Rising Billing Rates in the Legal Sector
Legal industry experts are predicting a continued rise in billing rates at major law firms across the U.S. and U.K.…
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U.S. Legal Services Sector Sees Job Surge in November
According to data released by the Labor Department on Friday, the legal services sector experienced a notable uptick in employment,…
Law Firms Hiring!
Law school graduates can expect better returns, better job opportunities, and overall more hiring by larger firms. Hiring freezes that…
Gov. Paterson Finally Signs the Bill that Will Raise NY Judges’ Benefits
The state of New York Governor David A. Paterson signed the new legislation known as A42010/S68010 that aims to improve…
Update: Judge Agrees with Judge that Judges Need More Money
Two weeks ago, we reported that New York State's Appellate Division had ruled, giving lawmakers 90 days to adjust judicial…
Kilpatrick Stockton Cuts Associate Pay
Kilpatrick Stockton will cut associate salaries by 10%, effective July 1st. So, Happy Independence Day! Starting pay for associates will…
Wisconsin Public Defenders Demand Raises
The State Bar of Wisconsin and the state public defender's office are demanding a $30 an hour increase in the…
Judges Rule That Judges Deserve Pay Raise
New York State's 1,300 judges have not had a pay raise in a decade. Now the state's Appellate Division, 1st…
Linklaters Cuts Pay for Incoming Associates
Linklaters is cutting pay for starting lawyers, and shrinking salary increases. The firm will pay new lawyers £61,500 ($91,300), down…
Irell & Manella Announces Salary Increases
Southern California's Irell & Manella, an intellectual property litigation and general business litigation firm, has announced pay raises for its…