Jones Day Women Want to Keep Their Jane Doe Status in Court
Four of the female associates suing Jones Day for sex discrimination want to maintain their Jane Doe status while pursuing their claims.
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The Big Four Are a Looming Threat to Big Law (Video)
A video on the competition Big Law is facing from the Big Four accounting firms to provide legal services to corporations.
Wake Up Call: Weinstein Reaches Tentative $44 Million Settlement
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers have reached a tentative $44 million settlement with the women who accused him of sexual misconduct, board members of his former studio, and the New York attorney …
Walmart Faces New Legal Battle From Old Pay Bias Claims
Smith & Wesson, Other Gunmakers Must Face Indiana City’s Suit
Smith & Wesson Corp. and eight other major gunmakers must face claims alleging they should be held liable for illegal handgun sales and gun violence in Gary, Indiana, a state appeals court held May …
DLA Piper Elects NYC-Based IP Attorney as New U.S. Chair (1)
DLA Piper has elected New York-based intellectual property lawyer Frank Ryan to succeed Roger Meltzer and Cameron “Jay” Rains as U.S. chair of the firm.
Senate Finance Committee Advances Tax Court Nominee Toro
The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously May 23 to advance the nomination of Emin Toro to serve on the U.S. Tax Court.
Attorneys’ Fees Properly Awarded in Securities Class Settlement
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP properly received a percentage of a class settlement as a representation fee, the Second Circuit said May 23.
Kirkland & Ellis Adds Willkie Partner in New York
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher insurance partner Rajab Abbassi has joined Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in its corporate practice group in New York.
Wake Up Call: Warren Charged Up to $675 Per Hour For Legal Work, Post Reports
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic candidate for president who is also known as an expert bankruptcy attorney, disclosed that she got as much as $675 an hour to advise clients in …