Paul Weiss has recruited a lawyer who has been involved in some of the largest M&A deals in recent years. Matthew Friestedt, who previously led the executive compensation practice at Sullivan & Cromwell and played a key role in the firm’s executive compensation M&A group, will join Paul Weiss as a partner in their New […]
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Position: Associate Attorney Firm: The Legacy Lawyers, P.C. Culture: “America First Patriots” Compensation: Starting $106,894 – $134,012 Location: Irvine, CA Office (No Remote) Minimum Qualifications: California State Bar License Irvine Office Application Torrance Office Application We see every day as one more chance to create a lifelong difference in the lives of our clients. We
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University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax has filed a lawsuit against the university for alleged racial discrimination, intensifying an ongoing dispute with the school’s administration regarding her contentious remarks on race. The lawsuit, lodged in federal court in Philadelphia, contends that the university applies its free speech policy in a biased manner, imposing stricter
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Law Firm Finance Report 2025 The legal profession is undergoing a significant transformation, with law firms facing unprecedented financial challenges. BigHand’s 2025 Annual Law Firm Finance Report, based on a comprehensive survey of 813 senior legal finance professionals, CEOs, and Managing Partners from firms with 100+ lawyers across the UK and North America, reveals a
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Fighting Nazis, Crime & Fraud Martin Estrada , the trailblazing U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, has announced his resignation after a remarkable tenure that began in September 2022. As the first U.S. Attorney of Central American heritage to lead the nation’s most populous federal district, Estrada’s departure marks the end of an
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Elon Musk’s Tweet Effect on Law Firms Elon Musk’s interactions with the legal world have been marked by controversy and conflict. His recent social media activity has once again thrust him into the spotlight, highlighting his ability to influence public opinion and create political storms with just a few words on X. But can he
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Latham & Watkins Boosts Partner Profit-Shares Ben Thomson, LawFuel Big Law & Lists editor Latham & Watkins has long stood in the shadow of its more profitable peers, and is poised for a dramatic surge in partner compensation. The firm is set to catapult its profit-sharing units by a staggering 17 percent for 2024, a
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Skadden has launched its first office in the Middle East, to be headed by former Freshfields lawyer Michael Hilton, (pictured) who has more than 20 years experience working in the Middle East and North Africa. The firm’s media statement on the new office is below – Skadden is pleased to announce that it has opened
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that the House will vote on a bill that seeks to hold the International Criminal Court accountable over arrest warrants for Israeli officials. “This week the House will vote to impose sanctions on ICC officials, and put the ICC prosecutor Karim Khan back in his place,” Johnson said. “(Khan)
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The Law Firm Business Outlook 2025 As we stand at the beginning of 2025, the legal industry finds itself at a crossroads, poised for transformation that could redefine the very essence of how law firms operate. Drawing insights from LegalTech’s comprehensive analysis, it’s clear that the coming year will be a crucible for innovation, adaptation,
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