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April 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Husch Adds 21-Attorney Group From Dentons to Open in LA, San FranciscoThe firm's expansion comes after several other firms have launched new offices in California, as the pandemic alters Big Law expectations for new offices.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Billing Discipline Stays on Big Law's Front BurnerDiscipline in recording time and collections last year helped the industry achieve revenue growth, and firms are hoping to extend that mindset into 2021.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Matches Special Bonuses as Other Firms Join the FrayCravath's move comes after a dozen other firms matched in recent days.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
March 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Stephen Younger, After 35 Years at Patterson Belknap, Finds New FirmIn moving to Boston-founded Foley Hoag, the former state bar president is seeking to help build its New York office.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
March 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings, Goodwin, Simpson, Debevoise, Cleary Board the Bonus BandwagonThe bonus payments offer flexibility for firms to change course in future years while offering an incentive for associates to stick around for the rest of the year.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss, Milbank and Skadden Join Latest Push for Special Associate BonusesA trio of elite firms on Wednesday committed to paying out special bonuses on the same scale as Davis Polk, amid a hot associate job market.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
With Trials on Hold, Winston Sees Revenue Slide But Profits LiftThe firm had several trials postponed in 2020, but the firm cut expenses while maintaining productivity, Winston's leader said. Some of those expense changes were on the staffing side.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Associate Bonus Battle Hits Big LawA chain reaction of other law firms matching bonuses is expected, but it's going to be expensive for some firms that probably shouldn't be responding, legal analysts said.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer
After Overhauling How Deals Get Done During the Pandemic, Lawyers Say Changes Are 'Here to Stay'From the IPO road show to crunch-time negotiations and force majeure clauses, deal lawyers have changed how they do business in the past year. They don't intend to go back.
By Andrew Maloney
10 minute read
March 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Notches More Revenue Growth, 11% Profit GainThe firm's equity partner ranks dipped, while its nonequity tier expanded, with the firm pointing to "robust" partner promotions.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read