Law Firm Management
5 Biglaw Firms Make Working Mother’s List Of The ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’
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Making a return appearance on the list this year are Arnold & Porter and Katten Muchin Rosenman.
Average Attorney Salary Might Surprise New Lawyers (And Judges’ Average Earnings Are Even Lower)
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An Above the Law contributor takes a look at Bureau of Labor Statistics and finds that the estimated mean annual wage for lawyers is a respectable $144,230.
After Two Nights in Jail, St. Louis Lawyer Ordered to Pay $775,000 to Her Former Firm for Copying Client Files
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Tuesday’s order follows a July ruling that found Merta in contempt and ordered her to serve 48 hours in jail.
How a Hard-Charging Lawyer Helped Fuel a Civil War Inside the NRA
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Several NRA veterans accuse William Brewer III of instigating an almost Shakespearean feud to protect his bottom line and growing influence.
Marketing: A Quick Guide to Clean Email Distribution Lists
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If you take the steps to create an organized list, it will allow you to get more creative and intentional with your email marketing.
Biglaw Firm Announces Nationwide Buyout Program
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Morgan Lewis & Bockius will be offering voluntary buyout packages for all of its legal secretaries, across the country.
Fourth Circuit Takes Up Secretive Raid on Law Firm
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Federal agents seized tens of thousands of electronic files during a raid earlier this year, and now the government and the law firm are at odds on what is privileged.
Lawyer Loses First Amendment Challenge to Use of Bar Dues
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Arnold Fleck sued after learning the State Bar Association of North Dakota was using some of his dues to oppose a state ballot measure he supported.
Struggling Law Firms May Face Dissolution Risk in Recession
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Law firms should be “battening down the hatches” now and looking at the profitability of different practices.
Richmond-Based LeClairRyan Law Firm Files for Bankruptcy
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At its peak, the 30-year-old firm had 25 offices nationwide and almost 400 lawyers.
Private Lawyers Stand to Make $90 Million in Johnson & Johnson Opioid Ruling
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The judgment in the Oklahoma opioid litigation, if upheld, could yield a huge return on investment for the private plaintiffs lawyers involved.
White Paper: Driving Disruption in the Law Department
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The white paper includes seven predictions for the future of legal operations by Onit CEO and founder Eric M. Elfman and SimpleLegal CEO and co-founder Nathan Wenzel.
Court Forces Sale of Arbitration Award to Pay Biglaw Firm Fee
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The law firm won approval to have a former client’s $92 million arbitration award seized so that it can be paid for its legal services.
Biglaw Firm Accused of Tax Error That Could Cost Bankers Millions, Report Says
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The case involves an allegedly missed deadline for routine paperwork, according to sources and a report Weil commissioned on the matter, the NY Post reports.
Biglaw Firm Tells Associates They Have to Take Vacation Time to Attend Firm Event
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Some associates in Biglaw firm Quinn Emanuel are miffed about a policy at the firm that has them feeling hoodwinked over losing some of their vacation time.
HBO’s “The Future of Work” Featuring LawGeex
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Vice News recently reported on the technological revolution overtaking the world in transportation, distribution, food service, health — and legal.
The Lawyer’s Guide to Publishing LinkedIn Articles
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Amy Boardman Hunt of Muse Communications points out that publishing an article – quarterly, monthly, or even weekly – is a solid way to keep your profile updated and maintain your presence on LinkedIn.
Firm Settles Suit Alleging It Solicited Fake Online Reviews That Tricked Woman Into Becoming Client
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Lawyers’ Wages Grew Slower Than Inflation, ABA Profile Reveals
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The average lawyer earned $144,230 last year, making less than dentists, who earned $180,590 on average.
Law Firm’s Nasty Split Sparks Novel Questions on Derivative Suits
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Cellino & Barnes used ubiquitous advertising on television, radio and billboards in New York to generate more than $10 million in profits each year since 2015 for its only two shareholders.
