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The American Lawyer

At Morrison & Foerster, Reduced Overhead and Steady Demand Led to 19% Profitability Gain

Strong performances in litigation, middle-market M&A and bankruptcy practices propelled the firm to a 6.2% increase in gross revenue.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Who Is Responsible for Protecting Lawyers' Mental Health?

"Human nature is responsible," said Florida State University College of Law professor Lawrence Kriege. "If you look at history, there has been a persistent problem that has plagued mankind forever, and it's called greed. It can be greed for money, greed for power, greed for prestige—but it's greed."
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Womble Bond Dickinson's Revenue Rises Amid Flat Profits Per Partner

"We're not going to limit the people who should be partners when they've achieved the firm's milestones," said CEO Betty Temple.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lit Funder Virage Wants Sacks Weston Bankruptcy Dismissed

The funder claims the firm's Chapter 11 filing was a bad-faith effort to delay trial and forum shop in a dispute stemming from a $5.79 million loan agreement.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Patterson Belknap Litigator Confirmed as FTX Examiner

Judge John Dorsey ordered the appointment of Patterson Belknap of counsel Robert Cleary to conduct a 60-day investigation of the FTX collapse.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Hartmann Doherty; Javerbaum Wurgaft; Riker Danzig; Volunteer Lawyers for Justice; Capehart Scatchard

Hartmann Doherty adds a former Bergen County prosecutor; Riker Danzig names co-chairs for their diversity committee; and more moves.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

8 Firms Facing Off in SDNY Class Action Suit Against Chinese Ride-Hailing Service

Quinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O'Melveny are all representing parties in the lawsuit.
3 minute read

Law.com

A Double Blow, Orrick Shutters Taipei and Shanghai Offices in Attempt to 'Rebalance' Regional Platform

The market downturn in Asia has forced many international firms to cut back on their operations in the region, especially in Greater China. In the past year, Latham & Watkins, Perkins Coie, Proskauer Rose, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld have all shuttered offices in mainland China.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Big Law Takes Bigger Bet on Contingency Fee Practices

Kirkland, Crowell, Quinn and Susman Godfrey, among others, have all had financial gains from contingency fee cases. "We've seen a noticeable increase in interest in building out plaintiff side practices," said Evan Meyerson, at Burford Capital.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—March 21, 2024—Capehart Scatchard, Anderson Kill

Attorneys from Capehart Scatchard's diversity and inclusion (D&I) committee recently participated as guest readers in the Read Across America Week 2024 event.
2 minute read

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