn | September 6, 2023
"We disagree that the prenuptial agreement is invalid on its face—i.e., we disagree that the prenuptial agreement is categorically unenforceable under any and all circumstances. We also disagree that the prenuptial agreement is unenforceable under the circumstances presented in this particular case," the appeals court wrote.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Roe | Trudy Knockless | September 6, 2023
Highly paid lawyers know they signed up for responsiveness, but rising rates and modern connectivity are enabling some clients to expect instant responses on nights and weekends.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Amanda O'Brien | August 25, 2023
New data from Citi Private Bank Law Firm Group shows that Philadelphia had the third highest expense growth of any of the country's regions through the first half of 2023.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Amanda O'Brien | August 23, 2023
Owen Burman, a senior consultant and managing director with Wells Fargo, indicated that firms based in the city are likely catching up with their peers elsewhere in the country.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Blane Prescott | August 23, 2023
MesaFive consultant Blane Prescott recounts common firm compensation models and how firms can set comp in a down year
By Thomas Spigolon | August 23, 2023
Billing rate increases appeared to be the largest fuel for revenue growth, as demand in Atlanta was down 1.6%, compared to a 0.4% decrease for all firms nationally, according to Wells Fargo.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Roe | Trudy Knockless | August 17, 2023
Lawyers at all levels ranked unreasonable client demands among their top sources of stress and anxiety in a recent survey, but clients say high fees and a lack of pushback further the unhealthy dynamic.
By Law Journal Staff | August 11, 2023
Two firms top $7 million in this metric.
By Maria Dinzeo | July 26, 2023
Twitter rapped its former legal chief for enlisting eight Sidley Austin professionals—five partners, two associates and a policy adviser—in connection with her one-day appearance before a House committee. "This is not a case of mere duplication of effort," its filing said. "This is a case of quadruplication of effort."
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Roe | July 11, 2023
The firm gets paid 60% to 80% of investment banks working on the same deals and two to three times its billable rate on "premium-billing" litigation matters, according to a court filing.
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