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Orrick Law Firm Boosts Arbitration Expertise with New Group Leader Hire from Competitor in New York

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, a San Francisco-based law firm, has announced that it has hired Hagit Elul, the former co-leader…

Former K&L Gates Attorney Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Cyberstalking

A former partner at the U.S. law firm K&L Gates, Willie Dennis, was sentenced to two years in prison by…

Tesla Hires Experienced Telecom Lawyer as Top Legal Advisor

Brandon Ehrhart, former general counsel for Dish Wireless, has been hired by Tesla Inc as its new legal chief. Ehrhart…

Daily Lateral Associate Movement at Goodwin Procter: Averaging a Gain or Loss of 1 Since 2020

Goodwin Procter, a well-known law firm, has experienced a net gain of 254 lateral associates over the past two years.…

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against NFL Over ‘Sunday Ticket’ Pricing

The National Football League (NFL) is facing a class-action lawsuit worth $6 billion following a ruling by U.S. District Judge…

Leading Biglaw Firm Increases Billable Hours Demand, Causing Outrage Among Junior Lawyers

Perkins Coie, a top 50 Biglaw firm with $1,155,565,000 in gross revenue in 2021, has announced an increase in its…

Daily Average Lateral Associate Gain/Loss at Goodwin Procter Since 2020

Goodwin Procter, a law firm, has seen a fluctuation in lateral associate hires and departures since 2020. The firm hired…

Law School Named for Black Attorney in Groundbreaking Move for Legal History

The Florida St. Thomas University College of Law has recently rebranded to the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at…

Former California Bar Executive Cleared of Certain Misconduct Allegations

A California State Bar Court judge has dismissed some of the disciplinary charges against former bar Executive Director Joseph Dunn.…

California Prostitution Law Facilitates Rampant Sex Abuse in LA Streets

A new law decriminalizing loitering for prostitution has gone into effect in California since January 1st, and it has caused…

Federal Court Debates on Potential Overturn of LGBTQ Employment Protections

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of Braidwood…

Dad Sues School District Over Officer’s Use of Neck Restraint on Student

A federal lawsuit has been filed in Illinois against an off-duty police officer for allegedly using excessive force during a…