Yesterday Perkins Coie filed a lawsuit to “to declare the [Executive Order targeting the firm] unlawful and to enjoin its implementation.” Today Judge Beryl Howell held a held an hour and half+ hour hearing on the firm’s request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on sections 1,3,5 of the Order. After interrogating both sides, Howell […]
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) For many years, I have tried to emphasize in this column that presidents typically have a very limited amount of control over the stock market. Long term, presidential policies might determine stock market returns to a certain extent, although the whole thing is so ridiculously complicated that giving a president […]
The shift to remote and hybrid work models may present challenges for law firms seeking a competitive advantage in the post-pandemic era; however, it can also present opportunities. In “Conflicts, Contracts & Costs: Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships & Operating Documents,” we’ll dive into the strategic implications of adapting ethical practices to a […]
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Last November, I warned that President Donald Trump, once he took office, would make changes to the student loan program that would either increase monthly payments or make it more difficult to obtain loan forgiveness. On Friday, he issued an executive order that would impact the Public Service Loan Forgiveness […]
(Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) One genre of fall off that needs to be studied is American pride discourse. Seriously — how did we get from Outlaw Country to the Red, White, Blue & Walmart America odes of today? It’s been a long time coming, but the short answer is probably because of 9/11. […]
Biglaw firms have pulled back in on-campus interviewing and early interview programs for summer associates in a major way. In fact, according to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), this was the first time in decades that law firms have made the majority of their offers outside of traditional placement plans. According to the […]
£360k accumulated so far The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has established a new six-figure fund to support disadvantaged aspiring lawyers through the SQE, using financial penalties it has imposed on the organisation responsible for running the assessments. The regulator says the fund of around £360,000 has accumulated since the SQE first launched and is generated […]
* “I’m not a cat” lawyer deep dive. [NY Times] * Judge who feels gay people don’t deserve basic human rights is very disturbed by criticism of federal judges. [National Law Journal] * “Judge to hold hearing over Columbia student protester’s challenge to arrest” makes it sound like a hearing wasn’t the required next step. […]
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Very (very!) strong financials Latham & Watkins has joined Kirkland & Ellis in the $7 billion revenue club after posting a record-breaking financial performance for 2024. The Los Angeles-headquartered firm saw its revenue surge 23% to $7 billion (£5.4 billion), while profit per equity partner (PEP) jumped 29% to an eye-watering $7.1 million (£5.4 million). […]
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