Law Firm Management

Two BigLaw Firms Vote to Combine, Creating 1,100-Lawyer Entity

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Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton will become one firm on April 1.

Suit Claims Biglaw Firm Took Over Corporate Client’s Finances and Took Advantage of Its Impaired CEO

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The suit, filed in state court in New York, says Akin Gump took over finances and bookkeeping for Future Media Architects, a family-owned company.

Sullivan & Cromwell Sued for Malpractice by Ex-Skadden Attorney

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The plaintiff, Andrew Delaney, claims that Sullivan & Cromwell acted “unlawfully” and “unethically” in the international arbitration matter.

Eighth Circuit Rejects Claim That Arbitration Clause in Retainer Was Unconscionable

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The Eight Circuit has rejected a plaintiff’s claim that an arbitration clause in a retainer agreement she signed with a law firm was unconscionable, according to Carlton Fields.

Biglaw Partner Who Said She Worked 3,173 Billable Hours is Suspended for Overbilling

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Doreen Zankowski conceded to a hearing committee that “her billing practices were inadequate, careless, rushed and error-prone.”

Forecast Sees Robust 2020 for Law Firms, But Sees Reason for Caution

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Citi projects that 2020 top-line growth for the industry will be in the range of between 5 to 6 percent, , with profit per equity partner growth in the mid-single-digit range.

NYC Litigation Boutique Sued for ‘Absurd’ Fees

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Plaintiffs claim the firm charged “almost $1.9 million over a three year period, without engaging in any discovery, or document collection, whatsoever.”

Littler Launches Nonbinary Gender Inclusiveness and Identification Initiative

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Littler has launched an initiative to advance nonbinary gender inclusiveness within the firm.

Firm Beats the Biglaw Bonus Scale for All Associates

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This is the fourth time the firm has beaten the market on bonuses since it opened four years ago.

Sanctions Motion By BigLaw Firm Alleges Plaintiffs Made Up Pay-Bias Claims ‘Out of Whole Cloth’

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The firm alleges in the sanctions motion that the plaintiffs made up the lawsuit’s pay-bias claims and seeks their dismissal.

The Best Biglaw Firms — According To General Counsel

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The BTI Consulting survey report lists the 30 Biglaw firms that were mentioned most often across all categories.

Law Firms Face $500M Lawsuit in Fallout of Ponzi Fraudster’s Conviction

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Nine law firms face civil claims they aided and abetted a multimillion-dollar securities scam run by convicted fraudster Robert Shapiro.

Law Firm Partner Forced to Retire Not Protected by Age Bias Law

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In a case of first impression, the Eigth Circuit ruled that a law firm’s mandatory partner retirement policy doesn’t violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Biglaw Firm Announces ‘Significant Expansion’ Of Benefits Offerings

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The new policy gives lawyers up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, while staff will be eligible to take at least 12 weeks.

Ohio Attorney Suspended for Helping Clients Evade Taxes

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The Ohio Supreme Court found that actions of Gregory Thomas Plesich violated professional ethics rules prohibiting lawyers from helping clients break the law.

Biglaw Firm in the Midst of Massive Partner Defections

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The firm lost a total of 96 partners, while only picking up 32 since December 2018.

How to Recycle Your Best Content to Market Your Law Practice

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Recycling your best content can save you time and effort and give you valuable material that you can use for months or even years.

Here’s How Much Money Lawyers Make in Every State

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The average lawyer salary in California, $171,550, is about double the salary in Montana, which is $88,600.

Biglaw Firm Delights With Up to $40,000 Extra in Bonus Money for Big Billers

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Another Biglaw firm has announced its bonus scales for associates, but this one adds something extra for those lawyers who put in the really long hours, reports Above the Law.