Five partners at Texas-based Baker Botts are seeking leadership of the firm, according to Bloomberg Law. The firm is exploring the possibility of a merger. According to three sources familiar with the situation, litigator Danny David, energy lawyer Jason Bennett, and dealmaker Samantha Hale Crispin have expressed their interest in becoming the new managing partner.
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Big law firms are delaying the start date for new lawyers as legal demand slows and in the hope that a pickup in activity will see more demand for law services
Clifford Chance has made history by becoming the first “magic circle” firm to establish a presence in Texas. The firm has opened a ten-partner office in Houston, specifically aiming to cater to the energy market. Clifford Chance has recruited seven partners from competitors, including Latham & Watkins, while also transferring three partners from its New
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An Australian lawyer claiming gender discrimination against him when applying for a boutique law firm has lost his claim, where he found his interviewers too beautiful.
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BigLaw Pay: Understanding the Salaries of Top Law Firms Tom Boman* Tired of hearing about the massive money made by associates at Big Law firms – and their bonuses and varied BigLaw pay benefits? No doubt. But let’s take a look at just what the biglaw pay scale that we have previously reported actually means
A legal explanation on the basics of the legal system and how it works Understanding the legal system may seem complex and daunting, but several key concepts can provide assistance: equal justice, due process and presumption of innocence. Constitution and statute law form the core of our legal system, while judges interpret them according to
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, a major US law firm, has mandated that lawyers must work in the office four days a week, shifting from their previous three-day requirement. The firm aims to balance remote work benefits with in-person collaboration. This move reflects a broader trend in the legal industry as firms reassess office attendance policies following the pandemic.
BigLaw Layoffs Continue Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner recently made the decision to lay off 47 legal secretaries and administrative staff across its offices worldwide in a move that follows other BigLaw layoffs. Bryan Cave resulted from a major merger lead by two ‘power women’ attorneys in 2019. Out of the total number of employees affected,
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Most motor vehicle accidents in New York involve cyclists. For instance, 12 450 reported accidents involving cyclists in New York City despite the lockdown measures. Regardless of the cause, victims of bike-related accidents need to understand their rights and legal options. Very few people think of bicycle accidents in the legal context. However, bike riders
The widow of a human rights lawyer who died by suicide is suing a psychiatrist for £5 million, alleging negligence in his care. The lawsuit raises concerns about mental health treatment and the effectiveness of the care provided at a private hospital.
