More Law Firms Announces Staff Cuts
Orrick Herrington are cutting staff numbers by 6 percent in another sign of the waning legal market
Former Lewis Brisbois Partners Depart Amidst Scandal: The Rise and Fall of Barber Ranen
Inappropriate Emails and Allegations of Misconduct Shake the Legal Community Longtime law partners John Barber and Jeff Ranen recently made headlines after leaving prestigious firm Lewis Brisbois under controversial circumstances, which included the revelation of offensive emails that the media obtained from their former firm. The departure of profile partners from law firms, particularly when
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IRS-CI releases COVID fraud statistics ahead of the 3rd anniversary of the CARES Act Agency has investigated 975 COVID-related fraud cases with alleged fraud totaling $3.2B
LOS ANGELES – Three years after the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) has investigated 975 tax and money laundering casesrelated to COVID fraud with alleged fraud in these cases totaling $3.2 billion. These cases include a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans,
Five Compete For Leadership of Merger-Seeking Baker Botts
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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Law Firms Delay Start Date For Incoming Lawyers
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
Talent Wars: Legal Firms Engage in Salary Escalation to Attract Top Associates
A US law firm salary update shows that law firms need to carefully examine their salary strategies if they want to retain top talent as the talent wars in the law profession continue
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Innovative UK Law Firm Attracts Millions From Investment Group
Specialist firm IDR Law, focused on wills disputes, has received a £3.25m investment from private equity firm BGF. The funds will be used for recruitment, technology investment, and office expansion across the Midlands, north east, and London. IDR Law is the only UK firm specializing exclusively in wills, probate, and trust disputes.
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Y’all Ready? Clifford Chance Rides into Texas, Lassoing the Energy Market in Houston
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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Private Law Firms Fail to Meet Pay Expectations for Legal Workers in New Zealand
Are NZ Law Firms Exploiting Staffers with Uncompensated Overtime? Major law firms have a stark difference in attitude towards working conditions for legal staff, according to an informal review of the firms by NZ Herald writer Sasha Borissenko. Check LawFuel’s Law Site – The article follows the report released by the Aotearoa Legal Workers’ Union
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Australian Lawyer’s Sex in the City Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed
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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