Law Firm Management
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.
Biglaw Firms Expanding Parental Paid Leave Policy – Up to 20 Weeks
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Above the Law writes about the reportedly industry-leading paid leave announced by Benesch.
Texas Businessman Lost $6 Million Investing in BP Litigation. Now He’s Blaming His Ex-Lawyers
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The litigation investment firm’s money evaporated into an allegedly fraudulent scheme to manufacture tens of thousands of plaintiffs.
NRA May Be Shooting Itself in the Foot With Out-Of-Control Legal Bills
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Above the Law reviews the financial problems plaguing the National Rifle Association, as ProPublica reports on the legal bills charged by the organization’s outside counsel.
Jones Day Sued for Alleged Malpractice by Pro Bono Clients Who Say Eviction Deal Left Them Homeless
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Two California residents allege that Jones Day pressured them to accept a “burdensome settlement,” reports the ABA Journal.
Becoming an Expert Legal Source Can Help Build Your Law Practice
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Not unlike presenting a case to a jury, the goal of any legal commentator is to prove to the audience that they know what they’re talking about.
Decision-Makers Speak Out: Content Works Best When It’s Actionable
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In the age of information overload, in-house counsel and C-suite executives are resolute in valuing utility above other content attributes.
Bad News Keeps Coming for Biglaw Firm LeClairRyan
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For over a year now the firm has seen a flood of partners and senior attorneys exit, according to Above the Law.
Equifax Data-Breach Settlement: Get Up to $20,000 If You Can Prove Harm
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Individual victims may be able to claim as much as $20,000 in compensation for losses resulting from the breach if they can prove they were harmed.
Philadelphia Lawyer Charged With Diverting Clients From His Firm, Pocketing Fees
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Neil I. Mittin, 64, was a name partner with the firm for 38 years. The firm name is called Gay & Chacker.
The 2019 Working Mother 60 Best Law Firms for Women
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Some of the key initiatives the survey examined include paid parental leave, the use of reduced schedules, parent-resource groups, and mentoring and sponsorship of female lawyers.
Trump, Democratic Candidates Lean on Two Biglaw Firms
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The two Big Law firms are reprising their roles from 2016 in the latest election cycle, reports Bloomberg Law.
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Compliant with State Bar of Texas Rules?
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Having an effective LinkedIn profile is good for business, points out Muse Communications. But it’s equally important to make sure it doesn’t get you into trouble with the State Bar.
Sidley Still Thinks They Handled Partner’s Suicide Correctly. His Widow Disagrees.
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“The two managing partners of the bankruptcy division did not call me, email me, send me a letter,” writes Gabe MacConaill’s widow.
Sidley Among Firms Settling Claims Over Their Work for Client Involved in ‘Ponzi-Like’ Scheme
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The case was brought by investors in Aequitas Securities, which unraveled in early 2016 when the Securities and Exchange Commission said the once high-flying investment management firm was operating “in a Ponzi-like fashion.”
