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Hiring Spree Continues in Australia as Jones Day Loses Partner

Clayton Utz adds Katie Higgins to its insolvency practice.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Winstead Real Estate Shareholder Returns to Jones Day

Jones Day continues to hire in Dallas, bringing on real estate partner Conrad Steele, who started his legal career at the firm.
2 minute read

Law.com

State, Federal Courts in North Carolina Announce Reopening Dates Following Hurricane Helene

After issuing an emergency order Sept. 30 to close 13 county courts in North Carolina, Chief Justice Paul Newby extended the order, which is also set to expire Monday. Still, some locations have ongoing clean up efforts.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Training to Replace Yourself': Kessler Topaz Co-Founder Set to Retire

"It was a goal of mine to be done at the age of 60," said Kessler, whose firm grew from six to almost 100 attorneys. "I never wanted to be the person sticking around."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Microsoft's Banner Year Pushed Brad Smith's Pay Sharply Higher

The company racked up lots of wins in the fiscal year that ended June 30, including completing its largest acquisition ever, the $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard—a deal Smith pushed across the finish line in October.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Employee and Outspoken Critic of NFL Settles Suit Alleging Racial Inequality in the League

The central issue in Trotter's lawsuit revolved around his vocal criticism of the NFL's diversity policies and his allegations that this advocacy led to his dismissal. He claimed that during league-wide meetings and in various public forums, he repeatedly raised concerns about the NFL's failure to hire more Black coaches, executives and media personnel.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Average Partner Pay in D.C. Is Climbing—but Not as Fast as Billing Rates

The average pay for Am Law 200 partners, including equity and nonequity partners, in D.C. has eclipsed $1.5 million.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What's Your Persona? Using Client Personas to Drive Marketing and Business Development

Developing client personas can help maximize marketing and business development resources as well as boost profitability by bringing in more and better (and perhaps better paying) clients.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Many Judges Earn Less Than Lawyers: Texas Judiciary Asks for 30% Raise

Office of Court Administration Executive Director Megan LaVoie said 26% of judges who voluntarily retire said salary was a contributing factor.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Predicts Pa. High Court's Application of 'Gallagher' and 'Donovan' in 'Mid-Century Insurance v. Werley'

The Third Circuit determined that the household exclusion at issue must be enforced in order to be consistent with current Pennsylvania Supreme Court precedents.
12 minute read

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