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National Law Journal

9 Big Law Firms See Work From SEC's Latest Enforcement Action

Davis Polk, Sidley, Foley, Milbank, Wilmer, King & Spalding and other firms were defense counsel for 26 broker-dealers, corporate insiders and others for widespread recordkeeping failures.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Law Firms With the Largest Partner Pay Spreads

The widening partner pay ratios come as big firms are pulling a number of levers to get money to their highest performers.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Litigation, Health Care, Telecom, Antitrust Practices Fuel Lateral Hiring in DC

Several Big Law firms have added to their partner ranks in the nation's capital this week.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Will Other Big Law Firms Follow Suit on Associate Hiring Delay?

"I have not seen in the market something that would make me think that we're going to see a slowdown in new hires from law school across the market," said recruiter Lauren Wu.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Partners Confront 'Deeply Uncomfortable' Client Communications on Soaring Billing Rates

Law firms are increasingly relying on engagement letters or online e-billing platforms to alert clients of rate increases, even though less personalized communication can frustrate clients, sources say.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

2 McDermott Energy M&A, Private Equity Partners Jump to Winston in Houston

Winston & Strawn continues to grow its energy team in Texas by hiring McDermott Will & Emery partners Kevin Brophy and Ming Lei as transaction department partners in Houston.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Puts General Motors, OnStar at Head of Line in Data Privacy Lawsuit

While the named plaintiffs are limited to GM and OnStar, the complaint names many other companies involved in the alleged illegal practices.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Microsoft-Backed Startup Hires Blockchain Guru as First Legal Chief

"Being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of decentralized tech, and shaping the legal strategies that support this innovation, is incredibly rewarding."
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Release of AI-Graded Test Scores Frozen, Permanent Injunction Requested

School districts allege Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath violated the Education Code in the development and use during the 2023-2024 school year of the standardized testing system.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-Binance General Counsel Takes Legal Reins of Rival Crypto Exchange

Hon Ng departed Binance a year ago, amid news reports that executives were unhappy with how the CEO was handling a Department of Justice money-laundering investigation. It later settled with the DOJ for $4 billion.
2 minute read

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