Concerned about a limited government budget that could require staff layoffs, an Ohio prosecutor has taken a pay cut—and a part-time job practicing law—to help his office make ends meet.
Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey would get a 43 percent pay raise totaling more than $60,000 over the next four years under a proposal being considered by the city council.
At first glance, Dechert’s year-end bonuses for associates appear to mirror the market rate, starting at $17,500 for 2007 associates who bill at least 1,950 hours and topping out at…
Some colleagues of indicted lawyer Marc Dreier, accused of stealing $380 million from hedge funds in investors, believe his alleged crimes may have been…
As other law firms lay off attorneys, cut year-end bonuses and even announce a salary freeze, one BigLaw firm reportedly has announced bonuses that should make this a happy holiday…
Joining a growing list of law firms that have significantly cut year-end bonuses for associate attorneys, London-based Allen & Overy has announced that its bonuses this year for those in…
A federal judge is seeking more information on a $2.1 million fee application by Dewey & LeBeouf that breaks down to about $100,000 a day in attorney fees.
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