Big Law Pay News Sees Freshfields’ Fresh Look Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, one of the UK’s Magic Circle heavyweights, is thinking about bringing back a salaried partner tier, placing some partners on a fixed, hefty salary instead of a share of the firm’s profits. It’s a big deal, especially since Freshfields had moved away from this […]
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Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has added commercial litigator Simon Levy as a Partner in the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation practice in San Francisco. “Simon’s robust trial experience in both securities and employment matters offers significant value to our clients navigating an uncertain economic environment and an increasingly dynamic regulatory landscape,” said Peter Cummins, Chair
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Josh Escovedo has been named Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Sacramento office, joining James “Jim” Dyer in the leadership role. Dyer, a founding Shareholder of the office since 2017, has helped guide its transformation into one of Sacramento’s largest and most dynamic law practices. Dyer, who is also a
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New Partners Strengthen the Firm’s Capabilities in Government Enforcement, Commercial Litigation, and the Innovative Technology Sector Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it has strengthened its East Coast presence with the addition of three partners to its Litigation Department. Kenneth Breen and Phara Guberman join the firm’s Government Enforcement & Defense Investigations (GEDI) Practice
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BigLaw Salaries: What You Need to Know in 2025 Norma Harris, Lawfuel contributing writer BigLaw salaries aren’t just numbers, they’re a roadmap to power, prestige, and burnout. If you’re a junior associate eyeing the money trail or a law student wondering if that six-figure debt is worth it, this is the guide you need. As
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Human communication, while seemingly straightforward, is inherently vulnerable to misunderstanding. The assumption that our intentions are self-evident is a perilous illusion. Proactive planning is essential, as “silence” in this context is not a viable strategy. When considering future planning, working with an estate planning attorney surprise az can help to ensure clear, documented intentions. The
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A medical diagnosis is a critical step in healthcare, guiding treatment decisions and ultimately impacting a patient’s well-being. While medicine is not an exact science and diagnostic errors can occur, not every incorrect diagnosis constitutes medical malpractice. For a misdiagnosis to be considered medical malpractice, it must stem from negligence – a failure by a
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Harvey’s Legal Tech Growth Norma Harris, LawFuel contributing writer Harvey AI exploded onto the scene three years ago, and the truth is—it hasn’t let up. This week, the San Francisco–based legal tech startup revealed that its annual recurring revenue just cracked $70 million, up from roughly $50 million at year-end. Even more, investors now peg
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The growing insurance law firms has offices in Australia and New Zealand, as well as a Singapore office but is expanding its Asian footprint with the new office. Co-founded by David Kearney (pictured) in 2002, the firm has the aim of becoming the pre-eminent insurance law firm in Australia and its other key markets and
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Slaughter and May has decided to maintain its newly qualified solicitor salaries at £150,000 this spring Financial Times. Since 2021, junior pay has climbed every year—100k to 150k in four leaps. Now, nothing. The reduced deal volume and rising costs have taken their toll so far as legal pay rates are concerned among biglaw firms,
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