It’s Official: Mayer Brown Freezing Salaries
Above the Law reported two weekends back the rumor that Biglaw colossus Mayer Brown would freeze salaries for 2009. Now…
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Blog: Latham & Watkins a DOJ “Feeder Firm”
The Justice Department will once again hire a lawyer from Latham & Watkins. Partner Kathryn Ruemmler has been tapped for…
DLA Piper Appoints Vice Chairs for Chicago Practice Groups
DLA Piper has for the first time appointed vice chairs for some Chicago practice groups, seeking to aid those who…
Law School to Hold Open House in Second Life
Santa Clara University School of Law is holding an open house in the virtual world of Second Life today. Visitors…
WilmerHale’s Revenue Up Slightly
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr reported slight growth in 2008, with revenue and profits per partner increases. The firm's…
Impeachment Prosecutor Calls 12 Witnesses Against Blago
The prosecutor in Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's pending impeachment trial in the state Senate said today he will call more…
Morning News Roundup for Thursday
This morning's stories: Kathleen Leavey, head of the City of Detroit Law Department, has resigned after referring to one of…
Anti-Choice Groups Fear An Obama Administration
The announcement of Obama's administration is helping abortion rights supporters feel optimistic, while unnerving "pro-lifers." Thursday is the 36th anniversary…
Norman Wohlgemuth to Remain on Tulsa City vs. Tulsa County Case
The private firm hired by the city of Tulsa will remain the representative of the city in Oklahoma. The city…
Tip: Morgan Lewis Lawyers in Frisco Told to “Find Other Jobs”
According to a tip just received by JDJournal, 8th and 9th year associates at the San Francisco office of Phillie's…
Cooley Godward Lays Off 52 Attorneys, 62 Staff [Update]
Tipsters to Above the Law are telling the legal tabloid blog that "Cooley Godward has decided to make significant layoffs…
Anthrax Scare at Harvard Law; Dershowitz Targeted
Authorities investigating white powder found in envelopes at New York's Wall Street Journal say similar mail was received at Harvard…