Biglaw’s 2024 Revenue Boom: A Deep Dive into Wells Fargo’s Latest Legal Industry Survey
The Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group’s nine-month 2024 survey paints a bright picture for Biglaw, showcasing exceptional growth fueled by…
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Milbank Takes the Lead on 2024 Year-End Bonuses for Associates
Milbank LLP has set an impressive tone in the legal industry by becoming the first major Biglaw firm to announce…
Legal Professionals Acknowledge Importance of Well-Being but Struggle to Engage with Available Resources
Introduction A recent report from Bloomberg Law highlights a significant gap between the availability of well-being education and its utilization…
Low Lawyer Satisfaction with Compensation, But Pay Transparency Boosts Contentment
A recent survey by Law360 Pulse revealed that only 52% of lawyers are satisfied with their overall compensation. However, this…
Workplace Bullying Among Lawyers: A Pervasive Issue
A recent large-scale survey conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism has revealed a troubling trend: nearly a…
Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents
The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…
Duane Morris Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender and Racial Pay Inequities
Lawsuit Accusations On August 1, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against the law firm Duane Morris, alleging that…
The Debate Over Summer Associate Work Hours
Introduction In the legal industry, a recent discussion has sparked controversy regarding the expectations placed on summer associates. The question…
Judge Disqualifies Elon Musk’s Law Firm from X Corp’s Lawsuit Against Bright Data
Conflict of Interest Leads to Disqualification One of Elon Musk's longstanding law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, has been…
Richard Crosby III’s Legal Troubles
Losing one's law license typically marks the end of a legal career. However, Richard Crosby III, disbarred for stealing client…
Fennemore Craig Launches Formal Remote Work Program for Lawyers
Introduction In a bold move to adapt to post-pandemic work preferences, Fennemore Craig, a Phoenix-based law firm, has announced a…
Donna Wilson Re-elected to Lead Manatt Phelps & Phillips
New Term Focuses on Expansion and Growth Donna Wilson has been re-elected to serve another five-year term at the helm…