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How to Ask About Compensation in a Job Interview Without Sounding Greedy

For some, “comp” is deliberately discussed at the very beginning to qualify a candidate's viability upfront. For others, it's a topic that remains unaddressed until it's time to talk turkey. But waiting to discuss money until the interview process is at completion is not a wise move.
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Daily Report Online

Judge: Fulton's Delay Notifying Insurer of Pay Parity Suits Voids Coverage

U.S. District Judge William Duffey Jr. ruled that the county's failure to notify its liability insurer about several lawsuits lets National Casualty Co. off the hook for more than $6.5 million the county sought to help pay for an $18 million settlement in 2015.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Raise Judicial Pay

According to the chief justice, contributions to the judicial retirement system increased from 3 percent to 12 percent over the last seven years, and health benefits costs increased “fourfold” to 35 percent over the same period.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Senate Committee OKs Pay Raise Bill for Judges, Prosecutors

The bill was moved without discussion. Appearing in favor of the measure, but not testifying, were representatives of the judiciary's Office of Government Services, the New Jersey State Bar Association and labor unions. None appeared in opposition.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Akin Gump Boosts Partner Profits as Deals, Lobbying Spur Gains

“In every way that you are measuring success in a law firm, we had a very strong year,” said Akin Gump chair Kim Koopersmith.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Law Prof, as US Attorney, Takes Leave from School, Gives Up Other Gigs

University of Kansas School professor Stephen McAllister was sworn in as U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas by his former boss U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Trump's US Attorney Pick Reports $1.2M Partner Share at Drinker Biddle

William McSwain, the president's nominee for U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, detailed his pay and some clients in government disclosure documents.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Florida Quietly Worked Out Deal to Cap Fees in Water Wars

"Throughout this fight, Florida has been, and continues to be, absolutely committed to subjecting every expense to strict scrutiny so that we can make certain that tax dollars are being spent appropriately," Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Jones Day Partner Resigns From Top Chicago Prosecutor Role

Chaka Patterson, a former Jones Day partner, has resigned from his post as a top prosecutor in Illinois following an internal review that uncovered work referred to his former firm at higher-than-normal billing rates.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

State Rep. Trujillo Will Leave House Seat and Law Firm If Confirmed as OAS Ambassador

Financial disclosure forms reveal Trujillo earned about $837,000 in his law practice and $22,000 as a Florida representative.
2 minute read

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