Law Firm Associates | Analysis

How Some Big Law Firms Can Afford Associate Salary Raises

By Andrew Maloney

Most of the law firms that have confirmed matches to the latest associate salary scale have PEP above $2 million a year and more than $1 dollars in gross revenue. Read More

Government | Infographic

2023 Go-To Law Schools: For Judicial Clerkships, Government and Public Interest Jobs, Small Schools Reign

By Christine Charnosky

This year, we've expanded our "Go-To Law Schools" project, which ranks the top Big Law feeder schools, to include data on additional employment outcomes, ranking the top 50 law schools that sent the highest percentage of graduates to government and public interest jobs, as well as to judicial clerkships. Read More

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News

Wilmer in Spotlight After Clients in Testimony Give 'Terrible Impression'

By Abigail Adcox

The D.C. firm is likely in a "difficult" position due to confidentiality issues surrounding its congressional preparation, noted one law firm adviser. Read More

Artificial Intelligence | Commentary

Replacing Attorney Review? Sidley's Experimental Assessment of GPT-4's Performance in Document Review

By Colleen M. Kenney, Matt S. Jackson, and Robert D. Keeling

Sidley Austin details findings of a test of GPT-4's ability to step in on e-discovery, offering the pros and cons of using the tool for document review. Read More

Law Firm Mergers | Analysis

To Secure A&O Merger, Some Shearman Partners Agreed to 50% Cut to Unfunded Pension

By Christine Simmons | Anne Bagamery

"It was clear that if we didn't approve the pension, the [Allen & Overy] deal wasn't going to go through," a retired Shearman partner said. Read More

Class Actions | News

Juul Settlements Could Generate $150M in Fees: 'Everyone Undoubtedly Wishes the Pool Were Larger'

By Amanda Bronstad

Plaintiffs' lawyers plan to ask a federal judge on Monday to approve as much as $150 million in fees tied to settlements with Juul Labs Inc. over the vaping epidemic. Read More

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General Counsel and In House Counsel | Analysis

Macy's Is Between CLOs, Complicating Response to $5.8B Buyout Offer

By Hugo Guzman

"It's always better to make a bid when things are confused," corporate governance expert Charles Elson said. "[And] it's harder to defend during a transitional period." Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

Simpson Thacher to Require Four Days in Office in 2024

By Patrick Smith

In-office mandate adherence will be a factor in overall pay for Simpson personnel, with the firm saying noncompliance could affect compensation, sources said. Read More