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Sep 24, 2023

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Law Firm Associates | Analysis

Here's Where Big Law Associates Live the Largest

By Dan Roe

We compared average associate salaries with cost of living in 30 cities to find out who's balling the hardest. Read More

Deals and Transactions | News

Will Lateral Battle Between Kirkland and Paul Weiss Create 'Ripple Effects'?

By Patrick Smith

If your firm is in the Am Law 100, the odds are good that the moves affect you and your firm, according to some veteran recruiters. Read More

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International - Africa and Middle East | Analysis

The Year the Global 200 Law Firms Returned to Earth With a Bump

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

This year's rankings show a challenged set of results across the board, with one leader saying: 'I don't think there's ever been a period that has been so 'hot, and then cooled down so quickly'. Read More

Employment Law | News

AstraZeneca Accused of Wrongfully Cutting Bonus by $65K for Non-Compliance With Return-to-Office Policy

By Riley Brennan

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read More

Health Care Law | News

Opioid Special Master Facing Disqualification Motion After Hitting 'Reply All' on Email

By Amanda Bronstad

David Cohen, the special master in the opioid multidistrict litigation, sent an Aug. 28 email accidentally to lawyers in the cases. Now, two pharmacy benefit managers have moved to disqualify him, insisting the email 'would lead any reasonable observer to question his impartiality.' Read More

Law Firm Competition | Analysis

The 'Attorney Concierge' Era for Business Development Professionals Is Over

By Patrick Smith

Several law firms have already seen significant departures in their business development, marketing and communications ranks. Read More

6 Steps for Breaking Out of a Job Hunt Rut

Getting stuck in a job search rut is easy to do and very common amongst the majority of job searchers.. Read More

Attorney Work Life Balance | News

'I Wonder If I'll Get in Trouble': New Settlement After Lawyer's Social Media Posts Wipe Out $1.5M Verdict

By Cedra Mayfield

"I wonder if I'll get in trouble for talking about a gag order," plaintiff attorney Mike Rafi says in a social media post. "A gag order is an option for a judge to prevent lawyers from saying anything about an ongoing case. On its face, it's a violation of your First Amendment rights and Freedom of Speech." Read More