November 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Gunderson Associates Out of a Job After Dip in Billable WorkTwo rounds of cuts affected about 30 associates this fall at Gunderson Dettmer, according to sources in contact with affected individuals, as demand falls for emerging companies and venture capital work.
By Jessie Yount | Justin Henry
3 minute read
November 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Cooley's 'Performance-Based' Layoffs Also Hit High-AchieversSources close to the firm said Cooley let go of associates with positive performance reviews due to a lack of work in practices such as venture capital and capital markets.
By Dan Roe | Justin Henry
4 minute read
November 09, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Fight Over Mail-In Ballots Persists Despite Better Than Expected Outcome for Pa.'s Statewide RacesAlthough it appears too late for the cases to impact the statewide elections, court watchers note that a decision could have significant impacts on tight races for the Pennsylvania House, including the 144th District in Bucks County and the 151st District in Montgomery County, where races were within 500 votes and 30 votes, respectively, as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Department of State.
By Max Mitchell, Aleeza Furman, Justin Henry
4 minute read
November 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Ahead of Midterms, Big Law Attorneys Seek to Ensure Mail-In Ballots Are TalliedDechert and the ACLU secured a ruling Monday extending the deadline for 1,000 Georgia voters who'd yet to receive absentee ballots. In Pennsylvania, Dentons and Greenberg Traurig are representing Democrats looking to have undated mail-in ballots counted.
By Justin Henry
3 minute read
November 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
For Many Law Firms, Collections Season Is Now 12 Months LongThe ability to duplicate last year's landmark financial results will likely turn on the success of recent investments in billing efforts.
By Justin Henry
6 minute read
November 07, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
COVID Disruptions, Boomer Retirements Put Succession Planning At Top Of Firms' To-Do ListsSuccession planning has been the elephant in the room for a growing population of retirement-age lawyers, but COVID-driven retirements, illnesses and unexpected deaths make succession planning an imminent necessity.
By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount | Dan Roe
7 minute read
November 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Associates' Performance Reviews Are Influenced by Market ConditionsKirkland's associate cuts highlight the fact that performance evaluations never take place in a vacuum, according to recruiters and consultants.
By Justin Henry
6 minute read
November 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland & Ellis Trims Associate Ranks Following Performance ReviewsEconomic headwinds and the drop in deal work have generated concerns that law firms will apply stricter performance review standards, industry observers say.
By Justin Henry
5 minute read
November 01, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Former Sacks Weston Partner Temporarily Suspended Ahead of Sentencing HearingScott Diamond's temporary suspension comes as he awaits sentencing for allegedly defrauding the firm. His federal hearing has been delayed to December.
By Justin Henry
4 minute read
November 01, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
Company Culture Drives Retention and Revenue—It's the Key Ingredient for High-Performing TeamsWhile sometimes difficult to measure, an organization's culture forms an identity that ultimately contributes to growth, or conversely, recession, writes columnist Ioana Good.
By Ioana Good
5 minute read
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