Ben Hancock

Ben Hancock

Ben Hancock is the Data Editor for ALM Media and Law.com. He is based in San Francisco.

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March 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Data Snapshot: What Criminal Justice Reform Looks Like for Philadelphia Trial Courts

As a national debate moves forward about how to confront the issue, we look at how policy changes by a reformist district attorney are shifting the day-to-day operations of Philadelphia court.

By Ben Hancock

2 minute read

March 18, 2019 | Law.com

Data Snapshot: How Do Global Law Firms Stack Up in Asia?

A look at Big Law's presence in one of the world's most active legal markets

By Ben Hancock | Nicholas Bruch, Director, ALM Intelligence

2 minute read

March 13, 2019 | Delaware Law Weekly

Data Snapshot: Delaware Judges Among the Highest-Paid Nationwide

Pay has risen sharply for trial court judges in New York over the past decade, while the D.C. judges have made the most on average for years. But Delaware was one of only a handful of states that ranked in the top 10 nationally this year for trial court judges' pay both before and after cost-of-living adjustments. Meanwhile, Delaware is also among the top dozen states in terms of salary for those serving on its highest court.

By Ben Hancock | Zack Needles

3 minute read

March 08, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Data Snapshot: No Matter How You Slice It, Pa. Judges' Pay Ranks High Nationwide

Pay has risen sharply for trial court judges in New York over the past decade, while the D.C. judges have made the most on average for years. But Pennsylvania judicial pay, which has risen steadily since 1990, ranked in the top 10 nationally across every metric this year. Only a handful of other jurisdictions could say the same.

By Ben Hancock | Zack Needles

3 minute read

March 05, 2019 | Law.com

Data Snapshot: Measuring the Impact of a Major SCOTUS Decision

A look at how we put together our data-driven cover story for this month's National Law Journal -- and how readers can explore the data, too.

By Ben Hancock

2 minute read

February 28, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

SCOTUS 'Epic' Arbitration Decision Promises to Reshape Workplace Lawsuits

“[Epic] changes the dynamics in a profound way,” said Gerald Maatman, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. “It's one of the most important decisions from the Supreme Court that impacts workplace issues.”

By Erin Mulvaney | Ben Hancock

9 minute read

February 28, 2019 | The Recorder

'Epic' Impact: How a Major SCOTUS Decision in Favor of Arbitration Is Shaping the Landscape for Workplace Lawsuits

“[Epic] changes the dynamics in a profound way,” said Gerald Maatman, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. “It's one of the most important decisions from the Supreme Court that impacts workplace issues.”

By Erin Mulvaney | Ben Hancock

9 minute read

February 28, 2019 | National Law Journal

'Epic' Impact: How a Major SCOTUS Decision in Favor of Arbitration Is Shaping the Landscape for Workplace Lawsuits

"[Epic] changes the dynamics in a profound way," said Gerald Maatman, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. "It's one of the most important decisions from the Supreme Court that impacts workplace issues."

By Erin Mulvaney

9 minute read

February 28, 2019 | Litigation Daily

How a Major SCOTUS Decision in Favor of Arbitration Is Shaping the Landscape for Workplace Lawsuits

“[Epic] changes the dynamics in a profound way,” said Gerald Maatman, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. “It's one of the most important decisions from the Supreme Court that impacts workplace issues.”

By Erin Mulvaney and Ben Hancock

9 minute read

February 25, 2019 | Law.com

Data Snapshot: Where Do State Judges Get Paid the Most? It's Complicated.

Pay has risen for sharply for trial court judges in New York over the past decade, while the D.C. judges have made the most on average for years. But cost of living factors mean the bench is more lucrative elsewhere.

By Ben Hancock

3 minute read


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