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Could New Rules Rein In 'Totally Out of Control' MDL Fees?

Roundup MDL Judge Vince Chhabria called on a federal rules committee last year to review common benefit fees in multidistrict litigation, which he called "totally out of control." But rules changes are unlikely.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Denied: $127,000 in Fees in South Florida Decision That Sends 'Message to Plaintiff Attorneys'

"The ruling sends a message to plaintiff attorneys that you could have a very weak case and know that you are shielded essentially from an award of attorney fees," said Daniel R. Levine, a partner at Padula Bennardo Levine.
4 minute read

International Edition

Hogan Lovells Eyes Junior Pay Changes After Partners Raised Bonus Concerns

Partners have questioned whether the firm's associate bonus system fits well with the modern working environment as the war for junior talent continues unabated.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Staffing Agencies Are Wading Into Subscription Pricing. Will Law Firms Be Receptive?

While subscription payment options are becoming more common, legal staffing providers and their clients say it may not become the de facto choice for all clients.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Should Florida Attorney Be Paid as an Expert Witness 'to Show Up and Talk About His Lawyering'? Courts Disagree

"Even though the legal analysis is clear, the parties have caused the expenditure of substantial resources in both the trial and appellate courts—including multiple hearings below and full briefing and oral argument in this court—to adjudicate a squabble over compensation for 1.5 hours of work," Judge Nelly Khouzam wrote on behalf of the panel.
4 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Top Pay and Cash Position Both Swell, LLPs Show

The firm's highest pay-out to a partner was £500,000 higher than in the previous year.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Leading the Way: Alan Kluger and Abbey Kaplan on Succession, National Clients, and the Future of Rates in Miami

Our weekly Q&A series features Alan Kluger and Abbey Kaplan, co-founding members of litigation boutique Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine.
10 minute read

International Edition

Trio of Firms Hike UK Salaries For Newly Qualified Lawyers

The talent war continues as three more firms boost associate pay packets to keep up with competitors.
2 minute read

International Edition

'It Will Make Us More Competitive in the US': Linklaters Partners React to Lockstep Changes

To make itself more competitive stateside, the firm is aligning its pay structure to those adopted by a number of U.S. firms.
5 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Modifies Lockstep With Three Key Changes

The UK-based institution is the latest to adapt its system as firms move to reward contributions beyond seniority in order to hold onto their best up-and-coming partners.
2 minute read

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