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DLA Piper Makes Measured Progress
It's now the second-largest law firm in the world, but the conglomeration has sceptics who deride its "Starbucks" approach.Lateral Partner Moves Spiked in 2009, New Report Shows
By most measures, 2009 was a dismal year for the legal industry. One notable exception to the drumbeat of record layoffs and bankruptcy actions: By our count, there was also a record number of lateral partner moves in The Am Law 200. In the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2009, 2,775 partners left or joined the biggest firms in the United States -- a 10.6 percent increase in mobility over last year. Litigation partners led the pack, but banking and finance partners were close behind.Chesco Judge of 25 Years Announces Early Retirement
Chester County Common Pleas Judge Thomas G. Gavin announced Tuesday that he will step down from the bench at the start of 2011, three years shy of the mandatory retirement age of 70, citing a desire to spend more time with his family and to pursue other interests.2004 Marks a Very Good Year for Some Texas Associates
A handful of large Texas firms distributed or plans to distribute discretionary associate bonuses for 2004 that exceed the amounts -- in some cases by more than double -- of the bonuses paid in 2003, according to a survey of the 25 largest firms in Texas.Largest Firms by City (Philadelphia)
The following is a list of the largest law firms in the city of Philadelphia ranked by the number of full-time attorneys as reported in the 2010 edition of PaLAW magazine.A bench trial begins on Monday in San Jose in a suit that accuses five major corporations of creating a public nuisance by manufacturing and promoting lead-based paint despite knowledge it was harmful. Ten cities and counties in California are demanding nearly $1 billion in cleanup costs.
Ethics: Associate Whistle Blowing
Discovering that a partner at your law firm has engaged in a violation of New York's Code of Professional Responsibility is not merely disillusioning. The Code's imperative to report the ethical misconduct of your fellow lawyers also places you in a potential conflict with your firm and puts you at personal risk. Case in point, Peter Kelly, a former Hunton & Williams associate, allegedly was discharged for blowing the whistle on the fraudulent billing of partner Scott Wolas, now a fugitive from justice.Trending Stories
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