Steptoe Launches Innovative Compensation Model for Associates
Steptoe LLP, a prominent BigLaw firm, is set to implement a new, flexible compensation system in 2025 that offers associates…
Month: December 2024
Boies Schiller Flexner Leads with Generous Year-End Associate Bonuses
Record-Setting Bonuses Demonstrate Firm's Commitment to Associates In a bold move that underscores its commitment to its legal team, Boies…
Milbank Closes Beijing Office Amid Shifting Legal Landscape in China
Milbank LLP, a prominent U.S.-based law firm, announced on Friday its decision to close its office in Beijing, marking another…
Former Seton Hall Law Assistant Dean Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement Scheme
In a significant legal development, Teresina DeAlmeida, a former assistant dean at Seton Hall University’s law school, received a three-year…
California State Bar Adopts Case-by-Case Approach to Campus Protest Evaluations
The State Bar of California has introduced a case-by-case framework for assessing law school graduates’ involvement in campus protests as…
Generative AI in E-Discovery: Navigating the Future of Legal Technology
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools into e-discovery platforms has transformed legal technology, promising to reduce manual labor,…
E-Discovery Team Departs King & Spalding for Hilgers Graben
A prominent group of electronic discovery (e-discovery) lawyers from King & Spalding has joined Hilgers Graben, a rapidly growing litigation…
Paul Weiss to Close Beijing Office Amid Broader Exodus of U.S. Law Firms from China
U.S.-based law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has announced plans to shut down its Beijing office by the…
Former George Mason Law Professor Joshua Wright Drops Lawsuit Amid Misconduct Allegations
Joshua Wright, a former professor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and a former Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
The Case for a Law School in El Paso: Addressing a Regional Need
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is exploring the possibility of establishing a law school to address a…
The Transformative Growth of Latham & Watkins’ Energy Practice
A $2 Billion Powerhouse Shaped by AI and Energy Transitions Latham & Watkins’ energy and infrastructure practice, a significant revenue…
The Future of Legal Billing: Embracing AI and Self-Service Models
The Decline of the Billable Hour in the Legal Industry For decades, the legal profession has debated the potential demise…