Reed Smith’s Revenue up 10% in 2008
Pittsburgh's Reed Smith reports a 10% increase in gross revenue to $980 million in 2008, on the back of significant…
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Mayer Brown Focuses on Los Angeles Office; Plans to Hire 100
Global law firm Mayer Brown is taking action to shore up its Los Angeles office, which saw the departure of…
Firm: Banks Are Banking Off Dead Employees
One Houston law firm has begun a probe across the nation into banks they allegedly insure the lives of their…
Firms Struggle in the Economic Downturn
As the economy crashes further into recession, law firms are doing some major renovations. Many partners who have lost their…
K&L Gates: No Bonus So Far — And We Need Some Money Back
Above the Law hears about all the best nonsense first. For instance, K&L Gates associates have not yet heard about…
Four Firms Got Blago Payouts in Last 6 Months
The Am Law Daily reports on four law firms that have done quite well from client Rod Blagojevich, the embattled…
Nixon Peabody Gets $1 Million for Rochester Expansion
Nixon Peabody , one of the largest law firms in the US, told the County of Monroe, New York Industrial…
It’s Official: Mayer Brown Freezing Salaries
Above the Law reported two weekends back the rumor that Biglaw colossus Mayer Brown would freeze salaries for 2009. Now…
Blog: Latham & Watkins a DOJ “Feeder Firm”
The Justice Department will once again hire a lawyer from Latham & Watkins. Partner Kathryn Ruemmler has been tapped for…
WilmerHale’s Revenue Up Slightly
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr reported slight growth in 2008, with revenue and profits per partner increases. The firm's…
Impeachment Prosecutor Calls 12 Witnesses Against Blago
The prosecutor in Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's pending impeachment trial in the state Senate said today he will call more…
Anti-Choice Groups Fear An Obama Administration
The announcement of Obama's administration is helping abortion rights supporters feel optimistic, while unnerving "pro-lifers." Thursday is the 36th anniversary…