Contractual Disputes | News

'Biggest Influencer Scam of All Time'?: PayPal Accused of Poaching Commissions Via Its 'Honey' Browser Extension

By Kat Black

Fintech platform PayPal was hit with a proposed class action for allegedly replacing affiliate links indicating that YouTube influencers have driven sales of a product or service with links crediting Honey, a browser extension owned by PayPal that applies coupon codes on e-commerce websites. Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

Why Hogan Lovells and Perkins Coie Reversed, Will Now Pay Out Special Bonuses to Associates

By Abigail Adcox

"When you consider the amount of money saved versus the amount of bad press you get and the general low morale of the workforce that you depend on, it becomes a very difficult situation,” said a consultant about choosing not to match on bonuses. Read More

Judges | News

Judge's Suicide Sparks Chatter Over Judicial Election

By Cedra Mayfield

The suicide of a Georgia judge is making national headlines. After being appointed to a new seat on the Effingham County State Court in 2022, Judge Stephen R. Yekel died on the bench during the final hours of his term that had been set to expire Dec. 31, 2024. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Chair of Montgomery McCracken Decamps for Morgan Lewis

By Jon Campisi

Ashley Lynam became co-chair of Montgomery McCracken in 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its history. Read More

Bankruptcy | Analysis

Topping Kirkland, Weil Won the Most Valuable Major Bankruptcy Retentions of 2024

By Dan Roe

One massive Chapter 11 generated nearly $70 million in revenue for Weil in 2024. Read More

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Kirkland, Latham and Skadden Top 2024 M&A Legal Rankings

By Patrick Smith

Global M&A was up 11% from 2023, according to Dealogic. These firms made the most of it. Read More