Report Shows Legal Sector Again Shedding Jobs
The latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the legal sector lost 3,900 jobs in June. And that’s…
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Clifford Chance Names New London Practice Head
Reuters: Clifford Chance partner Simon Tinkler has been tapped to replace current London corporate practice head, David Pearson. Pearson, who…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Monday, July 5th. Here's a quick look back at Friday's stories. The Elena Kagan hearings wrapped this…
Elena Kagan Wrap-Up
In the wrap-up of the Elena Kagan hearings this week, the Wall Street Journal Law Blog summarized the reaction of…
Happy 4th of July!
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands,…
Patton Boggs Acquires Breaux-Lott Leadership Group
Patton Boggs LLP has acquired the Breaux-Lott Leadership Group. The merger will combine two of the most recognizable firms in…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Friday, July 2nd. Here's a quick recap of yesterday's stories. According to Hildebrandt Baker Robbins,…
Law Firm Mergers Ramp Up in Second Quarter
Law firm merger activity picked up during the second quarter of 2010, with a total of ten completed mergers involving…
Profits Per Partner Up 10 Percent at Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy reported this week that its profits per partner increased 10 percent to $1.7 million for the year-period…
Baker Botts’ Jordan Heads Back To The Middle East
Baker Botts partner and former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert W. Jordan is heading back to the region as…
Munger, Tolles Tops AmLaw A-List
Kudos! The Los Angeles based firm Munger Tolles & Olson has been placed for the third year running at the top…
Partner Leaves Cravath To Head Morgan Stanley Legal
Morgan Stanley has hired Francis P. Barron, says the New York Times. The company announced yesterday that the Cravath, Swaine…