Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! It’s Wednesday, December 16, and here’s a quick look at yesterday’s news…

Sonnenschein lays off some staff and abandons lockstep compensation….

WilmerHale also ditches lockstep….

Nixon Peabody associates get a last minute deferral…

and the partnerships at Hogan & Hartson and Lovells have approved the merger plans…

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U.S. Judiciary Reforms Tackle “Judge Shopping”, Aiming for Fairer Legal Proceeding
The United States federal judiciary announced on Tuesday a significant policy overhaul designed to dismantle…
Department of Education Takes Action to Expedite College Financial Aid Awards
Updated February 19 - The customary deadline for high school seniors to finalize their college…
American Airlines Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over 401(k) Plan Investments
In a groundbreaking legal development, Bryan Spence, an American Airlines Inc. pilot, has sought class…