Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell
September 25, 2019 | The Recorder
Cosby Ordered to Pay Quinn Emanuel $2.7M in Fee DisputeOne year into his prison sentence, Bill Cosby lost a confrontation with Quinn Emanuel over his legal fees.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
September 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
A New Phila. Firm Is Born as Others Make Out-of-State HiresRittenhouse Law opened in Center City last week, as other Pennsylvania firms grew their ranks outside the state.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
September 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Lewis Brisbois Opens in Minneapolis With Products Liability GroupAdding a four-partner group from Bowman and Brooke, LA-based Lewis Brisbois joins a long list of out-of-town firms that have established roots in Minneapolis.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
September 17, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
As Staffing Models Change, Are More Secretary Buyouts Coming?"Let's not pretend that Morgan Lewis is the only law firm making deep staffing cuts," said Eric Seeger, a principal at law firm consultancy Altman Weil.
By Lizzy McLellan
5 minute read
September 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Morgan Lewis Offers Secretary Buyouts, But Promises Layoffs Won't FollowThe firm, which is offering up to 52 weeks of pay for legal secretaries who opt in, says it's looking for more innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients.
By Lizzy McLellan
2 minute read
September 13, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
As State Prosecutors Keep Teaming Up, Another State AGs Practice Is BornA former Pennsylvania executive deputy attorney general is establishing a team focused on state AGs at Blank Rome.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
September 12, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
For Midsize Firms Who Got Mansfield Certified, Smaller Size Can Be A Double-Edged SwordThe vast majority of firms who became "Mansfield 2.0 Certified" in September occupy the Am Law 100. Some midsize firms made the cut, but they face unique challenges.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
September 10, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Flexibility for Lawyers, Clients Helps Harrity & Harrity Stay Competitive"We allow our attorneys to work where they want, when they want, and how much they want," managing partner John Harrity says.
By Lizzy McLellan
6 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
For Central Pennsylvania's Barley Snyder, Rightsizing Required GrowthManaging partner Jeffrey Lobach said adding groups from smaller firms has been a winning strategy for Barley Snyder.
By Lizzy McLellan
7 minute read
September 06, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
In An Uncertain Market, Mid-Market Clients Offer Some ReliefA recent survey by Citi Private Bank's Law Firm Group suggests that midsize firms aren't growing revenue at the same pace as their larger competitors this year.
By Lizzy McLellan
5 minute read