The legal world witnessed some significant developments today, reflected in our Morning Docket for May 28, 2024.
Baker McKenzie Poaches Partner From O’Melveny: In a notable move within M&A, Baker McKenzie has hired O’Melveny’s U.S. M&A leader, signaling optimism for a rebound in deal activities. For more details, see the Reuters article.
Biglaw Trend That Is Surprisingly Risky: Expanding non-equity partner ranks is becoming increasingly common among big law firms. However, this trend brings with it a set of management challenges. Bloomberg Law has covered this development extensively, and you can read their insights here.
Aileen Cannon Unsealed A Bunch Of Documents: The courtroom under Judge Aileen Cannon has been experiencing tension, particularly concerning attorney-client privilege debates. Law&Crime provides a detailed examination of the situation, which can be accessed here.
Another Trump Criminal Case, Another Gag Order: Following yet another contentious social media post from the former President, a new gag order has been implemented. HuffPost discusses the implications of this latest development, and you can read their piece here.
Biglaw Is Growing In Atlanta: Despite significant growth among various firms in Atlanta, the traditional heavyweights such as King & Spalding and Alston & Bird continue to dominate the scene. Details can be found in an article by the National Law Journal here.
For more comprehensive legal news coverage, visit the original Above the Law article.