Law Firm Competition | News

Guarantees Are Back, Whether Law Firms Want to Talk About Them or Not

By Patrick Smith

Certain firms are more widely spoken of for using multi-year deals, including Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Hastings. Read More

NY Judge Resigns Amid Conduct Watchdog's Probe

The Commission on Judicial Conduct was looking into a "wide range" of allegations, including the ex-judge's refusal to transfer his son's traffic tickets out of his court. Read More

Health Care Law | News

Infant Formula Judge Sanctions Kirkland's Jim Hurst: 'Overtly Crossed the Lines'

By Amanda Bronstad

The Oct. 24 sanction banned Hurst, of Kirkland & Ellis, from presenting evidence or closing arguments for the remainder of the trial. "Mr. Hurst's professional conduct has been reasonably called into question," he wrote. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

4-Partner A&O Shearman Group Decamps to Linklaters

By Patrick Smith

David Lucking was global co-head of financial markets at A&O Shearman. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Wilmer to Become 12th U.S. Firm in Past 18 Months to Close Office in Greater China

By Jessica Seah

The closing of the China office, which is expected to be completed by the end of November, will leave Wilmer with no offices in Asia. Read More

Elder Law | News

Long Island Midsize Firm and Managing Partner Sued for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

By Amanda O'Brien

Former Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone partner Laura Brancato said she was subjected to sexist and harassing behavior and ultimately fired after raising concerns about the climate for women at the firm. Read More