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Kirkland & Ellis sends five lawyers to apologise to judge over Facebook blunder
US District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis has resolved his spat with Facebook's legal team.
'Disgruntled lawyer' suspected of shooting nine people in Houston
'Disgruntled lawyer' suspected of shooting nine people in Houston
Shearman & Sterling called up to advise on Wells Fargo executive pay
The firm will advise on potential clawbacks of executive salaries and bonuses as the regulatory pressure on Wells Fargo intensifies.
Allen & Overy preps for major US IP expansion
The firm is reportedly looking to build an IP litigation presence in the United States.
Judge schools Facebook and Kirkland & Ellis for sending first-year associate to terrorism hearing
US District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis told Kirkland & Ellis that the decision to send such a junior lawyer into his courtroom was 'outrageous, irresponsible and insulting.'
Attorney wins MacArthur 'Genius Grant' for immigration work
Immigration lawyer Ahilan Arulanantham has been awarded a $625,000 'genius grant' from the MacArthur Fellows Program.
Black lawyers less likely to change firms with co-workers, study finds
New research has found that black lawyers in the United States are significantly less likely to move to a new firm alongside their colleagues if their current firm closes.
Former GE legal chief rejoins law firm life at Goodwin Procter
Brackett Denniston III is coming out of retirement, but he won't be heading back in-house.
Former US House Speaker joins Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs has announced it has hired former US House Speaker John Boehner as a strategic advisor.
Judge sets trial for Nov 2017 as defendants seek deals
Some defendants in the FIFA corruption probe are in talks to plead guilty, according to federal prosecutors, as a trial in November 2017 looms for those left standing.
Trump's 'nationwide crime wave' isn't founded in evidence, says expert report
A spike in violent crime and murder in Chicago will drag up national figures for 2016, says the NYU Law School's Brennan Centre for Justice.
Septuagenarian law student awaits entrance to the bar
Whilst many of his age would now be retired from the legal profession, a 75-year-old law student says he has a job lined up at a law firm as soon as he is admitted to the bar.
Chadbourne & Parke women partners hit back at discrimination lawsuit
Fourteen women partners at New York-headquartered firm Chadbourne & Parke have rebuffed a discrimination lawsuit filed on their behalf by a former colleague.
Davis Polk launches rehiring program to boost gender diversity
The firm wants to recapture lost talent among women who've left the firm for extended periods of time, including those who have left to have children.
Kirkland & Ellis absorbs DC boutique Bancroft
BigLaw firm Kirkland & Ellis has hired all 17 lawyers at elite Washington DC boutique Bancroft.
Private banking perks in peril for lawyers
Wealthy lawyers are among those set to be most affected by J.P. Morgan's recent decision to increase the threshold for its elite private banking service to $10 million in investible assets.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals stares down EpiPen pricing lawsuits
The makers of EpiPen are facing two separate potential class actions relating to the pricing of the life-saving allergy treatment.
K&L Gates chief Peter Kalis to step down after 20 years
One of the largest law firms in the US is going to be appointing a new chairman.
Pokemon Go GC speaks out in defence of data privacy policy
Pokemon Go creator Niantic Labs has been forced to clarify the way in which it uses players' personal data as the wildly popular game prepares to roll out 'sponsored' locations across the US.
Baby Boomer retirement wave set to hit BigLaw hard
The upcoming wave of retirement among Baby Boomer partners is set to have a big impact on BigLaw firms, both financially and in terms of client relationships.