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Bloggers React to Dreier, Blagojevich Arrests

At Portfolio.com, blogger Felix Salmon sees a larger trend in the Dreier and Blagojevich scandals: Yesterday, the idiot was Marc Dreier;…

Dreier Arraigned, Receiver Assigned

Dreier LLP founder Marc Dreier was arraigned yesterday on federal charges of selling $113 million in fake securities to two hedge…

Illinois Governor Arrested for Trying to Hoc Senate Seat, etc.

The Chicago Tribune broke the news this morning that Illinios governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris…

Breaking: IL Governor Blagojevich Arrested by FBI [Update 2]

FBI agents have arrested Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, on charges stemming from what…

Layoffs at Dreier? Receptionist Surprised to Hear It

Eager to learn more about what's going on at Dreier LLP, we sent our own stalwart video reporter JIllian Elizabeth…

Goulston Cuts About 40

Boston-based firm Goulston & Storrs PC has laid off about 40 members of its staff, including administrative support positions and…

Dreier Indicted in Federal Court (UPDATE)

Federal prosecutors have charged Marc Dreier, founder of Manhattan’s Dreier LLP, with theft in connection with his alleged attempt to…

The World Really is Coming to an End for Many Attorneys

I have been a recruiter for nine years now and I think this is one of the craziest weeks I have…

Poof! Bonuses at Epstein Becker Disappear!

Most of the chatter about year-end associate bonuses has focused on biglaw. Who cut payment by how much and why?…

Coldplay Sued for Copyright Infringement

Long live life? Bad news for Coldplay, the super successful British rock group. The band was sued on Thursday for…

Proskauer Rose Lays Off 60

Proskauer Rose announced ysterday that is it laying off 35 associates and 25 staff. In February 2008, Proskauer Rose announced…

Lawyer Says Boy George ‘was too fat to be able to attack male escort’

Lawyers often make interesting comments in court.  Yesterday, George ("Boy George") O'Dowd's lawyer declared that the singer was too fat…