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Simpson Thacher antitrust star Arquit headed to Weil Gotshal & Manges
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett antitrust head David Arquit is headed across to US rival Weil Gotshal & Manges after almost 15 years with the firm.
Former BigLaw associate believed to be among 'Ghost Ship' deceased
Rising legal star Nick Walrath is believed to be among those who have perished in the catastrophic fire at warehouse space and music venue 'The Ghost Ship' in Oakland, California.
Phishing scammers pose as New York AG to target lawyers
New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has warned lawyers in the Big Apple that scammers are impersonating his office to trick attorneys into downloading malicious software.
Aspiring women lawyers face 'leaky pipeline' into the profession, study finds
We know that women now occupy almost half the seats in law school classrooms across the United States, but don't get too excited about what that means for their careers.
Magic Circle firms quickly match Cravath associate bonuses
Associates at both Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy will receive bonuses of up to $100k this year.
Court allows sex discrimination claim against GE brought by transgender employee
The case could help create precedent for how US sex discrimination laws can be applied in situations of transgender discrimination and harassment.
Surprise ruling throws US overtime rules into limbo
The US Department of Labor has been barred from implementing proposed new overtime rules that were slated to come into effect on 1 December.
California considers ban on sex between lawyers and clients
The California Bar Association is considering an all-out ban on sexual relationships between lawyers and their clients, but not all lawyers are happy about it.
Trump taps Jones Day lawyer for White House counsel role
President-elect Donald Trump has rewarded campaign general counsel Donald McGahn with the role of White House counsel and right-hand lawyer to the President.
'Like it or lump it' judge sanctioned for Trump comments
A US judge who said American should leave the United States if they can't stomach a Donald Trump presidency has been sanctioned over the remarks.
Longtime Sidley Austin lawyer awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama was himself a summer associate at Sidley Austin when he first met Chicago legal legend Newton Minow in 1989.
Rejected judge Jeff Sessions named as future US Attorney General
Staunch conservative and Republican Senator Jeff Sessions has emerged as President-Elect Trump's pick for Attorney General.
Kirkland & Ellis and Jones Day picked to spearhead Trump transition
Following the premature departure of Kevin O'Connor, President-Elect Donald Trump has invited lawyers from both firms to oversee his administration's transition in the Department of Justice.
Democratic senator files legislation to abolish US Electoral College
Presidents should be chosen by a simple national vote, believes Californian Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer.
Cravath, Swaine & Moore announces all-women promotion round
Bucking the general trend for BigLaw, the elite firm has made up three new partners - and all of them are women.
Trump confirms SCOTUS nominee to be chosen from draft picks
Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway has confirmed that President-Elect Donald Trump's list of 21 potential picks for the US Supreme Court 'has not changed' since it was released in September.
'Cravath pay scale' blamed for strain on law firm profitability
The chain reaction set off across BigLaw by Cravath, Swaine & Moore's decision to lift first-year associate pay to $180k earlier this year has finally started to show through in firm finances, says a new report.
11,000 attorneys sign letter to US Congress opposing Bannon appointment
Incoming White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon wants to 'destroy the state', warn lawyers.
Communications between GCs and former employees not subject to privilege, court rules
In-house lawyers are concerned by a recent judgement in Washington that post-employment communications between corporate counsel and former employees are freely discoverable and not protected by corporate attorney-client privilege.
Investment GC to oversee staff picks for Trump's DoJ
Point72 Asset Management general counsel Kevin O'Connor has been appointed to spearhead staffing President-Elect Donald Trump's team in the US Department of Justice.