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November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Cadwalader and Bar Groups Among Latest to Report Data Breach IncidentsData breach reports from Cadwalader and the New York City Bar and Chicago Bar Association highlight growing fears of data security issues during the pandemic.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
After Drop in Hiring, Big Firms Are 'Lucratively Positioned' for Year-EndWhile demand for legal services fell by 2.4% in the third quarter, profitability was buoyed by increased work rates and a drop in hiring and expenses, according to a new Peer Monitor report.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
November 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Partner Promotion Decisions May See Long-Term Impact From 2020Not being together physically can be a challenge for evaluating and helping develop new lawyers—another motivation for some law firm leaders to return to the office.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Volunteers: Election Day Problems 'Magnified' by COVIDComplaints about mask wearing and social distancing have been added to the relatively routine Election Day concerns, said lawyers volunteering to answer an election hotline.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Talent Battle Rages On As Top Firms Also Compete in Associate BonusesLatham is among those that appear to be gaining ground in the talent market during the pandemic, as Covid-19 continues to spread and substantial uncertainty remains in business and politics.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Boost Volunteer Hours to Support 'Unprecedented' Volume of Election InquiriesFirms such as Simpson Thacher and Proskauer Rose anticipate devoting many more volunteer hours to the Election Protection program this year.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 26, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Tina Tchen Urges Companies to Keep Up Diversity Training, Despite New Trump OrderDiversity training is "not something that's a threat. It's something that's been part of progress," Tchen said.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Mordie Rochlin, Who Embodied Paul Weiss' History, Dies at 107Rochlin had the distinction of having worked with each of the firm's name partners and could still remember with "uncanny detail" his interactions with all of them.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Seeking to Raise the Bar, Jenner Commits $250M Over 5 Years in Pro Bono WorkJenner's leaders are hoping the firm's announcement motivates other firms to ramp up pro bono efforts.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Financial Services Boutique Finds More Work in MidwestMurphy & McGonigle is pushing into the Windy City because of its value as a financial trading center and technological hub—and in spite of the pandemic.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
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