Andrew Maloney
I'm a Chicago-based reporter covering the business of law, focusing on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach out: [email protected].
December 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The Equity-Non-equity Happiness Gap Is Growing"It's become very clear it's not the hours worked that's being valued, but the business generated," Jeffrey Lowe of Major Lindsey & Africa said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
In Davis Polk Discrimination Case, Firm Argues Ex-Associate Still Lacks EvidenceThe firm says a former associate's latest amended complaint is "opportunistic" and "flatly contradicted" his original complaint
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As Partner Compensation Grows, Gender Pay Gap Shrinks, Report FindsEquity partners still averaged more than three times the compensation as nonequity partners, but for the first time ever, both groups saw similar percentage increases compared with the last Major, Lindsey & Africa report.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
December 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Rising Associate Bonuses See Mixed Reaction From Corporate CounselThe string of special bonuses tied to billing targets, on top of year-end bonuses, could create perception issues and provide even further incentive for overbilling, said Jason Winmill, who advises corporate legal departments.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Vedder Price Shareholder Faces 20-Month Suspension RecommendationIn generating fake invoices and double-billing, Robert Hankes took nearly $80,000 from clients before admitting to the misconduct and getting fired from the firm in October 2019.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 10, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Midsize Merger Market Is Heating Up For 2021One consultant said, "it feels like everybody is talking to everybody. "
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Considering Vaccine Policies as COVID-19 Immunization Efforts Move ForwardLaw firm leaders, some in interviews and others privately, have said they've started considering vaccine policies in their firms, but many are taking a wait-and-see approach.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Roll Out Bonuses and Other Payouts for Stressed StaffersThe Kirkland and White & Case staff bonuses come as new research reflects that the pandemic is taking a large toll on law firm employee mental health.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 04, 2020 | National Law Journal
Trump Campaign Pays Out Millions to Lawyers After Election DayThe campaign's legal fees since Election Day include payments to big firms, such as $532,265 for Jones Day, and payments to small firms battling Trump's election challenge suits.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Merger Talks 'Frenetic,' With Deals on the HorizonA Midwest deal this week, Dickinson Wright's acquisition of a 12-lawyer firm in Chicago, could be a harbinger.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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