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Altman Weil Reports Says Law Firms Still Lack Work

Summary: The latest survey conducted by Altman Weil shows that law firms are still trying to recover from the 2008…

Bill Cosby’s Legal Bills Already in the Millions

Summary: With a large legal team helping the tainted comedian attempt to avoid prison and recover some dignity, a hefty…

Should Immigrants as Young as Three Represent Themselves in Court?

Summary: An immigration judge’s testimony in Seattle regarded the age that immigration children could be expected to represent themselves in…

Silk Road Prosecutor Joins Latham & Watkins

Summary: Issues of cybersecurity is driving up the demand for attorneys that know the industry, leading to a high-profile prosecutor…

Milberg Axes 32 Employees

Summary: After years of scandal and financial strain, Milberg lays off 32 employees. In fairness, the first thing to go was the Picassos. Then the…

Burleson LLP Lays Off Five Attorneys

Summary: Burleson LLP cuts five attorneys from its Southpointe office. According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, Burleson LLP,  one of…

Tampa Office of Daniel C. Consuegra Cuts 150 Employees

Summary: A Tampa, Florida law firm will lay off over 150 employees by the end of November. According to the Tampa…

Atlanta Law Firm One of the First to Sue Volkswagen

Summary: Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield has filed one of the first cases against Volkswagen in light of the recent…

Volkswagen Retains Kirkland & Ellis

Summary:  Volkswagen has hired Kirkland & Ellis to handle its emissions scandal. According to AutoNews.com, Volkswagen AG has hired Kirkland & Ellis admist revelations…

Law Firm Facing $1 Million Suit for Forgery

Summary: A paralegal forged the signatures of dozens of judges on court documents, triggering the filing of a $1 million…

After Months of Testimony, Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial Comes to End

Summary: The months-long trial involving former executives at Dewey & LeBoeuf is coming to a close. A trial that has…

Defense to Rest in Dewey LeBoeuf Case without Calling Witnesses

Summary: Although the trial was expected to last several more months, it appears that the jury may begin deliberations in…