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Encouraging Legal Professionals to Disconnect: ABA’s Proposal

The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at…

McKool Smith Announces Mid-Year Bonuses for Associates

McKool Smith, a prominent litigation firm, is rewarding its associates with substantial mid-year bonuses, recognizing their hard work and dedication…

Associate Layoffs Hit K&L Gates Amidst BigLaw’s Compensation Buzz

Amid widespread news about hefty salary hikes and generous bonuses across BigLaw, it's crucial to recognize that not every major…

The Future of Full BigLaw Associate Bonuses: New Requirements and Expectations

Large law firms are poised to maintain their annual associate bonuses, which have ranged from $20,000 to $115,000 since 2021.…

BigLaw Firms Experience Record-Low Billable Hours in First Quarter of 2023

In a recent survey conducted by Wells Fargo's Legal Specialty Group, it has been revealed that BigLaw firms are grappling…

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…

What You Need to Know Before Law School

Summary: Be prepared for all aspects of the legal industry come graduation time and entering the real world of practicing…

This Intellectual Property Partner Billed 3,600 Last Year

Summary: Not many attorneys are able to achieve the 3,000 billable hours mark each year but this one soared past…

Attorneys Become Brainwashed Zombies Billing as Many Hours as Possible

Summary: After putting in time with major law firms, many attorneys end up with brainwashed ideas that make them like…

Jackson Lewis Doing Away with Billable Hours

Summary: The law firm of Jackson Lewis said recently that it will do away with billable hours for its associates as…

Top 10 Benefits of Being a First Year Law Firm Associate

Summary: What are some of the benefits of being a first year law firm associate? Here are the top 10 benefits.…

Holland & Knight Nixes Billable Hours Tracking in Public Policy & Regulation Group

  International law firm Holland & Knight announced in recent days that the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group will…