Prosperity in the legal sector appears to be spreading as major law firms including Cleary, Skadden, Dechert, Proskauer, Hogan Lovells, Baker McKenzie, and Paul Weiss have all announced bonuses and salary raises.
For those seeking an expedient exit from their current law firm, Above The Law have provided a helpful guide on the matter.
In intellectual property news, using Kim Kardashian’s image without permission seems to be causing legal troubles, a story which is given more detail here.
Around this time of year, Above The Law launches its annual Holiday Card Contest. Lawyers around the world are invited to submit their entries online.
Finally, in the US, a corporate conspiracy to inflate egg prices has been proven in federal court, leaving many execs with proverbial egg on their faces.