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Law Firms Reassess Partner Compensation Amid Changing Dynamics

In recent times, law firms are increasingly making adjustments to partner compensation due to factors such as decreased productivity and…

Exploring Bar Exam Alternatives: ABA Legal Ed Council Considers Policy Statement

The ABA Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is set to discuss a draft…

Coalition of U.S. Plaintiffs’ Law Firms Push for Modernization in Civil Trials Amid COVID-19 Fallout

A coalition comprising prominent plaintiffs' law firms in the United States is advocating for a revamp of the rules governing…

U.S. Supreme Court Extends Block on Biden’s Social Media Misinformation Order

In a recent development, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has decided to extend a temporary block on an order…

BigLaw Firm Files $30M Lawsuit Seeking COVID-19 Rent Abatement

Crowell & Moring, a law firm based in Washington D.C., has filed a lawsuit against TREA 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Trust,…

Texas Governor Abbott Deals Legal Blow As He Fights The Vaccine And Mask Mandate

In a decision issued Thursday evening, the Texas Supreme Court denied Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to stay temporary restraining…

Debevoise & Plimpton, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Roll Out Special Fall Bonuses

Debevoise & Plimpton, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett are the latest top law firms to jump on…

The Associate COVID-19 Bonus War is Heating Up as More Law Firms Announce Special Bonuses

When Cooley first announced its associates will be awarded “special appreciation bonuses” ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 in recognition of…

Global Law Firm Allows Lawyers to Work Remotely 40% of Time

Herbert Smith Freehills has become one of the latest global law firms to announce changes to its remote working policy…

Big Law Firm Launches Voluntary Associate Deferral Program

The financial turmoil caused by the pandemic that had shaken the legal world has raised a lot of concerns among…

Holland & Hart is Latest Big Law Firm to Walk Back COVID-19 Salary Cuts

Holland & Hart, LLP is the latest big law firm to walk back on the salary cuts it had put…

Another Big Law Firm Reverses Pay Cuts, This Time Retroactively

Hogan Lovells announced in a statement on Friday, it will reverse COVID-19 salary cuts for associates and hold deferred salary…