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Baker Botts Adds Wornow As Partner

Scott M. Wornow joined Baker Botts L.L.P. today as a partner in the firm’s Corporate department.  The firm cited Wornow’s…

Debevoise Reports Revenue Up

New York's Debevoise & Plimpton announced that its 2008 gross revenue climbed 7.2%, while profits per partner fell nearly 3%.…

Fulbright and Jaworski Add Two Partners

Two corporate lawyers recognized for representing private equity and venture capital funds, investment banks and Fortune 500 companies in a…

Ruling on Lawyer Fees Causes Debate In Florida

A ruling from Florida’s Supreme Court regarding the rates lawyers can charge on workers comp cases will pit attorney’s and…

California Supreme Court To Hear Arguments Regarding Gay Marriage Ban

Almost exactly one year after the California Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the right for gay couples to marry, many…

In Minnesota, Legal Jobs Shrink As Law School Admissions Grow

The legal job market in Minnesota seems to be getting tighter, as job ads in the state bar publication Bench…

Alabama Supreme Court Denies Legal Ad Restrictions

The Alabama Supreme Court has decided not to place restrictions on the television and radio ads for lawyers and law…

Microsoft Seeks Antitrust Lawyer

Microsoft will soon be releasing its new operating system, Windows 7.  To handle any regulatory issues that may arise with…

K&L Gates Launches Singapore Office

K&L Gates, Pittsburgh’s largest law firm, has opened a Singapore office, its 32nd location and its fifth in Asia. New…

Ashurst Cutting Staff Hours

Biglaw firm Ashurst is cutting staff hours. The firm has invited staff to take up to fifteen days unpaid leave,…

Frisco DA Lays Off Lawyers, Staff

San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris laid off at least five staffers and two attorneys last week. Harris blamed the…

Schulte Roth Laid Off Up to 30 Associates

Above the Law reports that late last year, Schulte Roth let go up to 30 associates. We've been receiving reports…