Perkins Coie Cuts Associate Salaries — a Bit
Perkins Coie, which in April cut 12 attorneys and 26 staff, has announced minor salary cuts for associates. The cuts…
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Jackson Lewis Acquires Detroit’s Rubin Shulman
Employment law firm Jackson Lewis has acquired Detroit, Michigan's Rubin Shulman, bringing on the firm's five attorneys. Allan S. Rubin…
Alameda CA Public Defender Job Cuts Mean Cases Refused
In June we reported that Alameda County, California would cut 15 people in the Public Defender’s Office. The cuts will…
Ropes & Gray Loses 1 Partner to Treasury, Gains Another
Tax partner Stephen E. Shay is leaving Ropes & Gray to join the US Treasury as deputy assistant secretary for…
Patton Boggs Hires Group from Weiner Brodsky
Patton Boggs has hired away a team of six mortgage finance lawyers from Weiner Brodsky. Partners Richard Andreano and John…
Bingham McCutchen + McKee Nelson Merger Complete
We reported last month that Bingham McCutchen would merge with McKee Nelson, and operate under the Bingham McCutchen name. This…
Sutherland Asbill Hires Associates
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan has brought on two associates. J. Page Scully joins from McDermott Will & Emery, as a…
Nixon Peabody Hires Partners from McKee Nelson
Nixon Peabody, which in February laid off 56 attorneys and staff, has hired away two partners from McKee Nelson. Keith…
NALP: For Associate Salaries, It’s All Downhill From Here
A survey by the National Association for Law Placement says that law firm associate salaries, generally on the rise since…
Setfarth Shaw Cancels 2010 Summer Program
Seyfarth Shaw, which laid off 50 people in May, has announced it will not host a Summer associate program in…
Obama Nominates 4 for US Attorney
On Friday, President Obama nominated four lawyers as United States Attorneys. Daniel Bogden was nominated for the District of Nevada.…
Vethan Law Hires Lawyers for New Office
Houston, Texas' Vethan Law Firm has brought on two attorneys for a new office in Sugar Land. Elyse M. Farrow…