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June 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Income Partners Make Tough Times Tougher

In tough times, a Hildebrandt/Citi Private bank report suggests, nonequity partners might be a drag.
3 minute read
October 03, 2011 | National Law Journal

Making more out of less

Since the recession took hold in 2008, many local firms have adopted new business practices in an attempt to limit real estate-related costs. This has led to making better use of existing space and becoming more value-conscious when considering a move to new office digs.
9 minute read
July 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

PRO BONO 2008 Casualties of War

Disabled veterans face a blizzard of paperwork when they return home, and, until recently, little legal support. But as the toll from Afghanistan and Iraq mounts, more lawyers are stepping in to help.
7 minute read
November 01, 2004 | National Law Journal

Inadmissible: Lynne Stewart Testifies; Stephen Kunin Leaves PTO; and More

New York lawyer Lynne Stewart takes the stand to counter charges she aided a terrorist group; Stephen Kunin leaves the PTO, moves in next door; John Stanton's 20-year reinstatement fight goes on; D.C. Circuit reverses Judge Jackson; and more.
10 minute read
January 29, 2009 | National Law Journal

Associates are feeling the big chill

After three consecutive years of raising associate pay, many of Atlanta's big firms have slammed on the brakes. Some have reduced or deferred annual raises, while others have frozen associates' base compensation at 2008 levels as economic conditions continue to deteriorate. Only a few firms report that it's business as usual, with associates getting their regular annual pay increase.
9 minute read
October 19, 2006 | National Law Journal

Atlanta's IP Market Heats Up

Firms with Atlanta offices are expanding their IP practices, giving regional companies more options when looking for counsel. Chemical, biotech and pharma are all the rage among firms, including Merchant & Gould, King & Spalding and Fish & Richardson, which opened an Atlanta office earlier this year. Attorneys from new law school grads to partners are discovering that Atlanta is the next big thing in intellectual property law.
3 minute read
March 22, 2004 | Law.com

Nine Cases In Which The Art Of The Defense Prevailed

As these cases show, the best defense is truly a good offense. The attorneys on these cases parried and thrusted their way to the biggest defense verdicts of 2003, oftentimes against seamingly insurmountable odds. From staring down 15 pounds of cocaine in a courtroom to relying on Arabic speaking Muslims to tesitify to a New York jury on the eve of the Iraqi war -- with the chips stacked against them, these defense teams went for broke, and won.
25 minute read
December 12, 2005 | National Law Journal

Alternatives to the billable hour offered by law firms

These firms provided us with information about the alternative billing practices they most often use. We asked firms to differentiate between variations on the billable hour (discounted hourly rates and blended hourly rates) and true alternatives to the billable hour.
4 minute read
March 15, 2004 | National Law Journal

Defense wins of 2003

Facing a 'clean plaintiff' in a tobacco action
25 minute read
January 14, 2008 | National Law Journal

Defections, Merger Talk At Powell Goldstein

The problems are mounting for Powell Goldstein. There have been a long list of departures from the D.C. office, and the 256-lawyer firm has been struggling to grow for years. Now, the firm may be looking for a merger partner.
7 minute read

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