Earlier this week, a lawsuit was filed by Foley & Lardner against Am Law 50 recruiter, Mark Bruce International. The focus of the suit is to reclaim the fee paid for the placement of a partner who left the firm within three months of his start date.
As part of the filings in the New York State Supreme Court, evidence has been presented underlining an agreement between both entities that would necessitate a full refund of the placement fee if a partner’s employment was brought to an end within three months. This termination could come from either party – the firm or the individual.
This runs contrary to the recent wave of successful and high-profile partner placements made by Mark Bruce International for the legal industry.
The pressure is mounting on the New York-based recruitment firm, as Foley & Lardner, part of the Am Law 100, is seeking a comprehensive refund. This case promises to shine a spotlight on common practices within the recruitment industry for legal professionals.
For more in-depth details, refer to the full story at New York Law Journal.