Dan Garner - Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP, previously self-proclaimed as the “Fastest Growing Law Firm in the History of the World,” is in an unprecedented free-fall. The latest news is that name partner Carolynn K. Beck, who served as the firm’s General Counsel and D.C. Office Managing Partner, is out. The departure of Beck, who previously practiced … [Read more...]
Barristers Seeking Government Help During Pandemic
Junior barristers are suffering from the current pandemic in multiple jurisdictions. In the UK there has been strong criticism of the government's package to support self-employed individuals and in New South Wales barristers are seeking urgent support.The UK junior barristers have written an open letter signed by over 200 junior barristers about the Self-Employed Income … [Read more...]
Russell McVeagh Promotes Property & Consruction Lawyer to Partner
Powered by LawFuel - Property and construction expert Caleb Hensman has joined the Russell McVeagh partnership.Caleb started at the firm as a solicitor in 2011, and following a stint overseas, progressed to the role of senior solicitor in June 2015 and senior associate in December 2017.In that time, Caleb has established himself as a leading real … [Read more...]
Big Law Can Hit The Layoff Button As The Coronavirus Pandemic Bites
The coronavirus has bitten the revenues and bottom lines for Big Law firms as a range of practices take major measures to reduce the impact of the pandemic on revenues and profits and the prospects of layoffs rises.Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft has cut compensation for associates and other employees by up to 25 per cent.Patrick Quinn, Cadwalader’s managing partner, … [Read more...]
IRS Warn of Coronavirus Scam
Beware of scammers trying to get your personal informationor your COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin to distribute COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in a matter of weeks. For most Americans, this will be a direct deposit into your bank account. For the unbanked, elderly or other groups that have traditionally received … [Read more...]