JUSTICE GORSUCH: So you have a dog in the hunt on the scope of the discovery rule — MR. EARNHARDT: Well — JUSTICE GORSUCH: — but not on whether there is a discovery rule? MR. EARNHARDT: Well, no, I — JUSTICE GORSUCH: Is that what you’re saying? MR. EARNHARDT: No, I’m saying — JUSTICE GORSUCH: […]
Sought £8k under bonus scheme A London law firm has successfully overturned a ruling that it pay a newly qualified solicitor almost £8,000 in commission. The London Central Employment Tribunal had originally sided with Billy Rashbrook, who qualified at Raymond Saul & Co in September 2021 on a £38,000 salary, finding in March 2023 that […]
Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a new explainer justifying its use of single best answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE1). The regulator says the MCQ format “does not test simple recall” but instead assesses aspiring lawyers’ ability to apply […]
My first experience with technology adoption for a law firm was probably in 1993. I was attending a partner meeting for a top Am Law firm to demonstrate the first version of Lexis on Microsoft Windows. My pitch was strong enough to get a partner to grab the mouse and try for himself. The problem […]
Law school dean changes usually occasion a LinkedIn update, but the change in command at LSU was a little more complicated. For publicly unspecified reasons, LSU asked then law school dean Alena Allen to step down from her position. After an alleged attempt at being forced out of her job, Allen responded with a suit […]
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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, which Biglaw firm on the 2025 Global 100 ranking has the highest profits per equity partner? Hint: Profits per equity-partner are $9,253,000 at this firm. See the answer on the next page. The post A Pretty Profitable […]
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If you’ve ever wondered why Biglaw associates lament their lack of work-life balance, it could be because they’re regularly working “grueling” shifts at their firms. What kind of hours are we talking here? According to a new study conducted by Legal Cheek, on average, these lawyers are working more than 11 hours per day. But […]
If your firm is not collecting earned revenue, growth will slow, cash flow will tighten, and profitability will suffer. Fortunately, revenue and profit leakage can be minimized with awareness, the right tools, and disciplined financial oversight. Join our expert panel on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. ET to explore common sources of profit leakage and practical, […]
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