National Law Journal | Analysis
By Marcia Coyle | September 28, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, has only one Second Amendment opinion—a dissent. But that thorough exploration of the issue in the case, some scholars said, reflects an approach that could result in a sea change in the way lower courts analyze, and largely uphold, gun restrictions.
By Amanda Bronstad | September 25, 2020
Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and Judge Barbara Lagoa, who served for more than a decade in Florida's state courts before joining the Eleventh Circuit in 2019, have different approaches to class actions, torts and arbitration, according to a review of their decisions.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Christine Simmons | September 11, 2020
The firm's partner compensation system—from the highest paid to the lowest paid—has been roughly 3-to-1 in recent years, from roughly $6 million to about $2 million.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Packel | September 2, 2020
Altman Weil consultant Eric Seeger has spoken with roughly three dozen managing partners over the last month. Every one is looking into a head-count reduction.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Samantha Stokes | August 24, 2020
Law firms aiming to keep associates satisfied in unprecedented times should focus on transparency, according to our Midlevel Associates Survey.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Samantha Stokes | August 24, 2020
For better or worse, few issues capture associates' attention like work-life balance. In this year's Midlevel Associates Survey, they opened up about the pressures they feel.
By Angela Morris | August 20, 2020
Among almost 2,800 lawyers surveyed in June, 57% said they would not be open to a virtual jury trial. So it's no surprise that a San Antonio court couldn't find lawyers to volunteer for its first Zoom civil jury trial on Wednesday.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dylan Jackson | August 12, 2020
The dollars raised and spent show that law firms are becoming increasingly active in the 2020 race while leveraging donations to bolster their own lobbying practices.
National Law Journal | Analysis
By ALM Staff | August 11, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has officially named Kamala Harris as his running mate. Here, we take a look back at the times Harris has made headlines.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Samantha Stokes | August 5, 2020
Federal stimulus money is creating an increased demand for white-collar crime and investigations work, and firms are looking to hires from the government to meet their needs in the space.
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