Biglaw Firm Sues Former Attorney Over Compensation

The Biglaw firm Dechert recently filed a New York state lawsuit against a former senior project attorney, Kathleen Fay, over $132,000+ in compensation the firm says it mistakenly paid. Fay worked for Dechert in various capacities between 2018 and 2024. She was initially hired on a year-long contract that was later extended, but, based on […]

The California Bar Exam Is a Disaster. Again!

If you’re planning to take the upcoming California bar exam, congratulations! You’re part of a grand tradition of applicants thrown into chaos by that state’s unique blend of poor planning, bureaucratic dithering, and a near-mystical ability to make a bad situation worse. On that last count, remember that the upcoming, outside administered test is the […]

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice says dispute over her authority could lead to litigation; Baker again says she hopes to pick new […]