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…
Law firm Clifford Chance delivered good news to its US associates recently. The esteemed firm, known for generating over $2.5B in gross revenue and ranking 13th on the G200, announced that it will match the Cravath scale on all counts. This decision brings a significant increase to the associates’ salary schedule. Below presents the newly…
The landscape of legal compensation has become fiercely competitive as boutique law firm, Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing P.C., colloquially known as AZA, decided to match the Biglaw market salaries and bonuses for their first to fourth-year associates for 2024. This move signifies that substantial compensation is no longer the unique selling point of large law…
The law industry is one that is perpetually evolving, with key players constantly shifting. Staying ahead of the curve is of paramount significance. While many leaders in the legal profession may resort to traditional gauges such as revenue, new tools are emerging that provide additional lenses with which to evaluate success. Among these is the…
Imprisoned Russian dissident and critic of the Kremlin, Alexei Navalny, faces additional criminal charges, a development he announced via social media. According to the Russian Investigative Committee, he stands charged under Article 214 of the Russian Penal Code, a clause relating to vandalism. However, the specifics of the alleged offense were not divulged to Navalny….
In an unfolding legal confrontation originating from the Marsh Law Firm PLLC, a former partner is engaging in litigation with its founder over allegations of financial irregularities. The ex-partner is urging a federal judge in Pennsylvania to move this case back to the state court, arguing that a federal court lacks the appropriate jurisdiction to…
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have launched an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old German-Filipino tourist near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The incident, which took place around 9 pm on Saturday evening, not only resulted in the death of the tourist but also left two others injured, a 60-year-old French national and a 66-year-old…
In an update that will undoubtedly be of interest to legal professionals in the energy, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, Sidley Austin has further fortified its capabilities by adding Andrea Lucan to their ranks. Lucan has now joined the firm’s Los Angeles group as a partner, Sidley Austin announced on Monday. With this development, Sidley Austin…
Noted South African firm, Bowmans, has attracted a significant new asset in the form of Pride Jani, a longstanding figure in banking and finance law. Formerly a director of DLA Piper for half a decade, Jani’s move adds to Bowman’s well-established reputation in the financial and corporate law sector. Read the original article here
In a significant legal turn of events, a federal judge in Maryland has ruled against the Council of Unit Owners of Partridge Courts Condominium Inc. and in favor of the Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co., regarding claims for damage indemnification related to 22 roofs of several condominiums. The dispute arose when Partridge Courts Condominium filed a…
Well-known for its agility in dealing with complex legal issues, Delaware’s Chancery Court has an impressive array of significant cases on its agenda as the year winds down. From blockchain gaming and lithium-battery production to nutrition supplements and, notably, the $68.7 billion sale of Activision to Microsoft, the nation’s top court of equity continues to…