July 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Former Kasowitz Partner Claims Firm Withheld Compensation"After paying him generously during his unproductive year, the firm owes him nothing and we have parted ways," Kasowitz Benson said in response to Jay Deshmukh's claims in a Tuesday suit.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NYU Settles Antisemitism Suit, as Kasowitz Pushes Other Universities to 'Follow Their Lead'Marc Kasowitz is also representing student plaintiffs in other Title VI antisemitism cases against Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Not Yet Nominated, Randy Mastro Obtains More Support From Leading LawyersThe mayor's office said it is "moving forward with Randy," even as the mayor has yet to officially nominate the King & Spalding partner for the corporation counsel role.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
2 Midsized Law Firms Ink Merger Operating AgreementThe combined firm will be a "regional legal powerhouse," the firms said, and will be led by current Harris Beach CEO Chris Jagel.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
July 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Lockstep Compensation Isn't Just for the Most Elite Law Firms"There's no fighting over the origination or billing status," noted one midsize firm leader about lockstep pay.
By Mimi Lamarre
5 minute read
July 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Skadden, Wachtell and Goodwin Top First-Half M&A Tables, as Megadeals Rachet UpM&A deals valued at over $10 billion were up 70% from last year to $363.4 billion, while private equity-backed M&;A was up 36% to $369.5 billion.
By Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
July 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'More Extensive' Vetting: How Law Firms Are Picking LateralsCandidates are now meeting around six to 10 attorneys at a firm, while in previous years they had to meet four or five, noted one recruiter.
By Mimi Lamarre
5 minute read
July 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Seeing 'Unlimited' Opportunities in Clients and Talent, Barclay Damon Targets Growth in 4 Major Markets"That's where the money is. They're super great markets, and they're unlimited in terms of client and talent," said firm chair John Langan, about the Boston, Connecticut, Manhattan and Washington, D.C., markets.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
July 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Recruiting from SDNY, Cahill Boosts White-Collar Group With Prosecutor HireKiersten Fletcher spent the last eight years in the DOJ, including serving as a senior member of the SDNY's Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force.
By Mimi Lamarre
2 minute read
July 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Litigation Boutique From LA Enters NY"Clients are not always going to run to Skadden or Sullivan & Cromwell for every need," said the boutique's New York office leader, Michael Garofola.
By Mimi Lamarre
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