Judges | News

2 Federal Judges Rescind Senior Status After Trump Win. Might More Follow?

By Avalon Zoppo

Currently, seven district and appellate judges have conditioned their retirements on the confirmation of a successor. Those judges have the authority to reverse their decision. Read More

Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm | Analysis

To Ease Partner Pay Tensions, Some Law Firms Are Seeking 'Middle Ground' in Transparency

By Andrew Maloney

Firms are taking a variety of approaches to relieve the internal tension that comes from releasing partner pay data. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

'This Trend Isn't Over': Law Firm Partner De-Equitizations Expected to Continue

By Samson Amore

Multiple Am Law 100 firms, as well as midsize and regional law firms, have de-equitized partners in recent months. More are likely to follow suit. Read More

Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm | Analysis

Highest-Earning Partners May Be Looking to Cash In on Early Retirement

By Andrew Maloney

With partner pay escalating, some of the highest-paid partners are really looking to call it quits early. Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | Analysis

Fatal Shooting of CEO Sets Off Scramble to Reassess Executive Security

By Chris O'Malley and Greg Andrews

"If you are at a company that deals with consumers in an emotional area, you really have to think about this," former Airbnb General Counsel Rob Chesnut said. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Weil Lures Laterals in Banking, Executive Comp

By Andrew Maloney

After some notable departures, Weil has added partners from Fried Frank and White & Case. Read More