The late retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s death at the age of 93, has led to a heartfelt tribute from Chief Justice John Roberts. This tribute was given at the start of an argument session that took place on Monday. Justice O’Connor was remembered through the memorial drapery set on the courtroom door, a visual…
In a recent interview, Tansy Woan of the prestigious firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom shed light on her journey to partnership. Woan’s advice for associates emphasizes the importance of delivering exceptional work, but importantly, she added that strategic thinking and the ability to uniquely contribute to a case or to the law firm’s…
As the year comes to an end, many top-tier law firms are finalizing their bonus structures. For several associates at the Am Law 200 firm Boies Schiller Flexner, this means an impressive year-end bonus of $300,000 or more. These extraordinary figures, learnt through an internal email from the firm’s management, leave most of their colleagues…
In a recent wage-and-hour lawsuit against Target, a class has been certified by U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The judge rejected Target’s argument that each plaintiff’s overtime calculations would be too varied to resolve under one case. The corporate giant claimed the individual differences in total recoverable amounts…
Following the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, significant figures in the legal community have stepped forward to pay tribute to the former Supreme Court justice. Messages of respect and acknowledgment continue to pour in as many honour the contributions O’Connor made to the legal field. A prominent figure and frequent subject within legal education,…
In a recent development, Credit Suisse has reinstated Neil Barofsky to take on the role of an independent ombudsperson. This choice comes as the Swiss banking institution is conducting an in-depth review into its historical ties to servicing Nazi-linked accounts. Barofsky, who is a respected figure in the legal world, will oversee the entire review…
U.S. Supreme Court justices showed uneasiness on Monday regarding the issue of blocking a $6 billion bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma. The pharmaceutical company, known for producing OxyContin, has proposed a controversial plan that includes provision of legal immunity for the handling of the opioid crisis for the Sackler family, who were the proprietary heads…
Maurice Thompson, head of energy, maritime and natural resources in Australia for Clyde & Co, along with the majority of his team, are set to depart the firm for Holman Fenwick Willan. Thompson, who is also based in Melbourne, leads the Australian aviation group and the global drones group at Clyde & Co. He will…
A recent development in Porto Alegre, Brazil, has triggered a fresh set of discussions within the global legal fraternity. City legislators approved an ordinance, only to later learn that the draft was produced by artificial intelligence. The revelation came from Councilman Ramiro Rosário who proudly claimed on Twitter that he had crafted the proposal with…
Austin Knudsen, the Attorney General of Montana, has become the most recent to take legal action against tech giant Meta over allegations of non-compliance with child privacy laws. As reported by the National Law Journal, the lawsuit, filed on December 1, asserts that Meta inadequately curbs mature content on its platform Instagram, thereby failing in…
A trend in the movement and influence of top law firms on developing markets shines a spotlight on an interesting strategic move by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. This South Carolina-based firm, in 2018, combined with Florida-based Broad and Cassel, an initiative providing Nelson Mullins not just with an entry point into the burgeoning Florida…
While many Big Law firms have kept their year-end bonuses relatively static, most associates at Boies Schiller Flexner appear to be outpacing their counterparts significantly. According to an email from the managing partners at the Am Law 200 firm, several employees received year-end bonuses upwards of $300,000, while a number of juniors saw more than…
An ongoing legal battle ensues as a North Carolina community bank has launched a lawsuit against a former Vice President of its wealth management division and a former administrator. The bank alleges that, upon their resignations to join a competitor earlier this year, the defendants took with them a significant amount of confidential client data….
A recent lawsuit filed in the New York federal court indicates a growing concern in the digital sector over copyright infringement. The plaintiff, a photographer, alleges that a cannabis licensing company used an unauthorized image of the Empire State Building for promotional purposes, thereby infringing on their copyright. While the details regarding the parties involved…
The legal industry has witnessed another high-profile move in recent times. Tripp Lake has been recruited to the Denver office of Dickinson Wright. The announcement was made earlier this week, according to the law firm. With considerable experience as lead counsel in patent and trade secret cases, Lake’s expertise ranges across several sectors. He has…
In an article from Above the Law, Mark Herrmann explores the boundary lines of disqualification from public office. Herrmann leverages a series of hypothetical situations, asking readers to discern their personal verdicts before revealing the real-life scenarios corresponding to each question. He raises a few questions surrounding the disqualification of public officials over misrepresentations. Citing…
Kimberly C. Carter has recently become a member of Epstein Becker Green’s employment, labor, and workforce management practice in Los Angeles, according to a recent announcement by the firm. Carter’s hiring represents a bolstering of the firm’s West Coast presence, and her inclusion within the team is expected to lend considerable expertise in the field…
On December 4th, 2023, Robert Wise, a New York attorney who managed luxury properties for sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, was sentenced for money laundering. However, he managed to avoid jail. Instead, U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil sentenced the 83-year-old Wise to a year of home confinement, subsequently followed by a year of probation….
Kirkland & Ellis has announced the return of Josh Birenbaum to their firm, where he will be positioned as a partner within the corporate practice group. According to the official statement issued on Monday, he joins the firm from Allen & Overy’s Los Angeles office. Mr. Birenbaum represents an extensive clientele, including private equity funds…
Just one year after Manuel Rocha, a retired U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, joined law firm Foley & Lardner as a senior international business adviser, he is now facing multiple federal charges. The Department of Justice has accused Rocha of acting as a foreign agent for Cuba for several decades, labeling it one of the longest…
The successful Biglaw firm, Boies Schiller Flexner, has recently announced its decision to adhere to the Cravath scale for raises and bonuses, exciting associates nationwide. Having grossed over $220,000,000 in revenue for 2022, this considerable figure places the firm at No.157 in the widely-referenced Am Law 200. As outlined in the firm’s official statement, the…
As we navigate the end of a lively year, Above the Law (ATL) invites you to embrace the spirit of the season in their upcoming celebratory bash. The legal professionals who’ve been keeping a keen eye on ATL’s insightful coverage are especially welcome to participate and mark the completion of 2023 in a high-spirited atmosphere….
A former trainee at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) pleaded guilty after being charged with trading on confidential information about pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co.’s acquisition of biotechnology company Pandion Therapeutics, according to a Bloomberg Law article. Seth Markin admitted in Manhattan federal court to using insider information from his former girlfriend, who was…
Boies Schiller Flexner is matching a new Big Law pay scale that significantly raises salaries, offering up to $435,000 for its most senior associates (Bloomberg Law). On Monday, the firm made an announcement that places it among a growing list of law firms, such as Baker Botts, Kirkland & Ellis, Paul Hastings, McDermott Will &…
Spanish legal powerhouses, Cuatrecasas and ECIJA, have recently enriched their Latin America teams, marking the region as a substantial revenue generator for both firms. With the aim of bolstering their respective positions, the two accomplished firms have recruited several experienced individuals equipped with extensive regional expertise. Cuatrecasas, for instance, has enlisted the services of Michel…