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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…

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…

Winston & Strawn Elects 18 New Partners

Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that 18 attorneys have been elected partner. Paris: Thomas Bevilacqua, Litigation David Colin, Tax…

Clifford Chance Names DiBari Managing Partner for DC

The partnership of London-based Clifford Chance LLP LLP has elected David DiBari, a partner in the firm’s litigation group, to managing…

Yahoo’s IP Guru Resigns

Joseph Siino, the lawyer who built Yahoo's intellectual property department, is leaving the struggling Internet search firm. Siino said he's…

“Meltdown Task Force” Becomes “Madoff Task Force”

The WSJ Law Blog writes about Susman Godfrey: Susman Godfrey is trying to put its "financial fraud task force," which…

Muslim Former Foley & Lardner Associate Alleges Discrimination

Zafar Hasan, a former associate in Foley & Lardner's Chicago office, can proceed with an employment discrimination suit against the…

Associates’ Bonuses Drop In Bad Year For Legal Biz

From The American Lawyer: Want an early look at how law firms will end 2008? Check out their associate bonus…