Rumor: More Layoffs Looming for DLA Piper? [Update]
DLA Piper, the world's largest law firm (by number of lawyers) which employs more than 3,700 counsel in 28 countries, may…
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NY High Court Upholds Reversal of $20.5M Tobacco Verdict
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld the reversal of a $20.5 million verdict, ruling that the estate of…
The Bankruptcy Boom: Business Filings Up 49%
Federal bankruptcy filings rose by 30% for the 12-month period ending September 30th, while business filings climbed 49% in the…
Latham & Watkins Freezes Salaries at 2008 Levels [Update]
Los Angeles-based Latham & Watkins is freezing 2009 salaries at 2008 levels. While we anticipate that the diversity of our practices…
Blank Rome Sues Ford Prefect Over Unpaid Fees
Philadelphia law firm Blank Rome is suing rapper, actor and activist Mos Def for over $60,000 in unpaid legal bill…
O’Melveny & Myers Announces Associate Bonuses
"Multiple tipsters" tell Above the Law that O'Melveny & Myers associates in California and DC received voicemails today, confirming that…
Court Ruling May Have Encouraged Madoff Victims to Remain Silent
Today on Slate's Big Money blog -- a possible reason why suspicious Madoff investors may have kept their mouths shut:…
“Zombie” Debt Collectors Harass the Bankrupt, Eat Brains
At Lawyers and Settlements, an interview with New York bankruptcy attorney Charles Juntikka, about how fraudulent "zombie" debt collectors harass…
Man Beats Wife, Blames Airline
A husband and wife are suing United Airlines for "overserving" alcohol during a flight from Osaka, Japan to San Francisco,…
Smith, Gambrell & Russell Opens Office in Big Apple
Atlanta-based Smith, Gambrell & Russell has launched a New York City office with the addition of seven new attorneys. Six…
New York Law School Files Investor Suit Against Merkin
As we reported earlier today, New York Law School has filed an investor lawsuit against J. Ezra Merkin, one of…
Jewish University Loses $110 Million in Madoff Mishegoss
Yesterday we reported that the Jewish community is a little bit broygez over Bernard L. Madoff's decision to rip off various…