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…
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Richard Crosby III’s Legal Troubles
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Fennemore Craig Launches Formal Remote Work Program for Lawyers
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Donna Wilson Re-elected to Lead Manatt Phelps & Phillips
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Paul Weiss Launches Specialized Investigations Practice
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McKool Smith Announces Mid-Year Bonuses for Associates
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Major Law Firms to Receive Millions from $2.13 Billion Opioid Settlement Fund
A court-appointed panel recommended the distribution of $2.13 billion in legal fees from national opioid settlements. Major law firms will…
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Legal Professionals Embrace Flexible Attendance Policies: A New Era Post-Pandemic
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Big Law Firms Integrate Generative AI Training for Summer Associates
As generative AI technology continues to revolutionize the legal profession, prominent law firms like K&L Gates, Dechert, and Orrick Herrington…
Paul Hastings Expands with Major Team Acquisition from King & Spalding
June 3, 2024 In a strategic move to bolster its finance and restructuring capabilities, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced…