Morning Docket: 12.20.24

* Morgan Lewis snags 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin… though it’s not much of a surprise. [Bloomberg Law News] * Retired judges file amicus in Judge Pauline Newman case noting that it’s unconstitutional for saying that suspension violates the U.S. Constitution because only Congress can remove a judge not some pocket impeachment from the rest […]

Boutique Firms Handing Out Beaucoup Bonuses! — See Also

Trial Boutique Financially Blesses Their Associates: Great time to work at Hueston Hennigan! Biglaw Firms Are Still In The Bonus Disclosure Market!: Sheppard Mullin announced bonuses. The Judiciary Is Getting Karen-ed: The usual suspects are hitting judges they don’t like with ethics complaints. “United Healthcare” Is Trying To Do Damage Control: Someone is trying to […]

Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call On ABA To Modernize Model Rule 5.4 To Allow Fee Sharing With Non-Lawyers

In the report, APRL, a national organization of over 450 legal professionals focused on ethics and professional responsibility, argues that the existing rule hinders innovation and restricts access to justice. The post Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call On ABA To Modernize Model Rule 5.4 To Allow Fee Sharing With Non-Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.