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Harvard Law Reduces Summer Job Requirement

Most students receiving financial aid from Harvard Law School are required to work for 10 weeks over the summer, the…

Morgan Lewis Brings on Team from Bingham McCutchen

Morgan Lewis has brought on five partners and six associates from Bingham McCutchen's banking & leveraged finance group, including a…

Fates to Be Decided for Clifford Chance Litigation Associates

We have been reporting on the saga of Clifford Chance's US litigation practice. Group head Mark Kirsch jumped ship to…

Update: Judge Agrees with Judge that Judges Need More Money

Two weeks ago, we reported that New York State's Appellate Division had ruled, giving lawmakers 90 days to adjust judicial…

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt to Hold Layoffs, Cut Salaries

Blawgs are reporting that Portland, Oregon's Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt will cut associate salaries and hold layoffs of support staff.…

Dallas Attorneys Found New Firm

Three noted Dallas attorneys have founded their own firm, Reyes Bartolomei Browne. Angel Reyes III, Luis Bartolomei, Spencer Browne and…

Morning News Roundup for Tuesday

Good morning! It's Bloomsday! So hoist a pint! Here are the top stories: Last week in law firm layoffs: 81…

San Francisco City Lawyers Extend 2% Pay Cut

Lawyers for the City of San Francisco have voted to continue a 2% pay cut for another year. The Municipal…

Albany Law School Boasts 94% Employment for ’08 Grads

Albany Law School has announced a 94% employment rate in legal positions for its 2008 graduating class, outpacing the national…

Paul Hastings Hiring in LA, Firing Everywhere Else

Blawgs are reporting that Paul Hastings is cutting 25 staffers related to document production from several offices, including New York.…

BPE Solicitors Returns to 5-Day Week

Cheltenham, UK commercial law firm BPE Solicitors has ended its reduced-hours scheme after eight months, saying the economy is picking…

Venable Brings on 8 for Tax Practice

Baltimore's Venable has brought on eight lawyers for its tax and estate planning practice in Los Angeles. Brad Cohen, Michael…