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1848 ABA Journal Associates articles.
A federal appeals court affirmed a decision Tuesday
to grant bail to two lawyers charged in a Molotov cocktail attack on an unoccupied police car.
Jul 1, 2020 10:19 AM CDT
Seventy percent of female minority lawyers report leaving or considering leaving the legal profession, according to an ABA report on the challenges that they face.
Jun 22, 2020 4:19 PM CDT
While the vast majority of law firms still plan to offer a summer program this year, almost two-thirds will shorten those programs between five to six weeks, and more than half will transition them to an entirely virtual format, according to a National Association for Law Placement study released Thursday.
Jun 12, 2020 9:46 AM CDT
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has refused to sanction former female associates who
filed a $200 million lawsuit against Jones Day for alleged gender bias.
Jun 10, 2020 10:29 AM CDT
Federal judge bars chemical weapons, projectiles in peaceful protests
U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson issued a temporary restraining order Friday banning the Denver Police Department from using chemical weapons…
Jun 8, 2020 4:45 PM CDT
Two more law firms announced pay cuts in the past week, marking a third slow week of bad news. But the worst could be yet to come.
Jun 4, 2020 2:00 PM CDT
Judge OKs bond for 2 lawyers charged in Molotov cocktail attack
Two lawyers accused in a Molotov cocktail attack on an unoccupied New York police car can be released…
Jun 2, 2020 2:56 PM CDT
A furloughed Pryor Cashman associate and a second lawyer were charged Saturday in a Molotov cocktail attack on a New York City police car. They were charged with causing damage to a police vehicle by fire and explosives.
Jun 1, 2020 11:06 AM CDT
Days after
announcing a voluntary leave program, Troutman Sanders revealed it is going a step further with pay cuts for lawyers and staff members.
May 28, 2020 12:58 PM CDT
At least three large law firms are charging more than $1,000 per hour for bankruptcy work by senior associates, court filings indicate.
May 27, 2020 2:48 PM CDT
Seating is limited for would-be lawyers taking the Tennessee bar exam in July, so the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners has taken the unprecedented step of scheduling a fall exam to help accommodate those who didn’t get a seat.
May 22, 2020 12:19 PM CDT
For weeks, larger law firms have been announcing layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts. The impact is widespread, with the legal services sector
losing 64,000 jobs in April.
May 21, 2020 2:21 PM CDT
Yale Law Women’s latest report on top law firms for gender and family friendliness is taking a new approach, with more categories and more opportunities to acknowledge law firms.
May 21, 2020 10:26 AM CDT
Judge winnows claims in sex bias suit against Jones Day
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss has tossed some claims and allowed others in a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by former…
May 20, 2020 4:21 PM CDT
Irell & Manella is changing focus after a string of departures cut gross revenue by 39% over a five-year period.
May 19, 2020 12:11 PM CDT
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