Law firms are increasingly using lateral departure deterrence methods, such as punitive non-competes or debits for unpaid bills, legal industry sources say. The decision by Kirkland & Ellis to withhold partners’ accrued compensation at the firm’s discretion is indicative of a broader trend. This type of financial clawback mechanism is reportedly becoming more common across firms within the Am Law 200 and beyond. For further details, please see the original article on Law.com.